Elevate with Robert Glazer
Episodes
Weekend Conversations: You Need To Do Something
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Elevate Classics: Dan Pink on The Power of Regret
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jacob Morgan On Building A People-First Culture
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Weekend Conversations: Effective Leaders Protect Their Time
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of protected time, an...
Elevate Classics: Guy Kawasaki on Working with Steve Jobs and Innovative Leadership
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Elevate Classics: Liz Wiseman on Building A Team of Impact Players
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 leader...
Weekend Conversations: Parents Are Focused On The Wrong Risks
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss shocking report from the Institut...
Elevate Classics: Brad Feld on Entrepreneurial Excellence and Giving First
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Feld is a legend in the world of investing, entrepreneurship and mentorship. He is co-founder of the Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Cap...
Molly Tschang On Building World-Class Communication Skills
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Tschang helps senior executives and leadership teams build chemistry, clarity, and trust. She’s the founder of Abella Consulting and the crea...
Weekend Conversations: The Best Things In Life Are Inconvenient
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Elevate Classics: Dr. Robert Brooks on Building Resilience
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Brandon Webb on Puddle Jumpers and Raising Confident, Joyful Kids
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Weekend Classics: Finding Your Big Three (Partner, Career, Community)
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 imp...
Elevate Classics: Brad Pedersen's Vital Lessons for Entrepreneurs and Leaders
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
David Epstein, NYT Bestselling Author of Range, on His New Book Inside The Box
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Epstein is a journalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. He has previous...
Deep Dive: Apple CEO Tim Cook's Leadership Legacy
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 depart...
Weekend Conversations: Living Life With Perceived Scars
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk a fascinating psychological study fr...
Elevate Classics: Alan Mulally on Reviving The Ford Motor Company
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 compan...
Elevate Classics: Geoff Smart on How To Never Make A Hiring Mistake Again
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Weekend Conversations: You Should Become Unoffendable
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the concept of being unoffenda...
Elevate Classics: Alisa Cohn on Lessons from Coaching Fortune 500 Executives
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Perry Marshall On The Power of The 80/20 Rule
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Weekend Conversations - Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Elevate Classics: Davis Smith on Building Cotopaxi and Servant Leadership
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Davis Smith has made generosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a popular, carbon-neut...
Tony D’Urso On Building A Vision For Your Life, Career And Business
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tony D'Urso is a top-tier podcast host, entrepreneur, and five-time Amazon bestselling author who built a media platform under ten listeners to mo...
Weekend Conversations: The Risks of Ignoring AI Are Found In History
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the risks leaders face if they...
Elevate Classics: Marshall Goldsmith on What Got You Here Won't Get You There
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized by Thinkers50 as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 Executive Coach. He is also a globally renowned ke...
Grant Williams on High-Stakes Leadership and Lessons from the Financial World
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Williams has spent more than 35 years in global finance across seven major financial centers, from London to Sydney. He had a front-row seat to ...
Weekend Conversations: Handling Your Fight or Flight Reflex
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the power of our fight or flig...
Elevate Classics: Angela Duckworth on Building Grit
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestsel...
Elevate Classics: Brittany Hodak On Creating Superfans
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Hodak helps businesses and leaders in all industries cultivate passionate, dedicated fans. Brittany is an award-winning entrepreneur, aut...
Weekend Conversations: Nothing Is Unprecedented
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the link between mistakes, conseq...
Elevate Classics: General Stanley McChrystal On Character In Leadership
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, an...
Ethan Evans on Leadership Lessons from Amazon and How To Get Promoted
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Evans is a retired Amazon Vice President who spent 15+ years building and scaling major Amazon businesses—including Prime Video, Amazon Video,...
Weekend Conversations: You Don't Own Other People's Emotions
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss an insightf...
Elevate Classics: Jeff Hoffman's Extraordinary Legacy of Giving
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Hoffman is a perfect example of a business leader who has used his success to give to others. He is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven ...
Jenna Free On ADHD, Self-Regulation And Resilience
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Free is a therapist for ADHD, with ADHD. Through hundreds of hours working with ADHD clients, and through her own lived experience, she has dev...
Weekend Conversations: Bad Choices Make Great Lessons
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the link between mistakes, conseq...
Thinking Thursdays: How Should Leaders Use and Limit AI?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss recent negotiations and conflict between An...
Seth Levine On The New Builders, Growing Startups and Sustainable Growth
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Levine is a long-time venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and nationally bestselling author. Seth is a co-founder and partner at Foundry, a Boulde...
Weekend Conversations: Can Flip-Flopping Be A Good Thing?
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of flip-flopping. Whi...
Elevate Classics: Mark Matson On Changing Your Relationship With Money and Finding Abundance
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Matson is an American entrepreneur, financial educator and the founder & CEO of Matson Money, an investment advisory firm managing over $11 ...
Mike Brcic on the Adventurous Life, Building Wayfinders, and Creating Community
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Brcic is an entrepreneur, adventurer, and community-builder. He is the founder of Wayfinders, an organization that helps high-performing entrepr...
Weekend Conversations: How Alysa Liu's Joy Defeated Olympic Pressure
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discussed Alysa Liu's gold medal winning ...
Thinking Thursdays: Can We Have A Sane Conversation About AI?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan try to do the impossible: have a non-hyperbolic con...
Elevate Classics: Jay Papasan on How To Find Your Purpose
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Papasan is a bestselling author and Vice President of Strategic Content at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest ...
Weekend Conversations: Johnson & Johnson's False Ethical Shield
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig into the dark history of Johnson & Johnson and how the co...
Elevate Classics: Whitney Johnson NYT Bestselling Author of Smart Growth and Disrupt Yourself
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney Johnson is an innovative thinker on individual and team growth. She has been named one of the 50 leading business thinkers by Thinkers50 and i...
Gardiner Harris On The Dark Story Of Johnson & Johnson
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gardiner Harris is an award-winning investigative journalist whose reporting has reshaped public health policy, exposed corporate misconduct, and hel...
Weekend Conversations: Are 40% of Stanford Students Disabled?
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig into the recent headline that 40% of Stanford students re...
Elevate Classics: Adam Coffey on GE, Building Great Cultures and More
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives growth and builds great cultures. Adam is an Army veteran, a former GE executive, and served as CEO of th...
Dr. Alan Barnard On Anti-Fragility And Excelling Under Constraints
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan Barnard is one of the world’s foremost experts on decision science and the Theory of Constraints (TOC). He’s the Founder and CEO of Gol...
Weekend Conversations: The Modern Leadership of Mike Vrabel
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the leadership example set by Mike Vrabel, coach of t...
The Wild, Endless Disney Succession Saga - Thinking Thursdays
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan delve into the remarkable history of Disney's CEO s...
Daniel Coyle On How To Flourish As A Leader, And Building Great Teams
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code and several other books. Daniel has advised organizations such as the Navy ...
Weekend Conversations: The Magic of Saying "I've Got This"
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss degrading of accountability and ownership in or...
Cal Newport on Slow Productivity, Avoiding Burnout, and Doing What Matters
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Newport is carrying the banner for a movement to slow down. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also...
Greg McKeown on Essentialism At Work and In Life
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greg McKeown changed the way so many leaders think about life with his New York Times Bestselling book, Essentialism. He is the founder and...
Weekend Conversations: The Line Between Good and Evil
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent protests in Iran, the Iranian regime...
Elevate Classics: Henry Abbott On Founding TrueHoop, His ESPN Career, And How To Train To Prevent Injury
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Abbott is a pioneer of sports media. Henry is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, where he and his team cover basketball with d...
Ed Latimore On Learning Hard Lessons And Not Caring What People Think
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Latimore is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, sobriety advocate, physics graduate, U.S. Army National Guard vet...
An Elevate Podcast Mailbag!
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a special episode of The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer answers listener questions on the first ever Elevate Podcast Mailbag. To submit a ques...
Weekend Conversations: How To Find Great Ideas
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the resistance leaders often ...
Elevate Classics: Amanda Ripley on Changing Education and Building Resilience
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Ripley has extensively studied anti-fragility and resilience. She is an investigative Journalist of three books, including High Conflict, The S...
Klaus Kleinfeld On Leading Two Fortune 500 Companies And Lessons From His Leadership Career
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ge...
Weekend Classics: The Key To Effective Company Core Values
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this classic episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of company cor...
Weekend Conversations: How Much Rejection Can You Take?
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a year filled with rejection, and why that reje...
Elevate Classics: David Heinemeier Hansson's Radical Approach To Entrepreneurship
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Heinemeier Hansson is a true innovator. He is the co-founder of Basecamp, which has been used by over 20 million people globally. He’s also th...
Chris Voss On Never Split The Difference And World-Class Negotiating
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Voss is the world’s leading expert on negotiation. He’s a former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator who’s handled some of the m...
Weekend Conversations: What Stories Will Define 2026?
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the second annual Year In Review episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss some notable business and leade...
James Clear on Building Atomic Habits
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of your habits--to build good habits and cut out bad ones. Kick off 2026 with wisdom from on...
Elevate Classics: Dr. Jordan Grumet on Investing In Your Life's Purpose
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Grumet also known as Doc G, is a physician turned financial expert and author. A former hospice doctor, his exposure to the reflections of ...
Weekend Conversations: The Importance of Showing Up (Classic Episode)
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the holiday week, we're rerunning a classic edition of Weekend Conversations. In this episode, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk abo...
Elevate Classics: Morra Aarons-Mele on The Anxious Achiever
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morra Aarons-Mele is the host of The Anxious Achiever, a top-10 management podcast that helps people rethink the relationship between their mental hea...
Jim Murphy on AJ Brown and Finding Inner Excellence
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Murphy is a performance coach, author, and speaker who helps elite athletes and high performers unlock what he calls “inner excellence”. Thro...
Weekend Conversations: Leaders Must Tell The Best Version of the Truth
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss leadership communication, and par...
Elevate Classics: Why Kleiner Perkins VC Dave Whorton Threw Out The Silicon Valley Playbook
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Whorton is an experienced tech investor and founder who spent 20 years of his career at the highest levels of Silicon Valley venture capital ...
Ilana Golan on Coaching Great Leaders, Building Leap Academy, and More
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ilana Golan is a powerhouse trailblazer. She began her remarkable journey as the first woman commander and instructor for all F 16 flight simulators ...
Weekend Conversations: Work Is Not The Enemy of Mental Health
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig the rise in frequency of employees ta...
Elevate Classics: Jerry Colonna on Building A Meaningful Leadership Legacy
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of the executive coaching firm Reboot.io. A highly sought-after coach and speaker, Jerry was previously...
Joe Hirsch On Giving World-Class Feedback
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Hirsch is an award-winning educator, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. As the creator of the FEEDFORWARD™ framework, Joe teaches ...
Weekend Conversations: The Feedback You Hear (and The Feedback You Don't)
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig into the concept of feedback--why it ...
Zillah Byng-Thorne on Resurrecting A Billion Dollar Business
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zillah Byng-Thorne is a world class leader. She was most recently the CEO of Future PLC, where she transformed the company from a struggling business ...
Jeff Hancher On Telling People What They Need To Hear
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Hancher is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker, and host of The Champion Forum Podcast. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jeff entered a Fortun...
Weekend Conversations: Getting Instantly Clear on What Matters to You
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a remarkable story from Ric Elias, who survived the Mira...
An Elevate Podcast Thanksgiving Special
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss stories and lessons from five previous Friday Forwar...
Elevate Classics: How Greg McKeown Puts The Essential First
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg McKeown changed the way so many leaders think about life with his New York Times Bestselling book, Essentialism. He is the founder ...
Weekend Conversations: Calling Out Core Values Problems
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two key issues leaders face in th...
Elevate Classics: Dandapani on Learning To Focus and Avoid Distraction
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dandapani has lived a unique and purpose-driven life. He is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as ...
Brad Feld on Entrepreneurial Excellence and Giving First
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Weekend Conversations: Leaders Must Set The Right Tone
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss key rules for networking professi...
Elevate Classics: Brian Beaulieu's Warning For The Economy
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Beaulieu is the CEO of ITR Economics and an esteemed economist with over 40 years of experience in business cycle trend analysis. Brian and his ...
Caroline Miller On Building Grit And Setting The Right Goals
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Miller is one of the world’s leading experts in goal setting, resilience and grit. She’s a bestselling author, executive coach, and spea...
Weekend Conversations: It's Truly Now or Never
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss key rules for networking professi...
Elevate Classics: John O'Leary's Tale of Survival, Resilience, and Awe
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John O’Leary dramatically escaped death as a child. After a catastrophic accident left with with third degree burns all over his body, and a 1 perce...
Jason Lindstrom On Leadership, Culture And Giving To Employees
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Lindstrom is a serial entrepreneur who discovered early on that the 9-to-5 life wasn’t for him. Since then, he’s gone on to launch multiple...
Weekend Conversations: Give Up Your Guilt
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a different way to think about gu...
Peter Atwater on Confidence in Economics, Leadership and More
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Willia...
Elevate Classics: Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines and 2023 CEO of the Year
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Bastian is one of the most accomplished leaders in the world today. He is the CEO of Delta Air Lines, a role he has held since 2016, and he has bee...
Weekend Conversations: Five Golden Rules of Networking
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss key rules for networking professi...