Elevate with Robert Glazer

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

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.In 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. 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 knowing when to quit. They discuss Annie Duke's bestselling book on this topic, Quit, and key frameworks that can be used to evaluate when it's the right time to walk away.Read The Post Referenced In This Episode - Quitting Time (#450) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendra Scott is the Founder and Executive Chairwoman of the fashion empire Kendra Scott, which she has grown from a small startup to a billion-dollar brand with over 3,000 employees and 120 stores. Kendra won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Award in 2017, was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2019, and has been featured on the hit show Shark Tank. She is also a dedicated philanthropist—on the board of directors of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and founder of the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at UT Austin. Kendra is also the bestselling author of a memoir, Born To Shine, that was published in 2022.Kendra joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, how she leveled up as a leader with no business training, and building a world-famous brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and New York Times best-selling author of several books, including The Coddling of the American Mind and The Cancelling of the American Mind, joins Robert Glazer as he discusses the critical importance of free speech in maintaining a healthy society, highlighting its recent challenges. He also delves into the evolving landscape of campus censorship, influenced by ideological shifts and social media dynamics, advocating for robust protections of intellectual freedom amid growing challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices