The Compass Within with Robert Glazer

Welcome back to the Speak to Freedom podcast! Today, Anthony sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Robert Glazer to explore how we can find and live by our internal compass. From leadership to personal integrity, Robert shares wisdom from his new book, The Compass Within. He discusses how aligning our actions with our values can transform both our personal and professional lives.

This conversation dives deep into the principles that define great leadership, the importance of integrity, and how staying true to your core values shapes meaningful success.

 

[0:00] Introduction: Who Is Robert Glazer?

Robert shares a glimpse into his life — balancing writing, coaching, and personal growth — and the story behind his latest book, The Compass Within. He opens up about how his values drive his work and decisions.

[4:30] Codifying Success

Anthony and Robert discuss the difference between being naturally good at something and understanding why it works. Robert explains how codifying his experiences helped him become a better teacher, leader, and writer.

[7:00] Building from the Inside Out

They explore the idea that personal growth must precede professional success — a central theme in The Compass Within. Robert emphasizes that true progress starts with clarity and alignment between one’s inner compass and external actions.

[10:00] Core Values and Integrity

Robert and Anthony dive into core values — integrity, responsibility, and respect — and how they guide leadership. They discuss how hidden or unacknowledged values can shape behavior and how redefining them creates better outcomes in life and work.

[17:00] Leadership, Family, and Trust

Anthony and Robert share personal stories on how their upbringings shaped their approach to leadership, trust, and family. They reflect on how authenticity and self-awareness influence relationships and decision-making.

[25:00] Realignment and Growth

The episode wraps up with insights on how to realign your life when you drift from your values, and how leaders can apply these principles to strengthen teams, build trust, and foster meaningful culture change.

 

Key Quotes:

• “You can’t grow a business faster than you grow yourself.”

• “Integrity isn’t about perfection; it’s about owning your truth.”

• “When you operate from your core, every decision becomes clear.”
  
  

 

How to Connect with Robert Glazer

• Website: www.robertglazer.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazer/ 

• The official book page: https://robertglazer.com/compass/

• The Six Core Values Questions page: https://robertglazer.com/six/

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• Website: Speak to Freedom

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• LinkedIn: Anthony Truck 

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