Elevate with Robert Glazer

ABOUT NATHAN BARRYNathan Barry is a pioneer of the creator economy. He is the founder and CEO of ConvertKit, an email marketing platform used by creators like James Clear, Tim Ferriss and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s also the author of Authority, an eBook that has sold over 15,000 copies worldwide since its release.In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Nathan Barry joins host Robert Glazer to discuss building ConvertKit, ConvertKit's unique culture and profit sharing, the creator economy and much more. SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT GENERAL STANLEY MCCHRYSTALGeneral Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star general, the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan, and former commander of Joint Special Operations Command, America’s premier military counter-terrorism force.General McChrystal is also the founder of the McChrystal Group, a senior fellow at Yale University, and the author of several New York Times bestselling books including Leaders: Myth & Reality and his most recent book Risk: A User’s Guide.General McChrystal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how to assess risk, core qualities of leadership he looks for, propaganda, the conflict in Ukraine and more. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT MARSHALL GOLDSMITHMarshall Goldsmith has been recognized by Thinkers50 as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 Executive Coach.He is also a globally renowned keynote speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get Your There. His new book, The Earned Life, published early this year and is available wherever books are sold.Marshall joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about The Earned Life, his coaching career and how we can attain a life that fulfills us. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT BILL GEORGEBill George is a celebrated leader who served as Chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world's leading medical technology company. He is an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004, and is the bestselling author of many books, including Discover Your True North. Bill also served as a director at Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, the Mayo Clinic, and World Economic Forum USA.In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Bill joins host Robert Glazer to discuss his leadership career, the importance of purpose-driven leadership, and the challenges Mark Zuckerberg is facing with Meta. Show Notes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT CAROL TAVRIS AND ELLIOT ARONSONCarol Tavris and Elliot Aronson are distinguished social psychologists, bestselling authors and distinguished lecturers. Together, they authored the definitive book on self-justification and cognitive dissonance, Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me). Their work and research has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Scientific American and many other publications.Carol and Elliot joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss why we justify and double down on poor decisions, the mental traps we walk ourselves into, and how better understanding of these tendencies can improve how we learn, work and lead. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Susan CainSusan 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.  Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT RICH MULHOLLANDRich Mulholland is a gifted storyteller who helps leaders hone their own storytelling skills. He is the founder of Missing Link, a company that has helped clients give world class presentation companies for 25 years. He’s also a celebrated keynote speaker who has spoken in 30 countries, a serial entrepreneur, and the author of three books.In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Rich joins host Robert Glazer to talk about how to hone great storytelling skills, how to use storytelling in sales, leadership and personal growth, and much more. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT DARYL DAVISDaryl Davis has bridged divides with some of the most condemned people in America. He’s a professional musician, author and lecturer. He’s perhaps known for his outreach to members of hate groups, including the Ku Klux Klan–he has personally persuaded hundreds of people to leave the KKK. He is also the author of Klan-Destine Encounters: A Black Man’s Odyssey In Ku Klux Klan, and his work on race relations has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC CNN and more.Daryl joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share his incredible story and offer a proven strategy for stopping hate. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport is one of the world's leading thinkers on how technology affects the way we live, work and think.Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his three latest: A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. Cal is also a contributing writer for the New Yorker and the host of the popular Deep Questions podcast.Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how we can improve our workstyles, slow productivity, Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter, and the future of social media. Show Notes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JeVon McCormick has one of the most incredible success stories you'll ever hear. He was born the son of a pimp father and an orphan mother on welfare, and poverty, abuse, eviction and constant discrimination were part of everyday life. Today, he’s CEO of ScribeMedia, a multimillion dollar publishing company with the #1 Company Culture in America, according to Entrepreneur magazine. He is also the Wall Street Journal author of Modern Leadership and a top-rated keynote speaker.JeVon joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his extraordinary personal story, and how to lead a modern organization. Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices