Jean-Claude Kihn, Ph.D, is a renaissance man. A true global citizen, Jean-Claude speaks six languages and has lived all over the world. Jean-Claude’s professional successes are a result of his dedication and willingness to learn as well as his steady evaluation of self in order to improve. His constant learning and practice in leadership eventually led to his having held 17 different positions at Goodyear before ultimately being promoted to President of Goodyear for Europe, Middle East and Africa. He has now turned most of his attention to mentoring young executives and spending time with family and in nature.

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Waverly Willis has overcome so much: drug addiction; chronic homelessness, and at one point, running for his life; severe obesity and cancer too... Yet with seemingly limitless resilience and with faith and persistence, this Up2 guest is a successful entrepreneur, community leader, and family man. Waverly never forgets what he's been through and that he's just a regular guy.

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Dr. David Agus is one of the most sought after physicians in the world. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs had Dr. Agus lead his medical team for years. More recently, Larry Ellison, the billionaire chairman of Oracle, asked Dr. Agus to create the most innovative medical research center in the U.S. and Howard Stern even calls our Up2 guest, his doctor!

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John DiJulius travels the globe working with the most-respected companies on their customer experience. Having overcome significant challenges in his own life John ultimately failed out of college, and also dealt with major family challenges. Successfully navigating these curves in the road, John has built two award-winning businesses, and is now asked to speak around the world.

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Brigadier General Lenderman became the youngest general in the Air Force two years ago, after serving as a war-time pilot and on the Joint Chiefs staff. Today she is responsible for thousands of people and billions in our Defense budget, yet she is convinced that leadership still comes down to relationships and love. Tune in as Gen. Lenderman gives Adam a rare glimpse into the daily life of an active duty general.

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Ted Souder has spent his career on the leading edge of information technology. His ability to understand the importance that tech plays in the lives of individuals and businesses has led him to work at some of the most well known companies in the world, including America Online and Google for the past 20 years.

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Doug Holladay, back for a second time, encourages us to become ‘a better version of ourselves,’ as we discuss the positive aspects of being alone, the merits of practicing gratitude, and how to get comfortable with who we are.

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Fred Koury shares how he makes big decisions, the importance of mentoring, and many valuable life lessons regarding the intersection of faith and ethics.

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Dr Marc Gillinov is the chairman of Heart Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, ranked #1 in the U.S. for more than 20 straight years. Considered by many to be the most sought-after heart surgeon in the world, this guest is the epitome of humble. This revealing conversation delves into Dr. Gillinov's remarkable achievements; how he manages stress while saving the lives of his patients; and an authentic dialogue about our guest's uncanny ability to always make it to the very top of his pursuits. Plus: topics on everyone's minds: is red wine really good for us?; and the truth about dark chocolate/milk chocolate.

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Bernie Moreno was born in Colombia and moved to the United States with his family at just 5-years-old. His family took a risk to reinvent themselves. That same determination, belief in self, and tenacity were passed on to Bernie. As an adult, he risked everything to purchase an underperforming car dealership, and eventually operated over 15 car dealerships under ownership. Having achieved immense success in the retail car market, he has now turned his attention to the emerging technology of blockchain.

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Brigadier General Lenderman became the youngest general in the Air Force two years ago, after serving as a war-time pilot and on the Joint Chiefs staff. Today she is responsible for thousands of people and billions in our Defense budget, yet she is convinced that leadership still comes down to relationships and love. Tune in as Gen. Lenderman gives Adam a rare glimpse into the daily life of an active duty general.

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Usually the one asking all the questions, there have been inquiries to learn more about Adam. How does he meet the people he knows? What has his career path been? And what makes him the perfect host for a podcast about success and humility?

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Scott Wolstein has presided over a real estate empire with billions invested in the ground all over the United States. However, his legacy is about investment in people. Listen in to find out how his faith both informs and confirms his drive for excellence in business and compassion for the people in his life.

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Joe Pulizzi has helped some of the biggest companies in the world with their marketing efforts and now, his concepts are heard in classrooms all over the world, helping to shape the next generation of marketing professionals. Hear from the "Godfather of Content Marketing", Joe Pulizzi, on his simple process for achieving goals.

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Philippe Bourguignon meanders and dreams. His creativity and passion has led him on adventures around the world and placed him at the top of many successful companies and renowned organizations. Listen in to find out what Philippe Bourguignon has been Up2 and what can be learned from him.

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Ambassador Doug Holladay has a lot of knowledge to share. Having a varied career, there are countless reasons to pay attention to what he has to say. Listen in to his conversation with Adam Kaufman about what really matters in life.

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