Elevate with Robert Glazer

Elevate Classics: Peter Diamandis on Scientific Advantages That Will Change Your Life

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, ve...

Dan Ariely on Predictable Irrationality and Misbelief

23 Jan 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 Behavioral Economics at Duke U...

Weekend Conversations: Leadership Lessons From A Timeless Scientific Principle

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Elevate Classics: Alex Lieberman on Building Morning Brew

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, a daily email newsletter that condenses business news into more accessible, e...

Jerry Colonna On Rebooting Your Life And Leadership

16 Jan 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...

Weekend Conversations: How To Consistently Learn From Failure

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a new edition of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the astounding recent story of the crash...

Elevate Classics: Eric Kapitulik on Building World Class Teams

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Kapitulik served in the U.S. Marine Corp both as an infantry officer and a special operations officer with a first reconnaissance company, first ...

Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah On Changing The World Through Big Bets

09 Jan 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...

Weekend Conversations: How To Set and Accomplish 2024 Goals

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning of a new year is the ideal time to reflect and set new goals for yourself. On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer...

James Clear on The Power of Atomic Habits

04 Jan 2024

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 2024 with wisdom from on...

Hal Elrod On The Ten Year Anniversary Of The Miracle Morning

02 Jan 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: The Biggest Lessons From 2023

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a wide-ranging conversations about the enduring lessons of ...

Elevate Classics: Brian Scudamore on How To Build Your Own Business

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Scudamore has helped many entrepreneurs get the chance to live life their own way. He is the Founder & CEO of O2E Brands: Home of 1-800-GOT-JUNK...

Elevate Classics: Robert Glazer on How To Elevate Your Team

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This classic episode flips the script–Robert Glazer serves as guest, rather than host! To celebrate the launch of Elevate Your Team, which publishe...

Weekend Conversations: How To Know Great Leadership When You See It

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the leadership instincts required to meet a moment of cr...

Elevate Classics: Susan Cain on Introversion, Quiet and Bittersweet

21 Dec 2023

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...

Berthold Gunster On Flip-Thinking

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Berthold Gunster is the founder of the Omdenken, or Flip Thinking, philosophy. After studying at the Theatre Academy in Utrecht, he worked as a theatr...

Weekend Conversations: How Leaders and Employees Can Navigate A Challenging 2024

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a wide ranging conversation of Robert's recent article on h...

Elevate Classics: Liz Wiseman on Building A Team of Impact Players

14 Dec 2023

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...

Tiffani Bova On Wowing Customers With An Experience Mindset

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tiffani Bova is a former Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, a top influencer in Customer Experience, and a sought-after s...

Weekend Conversations: Charlie Munger's Five Most Vital Insights

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we said goodbye to Charlie Munger, the legendary Vice Chair of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett's right hand man. Munger was not only ...

Elevate Classics: Michael Schein on How To Build Hype

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Schein is a self-described hype artist. He is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, where he’s worked with clients such as eBay, Lin...

David Burkus On Building High-Performing Teams

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books help leaders build high performing, cohesive, engaged professional teams. A former bu...

Weekend Conversations: Helicopter Parenting Has Graduated To College

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a wide-ranging conversation on how parenting approaches have...

Elevate Classics: Tom Rath on Gallup and How To Play To Your Strengths

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer sits down with Tom Rath, a Gallup researcher and author who has spent the past two...

Brad Pedersen Shares A Wealth Of Best Practices For Founders from A Life of Entrepreneurship

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are fast approaching, and Brad Pedersen has arrived with a wealth of entrepreneurial life lessons for founders and leaders. Brad, author ...

Jessica Buchanan on Building Resilience and Overcoming Impossible Odds

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Buchanan has one of the most astounding stories of resilience I’ve ever heard. She’s a teacher, author, humanitarian, speaker and survivor...

Weekend Conversations: A Thanksgiving Special!

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss stories and lessons from five previous Friday Forwards w...

Elevate Classics: Philip McKernan on Finding Clarity of Purpose

21 Nov 2023

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...

Weekend Conversations: Why The Hottest Companies of the 2010s Are Struggling Now

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the story and themes of this...

Elevate Classics: Kevin Kruse How To Build Future Leaders

16 Nov 2023

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...

Abdul-Malik Muhammad On Affecting Organizational Change

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 As people look to make change – real change – in the world around them, they can start by learning from people like Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad. Dr...

Weekend Conversations: Why Conflict Avoidance Leads To Worse Conflict

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this a new installment of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the story and themes of ...

Elevate Classics: Advice From Justin Donald, The Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing

09 Nov 2023

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, tea...

Why Top Economist Brian Beaulieu Believes Everything About The Economy Will Change In 2030

07 Nov 2023

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 ...

Saturday Conversations: History Lessons

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Saturday Conversations episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a detailed discussion of the to...

Elevate Classics: Marshall Goldsmith on Living The Earned Life

02 Nov 2023

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 key...

World-Class Operations Expert Nick Sonnenberg on How To Build An Efficient Business

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Sonnenberg helps businesses master operational efficiency. He is the founder and CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy th...

Future PLC CEO Zillah Byng-Thorne on Reviving a Billion Dollar Company

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About Zillah Byng-Thorne Zillah Byng-Thorne is a world class leader. She was most recently the CEO of Future PLC, where she transformed the company fr...

Thomas Curran on Avoiding The Perfection Trap

17 Oct 2023

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...

Daryl Davis on Combating Hate Through Compassion and Understanding

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of recent events, we'd like to reshare this Elevate episode featuring Daryl Davis, who offered meaningful insights on how to combat hate a...

Patrick Lencioni on Training Leaders and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

03 Oct 2023

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...

Seth Godin Shares His Latest Book, The Song of Significance

26 Sep 2023

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...

Tim Urban Explains The Problem In Our Society

19 Sep 2023

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...

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

12 Sep 2023

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 ...

David Heinemeier Hansson's Radical Approach To Entrepreneurship

05 Sep 2023

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...

Elevate Classics: Keith Ferrazzi on Competing In The New World of Work

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Ferrazzi is an influential business thinker, researcher and New York Times bestselling author. He has founded and sold two companies and now wor...

Elevate Classics: Todd Henry on Unleashing Innovation and Creativity

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Henry helps others unlock their creativity and passion or their work. Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, and delivers keynotes and works...

Elevate Classics: Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson on Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance and Self-Justification

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson are distinguished psychologists and co-authors of Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me), the definitive book on self-jus...

Dr. Caroline Leaf on Building Resilience As A Leader, Parenting and More

08 Aug 2023

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...

Hitendra Wadhwa on Inner Mastery and Outer Impact

01 Aug 2023

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: Davis Smith on Building Cotopaxi Into A Famous Brand

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Davis Smith has made genorosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a highly popular, carbo...

Elevate Classics: Gary Sanchez on Finding Your Why

18 Jul 2023

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...

Elevate Classics: Bill George on Finding Your Purpose In Life and Leadership

11 Jul 2023

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...

Elevate Classics: Cal Newport on Slow Productivity, Elon Musk at Twitter and More

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Newport is one of the world’s leading thinkers on how technology affects the way we live, work and think. Cal is an Associate Professor of Compu...

Elevate Classics: How Alan Mulally Saved The Ford Motor Company

27 Jun 2023

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...

Geoff Smart on How To Hire The Best Talent

20 Jun 2023

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 ...

Eric Kapitulik on Building World Class Teams and Cultures

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric served in the U.S. Marine Corp both as an infantry officer and a special operations officer with a first reconnaissance company, first Marine div...

Hal Gregersen on Innovating Through Questions

06 Jun 2023

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...

Seth Godin on AI, Tribalism and Work of Significance

30 May 2023

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: Philip McKernan on Finding Self-Understanding

23 May 2023

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...

Elevate Classics: Jesse Cole on the Amazing Savannah Bananas

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Cole lives life by being different. He is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Banana...

BJ Fogg on Building World Class Habits

09 May 2023

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 ...

Jeffrey Shaw on Building A Self-Employed Life

02 May 2023

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: Angela Duckworth on Developing Grit

27 Apr 2023

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: Dandapani on Perfect Focus, Mindfulness and Avoiding Distraction

25 Apr 2023

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 ...

John O'Leary on Surviving Disaster and A Life of Awe

18 Apr 2023

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...

Morra Aarons-Mele on The Anxious Achiever

11 Apr 2023

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...

Mike Salguero on Building ButcherBox Into A Transformational Business

04 Apr 2023

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...

Tim Urban on A Different Way To Think

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT TIM URBAN Tim Urban is a writer and bestselling author. Above all else, he spends a ton of time thinking about how we can think more effectively...

Dr. Robert Brooks on Building Resilience

21 Mar 2023

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...

Michael Schein on Building Hype and Delivering

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT MICHAEL SCHEIN Michael Schein is a self-described hype artist. He is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, where he’s worked with clie...

BONUS: A Sneak Peek At Elevate Your Team

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE This week is the publication of Elevate Your Team, host Robert Glazer's latest book on building world class organizations by bu...

Robert Glazer on How To Elevate Your Team

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode flips the script--Robert Glazer serves as guest, rather than host! Today is the official launch of Elevate Your Team, which is availab...

Steven Kotler on Finding Flow, Defying Aging and Gnar Country

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT STEVEN KOTLER Steven Kotler is a world-renowned author, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human perfor...

Liz Wiseman on Building A Team of Impact Players

21 Feb 2023

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...

Jessica Buchanan on Surviving The Unthinkable and Building Resilience

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT JESSICA BUCHANAN Jessica Buchanan has one of the most astounding stories of resilience I’ve ever heard. She’s a teacher, author, humanitaria...

Nick Sonnenberg on Operational Excellence and Coming Up for Air

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT NICK SONNENBERG Nick Sonnenberg helps businesses master operational efficiency. He is the founder and CEO of Leverage, a leading operational eff...

David Novak on Growing Billion Dollar Businesses

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Novak is the Co-Founder and retired Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc. one of the world’s largest restaurant companies that includes KFC, P...

Cameron Herold on Empowering Your Second In Command

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT CAMERON HEROLD Cameron Herold is one of the most gifted problem solvers in the entrepreneurial world. He is an experienced operator, entreprene...

Robert Pasin on Carrying A Family Legacy Forward

17 Jan 2023

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 ...

Gary Sanchez on Finding Your Why

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT GARY SANCHEZ Gary Sanchez has helped many exceptional leaders find their core purpose and motivation. He is the founder of the Why Institute, wh...

Nathan Barry on Building ConvertKit and the Creator Economy

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT NATHAN BARRY Nathan Barry is a pioneer of the creator economy. He is the founder and CEO of ConvertKit, an email marketing platform used by crea...

General Stanley McChrystal on Evaluating Risk, Leadership and More

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT GENERAL STANLEY MCCHRYSTAL General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, the former commander of US and International Security Assi...

Marshall Goldsmith on How To Live A Fulfilling Life

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT MARSHALL GOLDSMITH Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized by Thinkers50 as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 Executive Coach. He is als...

Bill George on Discovering Your True North and Mark Zuckerberg's Flawed Leadership

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT BILL GEORGE Bill George is a celebrated leader who served as Chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world's leading medical technology company. He is a...

Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson on Self-Justification and Cognitive Dissonance

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT CAROL TAVRIS AND ELLIOT ARONSON Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson are distinguished social psychologists, bestselling authors and distinguished le...

Susan Cain on The Power of Introversion, Processing Sorrow, and Writing

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Susan Cain Susan Cain is the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet, which changed how the world views introverts forever, and a her latest...

Rich Mulholland on Excellent Storytelling In Business and Life

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT RICH MULHOLLAND Rich Mulholland is a gifted storyteller who helps leaders hone their own storytelling skills. He is the founder of Missing Link,...

Daryl Davis on Persuading Klansmen to Denounce Hate

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT DARYL DAVIS Daryl Davis has bridged divides with some of the most condemned people in America. He’s a professional musician, author and lectur...

Cal Newport on Slow Productivity, Whether Elon Musk Can Fix Twitter, and Meta's Struggles

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Newport is one of the world's leading thinkers on how technology affects the way we live, work and think. Cal is an Associate Professor of Compute...

JeVon McCormick on Rising Out of Poverty and Modern Leadership

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JeVon McCormick has one of the most incredible success stories you'll ever hear. He was born the son of a pimp father and an orphan mother on welfare,...

Kim Scott on Just Work and Radical Candor

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Scott is one of Silicon Valley’s most respected leadership experts. She has previously worked as an executive at Google, and as a CEO coach with...

Jesse Cole on Betting Everything on A Dream and The Savannah Bananas

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Cole lives life by being different. He is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Banana...

Davis Smith on Cotopaxi and Humanity in Business

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Davis Smith has made genorosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a highly popular, carbo...

Chip Conley on Building AirBnb and How To Solve A Midlife Crisis

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chip Conley has dedicated his recent years to helping others find wisdom. Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, where a new roadmap for mid...

Peter Diamandis on Technology That Will Change The World

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, ve...

Kevin Kruse on Scalable Leadership

20 Sep 2022

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 Bestsellin...

Jennifer Moss on a Better Way To Think About Burnout

13 Sep 2022

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...

Philip McKernan on Fully Understanding Yourself

06 Sep 2022

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...