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Lou Diamond on Creating Mutually Beneficial Connections Feb 11, 2020

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Lou Diamond knows how to instantly make deep personal and professional connections.

Described as THE Master Connector, Lou works with top performers in strengthening sales, relationship management, business development and executive coaching. Lou is also a highly-regarding speaker whose keynote presentation, “Connect to Thrive” has been viewed by audiences worldwide. Lou is also the CEO of Thrive and host of the Thrive LOUD Podcast.

Lou joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast, to talk about growing up how to make lasting, mutually beneficial connections in business and in life.

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Ben Greenfield on Mastering Health and Physical Optimization Feb 04, 2020

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Ben Greenfield is one of the world’s greatest experts on health and human performance.

He is a human performance consultant, speaker, trainer to thousands of people around the world—from CEOs, to soccer-moms, to the world’s top professional athletes. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of 13 books. His new one, Boundless, is a comprehensive blueprint to help readers optimize their cognitive and physical performance and take their health to the highest level.

Ben joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast, to talk about growing up home-schooled in rural Idaho, becoming one of the world’s best triathlete, thoughts on fitness training and biohacking, and more.

A big thanks to our episode sponsor SaneBox!

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Kim Scott on Transforming Business Through Radical Candor Jan 28, 2020

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Kim Scott is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Seller. She is also the co-founder of the company, Radical Candor, LLC.

Kim has been an advisor at Dropbox, Kurbo, Qualtrics, ReelGoodApp, Rolltape, Shyp, Twitter, and several other Silicon Valley companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and Doubleclick Online Sales and Operations at Google.

Kim sat down with host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss why Radical Candor is so crucial to building healthy, productive professional relationships.

A big thanks to our episode sponsor, The Next Big Idea Club!

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Cameron Herold on a Life of Entrepreneurship, Running Better Meetings and Vivid Vision Jan 21, 2020

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Cameron Herold, is one of the most gifted problem solvers in the entrepreneurial world. Cameron is a life-long entrepreneur, a master of operations, coach and keynote speaker. Cameron is the author of multiple bestsellers, including Meetings Suck and Vivid Vision. He is also the founder of the COO Alliance, the world’s leading organization for Chief Operations Officers.

Cameron joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his lifelong entrepreneurial journey, the vital role second-in-commands play in business, running better meetings and the importance of having a vivid vision in any organization.

A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index and SaneBox!

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Cal Newport on Quitting Social Media, Deep Work and Digital Minimalism Jan 14, 2020

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In an increasingly online, social media saturated landscape, Cal Newport has worked to disconnect almost completely.

Cal is the Provost’s Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, Cal writes about the intersection of culture and digital technology. He is the author of multiple books, including the NYT Bestseller Digital Minimalism, the WSJ Bestseller Deep Work, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You, which tackles how people can truly do something they love in their career. He also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Quit Social Media” which was been viewed nearly six million times on YouTube.

Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about stepping back from an increasingly digital world, why “follow your passion,” is bad career advice, and more.

A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index and SaneBox!

You can request a demo of the Predictive Index by going to predictiveindex.com/elevate/.

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David Meerman Scott on Building a Passionate Fanbase Jan 07, 2020

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David Meerman Scott has established himself as one of the world’s leading voices on marketing trends and business growth.

He’s a bestselling author and world-renowned keynote speaker who has spoken on all seven continents and at companies such as Microsoft. He is the author of multiple bestsellers, including The New Rules of Marketing of Marketing and PR and the new release, Fanocracy, which he co-authored with his daughter, Reiko Scott.

David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the trends he has foreseen in the marketing world, the importance of building a loyal, passionate fanbase, speaking on all seven continents and writing a book with his daughter.

A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index and SaneBox!

You can request a demo of the Predictive Index by going to predictiveindex.com/elevate/.

SaneBox

Is email a soul crushing distraction? If so, then you need SaneBox.

SaneBox’s Artificial Intelligence monitors your Inbox. Automatically, knucklehead email is moved to your SaneLater folder. All that’s left is the important stuff and your smiles.

If you know how email folders work, then you know how SaneBox works. Find an email in the wrong folder? Just move it!

Nothing to learn. Nothing to install. SaneBox works directly with every single email server or service that has ever been created

Get a free two-week trial AND a $25 credit, by visiting https://www.sanebox.com/elevate.

Friday Forward – Two Hours and In Control Dec 24, 2019

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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 Two Hours, Robert talks about Eliud Kipchoge running the first sub-two hour marathon, and the lessons in leadership his achievement provides. Then, with In Control, Robert shares the importance of only focusing on what we can control, and not worrying about what we can't.

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

Erin Moran on Lessons Learned from Changing the Hospitality Industry Dec 17, 2019

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Erin Moran has focused her career on how to build great company cultures.

After a decade at Great Place to Work, Erin joined Danny Meyer’s nationally-renowned Union Square Hospitality Group as Chief of Culture. In the years since, she has developed and implemented innovative culture aspects such as comprehensive family leave and a more equitable alternative to tipping at USHG’s award winning restaurants.

Erin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about what makes a great culture, her many game-changing policies at USHG, and more.

A big thanks to our episode sponsors the Predictive Index!

You can request a demo of the Predictive Index by going to predictiveindex.com/elevate/.

Tom Gardner on Making Finance Fun and Creating a Famous Company Culture Dec 10, 2019

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Tom Gardner doesn’t think finance has to be boring. He has built a company around making investing accessible, even fun, while creating a company culture that is famous in all industries.

Tom is the co-founder and CEO of the Motley Fool, which started as a simple online investing guide he started with his brother David in 1993, and has grown into a business that reaches five million viewers each month and has thousands of employees. While they have a strong track record for their financial advice, Tom and David have become even better known for Motley Fool’s flexible, innovative, fun company culture.

Tom joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about running a business with his brother, making finance and investing accessible to all, and creating a renowned company culture.

A big thanks to our episode sponsors HoneyBook and the Predictive Index!

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Friday Forward - Rise Up and Candy Land Dec 03, 2019

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In a new episode of Friday Forward on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares two posts from his weekly inspirational newsletter. In Rise Up, Robert shares the need for us to add positivity online, and recognize the people who have helped us grow. Then, in Candy Land, Bob tells a story of a company that had a record sales year, thanks to a candy jar.

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