
Elevate with Robert Glazer
Robert Glazer | YAP Media·673 episodes
Discover the keys to unlocking your full potential with the Elevate Podcast. Hosted by Robert Glazer, award-winning entrepreneur, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and creator of the Friday Forward, the Elevate Podcast features interviews with world-renowned business leaders, New York Times bestselling authors, and leading experts who share their insights, best practices, and advice on how to elevate your life, your leadership, and your business. Whether you're seeking to cultivate better habits, reach new leadership heights, or simply learn from those who share your passion for growth and improvement, the Elevate Podcast offers practical steps for making impactful changes and re...
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Dan Pink has a bold idea for how to use your regrets as a positive force in your life. Dan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including A Whole New Mind, Drive, When and his most recent, 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. On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how we can harness regret in our lives, the things in life people tend to regret most, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Fora Travel: foratravel.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate Whatnot: Search "Whatnot" in the app store to download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jacob Morgan is one of the most forward-thinking voices on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the bestselling author of six books, including Leading With Vulnerability and his latest, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, released in February 2026. He is a TED Speaker, the host of the podcast Future Ready Leadership with Jacob Morgan, and the founder of the Future of Work Leaders community, a network of CHROs from organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Dow, LEGO, and Northrop Grumman. Jacob returned to the Elevate Podcast to talk to Robert Glazer about the future of leadership, people-first cultures, balancing high support with high standards, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Fora Travel: foratravel.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate Whatnot: Search "Whatnot" in the app store to download 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 concept of protected time, and how leaders stay effective my ensuring they have time for their key personal and professional priorities. Robert shares why he never arranged work travel on his kids' birthdays, how he blocks off time for strategic thinking, and how he coached his leadership team to manage their calendars for ideal effectiveness. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People Podcast. Guy was the Chief Evangelist of Apple and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He’s the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, and a new one, Think Remarkable, which is now available for preorder wherever books are sold. Guy joined host Robert Glazer to share his favorite Steve Jobs stories, discuss the key to innovative thinking and design and share insights from his career studying and working with the world's best thinkers and leaders. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liz Wiseman coaches both up-and-coming performers and established leaders on how to help others improve. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm with clients such as Apple, Disney, Facebook and Google. She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and Stanford, and has been recognized previously by Thinkers50 as the top leadership thinker in the world. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Multipliers and Impact Players. Liz joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss Impact Players, how employees can increase their impact and advancement opportunities, and how leaders can cultivate and elevate Impact Players on their teams. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.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 shocking report from the Institute For Family Studies surveying over 24,000 parents. The report reveals a startling paradox: kids are more restricted than ever before in the physical world, but have few limits on their usage of social media and technology. Robert and Mick discuss the negative effects of this dynamic, and propose a better approach. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his approach to giving, leadership and cultivating thriving businesses. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Molly Tschang helps senior executives and leadership teams build chemistry, clarity, and trust. She’s the founder of Abella Consulting and the creator of Say It Skillfully®, an acclaimed video series, podcast, and bestselling book focused on making what’s hard to say easier. Molly also created LinkedIn Learning’s first leadership communication course, Leadership Communication in the Flow of Work. Earlier in her career, she spent more than two decades at Cisco and U.S. Filter, integrating over 80 acquisitions globally. Molly joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how leaders can build world-class communication skills. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.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 a recent road trip Robert took with his daughter from Atlanta to Boston. Robert shares why the trip was well worth 17 hours of driving, and why the most valuable experiences in life are the ones that require a bit of time, effort and inconvenience. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Robert Brooks is a leading expert on resilience. He is a Doctor of Psychology, serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and has authored or co-authored over 19 books. During the past 40 years, Dr. Brooks has also lectured nationally and internationally to thousands of parents, educators, mental health professionals, and business leaders on topics pertaining to motivation, resilience, family relationships, the qualities of effective leaders and executives, and balancing our personal and professional lives. Dr. Brooks joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast on how to build resilience in personal and professional life, as well as how resilience factors into parenting, leadership and more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon Webb is a decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur As a U.S. Navy Chief, he led the Navy SEAL Sniper School, training some of America’s most legendary marksmen. He’s also a multiple New York Times bestselling author and, most importantly, a proud father of three. His latest book, Puddle Jumpers: Simple and Proven Ways to Raise Confident & Joyful Kids publishes the day the episode airs. Brandon joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about parenting as a leadership role, accountability, and more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper Security: keepersecurity.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 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. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. He is the co-founder of Basic Fun and subsequently co-founded Pela, the 100 million sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category. Brad is also the bestselling author of Startup Santa: A Toymaker's Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys. Brad joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial career, timeless business lessons, and tips for any entrepreneur. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Epstein is a journalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. He has previously worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and as an investigative reporter for Pro Publica. His new book, Inside The Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, publishes the day this episode airs. David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his remarkable writing career, the advantages generalists enjoy, and why constraints are a valuable asset in business, creativity, teamwork, marketing and other major disciplines. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper: keepersecurity.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special deep dive episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent news of Tim Cook's planned departure from the CEO role at Apple. Robert and Mick discuss Cook's remarkable tenure as CEO, his unusual approach to leadership, his comparison to his predecessor, Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs, and the reasoning behind some of Cook's most important strategic decisions. Cook's legacy as CEO leaves a wealth of lessons for any leader. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Keeper: keepersecurity.com/elevate 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 talk a fascinating psychological study from 1980 that reveals a lot about how we see the world, and the cost of having a mindset of grievance. Robert and Mick explore the importance of focusing on what you can control, leaning into your own agency, and not looking for perceived slights. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos Life: ethos.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alan Mulally is one of the most effective leaders of his generation. He is the Former President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, where he led the company through an existential crisis and back to profitability. He was also CEO of the commercial airlines division at Boeing, where he led the development of the Boeing 777, the most profitable aircraft in the company’s history. He is also on the Board of Directors at the Mayo Clinic, Google and several cutting edge startups. Alan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his exemplary career, his model of leadership and management, how he led Ford from the brink of disaster, and much more. Check out the resources referenced in this episode at this link. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Geoff Smart is the world’s leading expert hiring. He is the is the Founder and Chairman of ghSMART, a leading global management consulting firm for talent, and the co-author of three bestselling books. One of those, Who: The A Method for Hiring, is a New York Times bestseller and is considered the leading resource on helping businesses hire and develop top talent. Geoff has a PhD in organizational psychology and has personally advised three US Governors, White House Fellows and a President of the World Bank. In this classic episode, Geoff joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk how to hire and retain talent, why so many people do interviews wrong, how companies can recruit better, and more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay 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 talk about the concept of being unoffendable. They discuss the social dynamics that have made people more likely to take offense, the harm of that mindset, and why leaders in particular must be unoffendable to be effective. Read the post discussed in this episode: No Offense (#530) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alisa Cohn was named the #1 Startup Coach in the World by Thinkers50 and has coached startup founders from companies such as Venmo, DraftKings and Mac Weldon. She’s also an investor, strategy consultant, and coach to C-Suite executives at clients such as Microsoft, Google and IBM. Alisa joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her new book, From Start-Up To Grown-Up, which helps founders make the changes needed to build their startup businesses into enduring companies. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Perry Marshall is one of the world’s most sought-after business strategists and the author of ten books. He helped lay the foundations for modern digital advertising through his early Google advertising work, and his reinvention of the Pareto Principle has been published in Harvard Business Review. He also founded the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize, announced at London’s Royal Society, and his 80/20 Curve is used by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab as a productivity tool. Perry has advised companies across hundreds of industries and brings an engineer’s rigor to marketing, strategy, and the science of what truly drives results. Perry joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss why the 80/20 Rule is so valuable and how leadership can leverage it. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos: ethos.com/elevate 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 the importance of sleep, and why most of us are not getting enough sleep even if we believe we are. They discuss the past trend of leaders pulling all-nighters and 100 hour work weeks, especially former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, landmark sleep data, and why leaders must prioritize sleep. Read the post discussed in this episode: Sleep Deprived (#532) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Ethos: ethos.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Davis Smith has made generosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a 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 partnerships and revenue sharing. Davis is also a member of the United Nations Foundation Leadership Council. On this classic episode, Davis joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial career, founding and building Cotopaxi, how Cotopaxi withstood the pandemic, and humanity in business. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony D'Urso is a top-tier podcast host, entrepreneur, and five-time Amazon bestselling author who built a media platform under ten listeners to more than 45 million downloads. Tony is the host of The Tony D’Urso Show, the #1 talk show on the VoiceAmerica network, where he interviews elite entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars. He’s also the creator of the Vision Map™ methodology, a system that helps business owners clarify purpose, set long-term objectives, and translate vision into daily action. Tony joined host Robert Glazer on The Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, entrepreneurship, vision for life and more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay 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 talk about the risks leaders face if they choose to ignore AI or are proudly AI literate. Robert and Mick discuss common arguments against the urgency of using AI, and what historic precedents exist for the rollout of this new technology. Read the post discussed in this episode: History Repeating (#531) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marshall Goldsmith 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 Your There and The Earned Life, which shares the journey to a fulfilling life. Marshall joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about The Earned Life, his coaching career and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grant Williams has spent more than 35 years in global finance across seven major financial centers, from London to Sydney. He had a front-row seat to Japan’s late-1980s bubble and its dramatic collapse, and later worked across New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond. Grant co-founded Real Vision to bring the most thoughtful voices in investing to a broader audience, and he’s also the longtime author of Things That Make You Go Hmmm…, one of the world’s most widely read financial newsletters. Today, he serves as a senior advisor to Von Greyerz and a portfolio and strategy advisor to Vulpes Investment Management. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Grant joined host Robert Glazer for a fascinating conversation about lessons he learned in high-stakes finance, universal leadership philosophies, and more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay 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 talk about the power of our fight or flight response, and the keys to avoiding becoming emotionally dysregulated. Robert shares a shocking pickleball meltdown he witnessed and talks about the importance for leaders to stay cool and collected, even in frantic times. Read the post discussed in this episode: Losing It (#529) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. On this classic episode, Angela joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her journey to study psychology, why grit is so crucial to success, and how to use grit in life, business, parenting and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Blinkist: blinkist.com/elevate QuickBooks: quickbooks.com/billpay 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. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate 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 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 costs. Read the post discussed in this episode: Same Old (#528) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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: Choices That Define A Life. In this classic episode, General McChrystal returned to talk to host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about character in leadership and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ethan Evans is a retired Amazon Vice President who spent 15+ years building and scaling major Amazon businesses—including Prime Video, Amazon Video, the Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. At Amazon, Ethan led a global team of over 800 people, holds over 70 patents, and became known for developing leaders. Today, Ethan is building Level Up with Ethan Evans, which helps leaders get promoted to executive roles by mastering the standards executives are actually measured by. Ethan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss lessons from his leadership career and share proven strategies for building executive presence and getting promoted to the highest levels of an organization. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.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 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 accountable for any inappropriate behavior those emotions inspire. Friday Forward - Feeling Accountable (#497) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more. Jeff joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his leadership career, his vision for life and his tireless work to give back and make a big impact in the lives of others. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about a better understand of ADHD, and key strategies for all people to use for effective self-regulation and resilience building. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate 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 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 costs. Read the post discussed in this episode: Bad Choices (#527) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 it could have in their organizations. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 outside the traditional spotlight. Seth is also the co-author of The New Builders and Capital Evolution. Seth joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his journey as a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and nationally bestselling author. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate 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 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 Flopper (#526) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Shipstation: shipstation.com/elevate Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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: How to Invest Your Time, Energy, and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life. He’s also an innovator in financial education – the creator of the “American Dream Experience” workshop – and even a producer of award-winning financial documentaries. Mark joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk share his extraordinary story, talk about how he transformed his money mindset, and leadership lessons from building a top financial business. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Adventure. His personal journey through entrepreneurial success, depression, and the search for deeper fulfillment informs his current mission: helping people find their own path to joy and purpose. Mike Brcic joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss finding meaning beyond success, his personal journey through entrepreneurial success, depression, and the search for deeper fulfillment informs his current mission: helping people find their own path to joy and purpose. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate 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 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 Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 it is a bubble. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 classic episode, Jay joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his career, leadership lessons he's learned, and how to find your ONE thing in life and leadership. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Notion: notion.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 discuss what degree of scrutiny is necessary to live in our modern world. Read The Post: Halo Effect (#524) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 build fast-improving teams. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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, his reporting at The Wall Street Journal helped trigger what was then the largest SEC fine in history, and his investigations into mining conditions earned him the Worth Bingham Prize and the George Polk Award. He has been a Pulitzer finalist, the author of the novel Hazard, and now the author of No More Tears, a landmark exposé of Johnson & Johnson’s decades-long pattern of deception. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Gardiner joined host Robert Glazer on The Elevate Podcast to discuss Johnson & Johnson's history, its scandals, and why companies fail to meet the promise of their values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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, and the struggle to adapt to the real world after graduation. Read The Post: Accommodation Exploitation (#523) Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about leadership lessons from two decades as a CEO, GE's approach to leadership training, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: shopify.com/elevate Masterclass: masterclass.com/elevate Framer: framer.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevatefree Homeserve: homeserve.com Indeed: indeed.com/elevate Vanguard: vanguard.com/audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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