He walked away from a million-dollar client to protect his team, choosing values over revenue. That act of courage revealed what true leadership means. Robert Glazer discovered that real success comes from staying aligned with what matters most. In this episode, he shares how uncovering his core values reshaped his life and business, and how following your inner compass, leading with character, and practicing simple daily habits can create lasting transformation.
Robert Glazer is the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, creator of the Friday Forward newsletter, and host of the Elevate Podcast. His latest book, The Compass Within, helps leaders uncover their core values and live them with conviction.
In this episode, Tim and Robert discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:54) Early Lessons That Shaped His Character
(06:34) Discovering His Core Values
(10:31) The Compass Within and Purposeful Leadership
(18:10) Living Your Values Every Day
(20:44) Standing Strong in a Culture of Noise
(23:41) Why Culture Defines Every Leader
(29:38) GSD Focus That Drives Results
(31:44) Building Momentum with Atomic Habits
(36:20) The Compass Within as a Guide for Life
Robert Glazer is the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency recognized for its strong culture and leadership. He is the creator of Friday Forward, a weekly newsletter reaching over 200,000 readers in more than 60 countries, and the host of the Elevate Podcast. Robert is also the author of multiple bestselling books, including The Compass Within, Elevate, and Performance Partnerships. His work helps individuals and organizations align their values with action to achieve sustainable success.
Connect with Robert:
Website: robertglazer.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer/
Resources Mentioned:
The Compass Within by Robert Glazer: https://robertglazer.com/compass/
The Six Core Values Questions: https://robertglazer.com/six/
Originals by Adam Grant: https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299
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