Why Top Performers Sometimes Don't Scale

As Robert Glazer’s company grew rapidly, he faced a critical leadership challenge: identifying which top performers could scale with the business and which would be left behind. He discovered that when companies double in size, nearly half of their people and processes tend to break. Recognizing that his four-capacity framework for individual growth could also foster team building, he began helping employees and organizations evolve together. In this episode, Robert shares the essential leadership skills for scaling effectively without losing your best talent.

In this episode, Hala and Robert will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:41) His Entrepreneurial and Leadership Journey

(09:05) Transition From CEO to Teaching Entrepreneurs

(14:42) The Concept of Capacity Building

(20:12) Scale Sustainably: Effective Team-Building Strategies

(26:29) Building Core Values and Team Alignment

(34:07) Effective Feedback: A Core Leadership Skill

(43:00) Work-Life Balance and Team Wellness

(48:00) Building Emotional Capacity and Team Trust

(56:19) Leadership Tips for Better Hiring Decisions

Robert Glazer is a serial entrepreneur, award-winning executive, and founder and chairman of the board at Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing. He’s the author of several bestselling books, including Elevate and Elevate for Teams, which focus on personal growth, leadership, and organizational capacity. Robert is also the host of the Elevate Podcast and the creator of the viral newsletter Friday Forward, read by hundreds of thousands in over 140 countries.

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