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Elevate Classics: Stew Friedman on Leading As A Parent May 16, 2024

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Stew Friedman has focused much of his career on studying work/life integration and advocating for a better environment for working parents. He is the founding director of the Wharton Leadership Program at University of Pennsylvania, a best selling author, and an award-winning professor who inspires “rock star adoration from his students,” according to the New York Times. His latest book, Parents Who Lead, shares how working parents can balance their responsibilities and build a better future for themselves and their children.

In this classic episode, Stew joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his research into working parents, why this issue is so urgent, and ways that parents can excel personally and professionally.

Peter Atwater on Confidence in Economics, Leadership and More May 14, 2024

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Peter Atwater is one of the world's leading experts on confidence and its role in decision-making. He is a professor of behavioral economics at William and Mary and the author of a new book, The Confidence Map, published this year. Peter has a unique background, transitioning from a successful career in financial services to focus on studying confidence. He is a sought-after speaker and has been featured in Bloomberg Television, The Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.

Peter joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss The Confidence Map and how confidence factors into leadership, economics, decision-making, and more.

Weekend Conversations: You Know Great Leadership When You See It May 11, 2024

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In a classic 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.

Elevate Classics: Michael Bungay Stanier on How To Start Strong In Pursuit of Your Goals May 09, 2024

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Michael Bungay Stanier helps people figure out how to begin transformational journeys. He is the founder of Box of Crayons, a top learning and development firm that trains leaders at brands such as Gucci and Microsoft. He is also the bestselling author of six books that have sold over one million copies.

Michael joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to start pursuing meaningful goals in your life and career, self-accountability, and much more.

John Lee Dumas On Building A Podcast Empire with Entrepreneurs On Fire May 07, 2024

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John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, a podcast with over 1 million monthly downloads that has featured guests like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Barbara Corcoran, and Gary Vaynerchuk. He is also the author of several books, including The Common Path to Uncommon Success, The Freedom Journal and The 100-Day Goal Journal.

JLD joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how he built a top tier podcast from scratch, leadership lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs, and much more.

Weekend Conversations: Emotional Challenges Are An Important Part of Growth May 04, 2024

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In a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how to help others navigate emotional challenges or negative emotions such as anxiety, fear or discomfort. They discuss when it's necessary to jump in and dissect these issues to find solutions, and when it's better to accept challenging emotions as part of life and a way to build resilience.

Elevate Classics: Garry Ridge on Transforming The WD-40 Company with a Learning Culture May 02, 2024

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Garry Ridge, in addition to being an accomplished leader, has committed to being a lifelong learner. He is the CEO of WD-40 Company, a global corporation that, despite its size and scope, has fostered a 93 percent employee engagement rate.

Garry was named Igniter of the Year by Simon Sinek in 2016 and is a world-famous author, speaker and executive coach. On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Garry joined host Robert Glazer to talk about transforming WD-40’s culture by building an environment of learning, collaboration and accountability.

Elevate Classics: AirBnb Advisor Chip Conley on Finding Wisdom in Life Apr 30, 2024

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Chip Conley has dedicated his recent years to helping others find wisdom. Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Chip is a hospitality maverick who disrupted the industry three times, including helping Airbnb’s founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand. He is also New York Times bestselling author of five books, including his latest, Wisdom@Work.

Chip Conley joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his hospitality career, his work at AirBnb, and how he helps people overcome the midlife crisis and find fulfillment.

Weekend Conversations: Leadership Lessons from the Unrest on Campus Apr 27, 2024

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On a new edition of Weekend Conversations, host Robert Glazer digs into the recent demonstrations on multiple college campuses, especially Columbia University. Rather than discussing the political undercurrents, Robert instead delves into the leadership decisions that contributed to the situations and lessons leaders of all organizations should take away from the events.

Elevate Classics: Top Venture Capitalist Ann Miura-Ko on Becoming World Class in Your Field Apr 25, 2024

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Ann Miura-Ko is the co-founding partner of Floodgate, one of the world’s most successful venture capital firms, and was named one of the New York Times’ Top 20 Venture Capitalists Worldwide. She is a pioneer investor in many technical companies, and was one of the first investors in top organizations such as Lyft and Refinery 29. She is also a lecturer in entrepreneurship at Stanford, a member of Yale’s Board of Trustees, and founder of All Raise, a non-profit committed to improving diversity in funders and founders.

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