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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Mar 27, 2025 • 58min
Elevate Classics: Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Reimagining Life and Leadership
Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, a professor at Columbia Business School and coach to Fortune 100 executives, dives into the essence of leadership and personal growth. He discusses how the journey from traditional power dynamics to principled leadership can inspire others. Wadhwa highlights the importance of self-reliance, resilience, and embracing life's challenges. He also emphasizes the need for authentic connections and the five core energies—purpose, wisdom, growth, love, and self-realization—as keys to true fulfillment beyond material success.
Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 16min
Elevate Classics: David Heinemeier Hansson's Radical Entrepreneurship
David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of Basecamp and creator of Ruby on Rails, shares insights into his unique approach to entrepreneurship and work-life balance. He discusses the importance of efficiency over long hours, advocating for radical entrepreneurship that prioritizes sustainability. David critiques the venture capital mentality and highlights the pitfalls of startup culture's obsession with growth. He also reflects on the cultural contrasts between Denmark and America, emphasizing the value of personal well-being and open-mindedness in a polarized world.
Mar 22, 2025 • 34min
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.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
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 2min
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 • 30min
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 • 47min
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 • 49min
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 • 40min
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 • 47min
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
