Elevate with Robert Glazer

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a remarkable story from Ric Elias, who survived the Miracle on The Hudson piloted by Sully Sullenberger in 2009. Robert and Mick discuss Ric's reflections on the crash and the lifechanging clarity it forced, and how we all can get clearer on what matters most to us. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevat...

On a classic 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. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Mizzen & Main: ⁠...

⁠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...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two key issues leaders face in their organizations: performance issues (what problems) and values issues (how problems). Robert and Mick dig into the distinction between these problems and how leaders should address each one. ⁠Read More: ⁠Friday Forward - How & What (#511)⁠⁠ Thank y...

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...

Brad Feld is a legend in the world of investing, entrepreneurship and mentorship. He is co-founder of the Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital and Techstars. Brad was an early investor in Harmonix, Zynga, MakerBot, and Fitbit and has written extensively on venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. Brad’s latest book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship, was released earlier this year. Brad...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss key rules for networking professional business relationships. Robert shares the networking approach that has helped him build hundreds of valuable professional relationships and highlights five vital rules every networker needs to know. Read More: ⁠Friday Forward - Setting Tone (#51...

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...

Caroline Miller is one of the world’s leading experts in goal setting, resilience and grit. She’s a bestselling author, executive coach, and speaker known for blending cutting-edge research with practical strategies to help people achieve meaningful goals. Caroline’s books, Creating Your Best Life and Getting Grit, have made her a pioneer in positive psychology, sharing evidence-based insights on...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss key rules for networking professional business relationships. Robert shares the networking approach that has helped him build hundreds of valuable professional relationships and highlights five vital rules every networker needs to know. Read More: Friday Forward - Only Now (#509) Th...

John O’Leary dramatically escaped death as a child. After a catastrophic accident left with with third degree burns all over his body, and a 1 percent chance of survival, John has dedicated his life to inspiring awe in others. John is an internationally acclaimed speaker, host of the popular Live Inspired Podcast, and the author of multiple bestselling book, including his latest, In Awe. On this c...

Jason Lindstrom is a serial entrepreneur who discovered early on that the 9-to-5 life wasn’t for him. Since then, he’s gone on to launch multiple successful businesses, including a digital agency and Advisor Websites, which provides digital solutions to financial professionals across North America. Today, he’s the CEO and co-founder of Bucketlist, an award-winning employee rewards and recognition...

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a different way to think about guilt, shared by Dr. Becky Kennedy. Robert and Mick discuss why you shouldn't feel guilty for making decisions supported by your values, how you can empathize with someone without taking on their feelings and more. Links From This Episode ⁠Friday Forwa...

Peter Atwater is one of the world's leading experts on confidence and its role in decision-making. He is a professor of behavioral economics at William and Mary and the author of a new book, The Confidence Map, published this year. Peter has a unique background, transitioning from a successful career in financial services to focus on studying confidence. He is a sought-after speaker and has been f...

Ed Bastian is one of the most accomplished leaders in the world today. He is the CEO of Delta Air Lines, a role he has held since 2016, and he has been a leader at the company for over 25 years. During Ed’s time as CEO, Delta has become the world’s most awarded airline, including being named the top-ranked airline by Wall Street Journal, Fortune and others. He was recently named Chief Executive ma...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss key rules for networking professional business relationships. Robert shares the networking approach that has helped him build hundreds of valuable professional relationships and highlights five vital rules every networker needs to know. Read More: My Five Golden Rules For Networking...

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, which has been fully updated and re-released this week. On this...

Today's guest, 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: Choice...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of practicing and rehearsing under arduous conditions, in order to build the resilience needed to excel in the real scenario. Robert and Mick discuss how this applies to athletic training, performance rehearsal, and even business preparation. Saturday (10/18) is the l...

We are still in launch week for Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer's new book, ⁠The Compass Within⁠. This book is a fictional parable that uses an inspiring, relatable story to share the importance of living and leading through your personal core values. To celebrate the launch, Robert shares the introduction of the audiobook, which outlines the premise of the book and the importance of the core v...

Today is a very special episode of The Elevate Podcast: it's launch day for Robert Glazer's new book, The Compass Within. This book is a fictional parable that uses an inspiring, relatable story to share the importance of living and leading through your personal core values. To celebrate the launch, Robert and producer Mick Sloan discuss the book, the core values concept within it, and the writing...

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. You can get a free core...

Bill George is a celebrated leader who served as Chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company. He is an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004, and is the bestselling author of many books, including Discover Your True North. Bill also served as a director at Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, the Mayo Clinic, a...

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist who writes about the science of endurance for Runner’s World and Outside, and frequently contributes to other publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker. A former long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, he holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia and a Ph. D. in physics from Cambridge, and he did his p...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss what it's like to encounter a person who personifies the antithesis of your core values. Robert shares how these "Super Villains" can help you gain clarity on what matters most to you and digs into what you can do when someone violates your core values. For more on core values, chec...