E58: Robert Glazer: Leadership Evolution: It's Time to End Two Weeks Notice
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This week the podcast hits another level as we welcome Robert Glazer, the visionary mind behind Acceleration Partners transformative leadership training. Robert is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Global Partner Marketing Agency and Acceleration Partners. A serial entrepreneur, award-winning executive, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, Robert has a passion for helping individuals and organizations build their capacity and elevate their performance. In this eye-opening chat, Roger dives deep with Robert, unraveling the mysteries behind exceptional leadership and the intricate tapestry of our childhood experiences shaping it. Robert peels back the curtain on how our earliest life chapters leave indelible marks on our leadership styles, from inspiring moments to the scars we carry. He's not just talking the talk; his TED Talk "Eliminating 2 Weeks Notice" has racked up a cool 100k views, and he's put pen to paper with his book, diving even deeper into the shifting dynamics of today's employment scenes.
Robert shares his Four Principles of Mindful Transition, helping leaders understand how to structure an open and safe environment for improving employee mindfulness and trust. With his candid discussion on the legacies left by successors of the legendary CEO Jack Welch, Robert illustrates the consequences of rash diversification in business and how being authentic and vulnerable can redefine corporate leadership. Robert also unpacks his 'one last talk' exercise that he implemented at Acceleration Partners, facilitating personal and transformative conversations among colleagues. Furthermore, Robert introduces us to fascinating organizational concepts, from 'Star Stiflers' to 'pure meritocracies,' and offers solutions for creating psychological safety within companies.
Together, Robert and Roger deliver a leadership masterclass brimming with essential insights into navigating the intricacies of leadership, initiating cultural transformations within workplaces, and confronting the harsh realities of corporate environments. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.
Topics Include:
- The Importance of Knowing Your Core Values
- Examining Robert’s Comprehensive Leadership Methodology
- Deconstructing Robert's Four Principles for Mindful Transitions
- Understanding and Implementing Capacity-Building Methods
- Exploring and Depicting The Three Organizational Types
Robert’s Book Recommendation:
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts
Connect with Robert:
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Check Out Roger’s Book: An Insider’s Guide to Business: Secrets From an Entrepreneur’s Playbook
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