On a new edition of Thinking Thursdays, Elevate Podcast host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan delve into the remarkable history of Disney's CEO succession process. Robert and Mick discuss how Disney has been putting off the retirement of current CEO Bob Iger for over 10 years, why Iger's first attempt to retire went terribly wrong, and the ascension of new CEO Josh D'Amaro. Robert and Mick discuss key leadership lessons that go far beyond succession.

Before that, Robert gives his view on the shocking rise and fall of silver prices in the market.

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Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code and several other books. Daniel has advised organizations such as the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians, and his work has reshaped how leaders think about group performance, skill development, and human connection. His newest book, Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment, is his most personal and expansive yet, which published the day this episode airs.

Daniel joined host Robert Glazer on The Elevate Podcast to talk about his new book, how leaders can find meaning and fulfillment, how to help others do the same, and much more.

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In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss degrading of accountability and ownership in organizations. Robert shares a recent chaotic customer service experience that prompted the topic, and Robert and Mick share why too many leadership and organizations prioritize process and policy, rather than delivering great outcomes for customers and clients, and the effect of that shift in priorities.

Read The Post: Taking Ownership (#521)⁠⁠

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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.

On this classic episode Cal joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ for a deep-dive conversation on Slow Productivity, including how it works and why it can lead to achievement without burnout.

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Greg McKeown⁠ changed the way so many leaders think about life with his New York Times Bestselling book, ⁠Essentialism⁠. He is the founder and CEO of McKeown Inc, an organization that helps leading companies like Apple, Google, Pixar and more reach the next level of growth. In addition to Essentialism, Greg is also New York Times bestselling author of ⁠Effortless⁠ and The Essentialism Planner, a world-renowned keynote speaker, and the host of the Greg McKeown Podcast.

On this classic episode, Greg joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how he prioritizes the essentials in his own life, living a life by design, seeking and implementing feedback, and much more.

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In this new episode of Weekend Conversations, we're host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the recent protests in Iran, the Iranian regime's response, and how the crisis has been discussed by the media, humanitarian leaders, and activists. Robert and Mick discuss why so many people struggle to find the line between right and wrong, how social media distorts our values, and much more.

Read The Post: ⁠Clear Lines (#520)⁠

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Henry Abbott is a pioneer of sports media. Henry is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, where he and his team cover basketball with depth and curiosity. Henry previously led ESPN’s 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. His latest book is ⁠Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance⁠, available wherever books are sold.

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Ed Latimore is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, sobriety advocate, physics graduate, U.S. Army National Guard veteran, and a bestselling author of Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower and Sober Letters to My Drunken Self. He grew up in Pittsburgh’s housing projects and fought poverty, addiction, and trauma with the discipline of boxing and the clarity of stoic philosophy. His newest book, Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: Boxing and the Art of Life, was released last year.

 Ed joined host Robert Glazer on The Elevate Podcast to discuss his boxing career, lessons learned from a life of fighting, and why you shouldn't care what people think.

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On a special episode of The Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer answers listener questions on the first ever Elevate Podcast Mailbag. To submit a question for a future episode, email [email protected]

On this episode, Robert and producer Mick Sloan tackle questions like:

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On a classic edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the resistance leaders often feel to new ideas when they have too much on their plate. Robert shares guidance for evaluating ideas objectively, and how to take on new initiatives without burning yourself out.

Read the post in this episode: ⁠Friday Forward - Idea Resistance (#487)

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