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Rana el Kaliouby on Girl Decoded and the Human Side of AI Apr 21, 2020

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Rana el Kaliouby is a leading thinker on a technological development that will change our entire world—artificial intelligence.

She is co-founder and CEO of Affectiva (A-Fectiva), an MIT Media Lab spin-off that pioneers Human Perception AI, or artificial intelligence that can understand all things human. Rana has a PhD from University of Cambridge and a Post Doctoral degree from MIT. She has delivered a TED Talk that has been. viewed nearly 2 million times and is the author of the new book, Girl Decoded, which released April 21.

Rana joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about growing up in Egypt and Kuwait, studying at the world’s top educational institutions, her work developing AI, and much more.

Friday Forward – Stories of Inspiration During COVID-19 Apr 14, 2020

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On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares four posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 200,000 leaders around the world each week.

Hear stories about the opportunity to be the calming force others need right now, the way we can appreciate the extra time we have with our families, the value of generosity in challenging times, and the necessity for us to keep a forward-focused, giving mindset during this crisis.

You can join the 200,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today!

Friday Forward - Choice Words and 2020 Vision Apr 07, 2020

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In a new episode of Friday Forward Audio, Robert Glazer reads two posts from his Friday Forward newsletter that reaches 200,000 leaders worldwide each week.

In Choice Words, Robert shares the enormous impact constructive feedback can have on the people we lead, and why it's crucial to choose our words carefully in that context. Then, in 2020 Vision, Robert shares his experience making vision boards with his family, and explains why it's made such an impact.

You can join the 200,000 people who receive Friday Forward each week by signing up today!

Friday Forward - Alter Ego and Conspiracy Theories Mar 31, 2020

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In a new episode of Friday Forward Audio, Robert Glazer reads two posts from his Friday Forward newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders worldwide each week.

In Alter Ego, Robert shares how the Masked Singer reveals a key truth about peak-performance. Then, in Conspiracy Theories, Robert discusses how conspiracy theories have become increasingly common, and are often a way to avoid a difficult truth.

You can join the 100,000 people who receive Friday Forward each week by signing up today!

Dorie Clark on Boosting Your Career with Personal Branding Mar 24, 2020

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Dorie Clark, is one of the world’s most-respected thinkers on personal branding.

Dorie is a bestselling author, professor, coach and consultant who helps people transform themselves into thought-leaders on their areas of expertise. Dorie is the author of three books, has lectured at Duke, Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and has consulted with companies such as Google, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft and many more.

Dorie joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about getting her start in politics, building expertise, establishing a consistent, compelling personal brand and more.

Friday Forward – Last Talk and Challenge Network Mar 17, 2020

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On a new episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two posts from Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches 100,000 leaders around the world each week.

In Last Talk, Robert shares Philip McKernan's emotionally impactful One Last Talk program and tells the story of when Robert and Philip conducted the program at Acceleration Partners' annual AP Summit. Then, in Challenge Network, Robert shares how Adam Grant and Tim Ferriss each have a group of confidants who critique their work, rather than tell them what they want to hear.

You can join the 100,000 people who get Friday Forward each week by signing up today!

Stewart Friedman on the Urgency of Leadership in Parenting Mar 10, 2020

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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.

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.

Michael Bungay Stanier on Coaching and The Advice Trap Mar 03, 2020

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Michael Bungay Stanier has changed the way we talk about coaching. He’s also done the near impossible: self-publishing a worldwide bestseller.

Michael is the founder of Box of Crayons, who works with brands such as Yahoo and TD Bank get the most out of their talent. Michael is also a top-rated keynote speaker, he has spoken to organizations such Microsoft and Salesforce. He is also the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work and has new book The Advice Trap which should be out when this podcast releases.

Michael joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about growing up in Australia, his path to become a coach, turning The Coaching Habit into a self-published bestseller and more.

Whitney Johnson on Personal Disruption and Being a World-Renowned Coach Feb 25, 2020

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Whitney Johnson knows the best way to push people beyond their own limits and help them reach their goals.

Whitney has been named one of the 50 leading business thinkers by Thinkers50 and is the author of several award winning books, including Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve. Whitney has also been named a top 15 coach by Marshall Goldsmith and is the host of the Disrupt Yourself Podcast.

Whitney joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about working on Wall Street, personal disruption, and why it’s sometimes necessary to take a step backwards in order to pursue the correct path.

David Rendall on Embracing What Makes Us Unique Feb 18, 2020

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David Rendall has built a career on helping people embrace what makes them unique.

David is a leadership professor, non-profit executive, stand-up comedian and keynote speaker to clients such as Microsoft, AT&T, the US Air Force, and more. He is also the author of four books, including The Freak Factor, The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, and Pink Goldfish.

David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about growing up unique, parenting, how the school system lets many kids down, and embracing our true selves to become our best.

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