Elevate with Robert Glazer

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! 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

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

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

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! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your business needs, but you don’t want to spend valuable time doing yourself. Professional templates, e-signature technology and booking software are just a few of the things HoneyBook can offer to help your business run efficiently and look professional to clients and vendors. They can even consolidate services you already use, like G-Suite and MailChimp. Listeners of this podcast can get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook by going to Honeybook.com/elevate/. The Predictive Index 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/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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. A big thanks to our episode sponsors HoneyBook and DoorDash! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your business needs, but you don’t want to spend valuable time doing yourself. Professional templates, e-signature technology and booking software are just a few of the things HoneyBook can offer to help your business run efficiently and look professional to clients and vendors. They can even consolidate services you already use, like G-Suite and MailChimp. Listeners of this podcast can get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook by going to Honeybook.com/elevate/. DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more by downloading the DoorDash app and entering the promo code ELEVATE. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your business needs, but you don’t want to spend valuable time doing yourself. Professional templates, e-signature technology and booking software are just a few of the things HoneyBook can offer to help your business run efficiently and look professional to clients and vendors. They can even consolidate services you already use, like G-Suite and MailChimp. Listeners of this podcast can get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook by going to Honeybook.com/elevate/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. It is available for purchase now, so get your copy today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more by downloading the DoorDash app and entering the promo code ELEVATE. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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! When you started your business, you probably didn’t do it so you could spend all day doing admin tasks like drafting proposals, contracts and invoices. HoneyBook is here to help you do all the administrative things your business needs, but you don’t want to spend valuable time doing yourself. Professional templates, e-signature technology and booking software are just a few of the things HoneyBook can offer to help your business run efficiently and look professional to clients and vendors. They can even consolidate services you already use, like G-Suite and MailChimp. Listeners of this podcast can get 50% off your first year of HoneyBook by going to Honeybook.com/elevate/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal is an entrepreneur, investor and expert on the intersection of psychology, technology and business. He has started and sold multiple technology companies, invested in several more, and authored two books. The second, Indistractible: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, published today and is now available for purchase. Nir joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about why technology distracts us, how it influences our everyday lives, the impact it has on children—and their parents—and how you can free yourselves from distraction and choose your own life. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more by downloading the DoorDash app and entering the promo code ELEVATE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode of the Elevate Podcast, Garry joins host Robert Glazer to talk about transforming WD-40’s culture by building an environment of learning, collaboration and accountability. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more by downloading the DoorDash app and entering the promo code ELEVATE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Going Down, Robert discusses that the best leaders are the ones who can keep their team motivated and vigilant in the descent from a big achievement. In Moon Shot, Robert shares the importance of keeping your eyes on your Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal, or BHAG. 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

Allie Mooney is an award-winning keynote speaker and a leading expert on what people need. She travels around the world to teach people how to better understand their teams, friends and partners, and to build stronger personal and professional relationships. Allie has won Speaker of the Year in her home country of New Zealand three times and is one of just five percent of all speakers to receive the Certified Speaking Professional award. She is also the author of the bestselling book Pushing the Right Buttons. Allie joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how Pushing the Right Buttons transforms businesses, strengthened her own marriage, and gives people the ability to lead through influence. A big thanks to our episode sponsor, DoorDash Long day at work? Still stuck at the office? Treat yourself to the meal you deserve, and have your favorite restaurants come to you, with DoorDash. DoorDash connects you to 340,000 restaurants in over 3,300 cities, so not only are your favorites on there, but you might a great new spot as well. Don’t worry about dinner, let dinner come to you. Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more by downloading the DoorDash app and entering the promo code ELEVATE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Purpose and Pain, Robert discusses the way we can draw inspiration from the struggles we've faced in life, and how are greatest strengths often stem from our deepest wounds. In the Grind, Robert shares the challenges of nearing the summit, whether you're climbing a literal mountain or pursuing an audacious goal. 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

Brian Scudamore has always been a visionary. He dropped out of college at age 18 and started 1-800-GOT-JUNK, which he has grown into a $100 million dollar business. Brian has built a career by being willing to fail and always keeping an eye on the big picture. He is the author of WTF (Willing to Fail), has appeared on Undercover Boss Canada, Dr. Oz and The Today Show. Brian joins host Robert Glazer to talk about building a business at 18 and helping others build a Vivid Vision for their company. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Brian’s experience as an atypical high school student. How Brian launched his business at age 18. Why Brian had to make the hard decision to fire all 11 of his employees. Brian’s relationship with Cameron Herold, and how it changed the course of his buissiness. How Brian decided to write a book. How Vivid Vision works, and why anybody can be a visionary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew Friedman is one of America’s leading authorities on work-life integration. He is the founding director of the Wharton Leadership Program at University of Pennsylvania, a best selling author, and an award-winning profession who inspires “rock star adoration from his students,” according to the New York Times. On this Elevate Podcast Stew joins Robert Glazer to talk about his passion for improving life for working parents, the transformative effect of healthy company culture, teaching at Wharton and lessons from a life spent learning. Show Notes On this episode, you’ll learn about: Stew’s path to earning a PhD in organizational psychology. What organizational psychology is and why it’s a vital part of leadership. Starting out and Wharton in 1984 and realizing he’d found his dream job. Stew’s decision to focus on parenting, and balancing family life with career. Stew’s work to change understanding of work/life balance and integration How Stew founded the Wharton Leadership Program and grew it into a national presence. Stew’s work as a consultant to rebuild Ford’s organizational culture. A mistake Stew made, and what he learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer reads two more installments of Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches over 100,000 people around the world each week. In It Will Pass, Robert talks how a broken trash compacter taught him a lesson in the importance of taking a zoomed out view of life. Then, in Micro-Management, Robert discusses why trying to do everything for the people we lead ends up stifling a team's creativity, initiative and achievement in the long-term. You can read more Friday Forwards and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.fridayfwd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dov Baron has always been a unique and unconventional, both as a speaker and as a leader. He has built a brilliant career by leaning into those unique qualities, rather than trying to moderate himself to suit the corporate world. On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Dov joins host Robert Glazer to dig into his unusual start as a keynote speaker, what the best leaders have to do to get the best out of others and a debilitating rock climbing accident that shattered his face—and how he recovered. Dov is the founder of Full Monty Leadership and the bestselling author of several books, including his most recent: Fiercely Loyal. Dov is also the host of the “Leadership and Loyalty Podcast” one of the world’s top business podcasts. On this episode, you’ll learn about: Dov’s early days as a serial entrepreneur. The surprising story of how Dov got his first speaking engagement, and what he spoke about. How Dov came to realize the importance of authentic leadership. What leaders have to do to get the most out of their teams. Dov’s shocking climbing accident that left him with a shattered face, and the recovery that followed. Why building loyalty with millennial employees and customers is different from previous generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer reads two more installments of Friday Forward, his inspirational newsletter that reaches over 100,000 people around the world each week. In Little Things, Robert talks why the small details make all the difference, especially in customer reactions. He challenges listeners to pursue excellence in everything we do. Then, in Two Weeks, Robert explains why the two weeks' notice method of exiting a job is damaging for employees and businesses--and proposes a better way to manage these employee transitions. You can read more Friday Forwards and subscribe to the newsletter at https://www.fridayfwd.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer sits down with Tim Urban creator of the popular blog Wait But Why. In a wide ranging conversation, Robert and Tim dig into Tim’s career as a writer, his TED Talk on why everybody is a procrastinator, and an eye-opening post Tim wrote that creates a visual timeline of a human life and emphasizes that we have less time with loved ones than we think, even in the best case scenario. Tim’s blog, Wait But Why, draws millions of views to each new post, and his TED Talk, “Inside the mind of a master procrastinator,” has been viewed over 30 million times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second episode of Friday Forward Audio, Elevate Podcast host and creator of Friday Forward, Robert Glazer, reads two recent installments of his inspirational weekly newsletter. In Second Chances, Robert talks about Cat Hoke's remarkable work helping convicted inmates get a second chance at life with her Hustle 2.0 program. Then, in Confirmation Bias, Robert discusses the way that our biases affect our perceptions of everything we see and do--and how those biases cause people to have drastically different reactions to the same events. Like what you hear? Subscribe to Friday Forward at www.fridayfwd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer sits down with Tom Rath to talk about helping people find their strengths as performers and using that knowledge to build their overall capacity. Tom is a leading expert on the role of human behavior in business, health and well-being. He is the author the #1 New York Times bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? as well as Are You Fully Charged and StrengthsFinder 2.0, which was listed by Amazon as the top selling non-fiction book of all time. Taking the mantle from his grandfather, Donald Clifton, Tom helps organizations focus on the strengths of their employees and create an environment where everybody can perform to the best of their abilities. Show Notes On this episode, you’ll learn about: Tom’s experience growing up in a house of psychologists and educators. How Tom started his career doing research for his grandfather, Gallup Chairman Donald Clifton. How society encourages kids to avoid finding their passion and instead focus on breadth of talent. Tom’s experience with Clifton StrengthsFinder, including how it works differently for a person over time. How people can capitalize on their knowledge of their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can do the same for their teams. Bob’s results from taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder. How many modern workplaces put unhealthy levels of stress on employees. A mistake Tom has made, and what he learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special mini-episode of the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer introduces something new--an audio version of Friday Forward Robert's weekly inspirational newsletter that is read by over 100,000 people around the world. On this episode, Robert reads two recent posts--"Winning Position" and "Best Intentions". These installments capture several themes of the Friday Forward, including how to improve in all facets of life, put yourself in a position to achieve your goals, and inspire others to be their best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Burg has made generosity the backbone of a successful and influential career. He is the best selling author of multiple books, including Endless Referrals and the business parable Go-Giver series. Bob is a sought-after keynote speaker who has spoken to audiences of 16,000 people, including an American President. Bob joins host Robert Glazer on this Elevate Podcast episode to talk about his career, and why giving, not taking, is the most effective path to business success. On this episode, you'll learn about: How Bob started his career as a broadcaster. How Bob started transitioned into sales and trained himself to success. How Bob realized that the key to achievement in sales is serving others. How to connect with clients by making the sale about them. Why Bob decided to make The Go-Giver a fictional story. Why so many people struggle to use a generous attitude in business. Which American President Bob gave a keynote speech for. A mistake Bob has made, and what he learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur, speaker and author Cat Hoke, has dedicated her career to helping others get a second chance at life. She sat down with host Robert Glazer to talk about her experience working with incarcerated inmates, helping them rebuild their lives, and seeing how they make an impact in their own communities. Cat is the founder of Hustle 2.0, a non-profit with a vision of ending mass incarceration by teaching entrepreneurship to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, and help them build a new legacy. She is also the author of the best-selling book, A Second Chance: For You, For Me, and For the Rest of Us. Show Notes On this episode, you’ll learn about: How Cat removed her preconceived biases about incarcerated people and learned to empathize. What mandatory minimums are, and the way they lead to longer prison sentences even for smaller crimes. How several aspects of the prison system lead to people getting repeatedly reincarcerated. Examples of how Hustle 2.0 has changed lives and communities. Robert’s own experience at a Hustle 2.0 program, and how it widened his perspective. A mistake Cat has made, and what she learned from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Marcos is an entrepreneur and one of the leading experts on business growth. He is the co-founder and CEO of the Gazelles Growth Institute, a premiere executive education program that trains C-Suite executives to lead their businesses through the varied phases of business growth. Daniel is a serial entrepreneur who has started and sold several businesses over the years. He is also a widely read blogger for Gazelles Growth Institute and Capital Emprendedor, which is presented entirely in Spanish. Daniel is also a sought after keynote speaker on topics like leadership, management and business growth. Show Notes On this episode, you’ll learn about: Why Daniel pursued his MBA while simultaneously running his first company. How Daniel’s first American company went under during the 2008 financial crash. How Daniel responded to the economic crisis by moving past failure and starting a new, highly successful business. How Daniel met Verne Harnish, and how they started the Gazelles Growth Institute. The four stages of company growth, and how they demand different types of leadership. Why it’s better to take top players and mold them into a team than to only focus on hiring team players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Cummings has transformed lives through business and charity. He built a real estate giant in Cummings Properties and successfully trained and onboarded his successor. When he exited the company, Bill had accrued billions of dollars to his name. Then, he decided to give everything back. He founded the Cummings Foundation, a charitable organization that now has $2 billion in assets, and signed the Giving Pledge, an initiative led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet where business owners pledge to give away their fortunes to philanthropic causes. Bill sat down with host Robert Glazer to talk about his career, the importance of developing talent and why successful people have a responsibility to give back. Bill is the author of the 2018 book Starting Small and Making It Big. 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. As a coach, Philip 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 takes a holistic approach to coaching, believing that what people do outside work is vital to what they do professionally. He joins host Robert Glazer on this Elevate Podcast episode to talk about finding clarity for others and his journey to becoming a coach. Philip is author a celebrate speaker and best-selling author. His most recent book, One Last Talk, helps people find their truth and share it with the world. Show Notes On this remarkable episode, you’ll learn: How Philip hit rock bottom before becoming a successful coach Philip’s journey from Ireland, to Canada, then to America Why it’s so many people struggle to find clarity in life Why what we do in our personal lives inevitably affects our professional results How Philip started One Last Talk and helped people share their deepest truths The time Philip was chased by an elephant A mistake Philip has made, and what he learned from it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Fetell Lee is an expert on how the design of our environment profoundly impacts our lives. In a world where productivity and functionality are critical to design, Ingrid has discovered the power of designing spaces that bring joy into people’s lives and change their experiences in the process. Ingrid is the author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, and the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy, she empowers people to find more joy in life and work through design. Her immensely popular TED talk “Where Joy Hides and How to Find it” has been viewed more than 17 million times. Show Notes On this remarkable episode, you’ll learn: How Ingrid started her career in design The moment that Ingrid realized the value of joy in design Why joy and happiness are completely different concepts How Ingrid developed Joyful, her best-selling book Ingrid’s journey to deliver a TED talk that has captivated millions How the design of a neighborhood can lower crime rates What elements of design bring joy, and how any person can bring more joy to their surroundings A mistake Ingrid has made, and what she learned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Swarner will make you rethink what is possible. Sean was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice as a teenager. Despite facing those devastating diagnoses—and losing functionality in one of his lungs due to radiation treatment—he has become one of the most accomplished adventure sports figures on the planet. Sean has climbed the highest peak on all seven continents, completed an Iron Man Triathlon and reached both the North and South Poles. On this podcast episode, Sean sat down with host Robert Glazer to talk about how he beat cancer and went on to become one of Earth’s greatest adventurers. Sean is the author of Keep Climbing: How I Beat Cancer and Reached the Top of the World, and is the subject of the documentary True North: The Sean Swarner Story Show Notes On this remarkable episode, you’ll learn: How Sean faced two separate cancer diagnoses The way Sean’s family rallied to support him through two rounds of treatment Why Sean decided to start his adventure sports career by climbing Mount Everest Sean’s effort to dedicate his career to uplifting others affected by cancer Why Sean believes human endurance is mental, more than physical How Sean trained to overcome his physical limitations What Sean plans to do next in his adventure sports career A mistake Sean has made, and what he learned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Harbinger joins this episode of Elevate to talk about his career in podcasting, his past as a lawyer, and the bold decision to bet on himself, leave his former podcasting company and launch The Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan is often referred to as “the Larry King of podcasting”. He started his career was a Wall Street attorney before launching a highly successful podcasting career. On the Jordan Harbinger show, Jordan interviews top performers to learn what makes them tick. Past guests include Jocko Willink, Simon Sinek and Mike Posner. Show Notes Jordan’s early career as an attorney How law school taught Jordan the limits of talent without hard work What Imposter Syndrome is, and how to overcome it How Jordan’s desire to learn how to network, led to a career in podcasting The proper timing of when to pursue a side-hustle full time How Jordan decided to strike out on his own and start the Jordan Harbinger Show The secret to hosting a great podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson Gaignard is the founder of Mastermind Talks, one of the world's most exclusive, invite-only events for entrepreneurs. He’s also the author of Mastermind Dinners and host of the Community Made podcast. Show Notes Why Jayson decided to start his first business. The evolution of Jayson’s entrepreneurial journey and how it led him to start networking with other entrepreneurs. The event that inspired Mastermind Talks (MMT). How Jayson got Tim Ferriss to speak at his first Mastermind Talks Event. Jayson’s approach to scaling the quality of MMT attendees. Why MMT is known for being harder to get into than Harvard. Jayson’s ambition for the future of MMT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aron Ain is the chief executive officer of Kronos and author of WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work. His book chronicles the Kronos employee engagement journey and imparts lessons Ain has learned for senior leaders, HR professionals, and people managers to turn employee engagement into a strategic weapon. Ain joined Kronos in 1979 and has played a role in nearly every functional department at the company, helping to build what is today a $1.3 billion global enterprise software powerhouse. Under Ain’s leadership, Kronos has achieved tremendous global growth, with operations and market leadership throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Show Notes What Kronos was like when Aron started there in 1979. How Aron was influenced as a manager and what they did to help him become a better manager and leader. What Aron and his team did to create a more engaged culture. What “My Time” is and how it was implemented at Kronos. How a Manager Effectiveness Index is applied at Kronos. How Kronos handles lower performing, less engaged employee. The relationship between happy employees and business success. What Aron sees as missing or lacking in workplaces today in terms of management and leadership and creating a place people really love to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffani Bova is Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. Over the past two decades, she has led large revenue-producing divisions at businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She spent ten years at Gartner, the world’s leading IT research and advisory firm. Bova’s cutting-edge insights have helped Microsoft, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Oracle, SAP, VMWare, AT&T, Salesforce, Dell, Amazon-AWS and other prominent technology companies expand their market share and grow their revenues. She’s also the author of Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business, a Wall Street Journal bestseller that reveals ten growth paths — from creating an inspiring customer experience to disrupting business as usual. Show Notes How Tiffani came up with the concept of her book, Growth IQ. What she saw happening that led her to realize that the process to growth had changed. The Top Ten Paths to Growth: how she came up with these ten paths and what makes the framework actually work. Path #7: Churn and the insights she learned from looking at companies like Blue Apron. Thoughts about how Blockbuster could have pivoted to sustain their business. The role company culture plays in sustainable business growth. A personal or professional growth mistake Tiffani’s learned the most from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Clear is an American author, entrepreneur and photographer. On his personal website, JamesClear.com, he writes about habits and human potential. James is also the author of Atomic Habits. Show Notes A formative accident in James’ life that set him on a new career path. What he did to regain a sense of control over his life after the accident. How James stumbled into writing and how that evolved into a business, led to his focus on habits and writing his book, Atomic Habits. How James organically built his weekly newsletter subscriber list to over 400,000 people. Habits James has developed to become a better writer. The five core elements of Atomic Habits – what they are and how they guide readers to shape a new habit or break a bad one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist. He writes mostly about science and endurance sports and is also currently a contributing editor at Outside, a columnist at the Globe and Mail, and a senior editor at Canadian Running. He was previously a Runner's World columnist and contributing editor at Popular Mechanics. His latest book, ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance is an exploration of the science (and mysteries) of endurance. Alex is also an avid runner. Show Notes Alex’s start to running and favorite place to run. Increasing endurance and what research shows is the way to do that. The mental and physical components of resiliency. The role the brain plays in physically limiting the body as well as helping it push limits. How the 4-minute mile barrier is a great example of the mind-body paradigm. Emotional endurance and how it transfers to physical endurance. Why it’s so important to push yourself out of your comfort zone on a regular basis. How Alex came to know and become friends with Malcolm Gladwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garrett Gunderson is the founder of Wealth Factory, a company that provides personal financial education, guidance and family legacy programs for entrepreneurs, professionals and small business owners. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. Show Notes Garrett’s upbringing and how that influenced his values around money and entrepreneurism. Garrett’s first entrepreneurial endeavor. Financial education versus financial advising or planning. How the Rockefeller family approached their family legacy differently than the Vanderbilt’s. The three aspects of building a family legacy. How wealth-generation concepts can be passed on to future generations without entitlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Baer is the founder and President of Convince & Convert. Jay has advised more than 700 brands since getting started in online marketing in 1993. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of five books, including his latest, Talk Triggers. In addition to strategy consulting, the firm also runs Convince & Convert Media, a fast-growing education company that produces six podcasts, a digital magazine, email, webinars and white papers. Jay’s Social Pros show was named Best Marketing Podcast in the 2015 Content Marketing Awards. In 2017, Jay was inducted into the Word-of-Mouth Marketing Hall of Fame by the Word-of-Mouth Marketing Association. And in 2018, he was enshrined in the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame, where there are just 187 living members. Jay is the most retweeted person in the world among digital marketers and one of the top 3 most influential people online among CMOs and B2B Marketers. His is also an avid tequila collector and a certified BBQ judge. Show Notes What Jay was doing (and really disliking) before joining an internet company. What the online marketing landscape looked like when Jay got started in the industry. Why Jay decided to build Convince and Convert differently from his past companies. Why you’re better off telling one story about your company over and over in different, interesting ways versus telling six different stories. Jay’s Christmas tree analogy to starting new businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yanik Silver is the founder of Maverick1000, a private, invitation-only global network of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders. This group periodically assembles for breakthrough retreats, rejuvenating experiences, and impact opportunities (to-date raising over $3M+) with participating icons such as Sir Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, Chris Blackwell, John Paul DeJoria, Tony Hsieh, Russell Simmons, Tim Ferriss, and many others. Yanik serves on the Constellation board for Virgin Unite, the entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group and Branson family. On this episode, Yanik talks about his lifetime goal of connecting and catalyzing visionary leaders and game changers to solve the world’s most impactful issues by the year 2100. Show Notes Yanik’s role in his family’s business and some important things he learned from that experience. The family event that Yanik created to teach his and others’ kids about business and what he has them do to learn about selling. How Yanik avoided having a “real” job most of his career. How asking himself one question led Yanik to start Maverick 1000. Yanik’s Ultimate Big Life List and some things that are on that, some things he’s taken off and a few big ones that have come to fruition. How Yanik has connected with some of the greatest business icons of our time, including Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss and Tony Hsieh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Haden’s first paid ghostwriting job was writing a press release for a startup. Since then he’s written about real estate, management, process improvement, finance and investing. He’s ghostwritten books on subjects as diverse as breastfeeding, hydroponics, horticulture and magic. After an intriguing discussion with Metallica guitarist, Kirk Hammett, plus dozens of interviews with other incredibly successful people, Jeff decided to pull back the veil on what it really means to “get motivated” and reach goals. These insights led him to write and publish his own book The Motivation Myth. Jeff is also an avid cyclist (which he hated when he first started), ghostwrote a eulogy and writes an Inc. column that attracts over 20 million readers. Show Notes How Jeff got started in ghostwriting and writing for Inc. How Jeff has grown his Inc. column readership to over 20 million. Jeff’s “white whale” that he wants to interview for an article. How Metallica guitarist, Kirk Hammett, sparked Jeff’s interest in the exploring this topic of motivation and the misconceptions behind it. Myths people have around motivation and where they come from. Jeff’s lunch interview with Richard Branson and what surprised him about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Coburn has dedicated his career to … the art of “un-networking” and breaking down the concepts and practices of “traditional networking” in both professional and personal settings. He began his career as a financial advisor and built a successful wealth management practice mainly by outworking everyone else. He began using non-traditional networking strategies to triple his revenue and improve the quality of his business and life. His passion for connecting remarkable professionals led he and his wife to start an “un-networking” community in Washington, DC called CADRE, which currently supports over 100 CEOs and business leaders. They created CADRE as a way for top-notch professionals to connect and develop meaningful relationships, efficiently and effectively, with the ultimate goal of working together to promote each other while adding value for their existing clients and network. Derek is also the author of #1 Amazon Best-Selling book Networking is NOT Working, as well as the CEO and co-founder of CADRE, an un-networking community based in Washington, D.C. Show Notes How Derek went from cold-calling prospects to networking to build his financial advising business. The most common question about networking that Derek gets asked. How to successfully reach out to CEOs if you want them to respond to you. How to approach networking if you’re an introvert. What “Un-networking” means. Networking 3.0 and why that’s where Derek chooses to focus his time and energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Burkus is the author of several books including Friend of a Friend: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career. Friend of a Friend offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He is also the author of Under New Management and The Myths of Creativity. David is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and his work has been featured in Fast Company, the Financial Times, Inc magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and CBS This Morning. David’s innovative views on leadership have earned him invitations to speak to leaders from a variety of organizations. He’s delivered keynote speeches and workshops for Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Stryker and governmental and military leaders at the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Postgraduate School. His TED talk has been viewed over 1.8 million times. When he’s not speaking or writing, David is in the classroom. He is associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University where he was recently named one of the nation’s “Top 40 Under 40 Professors Who Inspire.” Show Notes David’s big idea for writing Friend of a Friend and why he chose to explain how networks actually work. Why you can’t actually grow your network. Multiplexity – what it is and how it’s a context for connection. Homophily – what it means and why it’s so valuable to pay attention to if you want to strengthen your network. Networking insights from Ben and Jerry of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream Why asking “What do you do?” is not a great way to start a conversation with someone you’ve met for the first time and something that may be better to ask. What the majority illusion is and how Tim Ferriss used it to build his personal brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dynamic and driven AmyK Hutchens joins us on this episode of Elevate with Robert Glazer to discuss aligning brilliance, attributes of high-performing leaders, the secrets leaders keep and the troubling rise of “comparison condition.” At her core, AmyK is a teacher. Beginning her career teaching fifth grade, she eventually started teaching other teachers and entire organizations about how to teach critical thinking. She then took her love of teaching to the corporate world and became a sales trainer for a billion-dollar global consumer products company. AmyK now serves as the Founder and Intelligence Activist of AmyK International, Inc., an executive development firm focused on leadership development, healthy team cultures, sales and innovative thinking. Clients include AT&T, Expedia, Lockheed Martin, Securian Financial, IBM, Wells Fargo, Walmart, John Paul Mitchell Systems and hundreds more. She travels the world helping senior executives lead and collaborate more effectively. She’s also the author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Secrets Leaders Keep. Show Notes Why AmyK went from teaching kids to teaching business leaders. Who is more difficult to teach? Kids or business leaders? Why AmyK decided to write The Secrets Leaders Keep and what she did with the first draft of her book. Some of the secrets AmyK found that are ubiquitous among leaders. Imposter Syndrome and how she’s seen in it manifest in her work with students and business leaders. What the Comparison Condition is and how it’s leading to anxiety and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode of Elevate with Robert Glazer is Hal Elrod, best-selling author of one of the highest rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages, has over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in 70+ countries. In his books, blog post and speaking presentations, Hal talks from experience about the importance of a morning routine and its impact on not just your day, but your whole life. He is also an international keynote speaker and success coach. Show Notes Hal’s “humble beginnings” selling Cutco knives Why Hal hit rock bottom What Hal’s mornings looked like before implementing his SAVERS routine What happened in the first two months of Hal starting his own morning routines - even though he wasn’t a morning person What the morning routine SAVERS are and how Hal arrived at them How Hal’s wife helped him come up with the name Miracle Morning for his book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices