Elevate with Robert Glazer
The Elevate Podcast, hosted by Robert Glazer, features interviews with world-renowned business leaders, bestselling authors, and experts who share insights on personal and professional growth. Topics include cultivating better habits, leadership, and making impactful changes. The podcast aims to help listeners unlock their full potential through practical advice and inspiring stories.
Episodes
Molly Graham on Scaling Through Chaos, the Line Between Strong Culture and a Cult, and Why Delegation Is an Identity Problem
Molly Graham has spent nearly two decades inside companies during their fastest and messiest years of growth. She started at the Council on Foreign Relations and as a wilderness instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School before moving into technology, where her team at Google went from 25 people to 125 in nine months. She then spent nearly five years at Facebook building the culture, c
Weekend Conversations Classic: Responding To Hate with Empathy and Understanding
On a classic episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a unique approach to countering harmful and hateful beliefs, championed by educator and author Irshad Manji. Robert and Mick dig into why arguing with people we disagree with doesn't work, and why it's much more effective to seek understanding--even when it feels impossible.
Elevate Classics: Mike Michalowicz Makes Business Simple
Mike Michalowicz was declared as one of the contenders for patron saint of entrepreneurs by Simon Sinek. He is a serial entrepreneur who started several multi-million-dollar companies and uses his businesses to test and perfect ideas other entrepreneurs can use to excel. He is the author of the bestselling Entrepreneurship Simplified book series, which includes hits like Profit First, Clock
Dr. Aliza Pressman on The 5 Principles of Parenting, Emotional Regulation, and Why "Good Enough" is Good Enough
Dr. Aliza Pressman, a developmental psychologist, Associate Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai, co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center. Dr. Pressman is also the host of the award-winning Raising Good Humans podcast, and author of the New York Times bestselling book The 5 Principles of Parenting.
Dr. Aliza Pressman joins host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss The 5
Weekend Conversations: Be Bored
On this episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and co-host Joey Coleman discuss being bored. They talk about why we reach for distraction over discomfort, what System 1 and System 2 thinking have to do with your phone habit, and why your best ideas show up when you let yourself be bored, and why all of this makes you stand out.
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Taki Moore on Escaping the Time-for-Money Trap and Scaling Your Coaching Business
Taki Moore is the author of Million Dollar Coach and the creator and is the brains behind some of the largest coaches and coaching organizations in the world. Since 2004, he's on a mission to eliminate cold-calling, ambulance-chasing, and high-pressure selling from the coaching industry, and elevate coaches who actually want to help people get better.
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Jill Schulman on The Bravery Effect
Jill Schulman is a former U.S. Marine Corps officer turned leadership development expert, and the founder and CEO of Breakthrough Leadership Group. After five years on active duty as a combat engineer officer and a decade in sales leadership, she earned her Master's from the University of Pennsylvania and turned her career toward studying the science of bravery, resilience, and peak perf
Weekend Conversations: Closing Doors
On this episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and co-host Brittany Hodak discuss closing doors. They talk about the two ways doors close (on you, or by your choice), why the hardest door to close is the one that still works, how to tell whether you're staying out of persistence or out of fear, and how endings make room for what comes next, and why all of this
Elevate Classics: Charles Duhigg on Habit Formation, Communication, and more
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the bestselling author of three books: The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better and his latest, Supercommunicators, which was published this year. Charles is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards, and he currently writes for The New Yorker and several other publicat
Jess Ekstrom on Finding Passion and Intrinsic Motivation
Jess Ekstrom is a social entrepreneur, Forbes Top-Rated Speaker, and bestselling author. She is the founder of Headbands for Hope company that has now donated millions of headbands to kids facing serious illnesses, partnered with the NBA and WNBA, and is sold nationally at Kohl's. She's also the founder of Mic Drop Workshop, which helps more women become paid public speakers and authors, and she's
Weekend Conversations: Beyond Reproach
On this episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer joins David Burkus, organizational psychologist, Columbia University professor, and bestselling author of five books on business and leadership, who has worked with leaders at organizations like PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA.
They dig into the fall of Jason Arday, the celebrated Cambridge professor whose sto
Elevate Classics: David Gelles On Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, Jack Welch's Leadership And More.
David Gelles is an award-winning New York Times reporter and bestselling author. He has extensive experience as a business reporter in particular and has reported extensively on, among other topics, Boeing’s safety issues, Bernie Madoff’s ponzi scheme, and the life and leadership of GE CEO Jack Welch. He’s the bestselling author of three books, including The Man Who Broke Capitalism, ab
Dr. Peter Gray On Childhood Independence, The Case For Unstructured Play, And Why Freedom Is Care
Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College. A Columbia-educated researcher with a PhD in biological sciences from Rockefeller University, he has published widely across developmental psychology, anthropology, and education, and authored a college introductory psychology textbook now in its eighth edition. He is the co-founder of Let Grow, the nonprofit
Weekend Conversations: Building Rapport
On today's episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and Joey Coleman discuss building rapport, using Robert's experience trying to retrieve a delayed laptop delivery from a UPS distribution center as the jumping-off point. They talk about the difference between showing up as a complaint versus showing up as a person, why leading with kindness often opens doors th
Elevate Classics:Klaus Kleinfeld On Leading Two Fortune 500 Companies And Lessons From His Leadership Career
Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld is one of the only leaders in history to have served as CEO of two Fortune 500 companies on different continents: Siemens in Germany and Alcoa in the United States. Today, Klaus is the founder of K2Elevation, where he invests in tech and biotech firms, and he has served on boards ranging from advanced industrial startups to global cultural initiati
Caroline Webb on Leadership Intelligence, Behavioral Science in Business, and Applying High Standards to Work and Life
Dr. Caroline Webb, a behavioral scientist, former McKinsey partner, and author of Leadership Intelligence. Drawing from her background at the Bank of England and McKinsey, she specializes in translating behavioral science into practical tools for working life. Her new book, Leadership Intelligence, is out now.
Dr. Caroline Webb joined host Robert Glazer to talk about Leadership Intelligence, Be
Weekend Conversations: Class Act
On todays episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and Brittany Hodak discuss what true character looks like under pressure, using U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun's response to a controversial red card at the World Cup as the jumping-off point. They talk about the discipline of separating what you feel from how you act, why leaders are always setting an exampl
Elevate Classics: Ed Latimore On Learning Hard Lessons And Not Caring What People Think
Ed Latimore is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, sobriety advocate, physics graduate, U.S. Army National Guard veteran, and a bestselling author of Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower and Sober Letters to My Drunken Self. He grew up in Pittsburgh’s housing projects and fought poverty, addiction, and trauma with the discipline of boxing and the cla
Patrick Leddin on Writing with James Patterson and Disruptive Leadership
Patrick Leddin is a leadership expert, disruption strategist, and the founder of The Disruption Project at Vanderbilt University. An army veteran, he led paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne Division as an infantry officer and U.S. Army Master Parachutist. He also advised senior executives at KPMG Consulting and FranklinCovey, and co-founded Wedgewood Consulting Group. His latest book, Disrupt E
Weekend Classics: Keeping Your Head When Nothing Goes Your Way
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discussed a ridiculous, almost funny, series of errors and incidents Robert experienced on a recent trip to Nashville and Austin. Robert and Mick discuss the uniquely infuriating facets of air travel, and why it is important to keep your head, and your sense of humor, even when nothing
Elevate Classics: Jeffrey Shaw on Building a Self-Employed Life
Jeffrey Shaw is a gifted creator. He is an accomplished portrait photographer and business leader who is an expert on branding and marketing. He has taken portraits of supermodels, sports icons and too many C-suite executives to name, and his work has been featured on Oprah, CBS News and in the halls of Harvard University. He's also the bestselling author of multiple books and the host of the hit
Elevate Classics: Rory Vaden on Becoming Wealthy and Well-Known Through Your Personal Brand
Rory Vaden is the co-founder of Brand Builders Group, a firm that helps clients identify their voice, tell their story and share their unique message. He is a world-class speaker who has competed in the World Championship of Public Speaking, and he has given a TEDx Talk, How To Multiply Time, which has been viewed over 4 million times. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of three book
Weekend Classics: What's The Point of It All?
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss top ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler's extraordinary recent press conference, where he admitted that winning gives him little fulfillment and wondered aloud, "what's the point?"
Robert and Mick did into the deep questions and doubt all high performers face, how to know if the pa
Elevate Classics: John Warrillow on Building a Successful, Sellable Business
John Warrillow is the founder of the Value Builder System, a software program that helps thousands of businesses build more value for customers and investors. He is also the bestselling author of three books, Built To Sell, The Automatic Customer, and his latest, The Art of Selling Your Business, which came out in January 2021. He is also the host of Built To Sell Radio.
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Elevate Classics: Gino Wickman on Traction, EOS, and the Entrepreneurial Leap
Gino Wickman, is one of the most influential thinkers in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. He is the founder of EOS Worldwide and the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a practical method for helping companies achieve greatness. He has delivered over 1900 trainings to help companies implement EOS into their organizations and has transformed thousands of businesses with his work. He is t
Weekend Conversations: Evaluate Behavior Without Context
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of decoupling behavior from context when holding people accountable. Robert and Mick discuss why unacceptable behavior should be unacceptable no matter what the justification is, and that while context can matter in assigning consequences, it should not be used to
Elevate Classics: Alex Hutchinson on The Explorer's Gene and the Drive to Explore
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist who writes about the science of endurance for Runner's World and Outside, and frequently contributes to other publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker. A former long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, he holds a master's in journalism from Columbia and a Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge, and he did his po
Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on Putting Values First in Leadership
Patrick Lencioni is co-founder and President of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives an
Weekend Classics: Businesses Need More Rehearsals
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of detailed preparation, rehearsal and training before conducting key business activities. They talk about how leaders can improve their training to ensure excellence performance consistently.
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Elevate Classics: Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole on Reinventing Sports and Entertainment
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed millions of fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO and ESPN. They have sold out hundreds of games in a row, have a ticket waiting list of millions, and have done a barnstorming tour where they've played at some of
Elevate Classics: Harry Kraemer on Self-Aware Leadership and the Essential Traits of CEOs
Harry Kraemer is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, and a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He previously served as chairman and CEO of Baxter International, a $12 billion global healthcare company. He is also the author of three bestselling leadership books and a sought-after speake
Weekend Classics: How To Know When To Quit
On a new episode of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of knowing when to quit. They discuss Annie Duke's bestselling book on this topic, Quit, and key frameworks that can be used to evaluate when it's the right time to walk away.
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Elevate Classics: Why Ali Horriyat Gave Up His Hedge Fund to Go All In on Mental Health
Ali Horriyat is working to bring more compassion to the world. He is a former hedge fund owner who sold his $3 billion dollar fund to go all in on mental health and compassion. He is the founder of Compassiviste, a global network of humanitarian projects and philanthropic networks. He is also the author of 13 books on a wide range of topics, including poetry and personal essays.
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Elevate Classics: David Rendall on the Freak Factor and Embracing What Makes You Unique
David Rendall has helped many people embrace what makes them unique. He is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more. He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish.
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Weekend Classics: Putting Customer Experience First
On a classic episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate
Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two contrasting leadership approaches. First, they discuss Vail Resort's management of their ski properties, which has been criticized heavily by their community partners, employees and customers. Then, they discuss the Savannah Bananas' commitment to maximizing the positive exp
Elevate Classics: Mick Hunt on How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One
Mick Hunt is the host of Mick Unplugged, one of the most popular podcasts in the world, especially in the leadership space. Mick is a highly in-demand motivational speaker for the Fortune 500 and top universities, with audiences as large as fifteen thousand. Mick is a leadership trainer and executive coach to the world's top leaders and is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Forbes Bus
Elevate Classics: Amanda Knox on Wrongful Conviction, Exoneration, and Justice
At 20 years old, Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for a horrific murder she did not commit. After spending years in prison, she was definitively exonerated by Italy's highest court and allowed to return home to America. Today, she is an exoneree, journalist, advocate for justice and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Waiting To Be Heard.
On this classic episode, Amanda joined ho
Weekend Classics: A Decade of Leadership Lessons
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan celebrate the publication of the 500th Friday Forward. Robert reflects on the lessons from a decade of writing and publishing the newsletter, and he and Mick dig into the ideas of legacy, creativity, consistency, and how writing can change the way you think.
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Elevate Classics: John O'Leary on Surviving Disaster and Living a Life of Awe
John O'Leary dramatically escaped death as a child. After a catastrophic accident left him with third degree burns all over his body, and a 1 percent chance of survival, John has dedicated his life to inspiring awe in others. John is an internationally acclaimed speaker, host of the popular Live Inspired Podcast, and the author of multiple bestselling books, including his latest, In Awe.
On this
Elevate Classics: Katy Milkman on How to Make Lasting Change in Your Life
Katy Milkman is an expert on changing yourself. She is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab's popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making. Katy has worked with organizations such as Google, the White House, Walmart and the U.S. Departm
Weekend Classics: The Instincts To Survive In Business
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of staving off complacency and being aware of threats in business and social movements. They discuss why complacency is so challenging in business and life, and why, as Andy Grove wrote, only the paranoid survive.
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Elevate Classics: Delta CEO Ed Bastian on Leading the Airline Industry to the Top
Ed Bastian is one of the most accomplished leaders in the world today. He is the CEO of Delta Airlines, a role he has held since 2016, and he has been a leader at the company for over 25 years. During Ed's time as CEO, Delta has become the world's most awarded airline, including being named the top-ranked airline by Wall Street Journal, Fortune and others. He was recently named Chief Executive mag
Elevate Classics: Kevin Miller on Finding Your Purpose and What Drives You
Kevin Miller is a former pro athlete, lifetime entrepreneur, father of 9, and podcast host. He hosts the top-ranked "What Drives You with Kevin Miller" podcast, a professional and personal development podcast that has been ranked #3 in the "All-Time Careers" category on iTunes and downloaded more than 70 million times. Kevin has conducted an in-depth interview series with more than 200 thought lea
Weekend Conversations: The Finale
Host Robert Glazer and Mick Sloan team up for a final episode of Weekend Conversations. Robert and Mick discuss the defining themes of nearly three years of episodes, the lessons learned, and share a bit about what you can expect for the future of Saturdays on the Elevate Podcast.
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Elevate Classics: Peter Atwater on Confidence, Decision-Making, and the Economics of Leadership
Peter Atwater is one of the world's leading experts on confidence and its role in decision-making. He is a professor of behavioral economics at William and Mary and the author of a new book, The Confidence Map, published this year. Peter has a unique background, transitioning from a successful career in financial services to focus on studying confidence. He is a sought-after speaker and has been f
Weekend Conversations: Should Elon Musk Be A Trillionaire?
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Elon Musk status as the world's first trillionaire, criticism of his wealth, and a more nuanced way to think about the ultra wealthy's responsibility to the rest of society.
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Elevate Classics: David Burkus Shares How To Build The Best Team Ever
Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books help leaders build high performing, cohesive, engaged professional teams. A former business school professor, David now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA--and he's also authored multiple bestselling books--including a new one, Best Team Ever, which published thi
Bonus: Will Following the 2026 World Cup Make You Happier?
On a special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the FIFA World Cup, analyzing all the non-soccer elements of the event. Robert and Mick discuss whether fandom truly makes people happier, the cultural integration and sharing from the World Cup, and why the United States needs the event right now.
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Walt Hunter On Fighting For Attention Spans And Requiring Students To Read Books
Walt Hunter is a professor of 20th- and 21st-century literature at Case Western Reserve University, where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Affairs. He’s also the fiction and poetry editor at The Atlantic and author of the recent Atlantic essay titled “Stop Meeting Students Where They Are,” where he shared what happened when he stopped buying the story that students can'
Weekend Conversations: Life's Biggest Unspoken Rules
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss life's unspoken rules: things you'll rarely be called out for breaking, but that will affect others' estimation of your character. Robert and Mick dig into some specific rules everyone needs to know and share stories of what goes wrong when these rules are ignored.
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Elevate Classics: Gary Sanchez on Core Purpose and Finding Your WHY
Gary Sanchez has helped many exceptional leaders find their core purpose and motivation. He is the founder of the WHY Institute, where he and his team have worked with hundreds of thousands of individuals–and several Fortune 500 Companies–to help them discover their core motivation in life. Gary and his team also developed the nine WHY archetypes and the WHY Assessment.
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Chris Ballard On Taking The Plunge And The Invigorating Power Of Cold Water
Chris Ballard, a longtime journalist and bestselling author of five books. For two decades he was a Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated, where eight of his stories have been optioned for film and seven were selected for The Best American Sports Writing. He's a finalist for a National Magazine Award, the recipient of the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting, and has taught narrative re
Weekend Conversations: Don't Dismiss The Messenger. Evaluate The Message
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent protest of Jonathan Haidt's commencement address at New York University. Robert and Mick discuss the students' objections, how they missed the actual purpose of Haidt's speech, and why it is flawed to evaluate a message based on our opinion of the messenger, rather than t
Bonus: What Makes Someone An "A Player"
In a special bonus of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan analyze the concept of an A Player at an organization, another name for a top performer. Robert explains why this label is often misunderstood, and why the true definition of an A Player is temporary, not permanent.
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Elevate Classics: Keith Ferrazzi on A New Way To Lead Great Teams
Keith Ferrazzi is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Who’s Got Your Back and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other many other pub
Brendan McGurgan On Timeless Principles That Build Businesses
Brendan McGurgan is the co-founder of Simple Scaling and one of the leading voices on helping ambitious leaders grow global businesses. Before co-founding Simple Scaling, he spent 16 years at CDE Global — 12 of them as Group Managing Director — where he helped take the company from 15 people to nearly 700, with offices on six continents and 25x revenue growth. In 2016, the Institute of Directors n
Weekend Conversations: You Need To Do Something
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the problem of avoidance, and why avoiding or withdrawing from a situation rarely leads to a better outcome, and rarely even makes us feel better. Robert and Mick discuss why avoidance has become so common in work and life today, why it's a flawed approach, and what to do instead.
Elevate Classics: Dan Pink on The Power of Regret
Dan Pink has a bold idea for how to use your regrets as a positive force in your life.
Dan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including A Whole New Mind, Drive, When and his most recent, The Power of Regret. He is also a top rated keynote speaker who has spoken to organizations such as St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Google, Goldman Sachs and more.
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Jacob Morgan On Building A People-First Culture
Jacob Morgan is one of the most forward-thinking voices on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the bestselling author of six books, including Leading With Vulnerability and his latest, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, released in February 2026. He is a TED Speaker, the host of the podcast Future Ready Leadership with Jacob Morgan, and the founder of the Future of Work
Weekend Conversations: Effective Leaders Protect Their Time
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of protected time, and how leaders stay effective my ensuring they have time for their key personal and professional priorities. Robert shares why he never arranged work travel on his kids' birthdays, how he blocks off time for strategic thinking, and how he coached his
Elevate Classics: Guy Kawasaki on Working with Steve Jobs and Innovative Leadership
Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People Podcast. Guy was the Chief Evangelist of Apple and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He’s the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, and a new one, Think Remarkable, which is now available for preorder wherever books
Elevate Classics: Liz Wiseman on Building A Team of Impact Players
Liz Wiseman coaches both up-and-coming performers and established leaders on how to help others improve. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm with clients such as Apple, Disney, Facebook and Google. She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and Stanford, and has been recognized previously by Thinkers50 as the top leadership thinker in the world. She is also
Weekend Conversations: Parents Are Focused On The Wrong Risks
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss shocking report from the Institute For Family Studies surveying over 24,000 parents. The report reveals a startling paradox: kids are more restricted than ever before in the physical world, but have few limits on their usage of social media and technology. Robert and Mick discuss th
Elevate Classics: Brad Feld on Entrepreneurial Excellence and Giving First
Brad Feld is a legend in the world of investing, entrepreneurship and mentorship. He is co-founder of the Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital and Techstars. Brad was an early investor in Harmonix, Zynga, MakerBot, and Fitbit and has written extensively on venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. Brad’s latest book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship, was released earlier this year
Molly Tschang On Building World-Class Communication Skills
Molly Tschang helps senior executives and leadership teams build chemistry, clarity, and trust. She’s the founder of Abella Consulting and the creator of Say It Skillfully®, an acclaimed video series, podcast, and bestselling book focused on making what’s hard to say easier. Molly also created LinkedIn Learning’s first leadership communication course, Leadership Communication in the Flow of Work.
Weekend Conversations: The Best Things In Life Are Inconvenient
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a recent road trip Robert took with his daughter from Atlanta to Boston. Robert shares why the trip was well worth 17 hours of driving, and why the most valuable experiences in life are the ones that require a bit of time, effort and inconvenience.
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Elevate Classics: Dr. Robert Brooks on Building Resilience
Dr. Robert Brooks is a leading expert on resilience. He is a Doctor of Psychology, serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and has authored or co-authored over 19 books. During the past 40 years, Dr. Brooks has also lectured nationally and internationally to thousands of parents, educators, mental health professionals, and business leaders on topics pertaining to motivation, resilience, f
Brandon Webb on Puddle Jumpers and Raising Confident, Joyful Kids
Brandon Webb is a decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur As a U.S. Navy Chief, he led the Navy SEAL Sniper School, training some of America’s most legendary marksmen. He’s also a multiple New York Times bestselling author and, most importantly, a proud father of three. His latest book, Puddle Jumpers: Simple and Proven Ways to Raise Confident & Joyful Kids publishes the day the episode air
Weekend Classics: Finding Your Big Three (Partner, Career, Community)
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss The Big Three: the three most important decisions a person can make in life. Robert and Mick delve into why core values are so vital in these three decisions, and how to ensure your values are in alignment with your partner, your vocation, and your community.
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Elevate Classics: Brad Pedersen's Vital Lessons for Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. He is the co-founder of Basic Fun and subsequently co-founded Pela, the 100 million sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category. Brad is also the bestselling author of Startup Santa: A Toymaker's Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys.
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David Epstein, NYT Bestselling Author of Range, on His New Book Inside The Box
David Epstein is a journalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. He has previously worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and as an investigative reporter for Pro Publica. His new book, Inside The Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, publishes the day this episode airs.
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Deep Dive: Apple CEO Tim Cook's Leadership Legacy
In a special deep dive episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent news of Tim Cook's planned departure from the CEO role at Apple. Robert and Mick discuss Cook's remarkable tenure as CEO, his unusual approach to leadership, his comparison to his predecessor, Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs, and the reasoning behind some of Cook's most important s
Weekend Conversations: Living Life With Perceived Scars
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk a fascinating psychological study from 1980 that reveals a lot about how we see the world, and the cost of having a mindset of grievance. Robert and Mick explore the importance of focusing on what you can control, leaning into your own agency, and not looking for perceived slights.
Elevate Classics: Alan Mulally on Reviving The Ford Motor Company
Alan Mulally is one of the most effective leaders of his generation. He is the Former President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, where he led the company through an existential crisis and back to profitability. He was also CEO of the commercial airlines division at Boeing, where he led the development of the Boeing 777, the most profitable aircraft in the company’s history. He is also on the Board o
Elevate Classics: Geoff Smart on How To Never Make A Hiring Mistake Again
Dr. Geoff Smart is the world’s leading expert hiring. He is the is the Founder and Chairman of ghSMART, a leading global management consulting firm for talent, and the co-author of three bestselling books. One of those, Who: The A Method for Hiring, is a New York Times bestseller and is considered the leading resource on helping businesses hire and develop top talent. Geoff has a PhD in organizati
Weekend Conversations: You Should Become Unoffendable
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the concept of being unoffendable. They discuss the social dynamics that have made people more likely to take offense, the harm of that mindset, and why leaders in particular must be unoffendable to be effective.
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Elevate Classics: Alisa Cohn on Lessons from Coaching Fortune 500 Executives
Alisa Cohn was named the #1 Startup Coach in the World by Thinkers50 and has coached startup founders from companies such as Venmo, DraftKings and Mac Weldon. She’s also an investor, strategy consultant, and coach to C-Suite executives at clients such as Microsoft, Google and IBM.
Alisa joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her new book, From Start-Up To Grown-Up, which h
Perry Marshall On The Power of The 80/20 Rule
Perry Marshall is one of the world’s most sought-after business strategists and the author of ten books. He helped lay the foundations for modern digital advertising through his early Google advertising work, and his reinvention of the Pareto Principle has been published in Harvard Business Review. He also founded the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, announced at London’s Royal Society, and his 80
Weekend Conversations - Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of sleep, and why most of us are not getting enough sleep even if we believe we are. They discuss the past trend of leaders pulling all-nighters and 100 hour work weeks, especially former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, landmark sleep data, and why leaders must prioritize sl
Elevate Classics: Davis Smith on Building Cotopaxi and Servant Leadership
Davis Smith has made generosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business.
He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a popular, carbon-neutral outdoor gear brand founded to create sustainably designed products that fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to do good. In 2021 alone, Cotopaxi aided over 1 million people in extreme poverty through their non-profit partners
