Elevate with Robert Glazer

In a new episode of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the leadership instincts required to meet a moment of crisis. They discuss a remarkable crisis leadership example from Lieutenant General Jay Silveria, superintendent of the Air Force Academy, talk about the importance of moral clarity and conviction in leadership, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Cain is the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet, which changed how the world views introverts forever, and a her latest book, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, which reached #1 on the New York Times list. Susan is also an award-winning keynote speaker who has delivered two TED Talks with millions of views and the founder of Quiet Revolution.Susan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how she began her writing career, her writing process, the value of bittersweet feelings and thinking, and how to fight toxic positivity in work and life. Go to https://creators.riverside.fm/Robert and use code ELEVATE15 for 15% off any Riverside individual plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Berthold Gunster, Founder of Flip-Thinking, discusses the importance of honest leadership and clear communication. He explores the concept of flip-thinking, finding new possibilities and innovative solutions. The podcast also delves into the challenges of parenting and solving problems through adjusting expectations. Gunster emphasizes accepting pain as the flip side of love and the importance of overcoming difficult situations.

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a wide ranging conversation of Robert's recent article on how leaders and employees should navigate what could be a challenging business environment in 2024. Robert shares his perspective from leading an organization through challenging times in 2020 and shares a framework for communicating clearly and effectively in tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Wiseman, CEO of the Wiseman Group, shares insights on cultivating impact players and their qualities. She discusses accidental diminishing tendencies in leadership, the art of contributorship, and the difference between ordinary contributors and impact players. Liz also highlights the importance of adaptability, staying relevant, and managing chaos and uncertainty. Overall, she provides valuable lessons on leadership and developing high impact teams.

Tiffani Bova, former Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, discusses creating exceptional customer experiences and empowering employees. Topics include balancing customer and employee satisfaction, empowering employees through flexibility, evolving dynamics of tipping culture, and prioritizing human-centric experiences in customer service.

Legendary Vice Chair of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, shares his valuable insights on thought leadership, standards vs expectations, career satisfaction, values alignment in relationships, and the psychology of human misjudgment. Munger's ability to simplify complex concepts and live by his words makes him an influential business thinker.

Michael Schein is a self-described hype artist. He is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, where he’s worked with clients such as eBay, LinkedIn and Citrix. He is also the author of The Hype Handbook, shares 12 secrets for generating and leveraging hype for positive purposes―like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Michael’s writing has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, HuffPost and Psychology Today.Michael joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to create hype, how to use propaganda for good, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Burkus, a former business school professor and bestselling author, joins host Robert Glazer to discuss strategies for leading and building high-performing teams. They explore topics like adapting priorities during the pandemic, challenges of remote work, the paradox of work flexibility, creating a compelling vision, and the success of WD 40.

The podcast discusses the phenomenon of helicopter parenting in college, the pressure on parents to be overly helpful, the impact of technology on parenting behavior, the challenges of allowing children to fail and learn, and the negative effects of permissive and over-functioning parenting.