Elevate with Robert Glazer

In this classic episode, host Robert Glazer interviews Tom Rath, a Gallup researcher and author who has studied how work improves human health. They discuss playing to your strengths, differentiating Clifton strengths from other assessments, the value of deep work, employee engagement, and more.

Brad Pedersen, author of 'Startup Santa: A Toymaker's Tale of 10 Business Lessons Learned from Timeless Toys', joins host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share lessons from a life of entrepreneurship. Topics include cash flow importance, challenges of starting a toy company, founding a composting device company, and maintaining foundational and flexible blocks in life.

Jessica Buchanan, a survivor of 93 days in captivity by Somali Pirates, shares her astonishing story of resilience. She discusses her terrifying kidnapping experience, life in captivity, and the moment of rescue. The podcast also touches on topics like growing businesses with Shopify, personal development with Masterclass, exploring control and resilience, and the importance of recognizing one's strengths.

Host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss heartwarming stories of gratitude, kindness, relationships, and making time for loved ones during Thanksgiving. They explore gaining perspective, intentional inaction, the ripple effect of kindness, chemicals in relationships, and the limitations of non-in-person communication.

Philip McKernan, a clarity coach, shares insights on finding clarity of purpose, embracing discomfort, and stepping into our authentic selves. They also discuss the importance of artistic expression, exploring identity and relationships, and simplifying life. McKernan's work in helping individuals with their jobs is highlighted, emphasizing the role of coaches in guiding people to find fulfillment.

In the latest edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the story and themes of this week's Friday Forward, Bait & Switch. The major topic they dig into is pricing sustainability, and why some of the hottest companies of the 2010s are suddenly struggling to reach profitability. They also talk about the generational impacts of these economic changes and more.Check out this week's Friday Forward at the link below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

 As people look to make change – real change – in the world around them, they can start by learning from people like Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad. Dr. Muhammad is the founder of Akoben, an inspiring organization that provides training, consulting and keynotes with the goal of transforming individuals, organizations and communities and positively affecting change. Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad has served as a teacher, principal, campus president, and executive and state director of a multitude of national and international organizations. He has also been a grassroots organizer, activist and advocate for marginalized youth for nearly 25 years. In his second appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Dr. Muhammad joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to make a positive change in organizations of any kind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this a new installment of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the story and themes of this week's Friday Forward, Boiling Points. Robert and Mick discuss the all too human impulse to ignore small frustrations and avoid having awkward, but necessary, conversations in response to small frustrations and annoyances. They discuss why we do this, why it often leads to worse conflict in the end, and what the leadership implications of this tendency are.Check out this week's Friday Forward at the link below Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Donald has been called the Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing by Entrepreneur Magazine.He’s a master of low-risk cash flow investing, teaching new investors how to generate passive income and gain financial independence. Justin is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Lifestyle Investor, the host of The Lifestyle Investor podcast, and a top-rated keynote speaker.Justin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how he built his investment portfolio, how to get started in personal investing, investing myths, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices