On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan have a discussion of intention, methods and outcomes in leadership. They discuss how leaders should balance outcomes with process in leadership, whether there are goals that can justify extreme behavior, and why well intentioned methods and initiatives aren't worthwhile if they don't drive good outcomes.

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Greg McKeown is the NYT bestselling author of the Essentialism and Effortless. He is founder and CEO of McKeown Inc, an organization that helps leading companies such as Apple, Google and Pixar reach the next level of growth. Greg is also a world-renowned keynote speaker and host of the Greg McKeown Podcast.

In this classic episode, Greg joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss how to prioritize the essential things in work and in life.

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Scott Young is renowned for his expertise in learning and productivity. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Ultralearning" as well as his latest book, "Get Better at Anything." Scott is known for his innovative learning challenges and his insights on mastering complex skills quickly. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx among other outlets.

Scott joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his approach to mastering new things, how to improve your capacity for learning and growth, and more.

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On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the role of vulnerability in leadership, and why simply being vulnerable is typically not enough. Robert and Mick discuss why vulnerability must be balanced with confidence and competence to reassure the people we lead, and what this balance looks like in practice.

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Dan Ariely is one of the world's leading experts on irrationality. He is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavior Economics at Duke University, where he attempts to put economic research in plain language. He is also a celebrated author of several bestselling books, including one of my all-time favorite books, Predictably Irrational. He’s also the author of Amazing Decisions, Dollars and Sense, and his newest books, which he could not have timed better, Misbelief, which is available wherever books are sold.

In this classic episode, Dan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss Misbelief, our vulnerability to misinformation and delusion, and much more.

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Robert Cialdini is one of the world's leading experts on influence and persuasion. He is an award-winning behavioral scientist and the president and CEO of Influence at Work. He is the Regents' Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University, and a New York Times bestselling author who has sold 7 million books in 44 languages in his career. He is frequently referred to as the “Godfather of Influence,” and coaches clients such as Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Coca Cola.

Robert joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about influence in leadership and much more.

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On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a unique approach to countering harmful and hateful beliefs, championed by educator and author Irshad Manji. Robert and Mick dig into why arguing with people we disagree with doesn't work, and why it's much more effective to seek understanding--even when it feels impossible.

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Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books help leaders build high performing, cohesive, engaged professional teams. A former business school professor, David now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA--and he's also authored multiple bestselling books--including a new one, Best Team Ever, which published this year.

In this classic episode, David joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss the strategies for leading, developing, and building high-performing teams.

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Jacob Morgan is a futurist and leading authority on the future of work, the employee experience and leadership. He is the bestselling author of five books, including his latest, Leading With Vulnerability, which was released in October 2023. He is a TED Speaker and the host of the podcast Great Leadership with Jacob Morgan.

Jacob joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about vulnerability in leadership, company culture, and much more.

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On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss the importance of connecting with friends and loved ones during the holidays, rather than getting caught up in the wave of consumption. Robert and Mick talk about the hedonic treadmill, why acquiring things rarely makes us happy, and more.

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