Elevate with Robert Glazer
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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.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 59min
Brad Feld on Entrepreneurial Excellence and Giving First
Brad Feld, a veteran investor and co-founder of Techstars, shares his insights on entrepreneurship and mentorship. He discusses the importance of 'Give First' principles and how they foster community dynamics in startup ecosystems. Feld emphasizes the need for long-term partnerships with founders and reveals traits that predict their success. He advises mentors to adopt a Socratic approach and highlights the power of peer mentorship. Additionally, Feld reflects on his personal challenges and business regrets, offering valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 39min
Weekend Conversations: Leaders Must Set The Right Tone
In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the critical role of tone in professional settings. They share insights on how stress and authority impact communication. A memorable anecdote about a flight delay highlights how a calm pilot's explanations eased passenger anxiety. The hosts explore the difference between authoritative and authoritarian leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy and rapport in fostering cooperation. Tips for networking and managing emotional responses in high-pressure situations are also explored, making this discussion both relatable and practical.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 44min
Elevate Classics: Brian Beaulieu's Warning For The Economy
Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics and a seasoned economist with over 40 years of experience, shares bold insights on upcoming economic shifts. He predicts significant changes by 2030, driven by rising debt and demographic transformations. Brian discusses the importance of recognizing historical patterns in forecasts and explains how businesses can thrive even during downturns. He emphasizes strategic investments in bonds and hard assets, while urging leaders to gain market share now to position themselves competitively for the future.
Nov 11, 2025 • 47min
Caroline Miller On Building Grit And Setting The Right Goals
Caroline Miller, a bestselling author and expert in goal setting and resilience, shares her journey from overcoming bulimia to cultivating grit. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing intrinsic goals free from societal expectations and critiques the misuse of SMART goals. Caroline introduces the concept of learning goals, highlighting their necessity in our rapidly changing world, and distinguishes between good and bad forms of grit. She also stresses the value of allowing children to experience failure to build resilience.
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Nov 8, 2025 • 43min
Weekend Conversations: It's Truly Now or Never
Dive into the art of networking as Robert shares five essential rules for building valuable professional relationships. Explore the intriguing concept of 'now or not now' and its implications on decision-making. Discuss how ADHD traits correlate with entrepreneurship, showcasing creativity and risk-taking. Uncover practical systems for managing distractions and enhancing personal organization. Learn how small immediate tasks can prevent larger future problems, and get inspired to break big goals into actionable steps for success.
Nov 6, 2025 • 47min
Elevate Classics: John O'Leary's Tale of Survival, Resilience, and Awe
In this conversation, John O'Leary, an internationally acclaimed speaker and author, shares his remarkable journey of survival after a childhood burn accident. He discusses the pivotal role of his brother in his rescue and the powerful love from his father during recovery. John emphasizes finding purpose after trauma, inspired by lessons from his grandfather and Viktor Frankl. He explores the themes of isolation, mental health, and rediscovering wonder through his children, ultimately reshaping his definition of success around family and relationships.
8 snips
Nov 4, 2025 • 48min
Jason Lindstrom On Leadership, Culture And Giving To Employees
Jason Lindstrom, a passionate entrepreneur and CEO of Bucketlist, chats about the importance of workplace culture and employee recognition. He shares how his early experiences shaped his approach to building thriving teams and emphasizes the need for strong values and open communication. Jason discusses the pivot of Bucketlist from a consumer platform to a unique rewards system, tackling challenges like jealousy in recognition programs. He also reflects on the importance of hiring practices and the personal growth he's experienced as a CEO.
Nov 1, 2025 • 45min
Weekend Conversations: Give Up Your Guilt
Dive into a fresh perspective on guilt as Robert Glazer and Mick Sloan unpack Dr. Becky Kennedy's insights. Discover how guilt often signals a clash with your core values rather than a failure to meet others' expectations. The hosts connect parenting lessons to leadership, emphasizing how to balance empathy and authority. Learn the importance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional realms to maintain authenticity. Plus, practical tips on saying no without the weight of guilt—it's all about aligning actions with priorities!
Oct 30, 2025 • 53min
Peter Atwater on Confidence in Economics, Leadership and More
Peter Atwater, a behavioral economist and author of The Confidence Map, dives into the intricate relationship between confidence and decision-making. He highlights how feelings of invulnerability can lead to unprecedented crises, using historical events as case studies. Atwater differentiates between genuine confidence and performative bravado, emphasizing the importance of preparing for consequences rather than causes. He also discusses the psychological dynamics of leadership during times of low confidence and how social media has reshaped the landscape, demanding leaders to react swiftly to changing sentiments.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 50min
Elevate Classics: Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines and 2023 CEO of the Year
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines and 2023 Chief Executive of the Year, shares insights from his extensive leadership journey. He discusses how growing up in a large family shaped his focus on people, and recounts pivotal lessons from his early career at Pricewaterhouse and PepsiCo. Ed reflects on leading Delta through the aftermath of 9/11 and the COVID-19 crisis, emphasizing a people-first approach and the importance of transparency. He also highlights the value of empowering frontline employees and how customer loyalty impacted Delta during turbulent times.
