Elevate with Robert Glazer

Ali Horriyat is working to bring more compassion to the world. He is a former hedge fund owner who sold his $3 billion dollar fund to go all in on mental health and compassion. He is the founder of Compassiviste, a global network of humanitarian projects and philanthropic networks. He is also the author of 13 books on a wide range of topics, including poetry and personal essays. Ali joined host Ro...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of staving off complacency and being aware of threats in business and social movements. They discuss why complacency is so challenging in business and life, and why, as Andy Grove wrote, only the paranoid survive. Read the post discussed in this episode: Friday Forwar...

On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, ⁠Greg Lukianoff⁠, President and CEO of the ⁠Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)⁠ and New York Times best-selling author of several books, including The Coddling of the American Mind and The Cancelling of the American Mind, joins Robert Glazer as he discusses the critical importance of free speech in maintaining a healthy society, h...

In an increasingly online, social media saturated landscape, Cal Newport has worked to disconnect almost completely. Cal is the Provost’s Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, Cal writes about the intersection of culture and digital technology. He is the author of multiple books, including the NYT Bestseller Digital Minimalism,...

On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the ⁠Elevate Podcast⁠, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how excellent leaders and organizations often stand out by getting the small details right. They talk about how leaders should prioritize big picture priorities versus small details, how to ensure a team is committed to getting the little things right, and why all of this make...

Seth Godin is a true visionary thinker and renaissance man. He is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work, and his books have been translated into 38 languages. Godin also writes one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world at ⁠seths.blog⁠, and two of his TED talks are among the most popular of all time. Seth is a serial entrepreneur—the...

Robert Cialdini⁠ is one of the world's leading experts on influence and persuasion. He is an award-winning behavioral scientist and the president and CEO of ⁠Influence at Work⁠. He is the Regents' Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University, and a New York Times bestselling author who has sold 7 million books in 44 languages in his career. He is frequently referred t...

On a summer classic episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the powerful effect of simple traditions with family, friends and colleagues. Robert and Mick dig into why we should challenge our assumptions about what will make us happy, why extravagance doesn't lead to more fulfilment and more. Articles Mentioned In This Episode ⁠...

Jacob Morgan⁠ is a futurist and leading authority on the future of work, the employee experience and leadership. He is the bestselling author of five books, including his latest, ⁠Leading With Vulnerability⁠, which was released in October 2023. He is a TED Speaker and the host of the podcast Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan. In this classic episode, Jacob joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevat...

Rory Vaden is the co-founder of Brand Builders Group, a firm that helps clients identify their voice, tell their story and share their unique message. He is a world-class speaker who has competed in the World Championship of Public Speaking, and he has given a TEDx Talk, How To Multiply Time, which has been viewed over 4 million times. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of three book...

On the latest episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the idea of locus of control, and the importance of having an internal locus over an external one. Robert and Mick discuss why it's not worth worrying about things outside your control, why you shouldn't obsess over the weather, and more. Read the post discussed in this episode...

Jeffrey Shaw is a gifted creator. He is an accomplished portrait photographer and business leader who is an expert on branding and marketing. He has taken portraits of supermodels, sports icons and too many C-suite executives to name, and his work has been featured on Oprah, CBS News and in the halls of Harvard University. He’s also the bestselling author of multiple books and the host of the hit...

Jack Stack is a business pioneer and one of the world’s best business strategists. He is Founder, President and CEO of SRC Holdings Corporation. He’s been called a “top 10 minds in small business” by Fortune Magazine and is the author of two bestselling books: The Great Game of Business and A Stake in the Outcome. Jack has served as a world judge for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awar...

On the latest episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how companies should prioritize relationships in their partnerships, rather than falling back on contract language. Robert and Mick discuss what makes a strong business partnership, what to think through when deciding to partner with a company, and more. Read the post discussed...

Annie Duke is an author, speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, as well as Special Partner focused on Decision Science at First Round Capital Partners. Annie’s is the bestselling author of multiple books, most notably Thinking In Bets and Quit. Annie was previously a championship winning poker player, having amassed over $4 million in tournament winnings, won a World Series of Poker...

Henry Abbott is a pioneer of sports media. Henry is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, where he and his team cover basketball with depth and curiosity. Henry previously led ESPN’s 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. He is the author of a new book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athleti...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of standing by personal and organizational core values, even if that choice is risky or costly. Robert and Mick discuss recent real world examples of this choice, with a particular focus on major law firms' confrontation with the Trump administration's executive order...

Calvin Quallis has built a mission and purpose-driven business from scratch. He is the founder and CEO of Scotch Porter, a grooming and wellness business that he launched from his kitchen built into a highly influential brand. Calvin is also the founder of Calvin Quallis Brands and an active member of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America. In this classic episode, Calvin joined host Robert Glazer o...

Derek Coburn is changing the way people think about lifestyle design. Derek is a financial advisor with over twenty-five years’ experience and is the founder of CADRE, a professional community for CEOs and entrepreneurs. He is the bestselling author of two books, Networking Is Not Working and a new one, Let’s Retire Retirement. Derek joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about r...

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the resistance leaders often feel to new ideas when they have too much on their plate. Robert shares guidance for evaluating ideas objectively, and how to take on new initiatives without burning yourself out. Read the post in this episode: Friday Forward - Idea Resistance (#487) Thi...

Ben Greenfield is one of the world’s greatest experts on health and human performance. He is a human performance consultant, speaker, trainer to thousands of people around the world—from CEOs, to soccer-moms, to the world’s top professional athletes.  He is also the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books.  One of those, Boundless, is a comprehensive blueprint to help readers optimize their...

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 edition of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a unique cultural initiative called the Dream Program, which Robert implemented at his company after learning about the program from a keynote by John Ratliffe. They talk about how this program creates positive ripple effects far beyond the company walls and how leaders can create t...

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. In...

David Heinemeier Hansson, better known as DHH, returns to ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ in this classic episode. DHH is the co-founder of Basecamp which has been used by over 20 million people globally. He’s also the founder of Hey and the creator of the transformational Ruby on Rails, an open-source web framework that was used to create Basecamp, Github, Shopify, Airbnb and more. He is also a frequent wr...