A conversation with Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, delves into Steve Jobs stories, innovative thinking, and lessons from working with top leaders. Topics include writing mentorship, sales strategies, marketing the Macintosh, contrasting leadership styles, Tesla's innovation, and transitioning from podcasting to writing a book.

Exploring the balance of expectations, realistic goals, and managing disappointment in striving for exceptional outcomes. Emphasizing the importance of aligning expectations with market values and seeking expert advice to achieve success.

Morra Aarons-Mele, host of The Anxious Achiever and author of The Anxious Achiever, joins Robert Glazer on Elevate Podcast to discuss anxiety among leaders, the connection between high achievement and anxiety, the spectrum of anxiety, building resilience, effective communication of public health issues, and the role of anxiety in personal growth and leadership.

Jack Stack, business pioneer and strategist, discusses open-book management, overcoming financial challenges, training smart business people, and improving financial literacy in this podcast episode.

Host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Olympic skier Ashley Caldwell's unconventional path to success, the pressure of societal expectations, embracing divergence and taking risks, finding passion for a fulfilling life, and the importance of trusting instincts and embracing failure for growth.

Aron North, CMO of Mint Mobile, discusses his partnership with Ryan Reynolds, the impact of Mint Mobile on the wireless industry, Super Bowl ads, and the importance of taking calculated risks in advertising. They also explore the scientific method in marketing, managing risks in investing, reimagining advertising strategy, and the resurgence of direct mail. Additionally, they touch on prioritizing family, effective marketing, and the future potential of the Super Bowl as a conversion event.

David Tyree, known for the greatest catch in NFL history, discusses his football career, life after the NFL, building resilience, mentorship, and more. He reflects on his childhood, values of contribution and work ethic in sports, the challenges of being an athlete, and the importance of engaging in other areas of life. Tyree also shares insights on leadership, transitioning out of the NFL, and leveraging personal brand.

The podcast discusses the impact of automated communication tools on relationships, emphasizing the importance of genuine interaction. It explores the paradox of loneliness and false communities, and reflects on the illusion of connection in social media. The hosts also highlight the value of personalized communication in podcast pitching and building meaningful relationships.

BJ Fogg, behavior scientist and founder of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University, discusses the significance of habits in achieving success and shares strategies for forming lasting habits. He explores the use of prompts, environment redesign, and the role of emotions in habit formation. Additionally, he provides insights into breaking bad habits and replacing them with new ones. Fogg reflects on his upbringing, the impact of a solved puzzle on his work, and valuable lessons learned from his experiences with startups and Facebook.

Award-winning keynote speaker and author Don Yaeger joins host Robert Glazer to discuss leadership lessons from legendary athletes and coaches. They explore the difference between great performers and great coaches, the impact of character in leadership, and the importance of hard work. They also delve into the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager, the benefits of studying different leadership styles, and the idea of 'culture fit' in organizations.