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Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits'

I have read a lot of business books over the years. Some inspire, some educate, and a few do both while also shifting the way we approach leadership and personal growth. Robert Glazer’s Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others falls into the latter category.

The founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners, Glazer is recognized for his innovative approach to company culture, leadership, and performance. Elevate distills his years of experience and research into a practical framework to help individuals and teams push beyond their perceived limitations.

Elevate introduces the concept of “capacity building,” which Glazer breaks down into four key elements: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional capacity. These pillars are the foundation for growth, and Glazer integrates them into structured, actionable steps.

A Practical, Results-Oriented ApproachUnlike many leadership books that dwell on theory, Elevate provides a roadmap. Glazer doesn’t just tell you why growth is important; he shows you how to achieve it. The book is filled with real-life examples, research, and personal anecdotes that make the lessons feel tangible and attainable.

One of my favorite takeaways is that small, consistent improvements in the four capacity areas can lead to exponential growth. This aligns with the principles of continuous improvement that many strive for but often struggle to implement.

Impactful Leadership Lessons
Glazer emphasizes that great leaders don’t just elevate themselves; they elevate those around them. By focusing on developing the capacities of team members, leaders can create high-performing organizations that thrive on accountability, personal growth, and shared success.

Equally insightful is how Glazer connects personal development with business success, sharing that leaders committed to their own growth who foster that same mindset in their teams are more likely to achieve sustainable success. At a time when employee engagement and company culture are at the forefront of business challenges, Elevate offers a blueprint for addressing these issues.

Whether you’re a CEO, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply looking to push beyond your current limits, Elevate is an essential read. Glazer’s insights are clear, compelling, and relevant. His writing is engaging and accessible, and he makes complex concepts easy to understand and apply.

I believe that the best business books are those that challenge us to think differently and act. Elevate does this—actively shaping our approach to leadership, performance, and personal development.

If you’re looking for a book to help you and your team reach new heights, I highly recommend reading Elevate. 

Dan Beaulieu is president of D.B. Management Group. 

Title: Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others
Author: Robert Glazer
Copyright: Simple Truths, 2019
Pages: 168
Price: $10.89