Episodes

  • Zingerman's Founder Ari Weinzweig on Culture, Leadership, Vision and More

    Zingerman's Founder Ari Weinzweig on Culture, Leadership, Vision and More
    May 13 2025
    Ari Weinzweig is the co-founding partner of Zingerman’s, a world renowned community of businesses based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Zingerman’s is known as much for its incredible food as its radical approach to leadership and culture. Ari is a sought-after speaker, author of numerous influential books and pamphlets on visioning, leadership, and business beliefs, and a trailblazer in building organizations where dignity, creativity, and compassion lead the way. Ari joined host Robert Glazer to talk about Zingerman's excellent culture, his unconventional approach to leadership, leading without hierarchy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Weekend Conversations: We Need Dialogue, Not Monologues (Plus, An Unplanned Boston Celtics Update)

    Weekend Conversations: We Need Dialogue, Not Monologues (Plus, An Unplanned Boston Celtics Update)
    May 10 2025
    On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the rising anger, distrust and lack of engagement online, and how that continues spilling over into our in-person interactions. Robert and Mick share the importance in leadership of facilitating dialogue, sorting through disagreements through thoughtful conversation, and much more. ⁠Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Post & Ghost (#483) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Elevate Classics: How Corey Thomas Climbed To The Top of World Class Companies

    Elevate Classics: How Corey Thomas Climbed To The Top of World Class Companies
    May 8 2025
    Corey Thomas is the CEO and Chairman of Rapid7, a leading public cybersecurity software company valued around $3.5B. He is also an angel investor in several tech companies, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a director and deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts board of directors, among other honors. Before Rapid7, Corey worked extensively at companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and AT&T. Corey joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his leadership approach, how he rose through the ranks at Fortune 500 companies, and much more. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at ⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠. Masterclass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/elevate. Northwest Registered Agent: Don’t wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/elevate⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Why Tech VC Dave Whorton Threw Out The Silicon Valley Playbook

    Why Tech VC Dave Whorton Threw Out The Silicon Valley Playbook
    May 6 2025
    Dave Whorton is an experienced tech investor and founder who spent 20 years of his career at the highest levels of Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startups. He worked directly at the top venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins and co-founded four companies, including drugstore.com and Good Technology. He is also the founder of the Tugboat Institute and the author of the brand new book, Another Way. Dave joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his remarkable career, the pros and cons of the Silicon Valley growth strategy, and the Evergreen Companies that achieve lasting, sustainable growth. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at ⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don’t wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ today. Quince: Go to quince.com/elevate for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Weekend Conversations: The Importance of Showing Up

    Weekend Conversations: The Importance of Showing Up
    May 3 2025
    On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the importance of building credibility with people by showing up, not canceling commitments when it's difficult, and developing a reputation for reliability. Robert and Mick discuss why showing up consistently is becoming increasingly rare, and increasingly valuable, and talk about reliability in personal and professional contexts. ⁠Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Bad Misses (#482) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Thinking Thursday: A Warning for Leaders from Elon Musk and Tesla

    Thinking Thursday: A Warning for Leaders from Elon Musk and Tesla
    May 1 2025
    As host Robert Glazer discussed in a recent article, Elon Musk's decision to step away from DOGE and refocus on Tesla due to the automotive giant's poor earnings is a clear sign that the rules of business leadership still apply to Musk, and that fact is a warning to all leaders. Robert and Elevate Podcast producer Mick Sloan break down all the elements of Tesla's struggles, especially delving into the pitfalls of the founder/CEO brand being linked to a company's brand, and the harm that can hit a business when leaders lack full focus. They then discuss what Tesla can do from here to get back on track--if it's even possible. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at ⁠⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠. Masterclass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/elevate NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don’t wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠ today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on Why Leaders Must Lean on Values

    Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on Why Leaders Must Lean on Values
    Apr 29 2025
    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. On this classic episode, 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. Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at ⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at ⁠Indeed.com/elevate⁠. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don’t wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit ⁠https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠ today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Weekend Conversations: To Get Better, You Have To Play Up

    Weekend Conversations: To Get Better, You Have To Play Up
    Apr 26 2025
    On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan talk about the need to play up, or seek out groups where you are the least talented, experienced or smart person in the room. While this is uncomfortable, Robert and Mick discuss why it's the only way to grow, and why it gets easier with time. Read The Post Discussed In This Episode: Playing Up (#481) Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the Elevate Podcast Found: Try Found for FREE at Found.com/elevate Shopify: Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/elevate Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at Indeed.com/elevate. NPM Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Northwest Registered Agent: Don’t wait—protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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