Elevate with Robert Glazer

On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two more posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week.In Purpose and Pain, Robert discusses the way we can draw inspiration from the struggles we've faced in life, and how are greatest strengths often stem from our deepest wounds. In the Grind, Robert shares the challenges of nearing the summit, whether you're climbing a literal mountain or pursuing an audacious goal.You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Scudamore has always been a visionary. He dropped out of college at age 18 and started 1-800-GOT-JUNK, which he has grown into a $100 million dollar business.Brian has built a career by being willing to fail and always keeping an eye on the big picture. He is the author of WTF (Willing to Fail), has appeared on Undercover Boss Canada, Dr. Oz and The Today Show. Brian joins host Robert Glazer to talk about building a business at 18 and helping others build a Vivid Vision for their company.On this episode, you’ll learn about: Brian’s experience as an atypical high school student. How Brian launched his business at age 18. Why Brian had to make the hard decision to fire all 11 of his employees. Brian’s relationship with Cameron Herold, and how it changed the course of his buissiness. How Brian decided to write a book. How Vivid Vision works, and why anybody can be a visionary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew Friedman is one of America’s leading authorities on work-life integration. He is the founding director of the Wharton Leadership Program at University of Pennsylvania, a best selling author, and an award-winning profession who inspires “rock star adoration from his students,” according to the New York Times.On this Elevate Podcast Stew joins Robert Glazer to talk about his passion for improving life for working parents, the transformative effect of healthy company culture, teaching at Wharton and lessons from a life spent learning.Show NotesOn this episode, you’ll learn about: Stew’s path to earning a PhD in organizational psychology. What organizational psychology is and why it’s a vital part of leadership. Starting out and Wharton in 1984 and realizing he’d found his dream job. Stew’s decision to focus on parenting, and balancing family life with career. Stew’s work to change understanding of work/life balance and integration How Stew founded the Wharton Leadership Program and grew it into a national presence. Stew’s work as a consultant to rebuild Ford’s organizational culture. A mistake Stew made, and what he learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer reads two more installments of Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches over 100,000 people around the world each week.In It Will Pass, Robert talks how a broken trash compacter taught him a lesson in the importance of taking a zoomed out view of life. Then, in Micro-Management, Robert discusses why trying to do everything for the people we lead ends up stifling a team's creativity, initiative and achievement in the long-term.You can read more Friday Forwards and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.fridayfwd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dov Baron has always been a unique and unconventional, both as a speaker and as a leader. He has built a brilliant career by leaning into those unique qualities, rather than trying to moderate himself to suit the corporate world.On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Dov joins host Robert Glazer to dig into his unusual start as a keynote speaker, what the best leaders have to do to get the best out of others and a debilitating rock climbing accident that shattered his face—and how he recovered.Dov is the founder of Full Monty Leadership and the bestselling author of several books, including his most recent: Fiercely Loyal. Dov is also the host of the “Leadership and Loyalty Podcast” one of the world’s top business podcasts.On this episode, you’ll learn about: Dov’s early days as a serial entrepreneur. The surprising story of how Dov got his first speaking engagement, and what he spoke about. How Dov came to realize the importance of authentic leadership. What leaders have to do to get the most out of their teams. Dov’s shocking climbing accident that left him with a shattered face, and the recovery that followed. Why building loyalty with millennial employees and customers is different from previous generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer reads two more installments of Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches over 100,000 people around the world each week.In Little Things, Robert talks why the small details make all the difference, especially in customer reactions. He challenges listeners to pursue excellence in everything we do. Then, in Two Weeks, Robert explains why the two weeks' notice method of exiting a job is damaging for employees and businesses--and proposes a better way to manage these employee transitions.You can read more Friday Forwards and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.fridayfwd.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer sits down with Tim Urban creator of the popular blog Wait But Why. In a wide ranging conversation, Robert and Tim dig into Tim’s career as a writer, his TED Talk on why everybody is a procrastinator, and an eye-opening post Tim wrote that creates a visual timeline of a human life and emphasizes that we have less time with loved ones than we think, even in the best case scenario.Tim’s blog, Wait But Why, draws millions of views to each new post, and his TED Talk, “Inside the mind of a master procrastinator,” has been viewed over 30 million times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second episode of Friday Forward Audio, Elevate Podcast host and creator of Friday Forward, Robert Glazer, reads two recent installments of his inspirational weekly newsletter.In Second Chances, Robert talks about Cat Hoke's remarkable work helping convicted inmates get a second chance at life with her Hustle 2.0 program. Then, in Confirmation Bias, Robert discusses the way that our biases affect our perceptions of everything we see and do--and how those biases cause people to have drastically different reactions to the same events.Like what you hear? Subscribe to Friday Forward at www.fridayfwd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer sits down with Tom Rath to talk about helping people find their strengths as performers and using that knowledge to build their overall capacity.Tom is a leading expert on the role of human behavior in business, health and well-being. He is the author the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? as well as Are You Fully Charged and StrengthsFinder 2.0, which was listed by Amazon as the top selling non-fiction book of all time.Taking the mantle from his grandfather, Donald Clifton, Tom helps organizations focus on the strengths of their employees and create an environment where everybody can perform to the best of their abilities.Show NotesOn this episode, you’ll learn about: Tom’s experience growing up in a house of psychologists and educators. How Tom started his career doing research for his grandfather, Gallup Chairman Donald Clifton. How society encourages kids to avoid finding their passion and instead focus on breadth of talent. Tom’s experience with Clifton StrengthsFinder, including how it works differently for a person over time. How people can capitalize on their knowledge of their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can do the same for their teams. Bob’s results from taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder. How many modern workplaces put unhealthy levels of stress on employees. A mistake Tom has made, and what he learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special mini-episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer introduces something new--an audio version of Friday Forward Robert's weekly inspirational newsletter that is read by over 100,000 people around the world. On this episode, Robert reads two recent posts--"Winning Position" and "Best Intentions".These installments capture several themes of the Friday Forward, including how to improve in all facets of life, put yourself in a position to achieve your goals, and inspire others to be their best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices