What does it take to scale not just a business, but yourself as a leader?

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, bestselling author and founder of Acceleration Partners, Robert Glazer, shares hard-won lessons from building a high-performance culture and living with integrity. From balancing ambition with personal fulfillment to redefining success beyond external metrics, Robert dives deep into leadership, values, and the importance of building a life you don’t need a vacation from. He also gives us a glimpse into his upcoming book, “The Compass Within: A Little Story About the Values That Guide Us,” launching on October 14, 2025 — a powerful reflection on how values shape not just our businesses, but our lives.

In this episode, Darius and Robert will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Background of Robert Glazer

(02:51) The Importance of Core Values

(05:46) The Process of Discovering Core Values

(08:30) The Role of Core Values in Decision Making

(11:22) Community and Core Values

(14:17) Personal Experiences with Core Values

(19:48) The Value of Consistency vs. Volatility

(20:51) Aligning Personal Values with Relationships

(22:26) Understanding Value Conflicts in Relationships

(24:05) Navigating Value Conflicts in Work and Life

(26:12) The Importance of Independence as a Core Value

(28:54) Promoting the Book and Its Impact

(30:16) The Vision of Helping a Million People

(31:59) Catalysts for Discovering Core Values

(33:28) Future Endeavors and Leadership Insights

Robert Glazer is the founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency recognized with over 30 culture awards. He is the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Elevate," "Friday Forward," and "How to Thrive in the Virtual Workplace," as well as the creator of the Friday Forward newsletter, read by more than 200,000 people each week. A sought-after keynote speaker and host of the Elevate Podcast, Robert’s insights have been featured on the Today Show and in leading outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He is passionate about helping people and organizations reach their highest potential.

Connect with Robert:

Website: https://robertglazer.com/

Book: https://robertglazer.com/compass/ 

The Six Core Values Questions page: https://robertglazer.com/six/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer 

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 

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