Welcome to MENTOR dna

Welcome to MENTOR dna, a leadership podcast hosted by Meesh Pierce. I welcome you to drop in as I talk to my c-suite friends about what makes them tick, lessons they’ve learned through their career successes and failures, and memories we share through the decades spent growing up in our careers. MENTOR dna is your backstage pass to learning how to reach your next career goal - whether as a manager or serving on a board.

Recent podcast guests

Dr. David Deyhimy :: Founder & Medical Director MyMATClinic

Dr. David Deyhimy is a world-renowned expert on addiction medicine who founded and is Medical Director of MyMATClinic. He’s a passionate physician who’s determined to save lives with data-driven and scientifically-proven results, which differ greatly than how most patients are treated in the US.

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Jim Abbott former MLB pitcher July 1, 2008

Jim Abbott – Former MLB Pitcher

Jim Abbott is a former MLB Pitcher who played for the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee Brewers.

I first met him through my husband, who always speaks so highly of Jim. Gentleman, humble, funny, great athlete.

Words most men wouldn’t say about their golf opponent after losing a golf round to them.

Through the years, I’ve had the chance to get to know Jim and I’m thrilled to have had this opportunity to learn more about his career and lessons he’s learned post-retirement.

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Matt Laessig, co-founder & COO data.world

Matt Laessig – Co-Founder & COO, data.world

Matt Laessig and I met in business school and have been close friends since. He’s a 9-season America Ninja Warrior competitor and currently is Co-Founder & COO at data.world, an Austin-based start-up. We were early to the tech scene and continue to support each other through our crazy adventures!

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MENTOR dna's host

Meesh Pierce is a former executive who’s worked with fantastic leaders throughout her career in tech, entertainment, and corporate and non-profit boards. MENTOR dna brings these leaders into the spotlight to share their stories. Consider MENTOR dna your VIP coaching session with  hard-to-reach executives across a variety of industries.  

Leadership books

Following is an extensive list of recommended leadership books from my podcast guests. 

  • Getting to Yes

    Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In.

  • The Goal

    The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement

  • Stocks for the Long Run

    Stocks for the Long Run: The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns & Long-Term Investment Strategies

  • Team of Rivals

    Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

  • The One Minute Manager

    The New One Minute Manager offers a way for you to succeed sooner with less stress in changing times—both at work and at home.

  • Good to Great

    Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't