Elevate with Robert Glazer
Episodes
Elevate Classics: How Corey Thomas Climbed To The Top of World Class Companies
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Thomas is the CEO and Chairman of Rapid7, a leading public cybersecurity software company valued around $3.5B. He is also an angel investor in s...
Why Tech VC Dave Whorton Threw Out The Silicon Valley Playbook
06 May 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 and...
Weekend Conversations: The Importance of Showing Up
03 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 importance of building cre...
Thinking Thursday: A Warning for Leaders from Elon Musk and Tesla
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As host Robert Glazer discussed in a recent article, Elon Musk's decision to step away from DOGE and refocus on Tesla due to the automotive giant's po...
Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on Why Leaders Must Lean on Values
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weekend Conversations: To Get Better, You Have To Play Up
26 Apr 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 need to play up, or seek o...
Elevate Classics: Keith Ferrazzi On Why You Should Never Lead Alone
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
The Giftology Group's Sara Hardwick On Building World Class Relationships
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode celebrates the game-changing relationship-building strategy former Elevate Podcast guest John Ruhlin and his Giftology team pioneered. Re...
Weekend Conversations: Leaders Are Always on Stage
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how leaders tend to have a massiv...
Elevate Classics: Dr. Caroline Leaf on Resilience, Leadership and Parenting
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neurobiologist specializing in the mind-brain-body connection. From a young age, she had a passion for the mind and brain, init...
Thinking Thursdays: The Tariff Rollout is a Leadership Disaster
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For two weeks, one story has completely dominated the business and leadership landscape: the tariffs the Trump administration levied against every tra...
Essentialism Author Greg McKeown Returns
15 Apr 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 and CEO of M...
Weekend Conversations: Don't Bet on Exceptional Outcomes
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how to make repeated decisions in...
Elevate Classics: Allan Dib on Simplifying Your Way To Growth
10 Apr 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...
Mike Michalowicz On Wisdom For Entrepreneurs And Making Business Simple
08 Apr 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 seve...
Weekend Conversations: Navigating The New World of Propaganda
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the history and modern applications of p...
Thinking Thursdays: Is This The Worst Job In America?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine trying to lead an organization under extreme pressure from employees, customers, funders and even the federal government. That is the unenviab...
Dr. Tasha Eurich On Becoming Shatterproof
01 Apr 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 dire...
Weekend Conversations: The Fundamental Attribution Error in Life and Leadership
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the fundamental attribution error...
Elevate Classics: Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Reimagining Life and Leadership
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa is a professor at Columbia Business School, Founder of the Mentora Institute, and a highly respected coach for Fortune 100 C-suite...
Elevate Classics: David Heinemeier Hansson's Radical Entrepreneurship
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Heinemeier Hansson, is a true innovator. He is the co-founder of Basecamp which has been used by over 20m people globally. He’s also the found...
Weekend Conversations: Getting To The Root of Your Beliefs
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the latest Friday Forward, wh...
MIT Professor Hal Gregersen on The Best Questions Leaders Should Ask
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Gregersen is a senior lecturer at MIT's Sloan School of Management, former Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, and a globally recogni...
Adam Coffey on General Electric, Building Great Cultures and More
18 Mar 2025
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...
Weekend Conversations: Balancing Your Present Self and Future Self
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the choices we constantly make be...
Elevate Classics: Robert Pasin on Leading A Famous Family Business
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ABOUT ROBERT PASIN Robert Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer. Radio Flyer which was founded by his grandfather Antonio and is famous for...
The Atlantic Journalist Olga Khazan On Embracing Weirdness And Changing Your Personality
11 Mar 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 also written for...
Weekend Conversations: The Key To Effective Company Core Values
08 Mar 2025
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 company core value...
Leadership Expert Kevin Kruse on How To Train Future Leaders
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kruse has established himself as an expert on leadership and it can drive employee engagement. He is an entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling...
Netflix Culture Deck Creator Patty McCord On Changing How Companies Think About Culture
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Elevate Podcast welcomes back prior guest Patty McCord. Patty is the former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, where she developed a truly revoluti...
Weekend Conversations: How To Talk About The Looming AI Revolution
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the looming AI revolution and the...
Elevate Classics: Ingrid Fetell Lee on the Leadership Purpose of Creating Joy
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ingrid Fetell Lee is an expert on how the design of our environment profoundly impacts our lives. In a world where productivity and functionality are...
Elevate Classics: Don Yaeger on Leadership Lessons from John Wooden and Other Sports Legends
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don Yaeger has built a career on sharing leadership stories from luminaries like basketball coach John Wooden, Hall of Fame football player Walter Pay...
Weekend Conversations: Fix Problems Now or Face Them Later
22 Feb 2025
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 fixing problems...
Elevate Classics: Rock Thomas on Principles-Based Leadership
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rock Thomas is the founder and CVO of Rock Thomas International, an organization that coaches others to achieve peak performance, and unlock their ful...
Amanda Ripley on Changing Education and Building Resilience
18 Feb 2025
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...
Weekend Conversations: Jalen Hurts' Journey of Resilience - Plus, Super Bowl Ad Recaps
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss backstory of Super Bowl MVP Jalen...
Elevate Classics: Top Leadership Thinker Dan Rockwell
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Rockwell is one of the world’s most prolific and insightful thinkers on leadership. He’s a former entrepreneur, consultant, world-renowned sp...
Charles Duhigg on The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators
11 Feb 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 Faster B...
Weekend Conversations: Catching Lightning In A Bottle
08 Feb 2025
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 catching lightning...
Elevate Classics: Gino Wickman on EOS, Traction and When To Start Your Own Businesss
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Entre...
Dr. Jordan Grumet on Investing In Your Life's Purpose
04 Feb 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 peo...
Weekend Conversations: Give Up Your Guilt
01 Feb 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...
John Warrillow on How To Build A Successful, Sellable Business
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Warrillow is the founder of the Value Builder System, a software program that helps thousands of businesses build more value for customers and in...
Elevate Classics: Brant Cooper on How To Be Disruption Proof
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brant Cooper is a New York Times bestselling author and the CEO of Moves the Needle. Brant has over two decades experience helping companies bring inn...
Weekend Conversations: NVIDIA's Approach To Adversity and Expectations
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss lessons from an interview NVI...
Elevate Classics: Alex Hutchinson on Building Physical and Mental Endurance
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist. He writes mostly about science and endurance sports and is also currently a contribut...
Katy Milkman on How To Make Lasting Changes In Your Life
21 Jan 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...
Weekend Conversations: Putting Customer Experience First
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two contrasting leadership approa...
Elevate Classics: Michael Watkins, Author Of The First 90 Days
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Watkins wrote the book on leadership transitions. He is a professor of leadership and organizational change at the IMD Business School and a c...
Kevin Miller On Purpose And What Drives You
14 Jan 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 Mil...
Weekend Conversations: It's A Leadership Failure To Allow Screens At The Dinner Table
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the intersection between parentin...
Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Lencioni is the co-founder and President of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 b...
Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole on Changing The World of Sports and Entertainment
07 Jan 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 welcomed mil...
Weekend Conversations: Prioritizing What Matters In 2025
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan kick off 2025 with a great productivity t...
Elevate Classics: Atomic Habits Author James Clear
02 Jan 2025
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 2025 with wisdom from on...
Elevate Classics: CEO Arun Gupta on Mission-Driven Leadership
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arun Gupta is a mission-driven leader. He is the CEO of NobleReach, and a venture capitalist active in the emerging technology, entrepreneurship, publ...
Weekend Conversations: Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's Fallen Dynasty
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the holiday week, we are resharing one of the most popular Weekend Conversations episodes on the year. In that episode of Weekend Conversations...
Elevate Classics: Why Institute Founder Gary Sanchez
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Year In Review: The Business and Leadership Trends of 2024
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first Year In Review episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss some notable business and leadership to...
Weekend Conversations: Do The Ends Justify The Means In Leadership?
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a discussion of intention, methods a...
Elevate Classics: Essentialism Author Greg McKeown
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg McKeown is the NYT bestselling author of the Essentialism and Effortless. He is founder and CEO of McKeown Inc, an organization that helps leadin...
Scott Young On How To Get Better At Anything
17 Dec 2024
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: Balancing Vulnerability and Confidence
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the role of vulnerability in lead...
Elevate Classics: Predictably Irrational Author Dan Ariely
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Ariely is one of the world's leading experts on irrationality. He is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavior Economics at Duke Uni...
Robert Cialdini On Persuasion, Influence And Leadership
10 Dec 2024
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 and ...
Weekend Conversations: Countering Hate with Empathy, Not Arguments
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a unique approach to countering h...
Elevate Classics: David Burkus On Building High-Performing Teams
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books help leaders build high performing, cohesive, engaged professional teams. A former bu...
Jacob Morgan On Leading With Vulnerability
03 Dec 2024
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 five ...
Weekend Conversations: Make The Holidays About Connection, Not Consumption
30 Nov 2024
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 connecting with...
Elevate Classics: Bobby Herrera on Family, Leadership and Why Struggle Leads to Growth
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Herrera is one of the most gifted storytellers in business. Bobby is the co-founder and president of Populus Group, an organization that helps b...
Elevate Classics: Emmy Nominee Baratunde Thurston
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host, producer, writer, and public speaker. He is the host and executive producer of the PBS television serie...
Weekend Conversations: Avoiding a Bad Professional Breakup
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss why the way employees leave compa...
Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice with Robert Glazer
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer released a new book, Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice. The purpose of this book is to end the outdated wa...
Irshad Manji, Author Of Don't Label Me, On Rethinking Diversity And Culture Wars
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irshad Manji, a globally recognized author, educator, and advocate for moral courage, joins host Robert Glazer for a thought-provoking discussion on r...
Weekend Conversations: With Data, Quantity Doesn't Guarantee Quality
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the story of the French Whale, an...
Elevate Classics: Sebastian Junger on Tribalism, The Perfect Storm and More
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian Junger is a journalist, author and filmmaker who has reported on some of the most dangerous and difficult places on earth. He is the New Yor...
Keith Ferrazzi On Why You Should Never Lead Alone
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
Weekend Conversations: When Adversity Strikes, Life Must Go On
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the decision of several schools a...
Elevate Classics: Philip McKernan on Living According to Your Core Principles
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Philip McKernan is a clarity coach who works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their f...
Marshall Goldsmith On Leadership, Fulfillment and The Future Of Executive Coaching
05 Nov 2024
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 Think...
Weekend Conversations: Evaluating Credibility Online
02 Nov 2024
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 judging credibi...
Elevate Classics: Thomas Curran on Overcoming Perfectionism
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Thomas Curran is one of the world's leading experts on the challenge of perfectionism. Dr. Curran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of P...
Elevate Classics: Hal Elrod on The Miracle Morning Decade
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Elrod has changed the way millions of people think about their mornings. He’s the best-selling author of one of the highest-rated, best-selling...
Weekend Conversations: Do Your Leaders Grow Talent, or Fear It?
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the three types of talent develop...
Elevate Classics: John Lee Dumas on Lessons from Entrepreneurs on Fire
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, a podcast with over 1 million monthly downloads that has ...
Dave Kerpen On Mastering Delegation
22 Oct 2024
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: Building Psychological Safety on a Team
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and produce Mick Sloan delve into the concept of psychological sa...
Elevate Classics: Jennifer Moss on Finding Happiness and Rethinking Burnout
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Moss is an expert on burnout and happiness. She is a Harvard Business Review contributor and a nationally syndicated radio columnist. She als...
Jeff Wetzler On Leading With Great Questions
15 Oct 2024
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 expert in l...
Weekend Conversations: Three Qualities of Great Companies
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the three most crucial qualities:...
Elevate Classics: Jerry Colonna On Rebooting Your Life And Leadership
10 Oct 2024
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 a par...
David Rendall On Embracing What Makes You Unique And The Freak Factor
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Rendall has helped many people embrace what makes them unique. He is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote...
Weekend Conversations: Leadership Lessons From The Greatest Night In Pop
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent Netflix documentary Th...
Elevate Classics: Cal Newport on Slow Productivity and Achievement without Burnout
03 Oct 2024
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...
Harry Kraemer On Essential Traits Of CEOs, Self-Aware Leadership And More
01 Oct 2024
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...
Weekend Conversations: How Should Leaders Think About Free Speech?
28 Sep 2024
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 free speech--why i...
Elevate Classics: NFL Legend David Tyree on The Helmet Catch and Life After Football
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Tyree is a legitimate football legend. As a wide receiver on the New York Giants, he made what many consider to be the greatest catch in the hi...
Patrick Lencioni on Putting Values First In Leadership
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Weekend Conversations: How To Know When To Quit
21 Sep 2024
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 knowing when to...