Elevate with Robert Glazer

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Dan Rockwell on Leadership and a Life of Speaking Nov 26, 2019

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Dan Rockwell is one of the world’s most prolific and insightful thinkers on leadership. He’s a former entrepreneur, consultant, world-renowned speaker and creator of Leadership Freak, a top leadership blog that has 450,000 subscribers around the world. Named the #1 Most Socially Shared Leadership Blog on the Internet, Leadership Freak features daily wisdom on how leaders can improve, make life better for those around them, and be a positive force in the world.

Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his life as a speaker, leader and writer, and to share how leaders can grow and help others.

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Warren Rustand on Working in the White House and Building a Life with Purpose Nov 12, 2019

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Warren Rustand is a serial entrepreneur, educator and public servant, and he has dedicated his life to serving others in business, public service and his family life. Warren served as Appointments Secretary to President Gerald Ford, has been Chairman or CEO of 17 companies and has served on the board of more than 20 others. He is also the author of The Leader Within Us, which released in January 2021.

Throughout his career, Warren has dedicated time to educating others and improving the human condition wherever he finds it. He was a previous Chairman of the World Presidents Organization, and is the Dean of Leadership for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Warren has 7 children, 19 grandchildren, and has been married for 55 years.

Warren joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk how to working for President Ford, raising a family of seven children and 19 grandchildren, playing in the NBA, and building a purpose-driven life.

Friday Forward – Character Coach and Imperfect Change Nov 05, 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 Character Coach, Robert talks about youth athletics and the importance of teaching kids to be great teammates and high-character competitors. In Imperfect Change, Bob shares the issues with doubling down on sunk costs, and why sometimes it's best to move on and make a necessary, if imperfect, change.

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

Geoff Smart on the Best Way to Hire Top Talent Oct 29, 2019

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Geoff is the is the Founder and Chairman of ghSMART, a leading global management consulting firm for talent, and the co-author of three bestselling books. One of those, Who: The A Method for Hiring, is a New York Times bestseller and is considered the leading resource on helping businesses hire and develop top talent. Geoff has a PhD in organizational psychology and has personally advised three US Governors, White House Fellows and a President of the World Bank.

Geoff joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk how to hire and retain talent, why so many people do interviews wrong, how companies can recruit better, and more.

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Show Notes

On this episode, you’ll learn about:

How Geoff became the youngest person to earn a PhD at his Alma Mater.
How Geoff developed the A Method for hiring, and what it recommends.
How Geoff made ghSMART one of the world’s best talent consulting firms.
What so many people do wrong when interviewing candidates, and how you can learn from their mistakes.
How Geoff got a candidate to admit to slapping their former CEO during a job interview.

A mistake Geoff has made, and what he learned from it.

Friday Forward – The Saddle, Happy Campers and Saying No Oct 22, 2019

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

In The Saddle, Robert talks about the importance of getting back up after failure or misfortune. In Happy Campers, Bob shares his family's summer camp experience, and the leadership lessons it provides. Finally, Robert shares a great strategy for saying no with care and respect.

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

Patty McCord on Changing the Conversation on Company Culture Oct 15, 2019

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Patty McCord is one of the world’s greatest thinkers on company culture. As the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, she co-authored the Netflix Culture Deck, which Sheryl Sandberg called “maybe the most important document to come out of Silicon Valley,” and which completely changed the way leaders think about company culture.

Patty joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about starting out in the company culture field, developing the Netflix Culture Deck and how to build an engaged, high-performing company with a world-renowned culture. Then, Robert and Patty are joined by Emily Tetto, Acceleration Partners’ VP of Talent and Culture, for a conversation on the best way to build a great culture.

A big thanks to our episode sponsor, HoneyBook!

Listeners of this podcast can get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook by going to Honeybook.com/elevate/.

Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others Oct 01, 2019

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In a special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer shares an excerpt from his new book, Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others. Elevate is a framework any person can use to build their capacity, set and achieve higher goals and build a life that fulfills them. Glazer shares why he wrote the book, how capacity building works, and why the lessons from Elevate will help not just readers, but the people closest to them.

Elevate is endorsed by Adam Grant, Kim Scott, Dan Pink, Hal Elrod and others. Itis available for purchase now, so get your copy today!

Dandapani on Mastering the Mind, Studying in Monastery, and the Art of Focus Sep 27, 2019

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Dandapani has lived a unique and purpose-driven life. He is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Unwavering Focus,” which has been viewed three million times.

Dandapani joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his time as a monk, the value of practicing how to focus, the importance of building high quality relationships, and how you can take control of your consciousness to live a more purposeful life.

A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash

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Show Notes

On this episode, you’ll learn about:

Dandapani’s early life, including his decision to study at a monastery.
What it’s really like to spend 10 years studying as a monk.
Dandapani’s adjustment returning from the monastery, including his decision to become an entrepreneur.
Why we have so much trouble focusing, and how we can practice it.
How awareness, and understanding of our own mind, can improve our quality of life.
The value of relationships, and the importance of prioritizing the most healthy ones over others.
A mistake Dandapani has made, and what he learned from it.

Friday Forward – Blame Game and Better or Worse Sep 24, 2019

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

In Blame Game, Robert discusses how rare true accountability can be, and highlights the importance of owning a mistake and learning from it. In Better or Worse, Robert shares how perspective is everything when responding to a difficult situation.

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

JJ Virgin on Debunking Diet Myths and Being a Warrior Mom Sep 17, 2019

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JJ Virgin is one of the world’s leading experts on health, sharing knowledge of everything from exercise routine, to ideal diet, to managing physical and emotional stress. She is a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert and the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including the The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook and Warrior Mom. JJ is a contributor to multiple media outlets, including the Huffington Post, the host of the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Podcast and has been featured on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, the Today Show and more.

JJ joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about diet myths, tips to improving physical and mental health, and leading her family through a devastating tragedy—and coming out stronger on the other side.

A big thanks to our episode sponsor, HoneyBook!

Listeners of this podcast can get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook by going to Honeybook.com/elevate/.

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