Elevate with Robert Glazer

On a special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the FIFA World Cup, analyzing all the non-soccer elements of the event. Robert and Mick discuss whether fandom truly makes people happier, the cultural integration and sharing from the World Cup, and why the United States needs the event right now. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopif...

Walt Hunter is a professor of 20th- and 21st-century literature at Case Western Reserve University, where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Academic Affairs. He’s also the fiction and poetry editor at The Atlantic and author of the recent Atlantic essay titled “Stop Meeting Students Where They Are,” where he shared what happened when he stopped buying the story that students can'...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss life's unspoken rules: things you'll rarely be called out for breaking, but that will affect others' estimation of your character. Robert and Mick dig into some specific rules everyone needs to know and share stories of what goes wrong when these rules are ignored. Thank you to the...

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 have worked with hundreds of thousands of individuals–and several Fortune 500 Companies–to help them discover their core motivation in life. Gary and his team also developed the nine WHY archetypes and the WHY Assessment. In this classic episode of ...

Chris Ballard, a longtime journalist and bestselling author of five books. For two decades he was a Senior Writer at Sports Illustrated, where eight of his stories have been optioned for film and seven were selected for The Best American Sports Writing. He's a finalist for a National Magazine Award, the recipient of the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting, and has taught narrative re...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent protest of Jonathan Haidt's commencement address at New York University. Robert and Mick discuss the students' objections, how they missed the actual purpose of Haidt's speech, and why it is flawed to evaluate a message based on our opinion of the messenger, rather than t...

In a special bonus of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan analyze the concept of an A Player at an organization, another name for a top performer. Robert explains why this label is often misunderstood, and why the true definition of an A Player is temporary, not permanent. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ...

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 Back ⁠and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other many other pub...

Brendan McGurgan is the co-founder of Simple Scaling and one of the leading voices on helping ambitious leaders grow global businesses. Before co-founding Simple Scaling, he spent 16 years at CDE Global — 12 of them as Group Managing Director — where he helped take the company from 15 people to nearly 700, with offices on six continents and 25x revenue growth. In 2016, the Institute of Directors n...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the problem of avoidance, and why avoiding or withdrawing from a situation rarely leads to a better outcome, and rarely even makes us feel better. Robert and Mick discuss why avoidance has become so common in work and life today, why it's a flawed approach, and what to do instead. T...

Dan Pink has a bold idea for how to use your regrets as a positive force in your life. Dan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including A Whole New Mind, Drive, When and his most recent, ⁠The Power of Regret⁠. He is also a top rated keynote speaker who has spoken to organizations such as St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Google, Goldman Sachs and more. On this classic...

Jacob Morgan is one of the most forward-thinking voices on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the bestselling author of six books, including Leading With Vulnerability and his latest, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, released in February 2026. He is a TED Speaker, the host of the podcast Future Ready Leadership with Jacob Morgan, and the founder of the Future of Work...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of protected time, and how leaders stay effective my ensuring they have time for their key personal and professional priorities. Robert shares why he never arranged work travel on his kids' birthdays, how he blocks off time for strategic thinking, and how he coached his...

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 and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He’s the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, and a new one, ⁠Think Remarkable⁠, which is now available for preorder wherever books...

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 leadership research and development firm with clients such as Apple, Disney, Facebook and Google. She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and Stanford, and has been recognized previously by Thinkers50 as the top leadership thinker in the world. She is also...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss shocking report from the Institute For Family Studies surveying over 24,000 parents. The report reveals a startling paradox: kids are more restricted than ever before in the physical world, but have few limits on their usage of social media and technology. Robert and Mick discuss th...

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 ⁠Techstars⁠. Brad was an early investor in Harmonix, Zynga, MakerBot, and Fitbit and has written extensively on venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. Brad’s latest book, ⁠Give First: The Power of Mentorship⁠, was released earlier this year...

Molly Tschang helps senior executives and leadership teams build chemistry, clarity, and trust. She’s the founder of Abella Consulting and the creator of Say It Skillfully®, an acclaimed video series, podcast, and bestselling book focused on making what’s hard to say easier. Molly also created LinkedIn Learning’s first leadership communication course, Leadership Communication in the Flow of Work....

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a recent road trip Robert took with his daughter from Atlanta to Boston. Robert shares why the trip was well worth 17 hours of driving, and why the most valuable experiences in life are the ones that require a bit of time, effort and inconvenience. Thank you to the sponsors of The E...

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 or co-authored over 19 books. During the past 40 years, Dr. Brooks has also lectured nationally and internationally to thousands of parents, educators, mental health professionals, and business leaders on topics pertaining to motivation, resilience, f...

Brandon Webb is a decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur As a U.S. Navy Chief, he led the Navy SEAL Sniper School, training some of America’s most legendary marksmen. He’s also a multiple New York Times bestselling author and, most importantly, a proud father of three. His latest book, Puddle Jumpers: Simple and Proven Ways to Raise Confident & Joyful Kids publishes the day the episode air...

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 important decisions a person can make in life. Robert and Mick delve into why core values are so vital in these three decisions, and how to ensure your values are in alignment with your partner, your vocation, and your community. Thank you to the sponso...

Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. He is the co-founder of Basic Fun and subsequently co-founded Pela, the 100 million sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category. Brad is also the bestselling author of Startup Santa: A Toymaker's Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys. Brad joine...

David Epstein is a journalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. He has previously worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and as an investigative reporter for Pro Publica. His new book, Inside The Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, publishes the day this episode airs. David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podc...

In a special deep dive episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent news of Tim Cook's planned departure from the CEO role at Apple. Robert and Mick discuss Cook's remarkable tenure as CEO, his unusual approach to leadership, his comparison to his predecessor, Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs, and the reasoning behind some of Cook's most important s...