Elevate With Robert Glazer

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the decision of several schools and universities to cancel classes preemptively in preparation for the 2024 election. They discuss the reasoning behind those decisions and why the result is a rise of learned helplessness and a decrease in resilience in young people. Then, they discuss a better way to respond to adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip McKernan is a clarity coach who works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their future or want to move through roadblocks, seen and unseen, they call Philip. He is also a world-renowned keynote speaker who has spoken to the Canadian Olympic Team, The Pentagon and more. He is also the founder of the One Last Talk movement and the author of One Last Talk. Philip, one of the most popular Elevate Podcast guests ever, returns to the podcast to chat with Robert Glazer about how the pandemic has changed people's mindset, how people can identify what they want most, what real fulfillment looks like and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. In his second appearance on The Elevate Podcast, Marshall returned to discuss his new AI-enabled coaching tool, the future of executive coaching, leadership, 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 the importance of judging credibility when evaluating opinions, especially online. Robert and Mick discuss why credibility is hard to vet online, how social media has made this worse, and how we should all respond in this environment. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Friday Forward - Credible Experts (#456) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Thomas Curran is one of the world's leading experts on the challenge of perfectionism. Dr. Curran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics. He has written about perfectionism in outlets such as the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal, and delivered a popular TEDMED talk "Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse”. He is also the author of a new enlightening book, The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. In this classic episode, Dr. Curran joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his own journey with perfectionism, how leaders can avoid fostering perfectionism on their teams, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hal Elrod has changed the way millions of people think about their mornings. He’s the best-selling author of one of the highest-rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which shares a morning routine practiced daily by millions of people worldwide and was recently re-released in an updated 10-year anniversary edition. Hal is also the author of The Miracle Equation and a renowned speaker who has spoken to audiences worldwide. In this classic episode, Hal Elrod returned to the Elevate Podcast to discuss 10 years of The Miracle Morning, the book's influence, learning from the past decade 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 the three types of talent development strategies companies can employ. Learn what these three archetypes are and how each one approaches rising stars in their organizations. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode - Do Your Leaders Grow Talent, or Fear It? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, a podcast with over 1 million monthly downloads that has featured guests like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Barbara Corcoran, and Gary Vaynerchuk. He is also the author of several books, including The Common Path to Uncommon Success, The Freedom Journal and The 100-Day Goal Journal. JLD joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how he built a top tier podcast from scratch, leadership lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs, and much more. 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. 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 produce Mick Sloan delve into the concept of psychological safety on a professional team--what leaders get wrong about it, how to implement it, and the remarkable benefits of it for organizations and employees. Read the Friday Forward referenced in this episode - Safe Spaces (#454) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Moss is an expert on burnout and happiness. She is a Harvard Business Review contributor and a nationally syndicated radio columnist. She also previously served on the UN’s Global Happiness Council and the author two books, Unlocking Happiness At Work and The Burnout Epidemic. In this classic episode, Jennifer joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the burnout epidemic, how to manage burnout, and what leaders can do about burnout on their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Wetzler is looking to revolutionize how we learn. He is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. Before that, he worked as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff has a Doctorate from Columbia University and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. He is also the author of a new book Ask, which is now available wherever books are sold. Jeff joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to ask great questions as a leader. 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 three most crucial qualities: a product people love, great people and culture, and operational excellence. Read the Friday Forward referenced in this post - Great Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of the executive coaching firm Reboot.io. A highly sought-after coach and speaker, Jerry was previously a partner with JP Morgan and co-founded Flatiron Venture Partners with Fred Wilson. Jerry is also the NYT bestselling author of multiple books, including Reboot and Reunion which is now available wherever books are sold.  In this classic episode, Jerry joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how leaders can level up, find purpose and leave a legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Rendall has helped many people embrace what makes them unique. He is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more. He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish. In his second appearance on the show, David returns to the Elevate Podcast to discuss his approach to leadership, how leaders can help people embrace and unleash their unique abilities, 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 the recent Netflix documentary The Greatest Night In Pop, which explores the making of the song We Are The World. Robert and Mick discuss the admirable leadership of Quincy Jones, who produced the song, and dig into leadership themes like decisiveness, emotional intelligence, and fostering togetherness. Read the post referenced in this episode: Friday Forward - One Night (#452) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport is carrying the banner for a movement to slow down. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including, his latest: Slow Productivity, which debuted at number two on the NYT list in March. Cal is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast. In this classic episode, Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast for a third time to have a deep-dive conversation on Slow Productivity, including how it works and why it can lead to achievement without burnout. 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. 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 free speech--why it is misunderstood, and how it might influence leaders' approach to acceptable speech standards in their own organizations. Robert and Mick discuss the importance of clarity and consistency in organizational code of conducts, and why some leaders struggle to implement those elements. Read the post referenced in this episode: Friday Forward - Speaking Freely (#451) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Tyree is a legitimate football legend. As a wide receiver on the New York Giants, he made what many consider to be the greatest catch in the history of the NFL, known today as the Helmet Catch. Since his playing days, David has become a sought-after motivational speaker and host of the top-rated Catch the Moment Podcast. In this classic episode, David joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his football career, life after the NFL, building resilience, mentorship, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices