Elevate with Robert Glazer

Marshall Goldsmith⁠ is one of the world's greatest thinkers on leadership. He 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 You There, and The Earned Life. On this classic episode of The Elevate Podcast, Marshall returned to discuss his new AI-enabled coaching tool, the future of executive coaching, leadership, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠ Indeed: ⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠ Found: ⁠found.com/elevate⁠ Fabric: ⁠meetfabric.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss top ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler's extraordinary recent press conference, where he admitted that winning gives him little fulfillment and wondered aloud, "what's the point?" Robert and Mick did into the deep questions and doubt all high performers face, how to know if the path you're on is the right one, and much more. Friday Forward - Different Strokes (#495) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Found: found.com/elevate Fabric: meetfabric.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy May is a retired Navy SEAL Commander and a renowned figure in leadership and combat ethics training. With over 22 years of distinguished service, including seven deployments to the Middle East, Commander May has earned various honors, including 3 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Jimmy's post-military journey is equally impressive, marked by his roles as CEO of Sushi Assassin, Mayday Executive Services, and the non-profit, Beyond the Brotherhood. A Texas A&M alum and Harvard graduate, he's known for his expertise in creating top-tier teams through intense shared experiences. Fluent in Arabic and passionate about spearfishing, surfing, martial arts, and beekeeping, he resides in San Diego, doing good things for good people. In this classic episode, Jimmy joined host Robert Glazer to discuss his military career, leadership lessons from his service, serving the community and much more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠⁠ Castbox: ⁠castbox.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Kerpen is a serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, which uses tailored social media campaigns to help companies reach a broader audience. He is also the New York Times Bestselling author of several books, including Likeable Social Media, The Art of People, and a new one on delegation, Get Over Yourself. Dave is also a world-renowned keynote speaker and has been featured in CNBC, NYT, and more. Dave joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the art of delegation, why leaders struggle to delegate, and how to overcome those challenges. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Castbox: ⁠⁠castbox.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of detailed preparation, rehearsal and training before conducting key business activities. They talk about how leaders can improve their training to ensure excellence performance consistently. Read the post in this episode: Friday Forward - Dress Rehearsal (#494) This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Castbox: ⁠⁠⁠castbox.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Kraemer is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, and a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He previously served as chairman and CEO of Baxter International, a $12 billion global healthcare company. He is also the author of three bestselling leadership books and a sought-after speaker.  Harry joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss his leadership career, why self-awareness is essential to leadership, tips for success as a CEO, and more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠⁠ Castbox: ⁠castbox.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Robert Glazer to talk about giving up on his finance career, rededicating his life to mental health and wellness, and much more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Castbox: castbox.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Forward - Dodo Instincts (#493) This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Castbox: ⁠⁠castbox.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, highlighting its recent challenges. He also delves into the evolving landscape of campus censorship, influenced by ideological shifts and social media dynamics, advocating for robust protections of intellectual freedom amid growing challenges. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, the WSJ Bestseller Deep Work, and So Good They Can't Ignore You, which tackles how people can truly do something they love in their career. He also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Quit Social Media” which was been viewed nearly six million times on YouTube. On this classic episode, Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the ⁠Elevate Podcast⁠ in his first appearance to talk about stepping back from an increasingly digital world, why “follow your passion,” is bad career advice, and more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 makes you stand out. Read the post referenced in this podcast: ⁠Friday Forward - Two Trucks (#443) This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠ Framer: ⁠framer.com⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠ IDEO U: ⁠ideou.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 founder of the altMBA, the social media pioneer Squidoo, and Yoyodyne, one of the first internet companies. Seth joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss the rise of AI, the need for education disruption, and his new book, ⁠The Song of Significance⁠. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to as the “Godfather of Influence,” and coaches clients such as Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Coca Cola. In this classic episode, Cialdini joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about influence in leadership and much more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ⁠Friday Forward - Simple Traditions (#437)⁠ ⁠Friday Forward - 18 Summers (#84)⁠ ⁠The Tail End by Tim Urban This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Framer: framer.com BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo IDEO U: ideou.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about vulnerability in leadership, company culture, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 books: Take The Stairs, Procrastinate On Purpose, and a new one, Wealthy and Well-Known, that publishes the day this episode releases – and is available in audiobook for free. Rory joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about building a successful personal brand and using that brand to build relationships, revenue and a bigger impact on the world. Get Rory's new book, Wealthy and Well Known in audiobook for free. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: ⁠Forecast Fixation⁠ This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 podcast, The Self-Employed Life. On this classic episode, Jeffrey joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial career, branding, and how to build a fulfilling self-employed life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Awards Institute and as an advisor for this group since 1998. He has also written for Inc. Magazine and The New York Times and has addressed thousands of audiences on the topic of open-book management.  Jack joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss The Great Game of Business, open-book management and much more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in this episode: Bad Deal (#489) This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bracelet, and having won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. As if that wasn't enough, Annie also completed her PhD in Cognitive Psychology at UPenn in 2023. In this classic episode, Annie joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss learnings from her poker career, how to think in bets, and the importance of knowing when to quit. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Athletic Performance, available wherever books are sold. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 orders earlier this year. Read the post referenced in this episode: Friday Forward - Standing Ground (#488) This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial career, self-care, helping men improve their mental health and more. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 replacing retirement with a new form of lifestyle design. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Brevo: ⁠⁠brevo.com/elevate⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ ExpressVPN:⁠ ⁠expressvpn.com/elevate⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cognitive and physical performance and take their health to the highest level. In this classic episode, Ben joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast, to talk about growing up home-schooled in rural Idaho, becoming one of the world's best triathlete, thoughts on fitness training and biohacking, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Perry, and Dolly Parton. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Creating Superfans. Brittany joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how companies can build an army of raving, passionate fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 those types of ripple effects in their own lives and work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this classic episode, Justin joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss how he built his investment portfolio, how to get started in personal investing, investing myths, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 writer at Hey World, the New York Times bestselling author of four books, including Rework, and even an award-winning racecar driver.  DHH and Robert had an extensive conversation about therapy, parenting, going against the grain, the future of the tech industry and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Jeff Bezos' decision-making framework, which separates decisions into Type 1 (irreversible decisions) and Type 2 (reversible decisions). Robert and Mick discuss how to think about decisions through this lens and how to get the most important decisions in life right. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/elevate⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. On this classic episode, Susan joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss how she began her writing career, her writing process, the value of bittersweet feelings and thinking, and how to fight toxic positivity in work and life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Scudamore 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 BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the mistakes every entrepreneur should make and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how to know when to speak up, online or in the real world. Robert and Mick discuss the current, conflict-driven discourse, and why it's necessary to understand and lean on your values when deciding whether to raise your voice. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Friday Forward - Say Anything (#484) Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to ⁠⁠quince.com/elevate⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Kotler is a world-renowned author, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is one of the world's leading experts on human performance, and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is also author of many books, including The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, The Future is Faster Than You Think and a new one, Gnar Country, which publishes today. Steven has also been named one of the Top 100 world thinkers by Foreign Policy and called one of the top 10 brains in science and technology by Discover.  On this classic episode, Steven joined host Robert Glazer on the ⁠Elevate Podcast⁠ to talk about achieving flow, fending off aging, and his experiment to try to become a world class skier at age 53. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/elevate⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Weinzweig is the co-founding partner of Zingerman's, a world renowned community of businesses based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Zingerman's is known as much for its incredible food as its radical approach to leadership and culture. Ari is a sought-after speaker, author of numerous influential books and pamphlets on visioning, leadership, and business beliefs, and a trailblazer in building organizations where dignity, creativity, and compassion lead the way. Ari joined host Robert Glazer to talk about Zingerman's excellent culture, his unconventional approach to leadership, leading without hierarchy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the rising anger, distrust and lack of engagement online, and how that continues spilling over into our in-person interactions. Robert and Mick share the importance in leadership of facilitating dialogue, sorting through disagreements through thoughtful conversation, and much more. ⁠Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Post & Ghost (#483) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Thomas is the CEO and Chairman of Rapid7, a leading public cybersecurity software company valued around $3.5B. He is also an angel investor in several tech companies, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a director and deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts board of directors, among other honors. Before Rapid7, Corey worked extensively at companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and AT&T. Corey joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his leadership approach, how he rose through the ranks at Fortune 500 companies, and much more. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠. Masterclass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/elevate. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/elevate⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Whorton is an experienced tech investor and founder who spent 20 years of his career at the highest levels of Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startups. He worked directly at the top venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins and co-founded four companies, including drugstore.com and Good Technology. He is also the founder of the Tugboat Institute and the author of the brand new book, Another Way. Dave joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his remarkable career, the pros and cons of the Silicon Valley growth strategy, and the Evergreen Companies that achieve lasting, sustainable growth. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to quince.com/elevate for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the importance of building credibility with people by showing up, not canceling commitments when it's difficult, and developing a reputation for reliability. Robert and Mick discuss why showing up consistently is becoming increasingly rare, and increasingly valuable, and talk about reliability in personal and professional contexts. ⁠Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Bad Misses (#482) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As host Robert Glazer discussed in a recent article, Elon Musk's decision to step away from DOGE and refocus on Tesla due to the automotive giant's poor earnings is a clear sign that the rules of business leadership still apply to Musk, and that fact is a warning to all leaders. Robert and Elevate Podcast producer Mick Sloan break down all the elements of Tesla's struggles, especially delving into the pitfalls of the founder/CEO brand being linked to a company's brand, and the harm that can hit a business when leaders lack full focus. They then discuss what Tesla can do from here to get back on track--if it's even possible. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠. Masterclass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/elevate NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Lencioni is co-founder and President of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. On this classic episode, his second appearance on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠, Patrick returned to the show to discuss the role company leaders should play in sociopolitical issues, how to set proper expectations with employees and customers about where a company stands on social issues, and why leaning on values is as crucial as ever in leadership today. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠ today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the need to play up, or seek out groups where you are the least talented, experienced or smart person in the room. While this is uncomfortable, Robert and Mick discuss why it's the only way to grow, and why it gets easier with time. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Playing Up (#481) Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Ferrazzi is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Who's Got Your Back and bestsellers like Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority, and Competing in the New World of Work. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc, Fortune, and other many other publications. He is also the author of a new book, which launches today, called Never Lead Alone. In his third appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Keith joined host Robert Glazer to discuss his new book, the move from leadership to teamship, and much more. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode celebrates the game-changing relationship-building strategy former Elevate Podcast guest John Ruhlin and his Giftology team pioneered. Representing Giftology in this episode is Sara Hardwick. Sara is the Community Relationship Strategist at Giftology. She also leads the RICH Relationship Society, and educational membership designed to revolutionize referral-based business practices. Sara's experience building relationship-driven communities began in college, where she built the internet's largest gifting community as a student at UNC. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how leaders tend to have a massive impact on other people in small moments--treating someone with respect in an interaction, showing humility, and modeling values. Robert and Mick dig into how leaders should prioritize staying humble as they raise their status and why you should always treat people with authenticity and respect, no matter what your status. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neurobiologist specializing in the mind-brain-body connection. From a young age, she had a passion for the mind and brain, initially aiming to become a neurosurgeon. Dr. Leaf has conducted groundbreaking neuroplasticity research in the late 80s and early 90s, demonstrating that by managing the mind, individuals can alter the functioning of the brain and body, leading to significant changes in life. She is a bestselling author of multiple books, including Clean Up Your Mental Mess and a new release, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess, which is available today wherever books are sold. Dr. Leaf joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to delve into the fascinating world of mind management, neuroplasticity, and the complex relationship between the mind, brain, and body. The insights from Dr. Caroline Leaf will challenge your preconceptions, inspire personal growth, and equip you with the tools to elevate your own mental health. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For two weeks, one story has completely dominated the business and leadership landscape: the tariffs the Trump administration levied against every trading partner to the US, and the ensuing trade war. The rollout of the new trade policy has lessons for every leader. Likewise, every business leader needs to be preparing for a deeply uncertain new economic reality. Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan dig through the tariff news and discuss key takeaways for leaders. Topics include the seeming lack of strategy of the tariffs, the problems that arise when leaders create and exacerbate chaos, how leaders can navigate the turbulent moment, and much more. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don't wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 world-renowned keynote speaker, and the host of the Greg McKeown Podcast.   Greg joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how he prioritizes the essentials in his own life, living a life by design, seeking and implementing feedback, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how to make repeated decisions in an organization and bearing in mind the difference between rules and exceptions. Robert and Mick delve into why leaders are too willing to follow their instincts and bet against the odds, why that's a flawed strategy, and how to think of risk and reward in decision making overall. Read the post referenced in this episode: Friday Forward - Exceptional Outcomes (#479) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices