
Elevate with Robert Glazer
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 reaching your full potential.
Latest episodes

May 13, 2025 • 60min
Zingerman's Founder Ari Weinzweig on Culture, Leadership, Vision and More
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

May 13, 2025 • 3min
Introducing What Drives You with Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller is a former pro athlete, lifetime entrepreneur, father of 9 kids and mountain adventurer who became addicted to performance and production, until he burnt out. He is also a podcaster and the host of What Drives You with Kevin Miller. If you want to fully harness your drive, I hope you check out Kevin's podcast.

May 10, 2025 • 49min
Weekend Conversations: We Need Dialogue, Not Monologues (Plus, An Unplanned Boston Celtics Update)
Delve into the rising anger and misunderstanding in online interactions, and its spillover into the real world. Explore the importance of dialogue over monologues for effective leadership and personal connection. Discover strategies for maintaining civility in digital communication while fostering empathy in all relationships. The hosts also touch upon sports dynamics, illustrating how leadership and adaptability mirror challenges faced both on and off the court. Tune in for insights that promote constructive negotiations and positive engagement!

May 8, 2025 • 49min
Elevate Classics: How Corey Thomas Climbed To The Top of World Class Companies
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

May 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
Why Tech VC Dave Whorton Threw Out The Silicon Valley Playbook
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

May 3, 2025 • 47min
Weekend Conversations: The Importance of Showing Up
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

May 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Thinking Thursday: A Warning for Leaders from Elon Musk and Tesla
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

Apr 29, 2025 • 59min
Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on Why Leaders Must Lean on Values
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

Apr 26, 2025 • 54min
Weekend Conversations: To Get Better, You Have To Play Up
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

Apr 24, 2025 • 49min
Elevate Classics: Keith Ferrazzi On Why You Should Never Lead Alone
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