Elevate with Robert Glazer

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 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 joi...

ABOUT RICH MULHOLLAND Rich Mulholland is a gifted storyteller who helps leaders hone their own storytelling skills. He is the founder of Missing Link, a company that has helped clients give world class presentation companies for 25 years. He’s also a celebrated keynote speaker who has spoken in 30 countries, a serial entrepreneur, and the author of three books. In this episode of the Elevate Podca...

ABOUT DARYL DAVIS Daryl Davis has bridged divides with some of the most condemned people in America. He’s a professional musician, author and lecturer. He’s perhaps known for his outreach to members of hate groups, including the Ku Klux Klan–he has personally persuaded hundreds of people to leave the KKK. He is also the author of Klan-Destine Encounters: A Black Man’s Odyssey In Ku Klux Klan, and...

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 Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his three latest: A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. Cal is also a contributing writer for the New Yorker and the host o...

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, and poverty, abuse, eviction and constant discrimination were part of everyday life. Today, he’s CEO of ScribeMedia, a multimillion dollar publishing company with the #1 Company Culture in America, according to Entrepreneur magazine. He is also the...

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 Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter and several other leading organizations. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of two top books on leadership, Radical Candor and Just Work. In her second appearance on the show, Kim joined host Robert Glazer on...

Jesse Cole lives life by being different. He is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which owns and operates the baseball team the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballpark and have been featured on MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, HBO and ESPN. Jesse is an in-demand speaker and bestselling author of two books, Find Your Yellow Tux and his newest Fans Fir...

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

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 midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Chip is a hospitality maverick who disrupted the industry three times, including helping Airbnb's founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitalit...

Peter Diamandis is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and has started over 20 companies in the areas of longevity, space, venture capital and education. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including his latest, Life Force, which he published early in 2020 with Tony Robbins. Peter joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss tr...

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...

Jennifer Moss is an expert on burnout and happiness. She is a Harvard Business Review contributor and a nationally syndicated radio columnist. She also previously served on the UN’s Global Happiness Council and the author two books, Unlocking Happiness At Work and The Burnout Epidemic. Jennifer joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the burnout epidemic, how to manage burno...

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...

Khe Hy has been called “Oprah for Millennials. Khe left a lucrative job on Wall Street to become the founder and primary author of Rad Reads, a popular blog about changing our relationship with time, work, money and ourselves. Khe’s work has been featured in TEDx, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and more, and he is the creator of the popular cohort based learning course, Supercharge Your Productivi...

Geoff Woods is one of the foremost experts on prioritizing what matters most. He is the President of The ONE Thing, where he works alongside billionaire Gary Keller and his NY Times bestselling co-author, Jay Papasan, teaching people how to live a life of focus so they can have more and do less. Geoff is also the host of The ONE Thing podcast, where he chats with top performers on how to prioritiz...

Whitney Johnson is an innovative thinker on individual and team growth. She has been named one of the 50 leading business thinkers by Thinkers50 and is the author of several award winning books, including Disrupt Yourself, Build an “A” Team, and her latest, Smart Growth. Whitney is also the host of the Disrupt Yourself Podcast.  Whitney joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk abou...

Garry Ridge, in addition to being an accomplished leader, has committed to being a lifelong learner. He is the CEO of WD-40 Company, a global corporation that, despite its size and scope, has fostered a 93 percent employee engagement rate. Garry was named Igniter of the Year by Simon Sinek in 2016 and is a world-famous author, speaker and executive coach. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ga...

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 a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “U...

Dan Pink is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including A Whole New Mind, Drive, When and his latest, the recently published 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. Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how we can harness...

Josh Linkner is a brilliant expert on creativity and innovation. He is the founder and CEO of five tech companies that sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He is a highly respected business leader, venture capitalist, keynote speaker and even a gifted jazz guitarist. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including his latest, Big Little Breakthroughs. Josh j...

David Rendall has built a career on helping people embrace what makes them unique. David is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more. He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish. David joined host Robert Glazer on...

Allen Gannett is one of the sharpest thinkers in the creative field. Allen is the founder of Track Maven, a marketing platform used by top company’s such as GE and the NBA. He is the bestselling author of The Creative Curve, which shares how any person can improve their creativity, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Allen joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss The Creative...

Andrew Wang helps people make patient investments. He is a Managing Partner at Runnymede Capital Management, where he helps families and business owners plan their financial futures. He’s been featured in Barrons, Reuters and Investopedia and hosts the podcast Inspired Money. Andrew joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about common personal finance mistakes and how to make prud...

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, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in its portfolio. Under David 17-year leadership, Yum! Brands doubled in size to over 45,000 restaurants and grew from a $4b to a $32 Billion market cap. David is also founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, the parent organiz...

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 a brand new one BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share how t...