Elevate with Robert Glazer

Jennifer Moss is an expert on burnout and happiness. She is a Harvard Business Review contributor and a nationally syndicated radio columnist. She also previously served on the UN’s Global Happiness Council and the author two books, Unlocking Happiness At Work and The Burnout Epidemic. In this classic episode, Jennifer joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the burnout epidemic, how to manage burnout, and what leaders can do about burnout on their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Wetzler is looking to revolutionize how we learn. He is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. Before that, he worked as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff has a Doctorate from Columbia University and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. He is also the author of a new book Ask, which is now available wherever books are sold. Jeff joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to ask great questions as a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the three most crucial qualities: a product people love, great people and culture, and operational excellence. Read the Friday Forward referenced in this post - Great Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Colonna is the CEO and co-founder of the executive coaching firm Reboot.io. A highly sought-after coach and speaker, Jerry was previously a partner with JP Morgan and co-founded Flatiron Venture Partners with Fred Wilson. Jerry is also the NYT bestselling author of multiple books, including Reboot and Reunion which is now available wherever books are sold. In this classic episode, Jerry joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how leaders can level up, find purpose and leave a legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Rendall has helped many people embrace what makes them unique. He 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. In his second appearance on the show, David returns to the Elevate Podcast to discuss his approach to leadership, how leaders can help people embrace and unleash their unique abilities, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent Netflix documentary The Greatest Night In Pop, which explores the making of the song We Are The World. Robert and Mick discuss the admirable leadership of Quincy Jones, who produced the song, and dig into leadership themes like decisiveness, emotional intelligence, and fostering togetherness. Read the post referenced in this episode: Friday Forward - One Night (#452) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport is carrying the banner for a movement to slow down. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including, his latest: Slow Productivity, which debuted at number two on the NYT list in March. Cal is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast. In this classic episode, Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast for a third time to have a deep-dive conversation on Slow Productivity, including how it works and why it can lead to achievement without burnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Kraemer is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm based in Chicago, and a Clinical Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He previously served as chairman and CEO of Baxter International, a $12 billion global healthcare company. He is also the author of three bestselling leadership books and a sought-after speaker. Harry joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, why self-awareness is essential to leadership, tips for success as a CEO, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the concept of free speech--why it is misunderstood, and how it might influence leaders' approach to acceptable speech standards in their own organizations. Robert and Mick discuss the importance of clarity and consistency in organizational code of conducts, and why some leaders struggle to implement those elements. Read the post referenced in this episode: Friday Forward - Speaking Freely (#451) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Tyree is a legitimate football legend. As a wide receiver on the New York Giants, he made what many consider to be the greatest catch in the history of the NFL, known today as the Helmet Catch. Since his playing days, David has become a sought-after motivational speaker and host of the top-rated Catch the Moment Podcast. In this classic episode, David joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his football career, life after the NFL, building resilience, mentorship, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Lencioni is co-founder and President of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. In his second appearance on the Elevate Podcast, Patrick returned to the show to discuss the role company leaders should play in sociopolitical issues, how to set proper expectations with employees and customers about where a company stands on social issues, and why leaning on values is as crucial as ever in leadership today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of weekend conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of knowing when to quit. They discuss Annie Duke's bestselling book on this topic, Quit, and key frameworks that can be used to evaluate when it's the right time to walk away. Read The Post Referenced In This Episode - Quitting Time (#450) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendra Scott is the Founder and Executive Chairwoman of the fashion empire Kendra Scott, which she has grown from a small startup to a billion-dollar brand with over 3,000 employees and 120 stores. Kendra won the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Award in 2017, was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2019, and has been featured on the hit show Shark Tank. She is also a dedicated philanthropist—on the board of directors of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and founder of the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at UT Austin. Kendra is also the bestselling author of a memoir, Born To Shine, that was published in 2022. Kendra joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, how she leveled up as a leader with no business training, and building a world-famous brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and New York Times best-selling author of several books, including The Coddling of the American Mind and The Cancelling of the American Mind, joins Robert Glazer as he discusses the critical importance of free speech in maintaining a healthy society, highlighting its recent challenges. He also delves into the evolving landscape of campus censorship, influenced by ideological shifts and social media dynamics, advocating for robust protections of intellectual freedom amid growing challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a specific type of employee--the people who aren't toxic to an organizational culture, but they also don't conform to people's expectations and are often the first to go against the grain. However, these people often have a key benefit--when they go against conventional wisdom, they are right more often than they're wrong. Robert shares why these employees are essential to any organization, how leaders should hire, support and leverage these people, and more. Mentioned In This Episode Friday Forward - Right Style (#447) The Three Million Dollar Slap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John O’Leary dramatically escaped death as a child. After a catastrophic accident left with with third degree burns all over his body, and a 1 percent chance of survival, John has dedicated his life to inspiring awe in others. John is an internationally acclaimed speaker, host of the popular Live Inspired Podcast, and the author of multiple bestselling book, including his latest, In Awe. On this classic episode, John joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about overcoming his childhood accident, sharing his story worldwide, inspiring awe in others, and fatherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Duke is an author, speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, as well as Special Partner focused on Decision Science at First Round Capital Partners. Annie’s is the bestselling author of multiple books, most notably Thinking In Bets and Quit. Annie was previously a championship winning poker player, having amassed over $4 million in tournament winnings, won a World Series of Poker Bracelet, and having won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. As if that wasn’t enough, Annie also completed her PhD in Cognitive Psychology at UPenn in 2023. Annie joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss learnings from her poker career, how to think in bets, and the importance of knowing when to quit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a crucial leadership skill: delegation. Learn why it's necessary for leaders to delegate as they advance, how to delegate in an effective way, and how to learn to let go to free your time for the most important things as a leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. Guy was the chief evangelist of Apple and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. He’s the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, and a new one, Think Remarkable, which is now available wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Heinemeier Hansson, better known as DHH, returns to the Elevate Podcast in this new episode. DHH is the co-founder of Basecamp which has been used by over 20m people globally. He’s also the founder of Hey and the creator of the transformational Ruby on Rails, an open-source web framework that was used to create Basecamp, Github, Shopify, Airbnb and more. He is also a frequent writer at Hey World, the New York Times bestselling author of four books, including Rework, and even an award-winning racecar driver. DHH and Robert had an extensive conversation about therapy, parenting, going against the grain, the future of the tech industry and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the value of occasionally taking on hard projects--including ones involving manual labor--yourself. They discuss the feeling of achievement that comes from accomplishing a tough project, and the applications in leadership, parenting and more of occasionally taking matters into your own hands. Read the post referenced in this podcast: Friday Forward - Hands On (#441) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rajiv Shah has worked tirelessly to improve the world. He is the President of The Rockefeller Foundation and has an impressive history of leadership and innovation in global development. His previous work includes leadership roles at USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He’s also the author of the new book, Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens, which is available wherever books are sold. On this classic episode, Rajiv joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, how audacious thinking can improve humanity, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shefali is a leading expert on parenting. She is a distinguished psychologist who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she is a sought-out expert in family dynamics and personal development all over the world. Dr. Shefali has also written six books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. Dr. Shefali joined host Robert Glazer on The Elevate Podcast to discuss our dominant parenting approach, common parenting mistakes, and philosophies parents need to know to parent like leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the scourge of the working world: update meetings, where a group gathers to listen to people share a list of updates off bland PowerPoint slides. Robert and Mick dig into why these meetings don't work and share several tips and strategies for making meetings efficient, effective and engaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Bastian is one of the most accomplished leaders in the world today. He is the CEO of Delta Air Lines, a role he has held since 2016, and he has been a leader at the company for over 25 years. During Ed’s time as CEO, Delta has become the world’s most awarded airline, including being named the top-ranked airline by Wall Street Journal, Fortune and others. He was recently named Chief Executive magazine’s 2023 Chief Executive of the Year. In this classic episode, Ed joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his leadership career, how he thinks about Delta's strategy and market position, how to build a world-class global culture, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffani Bova previously served as a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce, and is a top influencer in Customer Experience and a sought-after speaker. She is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Growth IQ and her brand-new book, The Experience Mindset, released this year. In this classic episode, Tiffani Bova joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss The Experience Mindset and how companies can create exceptional experiences for their customers. She also talks about employees and how that affects your customer experience. Furthermore, Tiffani explains the balance of technology and humans in your business. So, don’t miss this episode. Today, we will unravel the secrets to creating exceptional customer experience with Tiffani Bova as she flips through the pages of The Experience Mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss two heroes of the Paris Olympics: sprinter Noah Lyles and gymnast Simone Biles. The two share a similar story, overcoming heartbreak and mental health struggles to return to the apex of their sports. Robert and Mick talk about the lessons from this, including why you can be open about your struggles without being defined by them, the importance of doubling down on your strengths, and much more. Read the Post Referenced In This Episode: Friday Forward - Defining You (#445) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This classic episode of the Elevate Podcast features Jeff Hadne. Jeff’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. As Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take writes, “Jeff Haden knows what many people don’t: that success is less about searching for motivation and more about muddling through until you achieve something motivating. This clear, enjoyable book has plenty of advice on how to do that.” He’s 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this week, the world lost a kind and generous soul--John Ruhlin, who died suddenly while on vacation with his family. John was best known as the gifting guru; his company, The Ruhlin Group, helps some of the world's largest companies design thoughtful, impactful strategies for using gifting to forge relationships with clients and partners. He was also the author of Giftology which shared his philosophy of radical generosity, which shaped his interaction with everyone in his personal and professional life. John was also a friend of the show--he was one of the first Elevate Podcast guests, and one of its first repeat guests. We are honoring John’s legacy by republishing one of his previous appearances on the show, recorded back in 2020. You’ll hear John’s remarkable gifting philosophy and quickly understand why he made such an extraordinary impact on others in his tragically short life. More About John The Ruhlin Group Giftology by John Ruhlin Friday Forward - Giving Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Godin is a true visionary thinker and renaissance man. He is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work, and his books have been translated into 38 languages. Godin also writes one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world at seths.blog, and two of his TED talks are among the most popular of all time. Seth is a serial entrepreneur—the founder of the altMBA, the social media pioneer Squidoo, and Yoyodyne, one of the first internet companies. On this classic episode, Seth joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss the rise of AI, the need for education disruption, and his new book, The Song of Significance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Beaulieu is the CEO of ITR Economics and an esteemed economist with over 40 years of experience in business cycle trend analysis. Brian and his team have a track record of 96% accuracy in economic forecasts. Brian is also the author of several popular books, including Prosperity in the Age of Decline and Make Your Move. Brian has provided insightful workshops and seminars to thousands of executives Vistage International and TEC, organizations of over 13,000 CEOs globally. Brian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share his career and offer a bold economic projection that you don’t want to miss. Learn why Brian believes everything about the global economy will change in 2030–and what you can do to prepare for that seismic shift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss how excellent leaders and organizations often stand out by getting the small details right. They talk about how leaders should prioritize big picture priorities versus small details, how to ensure a team is committed to getting the little things right, and why all of this makes you stand out. Read the post referenced in this podcast: Friday Forward - Two Trucks (#443) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast is bestselling author, Daniel Coyle. Daniel has looked inside some of the world’s highest performing groups, including U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six, Pixar and the San Antonio Spurs, and lays out what their success has in common in his newest book, The Culture Code. Daniel is also the New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent and The Secret Race, a book he co-authored with former professional road bicycle racer, Tyler Hamilton. Coyle and Hamilton also won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Prize in 2012. When he’s not churning out award-winning, best-selling books, he is a contributing editor for Outside Magazine and works as a special advisor to the Cleveland Indians. 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. In this classic episode, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss Karl Popper's falsification principle, a foundation of the scientific method that also has significant implications for leadership and communication. They also dig into how to challenge your own viewpoints and ideas, how leaders can invite contradictory viewpoints, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Jordan Harbinger joined 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. 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 Doctorate at 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. In this classic episode, 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

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 v. Noise. He is also the NYT bestselling author of Remote: Office Not Required, It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work and Rework. On this classic episode, Jason joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about Basecamp’s innovative culture, remote work, replacing FOMO with JOMO and more. 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 30 million viewers each month and has hundreds 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. In this classic episode, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the key difference between innate talent and trainable skill. Robert shares why it's so important for leaders to identify the innate abilities required for each role, find people with those traits, then elevate those people through thorough training and effective processes. Read The Friday Forward discussed in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint Inc., known for its award winning Hint flavored water. She has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in Northern California, one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs. She’s also the host of The Kara Goldin Show and the author of Undaunted. On this classic episode of the Elevate Podcast, Kara shared her remarkable entrepreneurial story with host Robert Glazer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Sean joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about overcoming cancer, pushing his body past its limits, building resilience, and conquering the natural world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a classic episode of Weekend Conversation, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the remarkable story of gold medal-winning skier Ashley Caldwell. They use Caldwell's case to illustrate that the path of fulfillment is rarely conventional, and that the traditional path many feel pressure to follow can lead to success, but not to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hal Elrod has changed the way millions of people think about their mornings. He’s the best-selling author of one of the highest-rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which shares a morning routine practiced daily by millions of people worldwide and was just released in an updated 10-year anniversary edition. Hal is also the author of The Miracle Equation and a renowned speaker who has spoken to audiences worldwide. In this classic episode, Hal Elrod returned to the Elevate Podcast to discuss 10 years of The Miracle Morning and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a professor at the Wharton School of Business, and the author of the influential NYT bestselling book, Grit. She has received the MacArthur Genius Grant, co-hosts the No Stupid Questions podcast, and has delivered one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Angela joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her journey to study psychology, why grit is so crucial to success, and how to use grit in life, business, parenting and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a classic episode of Weekend Conversations, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the rise in automated communication tools and social networking platforms, which have exchanged quality of relationships for quantity. They discuss the rise in gamified communications, spammy emails, and a better way to build and foster relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathan Barry is a pioneer of the creator economy. He is the founder and CEO of ConvertKit, an email marketing platform used by creators like James Clear, Tim Ferriss and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s also the author of Authority, an eBook that has sold over 15,000 copies worldwide since its release. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Nathan Barry joins host Robert Glazer to discuss building ConvertKit, ConvertKit's unique culture and profit sharing, the creator economy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT AMANDA KNOX At 20 years old, Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for a horrific murder she did not commit. After spending years in prison, she was definitively exonerated by Italy's highest court and allowed to return home to America. Today, she is an exoneree, journalist, advocate for justice and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Waiting To Be Heard. Amanda joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss her astonishing story, her perspective of justice and resilience, the damaging effect of confirmation bias, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the powerful effect of simple traditions with family, friends and colleagues. Robert and Mick dig into why we should challenge our assumptions about what will make us happy, why extravagance doesn't lead to more fulfilment and more. Articles Mentioned In This Episode Friday Forward - Simple Traditions (#437) Friday Forward - 18 Summers (#84) The Tail End by Tim Urban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices