Elevate with Robert Glazer
Episodes
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...
Elevate Classics: Allan Dib's One Page Marketing Plan
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allan Dib has helped several entrepreneurs add rocket fuel to their businesses through intelligent marketing. He is a serial entrepreneur who has foun...
General Stanley McChrystal On Character In Leadership
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, General Stanley McChrystal, is a retired four-star general, former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces in A...
Weekend Conversations: Brutal Practice Makes Perfect
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of practicing and ...
Discover The Compass Within - Audiobook Preview
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are still in launch week for Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer's new book, The Compass Within. This book is a fictional parable that uses an...
Robert Glazer on Finding The Compass Within
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very special episode of The Elevate Podcast: it's launch day for Robert Glazer's new book, The Compass Within. This book is a fictional par...
Weekend Conversations: The Three Most Important Decisions In Life
11 Oct 2025
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: Bill George on Finding Your True North
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill George is a celebrated leader who served as Chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company. He is an executive fell...
Alex Hutchinson On The Explorer's Gene
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist who writes about the science of endurance for Runner’s World and Outside, and frequ...
Weekend Conversations: Meeting Your Super Villain
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss what it's like to encounter a per...
Elevate Classics: Dr. Tasha Eurich On Becoming Shatterproof
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on self-awareness and business savvy. She’s worked d...
Mick Hunt On How To Be A Good Leader (When You've Never Had One)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-dema...
Weekend Conversations: Keeping Your Head When Nothing Goes Your Way
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discussed a ridiculous, almost funny, ser...
Elevate Classics: Mike Michalowicz Makes Business Simple
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Michalowicz was declared as one of the contenders for patron saint of entrepreneurs by Simon Sinek. He is a serial entrepreneur who started s...
Jeff Hoffman On Building Priceline And Giving Back
23 Sep 2025
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 ...
Weekend Conversations: Finding A Path To Respectful Debate and Disagreement
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the reason assassinat...
Elevate Classics: Rich Mulholland on World Class Persuasion and Storytelling
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Mulholland is a gifted storyteller who helps leaders hone their own storytelling skills. He is the founder of Missing Link, a company that has he...
Mark Matson On Finding Abundance And Changing Your Relationship With Money
16 Sep 2025
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 bi...
Weekend Conversations: Responding To Hate with Empathy and Understanding
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a classic episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a unique approach to co...
Elevate Classics: Charles Duhigg on Habit Formation, Communication, and more
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the bestselling author of three books: The Power of Habit, Smarter Faste...
David Gelles On Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, Jack Welch's Leadership And More
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Gelles is an award-winning New York Times reporter and bestselling author. He has extensive experience as a business reporter in particular and...
Weekend Conversations - A Decade of Leadership Lessons
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan celebrate t...
Elevate Classics: Jeff Wetzler On Leading With Great Questions
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Wetzler is looking to revolutionize how we learn. He is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an exper...
Jay Papasan On Aligning Life To Your Purpose
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Papasan is a bestselling author and Vice President of Strategic Content at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real esta...
Weekend Conversations: Evaluate Behavior Without Context
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the impor...
Elevate Classics: Amanda Knox's Astonishing Journey To Exoneration
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Elevate Classics: Scott Young On How To Get Better At Anything
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Young is renowned for his expertise in learning and productivity. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Ultralearning" as well as...
Weekend Conversations: Are You Suffering From Breakup Dissonance?
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan the concept of Breakup ...
Elevate Classics: Olga Khazan on Changing Your Personality
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author of Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World. She has a...
Elevate Classics: BJ Fogg on Building Life-Changing Habits
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BJ Fogg is one of the world’s top experts on habits. He is a behavior scientist and the founder and director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford ...
Weekend Conversations: Being Accountable For Your Emotions
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss an insightful mantra ...
Elevate Classics: How The Savannah Bananas Became A Global Sensation
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have wel...
Elevate Classics: Kevin Miller On Purpose And What Drives You
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Weekend Conversations: Be Honest About The Games Your Play
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the games we play in life t...
Elevate Classics: Katy Milkman on How To Make Lasting Changes In Your Life
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Elevate Classics: Legendary Leadership Thinker Marshall Goldsmith
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marshall Goldsmith is one of the world’s greatest thinkers on leadership. He has been recognized by Thinkers50 as the World’s #1 Leadership Th...
Weekend Conversations: What's The Point of It All?
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss top ranked golfer Scottie Scheffl...
Elevate Classics: Navy SEAL and CEO Jimmy May's Leadership Lessons
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy May is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and a renowned figure in leadership and combat ethics training. With over 22 years of distinguished service...
Elevate Classics: Dave Kerpen on How To Delegate
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, which uses tailored social media campaigns to help companies reac...
Weekend Conversations: Businesses Need More Rehearsals
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of detailed prepar...
Elevate Classics: Harry Kraemer On Great CEOs, Self-Aware Leadership And More
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Kraemer is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, and a Clinical Professor of Leadership a...
Why Ali Horriyat He Gave Up His Hedge Fund Went All In On Mental Health
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
Weekend Conversations: Business Survival Instincts
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of staving off com...
Elevate Classics: Greg Lukianoff On The Fight To Protect Freedom Of Speech
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FI...
Elevate Classics: Cal Newport Wants You To Quit Social Media
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an increasingly online, social media saturated landscape, Cal Newport has worked to disconnect almost completely. Cal is the Provost’s Distingui...
Weekend Conversations: Leaders Stand Out By Getting The Little Things Right
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how excellent leaders a...
Elevate Classics: Seth Godin on Finding Work of Significance, AI, and Education
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Godin is a true visionary thinker and renaissance man. He is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think ab...
Elevate Classics: Robert Cialdini, The Godfather of Influence
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Cialdini is one of the world's leading experts on influence and persuasion. He is an award-winning behavioral scientist and the president a...
Weekend Conversations: Finding Joy In Simple Traditions
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a summer classic episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the powerful effect...
Elevate Classics: Jacob Morgan On Leading With Vulnerability
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Morgan is a futurist and leading authority on the future of work, the employee experience and leadership. He is the bestselling author of fi...
Rory Vaden On Becoming Wealthy And Well-Known Through Your Personal Brand
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 messag...
Weekend Conversations: Don't Obsess Over What You Can't Control
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the idea of locus of control...
Elevate Classics: Jeffrey Shaw on Thriving In The Self-Employed Life
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Elevate Classics: Jack Stack on Winning The Great Game of Business
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Stack is a business pioneer and one of the world’s best business strategists. He is Founder, President and CEO of SRC Holdings Corporation. He’...
Weekend Conversations: You Can't Make A Good Deal With A Bad Person
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how companies should priorit...
Elevate Classics: Annie Duke On Thinking In Bets, Quitting, And More
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Duke is an author, speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, as well as Special Partner focused on Decision Science at First Round C...
Henry Abbott On Founding TrueHoop, His ESPN Career, And How To Train To Prevent Injury
17 Jun 2025
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...
Weekend Conversations: Standing By Core Values Should Cost You Something
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of standing by per...
Elevate Classics: Successful Entrepreneur Calvin Quallis on Building A Brand from Scratch and Men's Mental Health
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calvin Quallis has built a mission and purpose-driven business from scratch. He is the founder and CEO of Scotch Porter, a grooming and wellness busin...
How Derek Coburn Is Retiring Retirement
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Coburn is changing the way people think about lifestyle design. Derek is a financial advisor with over twenty-five years’ experience and is th...
Weekend Conversations: Are You Resisting A Great Idea?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the resistance leaders often feel...
Elevate Classics: Ben Greenfield on Leveling Up Your Health and Fitness
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Greenfield is one of the world’s greatest experts on health and human performance. He is a human performance consultant, speaker, trainer to th...
Brittany Hodak On Creating Superfans Of Your Brand And Business
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Hodak helps businesses and leaders in all industries cultivate passionate, dedicated fans. Brittany is an award-winning entrepreneur, author...
Weekend Conversations: How To Create Far-Reaching, Positive Ripple Effects
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a unique cultural initiative call...
Elevate Classics: Justin Donald on Building Wealth Through Sustainable Investing
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Donald has been called the Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing by Entrepreneur Magazine. He’s a master of low-risk cash flow investing, te...
Elevate Classics: David Heinemeier Hansson on Leadership on Social Issues, Therapy, and Entrepreneurship
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Heinemeier Hansson, better known as DHH, returns to the Elevate Podcast in this classic episode. DHH is the co-founder of Basecamp which h...
Weekend Conversations: How To Evaluate Big Decisions
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Jeff Bezos' decision-making frame...
Elevate Classics: Susan Cain, Author of Quiet and Bittersweet
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Cain is the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet, which changed how the world views introverts forever, and a her latest book, Bitterswe...
1-800-GOT-JUNK?! Founder Brian Scudamore on Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Make
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Scudamore is the Founder & CEO of O2E Brands: Home of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and other exceptional home service brands. He is also author of the #1 ...
Weekend Conversations: When You Should Speak Up
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how to know when to speak up, onl...
Elevate Classics: Steven Kotler on Finding Your Flow and Peak Performance
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Kotler is a world-renowned author, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance, and Executive...
Zingerman's Founder Ari Weinzweig on Culture, Leadership, Vision and More
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Weinzweig is the co-founding partner of Zingerman’s, a world renowned community of businesses based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Zingerman’s is kno...
Weekend Conversations: We Need Dialogue, Not Monologues (Plus, An Unplanned Boston Celtics Update)
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the rising anger, distrust and...