Elevate With Robert Glazer

To celebrate the launch of his new book, How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace, host Robert Glazer sits down with CEO Nicole Sahin for a wide-ranging discussion on the present and future of remote work. Nicole is the founder and CEO of Globalization Partners, an industry leading global Employer of Record that eliminates the traditional HR, legal and tax hurdles companies face when building global teams. She has been named a Top 100 Female Founder by Inc and does extensive work with non-profit organizations such as Water for People, Give Directly and School The World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal is an entrepreneur, investor and bestselling author of two books. His most recent, Indistractable, helps readers break free of technological distraction and live with more intention. 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. 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. 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

Erica Dhawan is an expert on teamwork and collaboration in the digital age—even body language. She is an award winning keynote speaker and was named the ”Oprah of Management Thinkers,” by Thinkers50. She is also the author of two books, Get Big Things Done, and her latest, Digital Body Language, which publishes today. Erica has degrees from Harvard, MIT and Wharton, and has spoken at the Davos World Economic Forum, TEDx, and to companies as big as Coca-Cola, FedEx and Goldman Sachs. Erica joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the new rules of digital communication, the role leaders play in the digital era, and how to communicate effectively, clearly and empathetically in a remote world. Show Notes on robertglazer.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport 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 NYT bestselling author of multiple books, including A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, Deep Work, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. He is also the host of the Deep Questions Podcast, and has delivered a TEDx Talk, “Quit Social Media” which was been viewed nearly eight 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McKeown is the New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism, and founder and CEO of McKeown Inc, an organization that helps leading companies reach the next level of growth. Greg is a world-renowned keynote speaker and host of the podcast What’s Essential? with Greg McKeown. He is also the author of a new book, Effortless: Make It Easier To Do What Matters Most. Greg joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his new book, why the most important things in life don't have to be hard, and much more. Three Key Things You'll Learn 1. How to make it easier to do the most important things in life. 2. Simple ways to approach enormous tasks and projects. 3. How to learn and improve with less effort by focusing on the right things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Linkner is a brilliant expert on creativity and innovation. He is the founder and CEO of five tech companies that sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He is a highly respected business leader, venture capitalist, keynote speaker and even a gifted jazz guitarist. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of several books. His latest, Big Little Breakthroughs, is now available for purchase. Josh joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his winding career path, how each of us can achieve daily creative breakthroughs, and how companies can unlock their collective creativity. Three Key Things You'll Learn How each person can tap into their vast reservoir of creative potential. What the 20-hour rule is, and how it can help you quickly develop expertise. Why you might want to create a fictional rival for yourself, or your organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lynda Ulrich has made an intentional effort to share more good news with the world. She is the founder of Ever Widening Circles, an organization dedicated to connecting people around the globe to insights innovations and good news that would otherwise go uncelebrated. She is also the author of the recent book, Happiness Is An Option, and talented speaker who recently delivered a popular TEDx Talk. Lynda joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about creating happiness online, spreading good news, and believing in humanity during a time of adversity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aicha Evans is one of the world’s key drivers of innovation. She is the CEO of Zoox, a company dedicated to perfecting and producing self-driving, zero emissions vehicles. Before joining the company in early 2019, Evans also held several leadership roles at Intel Corporation, including most recently as Chief Strategy Officer. She is a member of the George Washington University Engineering Hall of Fame and was named to Business Insider’s list of 100 People Transforming Business. Aicha joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about leading the self-driving car revolution, her leadership journey and much more. Three Key Things You'll Learn How studying the humanities can yield valuable lessons in leadership. How Aicha advanced to the highest level of Intel. What the future of autonomous vehicles made hold. 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 new book, The Leader Within Us. 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

Robert Rosenberg is the former CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts. During his leadership tenure, Rosenberg grew the company from a family business with 100 stores and $10 million in sales into a global enterprise with 6,500 stores and $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Rosenberg is also the author of the recent book, Around the Corner To Around the World, where he shares the history of his tenure and the lessons he learned along the way. Robert joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the surprisingly dramatic history of Dunkin' building trust in a global organization, and the crucial responsibilities of every CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Moriarty is one of America's top true crime reporters. She has been a CBS News journalist for three decades, serving as a correspondent on 48 Hours since 1990. Her work is featured throughout CBS’ news programs, and she is the host of the true-crime podcast My Life of Crime. Erin has received nine Emmy awards and has covered stories such as the Iraq War, the death of Princess Diana, the JonBenet Ramsey case and the story of infamous millionaire Robert Durst. Erin joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how she prepares to interview accused criminals, how she broke into broadcast journalism, and much more. 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 the new book, Undaunted. Kara joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about building a top beverage brand from scratch, her new book, and much more. Three Key Things You'll Learn How Kara overcame professional burnout and solved her health problems. How Kara built Hint from scratch, and created a health revolution. How Kara overcame the initial obstacles Hint faced and built a famous brand. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Siu, is a top expert on marketing and business. He’s an investor, founder and advisor. He is the Chairman of Single Grain, a digital marketing agency that has worked with companies like Amazon, Uber and Salesforce. He's the host of two podcasts, Marketing School with Neil Patel and Leveling Up. He’s also the author of a new book, Leveling Up, which releases Wednesday, February 24. Eric joined host Robert Glazer to talk about building his marketing career, and how to level up in business and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Gassner Otting is an expert on helping others find alignment between their purpose and their work. She is a Washington Post bestselling author and keynote speaker who challenges readers and audiences to think beyond their limitations and discover their professional purpose. She has started and led multiple organizations and has authored two books, Mission Driven and Limitless. She has also delivered a TEDx talk, served on Hillary Clinton’s National Finance Committee and was a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House. Laura joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to share her lessons from the White House, how to excel by serving a greater mission, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colin Bryar worked on Amazon’s senior leadership team for 12 years, starting in 1998, including serving as Jeff Bezos’ Chief of Staff for two years. Colin is co-founder of Working Backwards LLC, an executive coaching firm, and the co-author of the new book Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon, which is now available for purchase. Colin joins host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about Amazon's secrets to success, Jeff Bezos' leadership style and more. The core principles Amazon uses to achieve world-leading results. The essentials of Jeff Bezos' leadership style. The keys to Amazon's top-tier hiring strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Hartley is a master of marketing. He is the founder of WireBuzz, a firm that helps businesses amplify their sales with world class video marketing. He’s also a sought after speaker on video marketing, creating compelling marketing narratives, and leading others to overcome adversity. Todd joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about optimizing video presentation in an increasingly virtual workplace, how to become a top speaker, and much more. Three Key Things You'll Learn What Todd thinks is the next big opportunity in marketing and SEO. Which social platforms and channels companies should participate in, and which to avoid. How to create cold-outreach marketing that actually wins over customers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claude Silver is the Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia and has worked with Gary Vaynerchuk for nearly a decade. She is responsible for building a human-focused company culture and helping over 800 employees feel at home at the business. She is also a top-rated keynote speaker, host of the Silver Lining podcast and a top thought leader on organizational culture. Claude joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about leading a team of millennials, working with Gary Vee, and the secrets to building a culture with a world-class retention rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Martin Lindstrom Martin Lindstrom is one of the world's leading thinkers on branding, culture and personal transformation. He’s the founder and chairman of the Lindstrom Company, the world’s leading brand and culture transformation group. He is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and has been named one of Thinkers50’s top 50 Business Thinkers for three years running. His latest book, The Ministry of Common Sense, is now available for purchase wherever books are sold. Three Key Things You’ll Learn: Why companies need to do more to understand their customers. The key components of common sense every company and team needs. Why empathy and common sense go hand-in-hand, and how to leverage both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices