Elevate With Robert Glazer

Cameron Herold, is one of the most gifted problem solvers in the entrepreneurial world. Cameron is a life-long entrepreneur, a master of operations, coach and keynote speaker. Cameron is the author of multiple bestsellers, including Meetings Suck and Vivid Vision.  He is also the founder of the COO Alliance, the world’s leading organization for Chief Operations Officers. Cameron joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his lifelong entrepreneurial journey, the vital role second-in-commands play in business, running better meetings and the importance of having a vivid vision in any organization. A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index and SaneBox! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Predictive Index has the tools you need to get the most out of your teams and make sure you have the people you need to build the business you want. You can request a demo of the Predictive Index by going

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. Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about stepping back from an increasingly digital world, why “follow your passion,” is bad career advice, and more. A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index and SaneBox! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Pr

David Meerman Scott has established himself as one of the world’s leading voices on marketing trends and business growth. He’s a bestselling author and world-renowned keynote speaker who has spoken on all seven continents and at companies such as Microsoft. He is the author of multiple bestsellers, including The New Rules of Marketing of Marketing and PR and the new release, Fanocracy, which he co-authored with his daughter, Reiko Scott. David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the trends he has foreseen in the marketing world, the importance of building a loyal, passionate fanbase, speaking on all seven continents and writing a book with his daughter. A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index and SaneBox! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Predictive Index has the tools you need to get the most out of your teams and make sure you have the people you need to build the business

On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week. In Two Hours, Robert talks about Eliud Kipchoge running the first sub-two hour marathon, and the lessons in leadership his achievement provides. Then, with In Control, Robert shares the importance of only focusing on what we can control, and not worrying about what we can't. You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Moran has focused her career on how to build great company cultures. After a decade at Great Place to Work, Erin joined Danny Meyer’s nationally-renowned Union Square Hospitality Group as Chief of Culture. In the years since, she has developed and implemented innovative culture aspects such as comprehensive family leave and a more equitable alternative to tipping at USHG’s award winning restaurants. Erin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about what makes a great culture, her many game-changing policies at USHG, and more. A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Predictive Index has the tools you need to get the most out of your teams and make sure you have the people you need to build the business you want. You can request a demo of the Predictive Index by going to predictiveindex.com/elevate/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Tom Gardner doesn’t think finance has to be boring. He has built a company around making investing accessible, even fun, while creating a company culture that is famous in all industries. Tom is the co-founder and CEO of the Motley Fool, which started as a simple online investing guide he started with his brother David in 1993, and has grown into a business that reaches five million viewers each month and has thousands of employees. While they have a strong track record for their financial advice, Tom and David have become even better known for Motley Fool’s flexible, innovative, fun company culture. Tom joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about running a business with his brother, making finance and investing accessible to all, and creating a renowned company culture. A big thanks to our episode sponsors HoneyBook and the Predictive Index! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices

In a new episode of Friday Forward on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two posts from his weekly inspirational newsletter. In Rise Up, Robert shares the need for us to add positivity online, and recognize the people who have helped us grow. Then, in Candy Land, Bob tells a story of a company that had a record sales year, thanks to a candy jar. You can join the 100,000 people who receive Friday Forward each week by signing up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Rockwell is one of the world’s most prolific and insightful thinkers on leadership. He’s a former entrepreneur, consultant, world-renowned speaker and creator of Leadership Freak, a top leadership blog that has 450,000 subscribers around the world. Named the #1 Most Socially Shared Leadership Blog on the Internet, Leadership Freak features daily wisdom on how leaders can improve, make life better for those around them, and be a positive force in the world. Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his life as a speaker, leader and writer, and to share how leaders can grow and help others. A big thanks to our episode sponsor The Predictive Index! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Predictive Index has the tools you need to get the most out of your teams and make sure you have the people you need to build the business you want. You can request a demo of the Predictive Index by going to predicti

Warren Rustand is a serial entrepreneur, educator and public servant, and he has dedicated his life to serving others in business, public service and his family life. Warren served as Appointments Secretary to President Gerald Ford, has been Chairman or CEO of 17 companies and has served on the board of more than 20 others. He is also the author of The Leader Within Us, which released in January 2021. Throughout his career, Warren has dedicated time to educating others and improving the human condition wherever he finds it. He was a previous Chairman of the World Presidents Organization, and is the Dean of Leadership for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Warren has 7 children, 19 grandchildren, and has been married for 55 years. Warren joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk how to working for President Ford, raising a family of seven children and 19 grandchildren, playing in the NBA, and building a purpose-driven life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week. In Character Coach, Robert talks about youth athletics and the importance of teaching kids to be great teammates and high-character competitors. In Imperfect Change, Bob shares the issues with doubling down on sunk costs, and why sometimes it's best to move on and make a necessary, if imperfect, change. You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geoff 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. 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. A big thanks to our episode sponsors HoneyBook and DoorDash! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your business needs, but you don’t want to spend valuable time doing yourself. Professional templates,

On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares three posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week.  In The Saddle, Robert talks about the importance of getting back up after failure or misfortune. In Happy Campers, Bob shares his family's summer camp experience, and the leadership lessons it provides. Finally, Robert shares a great strategy for saying no with care and respect. You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patty McCord is one of the world’s greatest thinkers on company culture. As the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, she co-authored the Netflix Culture Deck, which Sheryl Sandberg called “maybe the most important document to come out of Silicon Valley,” and which completely changed the way leaders think about company culture. Patty joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about starting out in the company culture field, developing the Netflix Culture Deck and how to build an engaged, high-performing company with a world-renowned culture. Then, Robert and Patty are joined by Emily Tetto, Acceleration Partners’ VP of Talent and Culture, for a conversation on the best way to build a great culture. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, HoneyBook! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your business needs, but you don’t want to s

In a special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares an excerpt from his new book, Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others. Elevate is a framework any person can use to build their capacity, set and achieve higher goals and build a life that fulfills them. Glazer shares why he wrote the book, how capacity building works, and why the lessons from Elevate will help not just readers, but the people closest to them. Elevate is endorsed by Adam Grant, Kim Scott, Dan Pink, Hal Elrod and others. It is available for purchase now, so get your copy today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dandapani has lived a unique and purpose-driven life. He is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Unwavering Focus,” which has been viewed three million times. Dandapani joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his time as a monk, the value of practicing how to focus, the importance of building high quality relationships, and how you can take control of your consciousness to live a more purposeful life. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites o

On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two more posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week. In Blame Game, Robert discusses how rare true accountability can be, and highlights the importance of owning a mistake and learning from it. In Better or Worse, Robert shares how perspective is everything when responding to a difficult situation. You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ Virgin is one of the world’s leading experts on health, sharing knowledge of everything from exercise routine, to ideal diet, to managing physical and emotional stress. She is a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert and the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including the The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook and Warrior Mom. JJ is a contributor to multiple media outlets, including the Huffington Post, the host of the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Podcast and has been featured on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, the Today Show and more. JJ joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about diet myths, tips to improving physical and mental health, and leading her family through a devastating tragedy—and coming out stronger on the other side. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, HoneyBook! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your bu

Nir Eyal is an entrepreneur, investor and expert on the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He has started and sold multiple technology companies, invested in several more, and authored two books. The second, Indistractible: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, published today and is now available for purchase. Nir joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about why technology distracts us, how it influences our everyday lives, the impact it has on children—and their parents—and how you can free yourselves from distraction and choose your own life. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order o

Garry Ridge, in addition to being an accomplished leader, has committed to being a lifelong learner. He is the CEO of WD-40 Company, a global corporation that, despite its size and scope, has fostered a 93 percent employee engagement rate. Garry was named Igniter of the Year by Simon Sinek in 2016 and is a world-famous author, speaker and executive coach. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Garry joins host Robert Glazer to talk about transforming WD-40’s culture by building an environment of learning, collaboration and accountability. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more by downloading the DoorDash app and enterin

On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two more posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week. In Going Down, Robert discusses that the best leaders are the ones who can keep their team motivated and vigilant in the descent from a big achievement. In Moon Shot, Robert shares the importance of keeping your eyes on your Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal, or BHAG. You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices