Elevate with Robert Glazer

Rock Thomas is the founder and CVO of Rock Thomas International, an organization that coaches others to achieve peak performance, and unlock their full potential. He is a serial entrepreneur, a bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker, and the host of the I Am Movement podcast. Rock joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about starting movements in others, growing up on a farm in Canada, building multiple businesses and coaching others to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Ann joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss building a world-class career, breaking into venture capital, evaluating ventures, and much more. Three Key Things You'll Learn The possibilities you can unlock by giving world-class effort. How Ann went from having severe stage-fright to becoming a champion debater. How to understand why some entrepreneurial ventures succeed, and others do not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morra Aarons-Mele is the founder of the social impact agency Women Online and an expert online marketer. She is the author of the bestselling book Hiding In The Bathroom, and her writing has been published in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Oprah Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and more. She’s also the host of The Anxious Achiever podcast, presented by Harvard Business Review, and recently delivered a TED Talk entitled "3 Steps to Stop Remote Work Burnout." Morra joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about building her marketing career, coping with personal and professional anxiety, managing stress during COVID-19 and preventing remote work burnout. 1. How to talk about mental health in the workplace. 2. How to cope with anxiety and uncertainty during COVID-19. 3. Avoiding burnout while working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Meltzer is the co-founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, one of the world’s leading sports marketing firms, and a master coach and consultant. He is the bestselling author of three books, including his latest, Game-Time Decision Making, and the host of the top podcast The Playbook, from Entrepreneur. David joined host Robert Glazer to talk about working for the real life Jerry Maguire, starting a company with Warren Moon, and building personal values into his life and career to achieve fulfillment. Three Key Things You’ll Learn: How to identify when you've fallen into an unfulfilling cycle, and how to turn things around. How to build values and purpose into your life, and find happiness as a result. The importance of adopting an mindset of abundance and gratitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Mustard, is an expert on why some ideas, products or messages stand out. He is a multi-media consultant, futurist, creative artist and Iconist. He has worked with leading companies like Cisco, Intel, Adidas and Wieden + Kennedy. He is the bestselling author of The Iconist, and his work has been featured by outlets such as NPR and ABC News. Jamie joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about why some ideas change the world, and others fall flat. Three Key Things You’ll Learn: How an appreciation for art can help us understand what ideas will resonate with the world. What Block Theory is, and why every business leader needs to understand it. How to craft a product or slogan that resonates with the masses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Henry helps other unlock their creativity and passion in their work. He’s the founder of Accidental Creative, and delivers keynotes and workshops all over the world to help creative people and teams do brilliant work. Todd is the bestselling author of several books, including, The Motivation Code, which came out in October 2020. He is also the host of the very popular podcast, The Accidental Creative. Todd joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how each of us can tap into our creativity and unleash our full potential. Three Key Things You'll Learn How individuals and teams can employ strategies and processes to build creativity. How creative workers can adapt to pandemic-era changes. How we can better understand what motivates us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Ruhlin helps leaders give world-class gifts to the most important people in their personal and professional lives. He’s the founder and CEO of the Ruhlin group, the bestselling author of Giftology, and a keynote speaker who helps brands around the world step up their gifting game. In his second appearance on the show, John joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about why company swag is a waste of money, the greatest gift he's ever given, and why radical generosity is the key to business and personal achievement. Three Key Things You'll Learn: How Relationship Planning can scale your business. How to give the perfect gift: how much money to spend, what to give, and when to give it. How to develop a long-term orientation in your gifting practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halelly Azulay, is an expert on how organizations can build top talent with communication and emotional intelligence. Halelly is the founder of TalentGrow LLC, a consulting firm that helps develop leaders and teams for enterprises experiencing exponential growth. She is also the author of two books, Employee Development on a Shoestring and Strength To Strength, and has worked with organizations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Booz Allen Hamilton, the FDA and more. Halelly joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about building connections in work and life, how leaders can grow their team's talent, and the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave McKeown, is a top flight leadership coach who helps teams excel by doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. Dave is founder and CEO of Outfield Leadership, a firm dedicated to helping business leaders empower their teams and build their companies. He is the author of The Self-Evolved Leader and a world-renowned keynote speaker for audiences such as Inc 500, Growco, Bank of America and more. Dave also writes a weekly column for Inc and is the host of the podcast Lead Like You Give a Damn. Dave joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to build world-class leadership skills and lead a top-performing team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Ann Sullivan is a leading thinker on company culture and employee engagement. Julie Ann is the founder of Learning Never Ends, an organization that helps companies improve their culture, and she is a celebrated keynote speaker who has worked with McDonalds, Bayer, Highmark and more. Julie Ann is also the host of the Mere Mortals United and Businesses That Care podcasts, and the bestselling author of several books, including her latest, Catalysts of Culture. Julie Ann joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how leaders can build world-class culture in their organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Herman has helped some of the world's best performers in all walks of life reach their full potential. He is an entrepreneur, coach and mentor who has been working with the world's top athletes and leaders for over 20 years. Todd’s professional training programs are delivered annually to over 200,000 professionals in 73 countries and he has been featured on the Today Show, CBS, Business Insider and more. He is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Alter Ego Effect. Todd joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about building a coaching career from scratch, how the best in the world unlock their best selves, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Morgan, is one of the world's leading futurists and a premier authority on the future of work, the employee experience and leadership. Jacob is the bestselling author of four books, including The Future of Work and his latest, The Future Leader, which was released early this year. He is a TED Speaker, founder of The Future of Work University and the host of the podcast The Future of Work with Jacob Morgan. Jacob joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how work will evolve in the future, what leaders can do to prepare for that future, permanent changes from the pandemic, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Wiseman is one of the world's top experts on leadership coaching. She is founder and CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm that works with clients such as Apple, Disney, Facebook and Google. Liz is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and Stanford, has been recognized by Thinkers50 as the top leader thinker in the world in 2019, and is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, and Rookie Smarts. Liz joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about working with Larry Ellison at Oracle, training leaders to make others better, and building a team of multipliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Herrera is one of the most gifted storytellers in business. Bobby is the co-founder and president of Populus Group, an organization that helps businesses manage non-permanent employees. He is a former Army veteran, a top rated keynote speaker and the author of The Gift of Struggle. Bobby has also been hailed as "the best CEO you have never heard of," by Patrick Lencioni Bobby joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the benefits of struggle, helping his employees grow, fatherhood and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McKeown helps leaders determine what is essential, at work and in life. Greg is the author of the NYT bestseller Essentialism, and founder and CEO of McKeown Inc, an organization that helps leading companies reach the next level of growth. He has worked with clients like Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar and more, and has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Politico and Harvard Business Review. Greg is also a world-renowned keynote speaker and host of the podcast Essentialism with Greg McKeown. Greg joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how to prioritize the essentials in work and in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Neill is one of the world's premier experts on moving people to action. Conor is a sought after keynote speaker and speaking coach who teaches others how to craft their messaging to persuade and inspire others to join their cause. He is a serial entrepreneur who has founded five companies, a professor of Leadership Communications at IESE Business School in Barcelona, and a permanent faculty member of Entrepreneurs' Organization's Global Leadership Academy. Conor joins host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how he recovered after losing everything, how to inspire others with world-class speaking, and finding meaning in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elle Russ, is an established thought-leader on health and well-being. A former comedian and comedy writer at the world-famous Second City comedy theater in Chicago, she now hosts Mark Sisson's popular Primal Blueprint Podcast. She has written two books, including The Paleo Thyroid Solution, which helps readers reclaim their health, and has helped thousands of people overcome health challenges and live healthier lives. Elle joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about getting her start in comedy, television writing, treating her debilitating thyroid problem, and helping others elevate their health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Kerpen has mastered the art of likability. Now he teaches leading brands to do the same. He is the founder of Likeable Local, which uses tailor social media campaigns to help companies reach a broader audience. He is also the New York Times Bestselling author of books such as Likeable Social Media and The Art of People. Dave is also world-renowned keynote speaker, and has been featured in CNBC, NYT and more. Dave joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about becoming the top salesman at Disney, starring on a reality tv show, getting his $100,000 wedding sponsored, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Jantsch is one of the most creative marketing voices business today. John is a marketing consultant and founder of the small business consulting firm Duct Tape Marketing. He is also an acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author of several books, including Duct Tape Marketing and his latest, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, and host of the popular Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. John joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his career, building a marketing agency from scratch, and the importance of self-reliance in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While over 90 percent of us believe we are self-aware, only 15 percent of us actually are. Dr. Tasha Eurich is one of the world's leading thinkers and researcher on self-awareness, a crucial skill every leader needs to have. Dr. Eurich has directly with 20,000 leaders and spoken to 100,000 more, with clients including the NBA, Walmart, Salesforce and more, and her TEDx talks have been viewed more than 6 million times. Thinkers50 also named Dr. Eurich one of the top 30 emerging management thinkers in the world, and a top 50 World Leader in Coaching. Dr. Eurich joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about self-awareness, organizational psychology and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Clear is one of the world's leading experts on forming and maintaining positive habits. He is the author of the smash hit book Atomic Habits, which spent 15 months on the New York Times bestseller list, the creator of the popular 3-2-1 newsletter, and a sought-after keynote speaker. James joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about forming the habits that drive lasting change in our lives and careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Schawbel, is part of a new generation of business leaders. He is the Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, a research and advisory firm helping HR adapt to trends, drive performance and prepare for the future. He is the New York Times bestselling author of three books: Back to Human, Promote Yourself and Me 2.0, and the host of the 5 Questions podcast, where he interviews world-class humans like Richard Branson, Condoleezza Rice, Rachael Ray, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Jay Shetty. Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss personal branding, the future of work, and prioritizing mental health in the professional world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including #1 New York Times bestsellers The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, Better Than Before and The Four Tendencies. Her books have sold almost three million copies and been published in more than thirty languages. Gretchen and her sister, Elizabeth, also have their own podcast called Happier where they discuss good habits and happiness. Gretchen joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss risk taking, happiness, purposeful growth, and our unique tendencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Paris learned a young age what some people never grasp—adopting a growth mindset. At just 22 years old, Jordan Paris has become a successful entrepreneur, author of two books and host of the popular podcast Growth Mindset University. Jordan has also been featured in Forbes, Market Watch, Men’s Health, NASDAQ and more. Jordan joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about deciding at a young age to never have another boss, innovative career paths, and constantly improving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayele Shakur is one of the most innovative thinkers in education and equality. She is the CEO of BUILD.org, a national organization that identifies self-driven and underserved high school students; provides them with the inspiration, skills, actual experience, and mentorship necessary for success; and connects them with business leaders. Ayele is an advisor to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Equitable Futures Initiative, has had her writing featured in HuffPost, the Hill and Entrepreneur Magazine, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Ayele joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how education can be improved to create more opportunity and equity for underserved communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Sivers is a true renaissance man. He's a former entrepreneur, founder of CD Baby, and a prolific writer, thinker, TED speaker and musician. He has optimized himself for creating and learning, and has cut most extraneous things from his life. Derek Sivers joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the importance of saying no, pursuing goals and experiences that scare us, why he doesn't consider himself an entrepreneur anymore and fostering creativity in work and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Benjamin Hardy insists we are capable of changing our personalities for the better. He is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of multiple books, including Willpower Doesn't Work and his latest, Personality Isn't Permanent, which published today! Ben was the No. 1 writer in the world on Medium.com for four consecutive years, and his articles are read by millions of people worldwide. Ben joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his new book, how we can change our personality for the better, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As people look to make change in the world around them, they can start by learning from people like Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad. Dr. Muhammad is the founder of Akoben, an inspiring organization that provides training, consulting and keynotes with the goal of transforming individuals, organizations and communities and positively affecting change. Dr. Muhammad has served as a teacher, principal, campus president, and executive and state director of a multitude of national and international organizations. He has also been a grassroots organizer, activist and advocate for marginalized youth for nearly 25 years. Dr. Muhammad joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to make a positive change in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Fried is one of the business world's most innovative thinkers and leaders. He's the co-founder and CEO of the product management tool, Basecamp, and the creator of the popular blog Signal vs Noise. He is also the bestselling author of Remote: Office Not Required and Rework. Jason joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about Basecamp's innovative culture, remote work, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Pink is the New York Times Bestselling Author of six books, including When, Drive and A Whole New Mind. He's a leading expert on the intersection between psychology, work and human performance, and his work has been translated into 37 languages. Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss the secrets behind human motivation, how time of day affects our performance, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Ferrazzi has transformed the way we think about building lasting, mutually-beneficial professional relationships. He’s an entrepreneur, world-renowned speaker and NYT bestselling author. Keith is Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight and its Research Institute and coaches Fortune 100 company leaders and executive teams on leadership, professional relationships and building great teams. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Who’s Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone. His new book, Leading Without Authority, is now available for purchase. Keith joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about becoming the youngest CMO in the history of Deloitte Consulting, become one of the business world’s greatest thinkers, his principle of Co-Elevation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip McKernan needs just a few minutes with somebody to understand what they want in life. Philip is a world-renowned coach, bestselling author and keynote speaker. As a coach, works with entrepreneurs and business leaders to help them find clarity on what their passion is in life, and setting them on the path to achieving that clear purpose. Philip joins host Robert Glazer on this Elevate Podcast episode to talk about finding clarity for others and his journey to becoming a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Max is one of the most successful writers of his generation. He’s also spent the past decade helping others get published as well. He’s a 4-time New York Times bestselling author and the fourth writer to have three books on the New York Times Non-Fiction Bestseller List at the same time. He’s also the co-founder of Scribe Media, a company that helps authors write, publish and market their books. In his second appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Tucker joined host Robert Glazer to talk about why now is the right time for aspiring authors to write their first book, what authors need to know about the publishing world, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safi Bahcall is a brilliant and audacious thinker on physics, biotech and entrepreneurship. He’s a physicist, biotech entrepreneur and former CEO. He was named the EY Biotechnology Entrepreneur of the Year in New England and worked on the President Obama’s Council of Science Advisors in 2011. He is also a widely-renowned speaker and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Loonshots. Safi joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about transitioning from science into entrepreneurship, how a joke helped him get on the President Obama’s council of science advisors and why he’s more optimistic than most about the possibility of COVID-19 treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Michalowicz quit his first job with an angry voicemail. Then, he built three multi-million-dollar companies before he turned 35. He is a serial entrepreneur, an international advocate for entrepreneurship and a world renowned keynote speaker. Mike is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and the newly released Fix This Next, which is now available for purchase. Mike joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the hierarchy of needs for every business and how leaders can cater do those needs during a crisis—without burning themselves out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. A big thanks to our episode sponsor 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. A big thanks to our episode sponsor 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by The Next Big Idea Club. If you’re looking for bestsellers before they become bestsellers, then this book club is for you. Curated by Daniel Pink (When, Drive, To Sell is Human), Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers), Susan Cain (Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking) and Adam Grant (Give and Take, Originals), The Next Big Idea Club is a book subscription community where these brilliant, bestselling authors select each season's most exciting new nonfiction books and then send them straight to you. Use link https://www.nextbigideaclub.com/10off and get 10% off your subscription! There's also a 3-day FREE trial on the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) option on that page as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Predictive Index has the tools you need to get the most out of your teams and make sure you have the people you need to build the business you want. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Every business leader wants to get the right people in the right seats at their company. A leading talent optimization firm, Predictive Index has the tools you need to get the most out of your teams and make sure you have the people you need to build the business you want. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices