Elevate with Robert Glazer

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? 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. In this classic episode, Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to sh...

This classic episode flips the script–Robert Glazer serves as guest, rather than host! To celebrate the launch of Elevate Your Team, which published earlier this year, top leadership expert and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Whitney Johnson serves as guest host and interviews Robert about the new book, which is a spiritual sequel to Elevate and applies the capacity building framework to a...

In a new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the leadership instincts required to meet a moment of crisis. They discuss a remarkable crisis leadership example from Lieutenant General Jay Silveria, superintendent of the Air Force Academy, talk about the importance of moral clarity and conviction in leadership, and much more. Learn more about your ad...

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. Susan joined host Robert G...

Berthold Gunster is the founder of the Omdenken, or Flip Thinking, philosophy. After studying at the Theatre Academy in Utrecht, he worked as a theatre director and writer for years. Since 2001, he and his team have offered pieces of training, workshops, and shows about Omdenken to companies and individuals. Berthold has written thirteen bestselling books about the Omdenken theory. His latest, Fli...

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 how leaders and employees should navigate what could be a challenging business environment in 2024. Robert shares his perspective from leading an organization through challenging times in 2020 and shares a framework for communicating clearly and effec...

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...

Tiffani Bova is a former Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, a top influencer in Customer Experience, and a sought-after speaker and thought leader. She is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Growth IQ and her brand-new book, The Experience Mindset, which released this year. In her second appearance on the show, Tiffani joined host Robert Glazer on the Elev...

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 a successful investor, but he was one of the business world's most celebrated thinkers on business and human nature. In a new edition of Weekend Conversations, Robert Glazer and Mick Sloan discuss five of Munger's most valuable insights and reflect o...

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, LinkedIn and Citrix. He is also the author of The Hype Handbook, shares 12 secrets for generating and leveraging hype for positive purposes―like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Michael’s writing...

Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books help leaders build high performing, cohesive, engaged professional teams. A former business school professor, David now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA--and he's also authored multiple bestselling books--including a new one, Best Team Ever, which published this y...

On this edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a wide-ranging conversation on how parenting approaches have continued to evolve in the past decade, as parents stay heavily involved in their kids lives well into their college lives--and beyond. Robert shares a parallel between this parenting approach and the widely critiqued leadership approach of microman...

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 decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. He is the author of 10 books that have sold more than 10 million copies, including the #1 NYT Bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? Tom and Robert dug into Tom's career, how he carries...

The holidays are fast approaching, and Brad Pedersen has arrived with a wealth of entrepreneurial life lessons for founders and leaders. Brad, author of Startup Santa: A Toymaker's Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys, joins host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share lessons from a life of entrepreneurship and share a wealth of best practices and stories for any founder....

Jessica Buchanan has one of the most astounding stories of resilience I’ve ever heard. She’s a teacher, author, humanitarian, speaker and survivor who was held in captivity for 93 days by Somali Pirates. She shared her astonishing story in a New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds and she was the subject of one of the most widely viewed 60 Minutes segments of all time. She’s also delivere...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss stories and lessons from five previous Friday Forwards written during past Thanksgiving weeks. Check out our conversation to hear heartwarming stories of gratitude, kindness, relationships and making time for the people who matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip McKernan is a clarity coach who works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their future or want to move through roadblocks, seen and unseen, they call Philip. He is also a world-renowned keynote speaker who has spoken to the Canadian Olympic Team, The Pentagon and more. He is also the founder of the One Last Talk movement and the...

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 week's Friday Forward, Bait & Switch. The major topic they dig into is pricing sustainability, and why some of the hottest companies of the 2010s are suddenly struggling to reach profitability. They also talk about the generational impacts of these...

Kevin Kruse has established himself as an expert on leadership and it can drive employee engagement. He is an entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, and top-rated keynote speaker who is dedicated to help leaders turn average groups into high performing teams. Kevin is the founder and CEO of LEADx, an online learning platform that provides free leadership development for millions of peopl...

 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. Muhammad is the founder of Akoben, an inspiring organization that provides training, consulting and keynotes with the goal of transforming individuals, organizations and communities and positively affecting change. Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad has served as...

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 this week's Friday Forward, Boiling Points. Robert and Mick discuss the all too human impulse to ignore small frustrations and avoid having awkward, but necessary, conversations in response to small frustrations and annoyances. They discuss why we do...

Justin Donald has been called the Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing by Entrepreneur Magazine. He’s a master of low-risk cash flow investing, teaching new investors how to generate passive income and gain financial independence. Justin is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Lifestyle Investor, the host of The Lifestyle Investor podcast, and a top-rated keynote speaker. Ju...

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 team have a track record of 96% accuracy in economic forecasts. Brian is also the author of several popular books, including Prosperity in the Age of Decline and Make Your Move. Brian has provided insightful workshops and seminars to thousands of exe...

In this special Saturday Conversations episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a detailed discussion of the topic and themes of this week's Friday Forward, History Lessons. Robert and Mick discuss the role history should play in education and leadership, and why we must learn from the past but live in the present--and empower people to focus on what they con...

Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized by Thinkers50 as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 Executive Coach. He is also a globally renowned keynote speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get Your There. His new book, The Earned Life, publishes today and is available wherever books are sold. Marshall joined host Robert...