Elevate with Robert Glazer

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of connecting with friends and loved ones during the holidays, rather than getting caught up in the wave of consumption. Robert and Mick talk about the hedonic treadmill, why acquiring things rarely makes us happy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Herrera is one of the most gifted storytellers in business. Bobby is the co-founder and president of Populus Group, an organization that helps businesses manage non-permanent employees. He is a former Army veteran, a top rated keynote speaker and the author of The Gift of Struggle. Bobby has also been hailed as "the best CEO you have never heard of," by Patrick LencioniIn this classic episode, Bobby joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the benefits of struggle, helping his employees grow, fatherhood and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host, producer, writer, and public speaker. He is the host and executive producer of the PBS television series America Outdoors, creator and host of the acclaimed podcast How To Citizen, and a founding partner of the new media startup Puck where he does a lot of his writing. He is also the author of a New York Times bestselling comedic memoir, How To Be Black and an incredible speaker who has delivered multiple popular TED Talks with millions of views.On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Baratunde joined host Robert Glazer to discuss his wide-ranging career, the power of satire, 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 why the way employees leave companies is broken and share a better way to manage employee departures--a playbook built on trust, transparency and respect. Robert and Mick discuss the flaws of the two weeks' notice paradigm and dig into how leaders can change this broken system, drawing from Robert's new book, Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice.Links from the EpisodeFriday Forward - Two Weeks (#459)Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice: Ebook | Audiobook | Substack Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer released a new book, Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice. The purpose of this book is to end the outdated way employees leave organizations and replace it with a more transparent, respectful paradigm that delivers better outcomes for employees and companies alike. The book has already been named a #1 Bestseller in over 30 Amazon charts, including Business, Business Leadership, and Workplace Behavior. On this special episode of the Elevate Podcast, Robert reads the Introduction and first chapter of Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice as a preview of the book. If you like what you hear, you can learn more about the book below:Get the eBook for just $0.99Preview Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice for free on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irshad Manji, a globally recognized author, educator, and advocate for moral courage, joins host Robert Glazer for a thought-provoking discussion on rethinking diversity. As the founder of the Moral Courage College, Irshad empowers individuals to engage in constructive dialogue across deep divides, fostering empathy and understanding in an often polarized world.Her latest book, Don't Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars, delves into the complexities of identity politics and offers practical steps for moving beyond divisive labels. With teaching experience at New York University and the University of Southern California, Irshad has earned accolades such as Oprah Winfrey's "Chutzpah Award" and the National Leadership Award.In this episode, Irshad shares her insights on navigating diversity and the culture wars, offering strategies to discuss these sensitive issues without escalating tensions. Tune in to explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and understanding world. 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 story of the French Whale, an anonymous bettor who placed a massive wager on the 2024 election. They discuss the French Whale's unusual approach to forecasting the election and what that method reveals about data analysis, data-driven decision making, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sebastian Junger is a journalist, author and filmmaker who has reported on some of the most dangerous and difficult places on earth. He is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including The Perfect Storm, War, Tribe and his latest, In My Time of Dying, which is available now. He is also the director of an Academy Award nominated documentary, Restrepo, which is an unflinching look at the war in Afghanistan. In this classic episode, Sebastian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about our tribal nature, reflections on a near death experience, and how we honed his craft as one of the world's best nonfiction writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 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