Elevate with Robert Glazer

On a new edition of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Jeff Bezos' decision-making framework, which separates decisions into Type 1 (irreversible decisions) and Type 2 (reversible decisions). Robert and Mick discuss how to think about decisions through this lens and how to get the most important decisions in life right. Special Thanks t...

Susan Cain is the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet, which changed how the world views introverts forever, and a her latest book, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, which reached #1 on the New York Times list. Susan is also an award-winning keynote speaker who has delivered two TED Talks with millions of views and the founder of Quiet Revolution. On this classic episode, S...

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 bestselling book WTF?! Willing To Fail and BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the mistakes every entrepreneur should make and much more. Learn more about your ad choices....

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, online or in the real world. Robert and Mick discuss the current, conflict-driven discourse, and why it's necessary to understand and lean on your values when deciding whether to raise your voice. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Friday Forward...

Steven Kotler is a world-renowned author, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance, and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is also author of many books, including The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, The Future is Faster Than You Think and a new one, Gnar Country, which publishes today. Steven has also been named one of the Top...

Ari Weinzweig is the co-founding partner of Zingerman’s, a world renowned community of businesses based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Zingerman’s is known as much for its incredible food as its radical approach to leadership and culture. Ari is a sought-after speaker, author of numerous influential books and pamphlets on visioning, leadership, and business beliefs, and a trailblazer in building organiza...

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 lack of engagement online, and how that continues spilling over into our in-person interactions. Robert and Mick share the importance in leadership of facilitating dialogue, sorting through disagreements through thoughtful conversation, and much mor...

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 several tech companies, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a director and deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts board of directors, among other honors. Before Rapid7,...

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 tech startups. He worked directly at the top venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins and co-founded four companies, including drugstore.com and Good Technology. He is also the founder of the Tugboat Institute and the author of the brand new book, Anothe...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the importance of building credibility with people by showing up, not canceling commitments when it's difficult, and developing a reputation for reliability. Robert and Mick discuss why showing up consistently is becoming increasingly rare, and increasingly valuable, and talk abo...

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 poor earnings is a clear sign that the rules of business leadership still apply to Musk, and that fact is a warning to all leaders. Robert and Elevate Podcast producer Mick Sloan break down all the elements of Tesla's struggles, especially delving into...

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, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives an...

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 out groups where you are the least talented, experienced or smart person in the room. While this is uncomfortable, Robert and Mick discuss why it's the only way to grow, and why it gets easier with time. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Playin...

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 publi...

This episode celebrates the game-changing relationship-building strategy former Elevate Podcast guest John Ruhlin and his Giftology team pioneered. Representing Giftology in this episode is Sara Hardwick. Sara is the Community Relationship Strategist at Giftology. She also leads the RICH Relationship Society, and educational membership designed to revolutionize referral-based business practices. S...

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 massive impact on other people in small moments--treating someone with respect in an interaction, showing humility, and modeling values. Robert and Mick dig into how leaders should prioritize staying humble as they raise their status and why you should alw...

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, initially aiming to become a neurosurgeon. Dr. Leaf has conducted groundbreaking neuroplasticity research in the late 80s and early 90s, demonstrating that by managing the mind, individuals can alter the functioning of the brain and body, leading to sign...

For two weeks, one story has completely dominated the business and leadership landscape: the tariffs the Trump administration levied against every trading partner to the US, and the ensuing trade war. The rollout of the new trade policy has lessons for every leader. Likewise, every business leader needs to be preparing for a deeply uncertain new economic reality. Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer...

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 McKeown Inc, an organization that helps leading companies like Apple, Google, Pixar and more reach the next level of growth. In addition to Essentialism, Greg is also New York Times bestselling author of Effortless and The Essentialism Planner, a world-...

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 an organization and bearing in mind the difference between rules and exceptions. Robert and Mick delve into why leaders are too willing to follow their instincts and bet against the odds, why that's a flawed strategy, and how to think of risk and re...

Allan Dib has helped several entrepreneurs add rocket fuel to their businesses through intelligent marketing. He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded, scaled and exited multiple companies, and a self-described rebellious marketer. He is the founder of Successwise and the #1 bestselling author of the book The 1-Page Marketing Plan. On this classic episode, Allan joined host Robert Glazer on the...

Mike Michalowicz was declared as one of the contenders for patron saint of entrepreneurs by Simon Sinek. He is a serial entrepreneur who started several multi-million-dollar companies and uses his businesses to test and perfect ideas other entrepreneurs can use to excel. He is the author of the bestselling Entrepreneurship Simplified book series, which includes hits like Profit First, Clockwork, G...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the history and modern applications of propaganda, which has created a confusing and divisive media environment today. Robert and Mick talk about how propaganda spreads, and how everyone can get better at sifting through misinformation and outright deception on social media. Read the post...

Imagine trying to lead an organization under extreme pressure from employees, customers, funders and even the federal government. That is the unenviable position facing the next president of Columbia University--and a case study that leaders in all types of organizations can learn from. On a new Elevate Podcast series, Thinking Thursdays, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan delve into the p...

Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on self-awareness and business savvy. She’s worked directly with 40,000 leaders and spoken to hundreds of thousands more, helping them achieve dramatic and measurable change. Her clients have included the NBA, Walmart, Salesforce, and more, and her TEDx talks have been viewed more than 10 million times. She i...