Elevate with Robert Glazer

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...

Elevate Classics: Kendra Scott's Remarkable Entrepreneurial Journey

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kendra Scott is the Founder and Executive Chairwoman of the fashion empire Kendra Scott, which she has grown from a small startup to a billion-dollar ...

Greg Lukianoff On The Fight To Protect Freedom Of Speech

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and New York...

Weekend Conversations: What Substance Over Style Looks Like At Work

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a specific type of employee--the ...

Elevate Classics: John O'Leary's Extraordinary Story

12 Sep 2024

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...

Annie Duke on Thinking In Bets, Her Poker Career and Knowing When To Quit

10 Sep 2024

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...

Weekend Conversations: Mastering Delegation

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a crucial leadership skill: deleg...

Elevate Classics: Apple Chief Evangelist Guy Kawasaki Shares Steve Jobs Stories

05 Sep 2024

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 an...

David Heinemeier Hansson on Going Against The Grain

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Heinemeier Hansson, better known as DHH, returns to the Elevate Podcast in this new episode. DHH is the co-founder of Basecamp which has been us...

Weekend Conversations: When To Do Things Yourself

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the value of occasionally taking ...

Elevate Classics: Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah On Big Bets

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rajiv Shah has worked tirelessly to improve the world. He is the President of The Rockefeller Foundation and has an impressive history of leade...

Parenting Expert Dr. Shefali on Parenting Like A Leader

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Shefali is a leading expert on parenting. She is a distinguished psychologist who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia Univ...

Weekend Conversations: Run Worthwhile Meetings

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the scourge of the working world:...

Elevate Classics: Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian

22 Aug 2024

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...

Elevate Classics: Former Salesforce Evangelist Tiffani Bova

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffani Bova previously served as a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, and is a top influencer in Customer Experience and...

Weekend Conversations: Your Struggles Don't Have To Define You

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two heroes of the Paris Olympics:...

Elevate Classics: Jeff Haden, One of The World's Top Writers

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This classic episode of the Elevate Podcast features Jeff Hadne. Jeff’s first paid ghostwriting job was writing a press release for a startup. Since...

Elevate Classics: Garrett Gunderson Debunks Investing Myths

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Garrett Gunderson is the founder of Wealth Factory, a company that provides personal financial education, guidance and family legacy programs for entr...

Honoring The Life and Work of John Ruhlin

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, the world lost a kind and generous soul--John Ruhlin, who died suddenly while on vacation with his family. John was best known as t...

Elevate Classics: Seth Godin on Finding A Career of Significance

08 Aug 2024

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: Economist Brian Beaulieu's Stunning Economic Prediction for 2030

06 Aug 2024

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 ...

Weekend Conversations: How We Do Anything Is How We Do Everything

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how excellent leaders and organiz...

Elevate Classics: Daniel Coyle, Author of The Culture Code

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest on this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast is bestselling author, Daniel Coyle. Daniel has looked inside some of the world’s highest p...

Elevate Classics: Cat Hoke on The Importance of Second Chances

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur, speaker and author Cat Hoke, has dedicated her career to helping others get a second chance at life. In this classic episode, she sat do...

Weekend Conversations: Leadership Lessons of the Falsification Principle

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Karl Popper's falsification principl...

Elevate Classics: Jordan Harbinger, The Larry King of Podcasting

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Jordan Harbinger joined to talk about his career in podcasting, his past as a lawyer, and the bold dec...

Elevate Classics: Rana el Kaliouby on the Future of AI

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rana el Kaliouby is a leading thinker on a technological development that will change our entire world—artificial intelligence. She is co-founder an...

Elevate Classics: Basecamp CEO Jason Fried's Unique Approach to Entrepreneurship

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Fried is one of the business world’s most innovative thinkers and leaders. He’s the co-founder and CEO of the product management tool, Basec...

Elevate Classics: Motley Fool's Tom Gardner on Building A Great Culture

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Gardner doesn’t think finance has to be boring. He has built a company around making investing accessible, even fun, while creating a company c...

Weekend Conversations: The Vital Difference Between Talent and Skill

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the key difference between innate...

Elevate Classics: Kara Goldin on Building Hint Water Into A Global Brand

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint Inc., known for its award winning Hint flavored water. She has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in No...

Elevate Classics: Sean Swarner on Beating Cancer, Mountaineering and Resilience

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice as a teenager. Despite facing those devastating diagnoses—and losing functionality in one of his lung...

Weekend Conversations: Stepping Off The Conventional Path

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a classic episode of Weekend Conversation, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the remarkable story of gold medal-winning skier Ashl...

Elevate Classics: Hal Elrod On The Ten Year Anniversary Of The Miracle Morning

04 Jul 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...

Elevate Classics: Angela Duckworth on Grit in Business, Life and Parenting

02 Jul 2024

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...

Weekend Conversations: How Digital Communication Makes Things Impersonal

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a classic episode of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the rise in automated communication ...

Elevate Classics: Nathan Barry on Building the Creator Economy

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Barry is a pioneer of the creator economy. He is the founder and CEO of ConvertKit, an email marketing platform used by creators like James Cle...

Elevate Classics: Amanda Knox's Story of Wrongful Conviction, Exoneration and Justice

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT AMANDA KNOX At 20 years old, Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for a horrific murder she did not commit. After spending years in prison, she ...

Weekend Conversations: Why Simple Traditions Are So Fulfilling

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the powerful effect of si...

Elevate Classics: Dov Baron on Lifelong Learning as an Entrepreneur

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dov Baron has always been a unique and unconventional, both as a speaker and as a leader. He has built a brilliant career by leaning into those uniqu...

Jenny Feterovich on Capturing The American Dream and Building An Entrepreneurial Life

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Feterovich is a truly creative entrepreneur and renaissance woman. She is an award-winning TV and film producer, internationally renowned DJ, an...

Weekend Conversations: Why Constraints Often Lead To Success and Fulfillment

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a mantra from Arrested Developmen...

Elevate Classics: Dorie Clark on Playing The Long Game

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dorie Clark is one of the world’s most-respected thinkers on personal branding and career development. She is a bestselling author, coach and consul...

Michael Watkins, Author Of The First 90 Days, On Leadership Transitions And Strategic Thinking

11 Jun 2024

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...

Weekend Conversations: Why Moral Clarity Requires Moral Consistency

08 Jun 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 moral consistency,...

Elevate Classics: Geoff Woods on Prioritizing Your ONE Thing

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Woods is one of the foremost experts on prioritizing what matters most. He is the President of The ONE Thing, where he works alongside billionai...

Kerry Siggins On Cultivating An Ownership Mindset

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment and one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Place to Work in 2023...

Weekend Conversations: Getting Company Core Values Right

01 Jun 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 effective company ...

Elevate Classics: Mike Salguero on Building ButcherBox Into A Top Businesss

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Salguero is the founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a revolutionary direct-to-consumer meat business that transformed eCommerce when it launched in 20...

Elevate Classics: Tim Urban Shares A Framework For Better Thinking and a Cure for Tribalism

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Urban is on a mission to increase our collective ability for critical thinking. He is the founder, writer and illustrator of the popular website W...