Elevate with Robert Glazer

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...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk a fascinating psychological study from 1980 that reveals a lot about how we see the world, and the cost of having a mindset of grievance. Robert and Mick explore the importance of focusing on what you can control, leaning into your own agency, and not looking for perceived slights. Tha...

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 company through an existential crisis and back to profitability. He was also CEO of the commercial airlines division at Boeing, where he led the development of the Boeing 777, the most profitable aircraft in the company’s history. He is also on the Board o...

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 for talent, and the co-author of three bestselling books. One of those, Who: The A Method for Hiring, is a New York Times bestseller and is considered the leading resource on helping businesses hire and develop top talent. Geoff has a PhD in organizati...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the concept of being unoffendable. They discuss the social dynamics that have made people more likely to take offense, the harm of that mindset, and why leaders in particular must be unoffendable to be effective. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the post discussed in this episode: No Offense (#530)⁠⁠...

Alisa Cohn was named the #1 Startup Coach in the World by Thinkers50 and has coached startup founders from companies such as Venmo, DraftKings and Mac Weldon. She’s also an investor, strategy consultant, and coach to C-Suite executives at clients such as Microsoft, Google and IBM. Alisa joined Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about her new book, ⁠ From Start-Up To Grown-Up⁠, which he...

Perry Marshall is one of the world’s most sought-after business strategists and the author of ten books. He helped lay the foundations for modern digital advertising through his early Google advertising work, and his reinvention of the Pareto Principle has been published in Harvard Business Review. He also founded the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, announced at London’s Royal Society, and his 80...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of sleep, and why most of us are not getting enough sleep even if we believe we are. They discuss the past trend of leaders pulling all-nighters and 100 hour work weeks, especially former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, landmark sleep data, and why leaders must prioritize sl...

Davis Smith has made generosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a popular, carbon-neutral outdoor gear brand founded to create sustainably designed products that fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to do good. In 2021 alone, Cotopaxi aided over 1 million people in extreme poverty through their non-profit partnersh...

Tony D'Urso⁠ is a top-tier podcast host, entrepreneur, and five-time Amazon bestselling author who built a media platform under ten listeners to more than 45 million downloads. Tony is the host of The Tony D’Urso Show, the #1 talk show on the VoiceAmerica network, where he interviews elite entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars. He’s also the creator of the Vision Map™ methodology, a system that helps...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the risks leaders face if they choose to ignore AI or are proudly AI literate. Robert and Mick discuss common arguments against the urgency of using AI, and what historic precedents exist for the rollout of this new technology. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the post discussed in this episode: Histor...

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, What Got You Here Won’t Get Your There and The Earned Life, which shares the journey to a fulfilling life. Marshall joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate P...

Grant Williams has spent more than 35 years in global finance across seven major financial centers, from London to Sydney. He had a front-row seat to Japan’s late-1980s bubble and its dramatic collapse, and later worked across New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond. Grant co-founded Real Vision to bring the most thoughtful voices in investing to a broader audience, and he’s also the longtime a...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the power of our fight or flight response, and the keys to avoiding becoming emotionally dysregulated. Robert shares a shocking pickleball meltdown he witnessed and talks about the importance for leaders to stay cool and collected, even in frantic times. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the post discuss...

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 bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. On this classic episode, Angela joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast...

Brittany Hodak⁠ helps businesses and leaders in all industries cultivate passionate, dedicated fans. Brittany is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who has delivered keynotes across the globe to organizations including American Express and the United Nations. She has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and entertainers, including Walmart, Disney, Katy...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the link between mistakes, consequences and learning. Robert shares why leaders shouldn't try to prevent their teams from ever making mistakes, then reveals a valuable framework for deciding what mistakes are acceptable learning experiences, and what mistakes must be avoided at all...

General Stanley McChrystal⁠ is a retired four-star general, former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, and former commander of Joint Special Operations Command. He is the founder of the⁠ McChrystal Group⁠, a senior fellow at Yale University, and the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including his latest, ⁠On Character: Choices That Defin...

Ethan Evans is a retired Amazon Vice President who spent 15+ years building and scaling major Amazon businesses—including Prime Video, Amazon Video, the Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. At Amazon, Ethan led a global team of over 800 people, holds over 70 patents, and became known for developing leaders. Today, Ethan is building Level Up w...