Elevate with Robert Glazer

On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on ⁠⁠⁠The Elevate Podcast⁠⁠⁠, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss an insightful mantra from parenting expert Dr. Aliza Pressman "All feelings are welcome, but not all behaviors are." Robert and Mick dig into why this mantra is so valuable in leadership, and why it is essential to validate people's feelings while also holding people accou...

Jeff Hoffman is a perfect example of a business leader who has used his success to give to others. He is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple sta...

Jenna Free is a therapist for ADHD, with ADHD. Through hundreds of hours working with ADHD clients, and through her own lived experience, she has developed a practical, compassionate framework for understanding ADHD as a dysregulation cycle—not a character flaw. She is the author of the new book The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation that releases the date this episode publishes. Jenna joined host Ro...

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...

On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss recent negotiations and conflict between Anthropic, the US Government, and OpenAI. After discussing the conflict, Robert and Mick dig into how the situation mirrors the choices all leaders will have to make about AI: how much to trust it, how much to limit it, and what unintended consequences...

Seth Levine is a long-time venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and nationally bestselling author. Seth is a co-founder and partner at Foundry, a Boulder-based venture capital firm with nearly $4 billion in assets under management. He’s also the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of GoodBread, a small business lending platform, and a deeply committed advocate for entrepreneurs building companies o...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of flip-flopping. While this practice is often derided, especially in politics, Robert and Mick break down why changing your mind is often a good think, as long as that change is messaged with principles and transparency. ⁠Read the post discussed in this episode: Flip Fl...

Mark Matson⁠ is an American entrepreneur, financial educator and the founder & CEO of Matson Money, an investment advisory firm managing over $11 billion in assets for more than 35,000 families across the country. Mark is known for making Nobel Prize-winning investing research accessible to everyday investors. He is the author of several books, including the new Experiencing the American Dream: Ho...

Mike Brcic is an entrepreneur, adventurer, and community-builder. He is the founder of Wayfinders, an organization that helps high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders find greater meaning, connection, and happiness through curated adventures and experiences. Mike previously founded Sacred Rides, which he built into the "#1 Mountain Bike Tour Company on Earth" according to National Geographic Adve...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discussed Alysa Liu's gold medal winning performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, how she navigated the pressure of the world stage, and what that says about leadership, work and life. Read the post discussed in this episode: Free Skate (#525) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcas...

On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan try to do the impossible: have a non-hyperbolic conversation about AI and pick apart the extreme narratives in news and culture. Robert and Mick discuss the recent developments in the space, some of the ambitious claims made by leaders in the industry, the viability of the business model, and whether...

Jay Papasan⁠ is a bestselling author and Vice President of Strategic Content at ⁠Keller Williams Realty International⁠, the world’s largest real estate company. He has co-authored multiple blockbuster business books with Gary Keller, including The ONE Thing, which hit #1 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list, and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, a New York Times bestseller. On this class...

In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig into the dark history of Johnson & Johnson and how the company used its sterling brand reputation--built on their famous 1982 Tylenol Recall--to protect it from external and internal scrutiny. Robert and Mick talk about these ethical shields in business, leadership and other areas of public life and discus...

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 Smart Growth. Whitney is also the host of the Disrupt Yourself Podcast. Whitney joined host Robert Glazer on the ⁠Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk how leaders can...

Gardiner Harris is an award-winning investigative journalist whose reporting has reshaped public health policy, exposed corporate misconduct, and held some of the world’s most influential institutions to account. Gardiner spent years at The New York Times as a public health and pharmaceutical reporter and served as a White House, South Asia, and international diplomacy correspondent. Before that,...

In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig into the recent headline that 40% of Stanford students receive academic accommodations for a disability. Robert and Mick delve into how that data compares to other universities, why Stanford's accommodations are out of step with similar universities, and what all this says about parenting, academic culture...

Adam Coffey is a visionary leader who drives growth and builds great cultures. Adam is an Army veteran, a former GE executive, and served as CEO of three service companies for over 20 years. He is the bestselling author of four books, including Empire Builder and The Private Equity Playbook. Adam is currently Chairman of The Chairman Group, a world class consulting business. Adam joined host Rober...

Dr. Alan Barnard is one of the world’s foremost experts on decision science and the Theory of Constraints (TOC). He’s the Founder and CEO of Goldratt Research Labs, which he co-founded in 2008. Over three decades, Alan has helped leaders in organizations like Microsoft, Nike, Cisco, Tata Steel, SAP, and the UN find the leverage points that turn impossible problems into sustainable breakthroughs. D...

In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the leadership example set by Mike Vrabel, coach of the Super Bowl bound New England Patriots. Robert shares why Vrabel's unique approach to leadership--high standards, with high support--is so effective, what leaders in all fields can learn from that approach, and whether Robert is mad that Tom Brady...

On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan delve into the remarkable history of Disney's CEO succession process. Robert and Mick discuss how Disney has been putting off the retirement of current CEO Bob Iger for over 10 years, why Iger's first attempt to retire went terribly wrong, and the ascension of new CEO Josh D'Amaro. Robert and Mick di...

Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code and several other books. Daniel has advised organizations such as the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians, and his work has reshaped how leaders think about group performance, skill development, and human connection. His newest book, Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment, is his m...

In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss degrading of accountability and ownership in organizations. Robert shares a recent chaotic customer service experience that prompted the topic, and Robert and Mick share why too many leadership and organizations prioritize process and policy, rather than delivering great outcomes for customers an...

Cal Newport is carrying the banner for a movement to slow down. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including, his latest: Slow Productivity, which debuted at number two on the NYT list in March. Cal is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast. On...

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 w...

In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent protests in Iran, the Iranian regime's response, and how the crisis has been discussed by the media, humanitarian leaders, and activists. Robert and Mick discuss why so many people struggle to find the line between right and wrong, how social media distorts our values, and much more. R...