
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

Mar 22, 2025 • 36min
Weekend Conversations: Getting To The Root of Your Beliefs
Explore the deep roots of personal beliefs and how they shape our actions. Discover the power of empathy in bridging divides through meaningful dialogue. Hear a fascinating exchange between a man and a woman as they transform hostility into understanding over a controversial issue. Learn how engaging with diverse perspectives can evolve your beliefs for personal growth. Delve into the importance of asking questions and listening to foster deeper connections with others, paving the way for better outcomes in life and work.

26 snips
Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 6min
MIT Professor Hal Gregersen on The Best Questions Leaders Should Ask
Hal Gregersen is a senior lecturer at MIT's Sloan School of Management, former Executive Director of the MIT Leadership Center, and a globally recognized thought leader on leadership and innovation. He's the author of several books, including Questions Are The Answer, where he shares a powerful approach to fostering radical innovation by encouraging inquiry. He is also a sought after speaker and lecturer who has spoken to audiences all over the world.In this classic episode, Hal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his remarkable leadership career and how questioning drives innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
Adam Coffey on General Electric, Building Great Cultures and More
Adam Coffey, a visionary leader and bestselling author, shares insights from his remarkable journey as an Army veteran and former GE executive. He discusses leadership lessons learned over two decades, the critical role of teamwork, and how private equity can drive significant growth. Adam emphasizes the importance of adapting management strategies in a rapidly changing landscape and reflects on the balance between care and expectations in leadership. Listeners can glean valuable advice on navigating business growth and learning from both successes and failures.

Mar 15, 2025 • 32min
Weekend Conversations: Balancing Your Present Self and Future Self
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the choices we constantly make between our present self and our future self. Robert and Mick discuss a few strategies for making these decisions and emphasize the need for balancing between the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2025 • 49min
Elevate Classics: Robert Pasin on Leading A Famous Family Business
ABOUT ROBERT PASINRobert Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer. Radio Flyer which was founded by his grandfather Antonio and is famous for the iconic little red wagon, as well as tricycles, scooters and other vehicles for children. Robert has built upon Radio Flyer’s iconic brand and has built a thriving culture in the process.In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Robert joins host Robert Glazer to discuss his grandfather's leadership legacy, how he's innovated a 100 year old brand, and Radio Flyer's top tier organizational culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2025 • 51min
The Atlantic Journalist Olga Khazan On Embracing Weirdness And Changing Your Personality
Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author of Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World. She has also written for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Vox, and other publications. She is a two-time recipient of the International Reporting Project’s Journalism Fellowship and winner of the 2017 National Headliner Award. Olga is also the author of a new book on changing your personality, Me, But Better, which releases March 11. Olga joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss her own experiment to change her personality, the big five personality types, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2025 • 42min
Weekend Conversations: The Key To Effective Company Core Values
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of company core values, and whether leaders properly articulate and uphold them. Robert and Mick discuss the process leaders should follow to determine if they have the right values and how to know if your company is aligned in what they say and do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2025 • 49min
Leadership Expert Kevin Kruse on How To Train Future Leaders
Kevin Kruse has established himself as an expert on leadership and it can drive employee engagement. He is an entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, and top-rated keynote speaker who is dedicated to help leaders turn average groups into high performing teams. Kevin is the founder and CEO of LEADx, an online learning platform that provides free leadership development for millions of people around the world.Kevin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his leadership journey, key strategies for coaching future leaders and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 3min
Netflix Culture Deck Creator Patty McCord On Changing How Companies Think About Culture
The Elevate Podcast welcomes back prior guest Patty McCord. Patty is the former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, where she developed a truly revolutionary company culture and became one of the world’s leading experts on culture. She also authored the now famous “Netflix culture deck” which has been seen by millions and Sheryl Sandberg called “the most important document to ever come out of Silicon Valley.” Patty is also a sought-after speaker and the author of Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility.Patty joined host Robert Glazer on Elevate to discuss misconceptions about company culture, cultural changes in the tech world, and how to have difficult conversations at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
Weekend Conversations: How To Talk About The Looming AI Revolution
This conversation dives into the profound effects of the AI revolution on work and life. It emphasizes the need for young people to acquire the skills to thrive in an AI-driven economy. The discussion highlights the contrasting views on AI's impact, job markets, and how automation affects traditional roles. It also explores the rise of solopreneurs and the changing landscape of business negotiations. Adapting to these shifts, nurturing human connections, and embracing new career opportunities are crucial for the future.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.