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- About the Author: Robert Glazer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing.
- 240 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Motivational
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"The Compass Within has the power to transform! Glazer delivers a narrative that is both relatable and powerful and provides a framework that will help you align your core values with their decisions. If you want to lead with authenticity and unlock potential in yourself and others, this book is your foundation." -- Liz Wiseman, bestselling author of Multipliers and Impact Players, and CEO of The Wiseman Group
"The Compass Within is a gripping parable that will challenge everything you thought you knew about success and fulfillment. A must-read." -- Harry Kraemer Jr., Former CEO of Baxter International and Professor of Leadership and Kellogg School of Business
"The Compass Within is a must-read for anyone seeking deeper self-awareness, fulfillment, and alignment at work and in life." -- Tasha Eurich, New York Times bestselling author (Shatterproof, Insight, Bankable Leadership)
"A must-read journey into self-discovery and values-driven living; this book is a game-changer for everyone from the student to the CEO." -- Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement and author of Modern Achievement
"Glazer's engaging parable illustrates how defining and aligning with core values leads to better choices and a more fulfilling life. The Compass Within is a must-read for anyone looking to make the big decisions in life with confidence and clarity." -- Annie Duke, New York Times bestselling author of Quit and Thinking in Bets
"If you have that nagging feeling that you have not yet fulfilled your potential, The Compass Within could be the book you've been looking for!" -- Brian Scudamore, founder & CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and author of WTF?! (Willing to Fail)
"In a world full of noise and uncertainty, The Compass Within is the ultimate guide to clarity and purpose. This life-changing book provides the tools to make decisions with confidence and live a life of meaning and impact." -- Jesse Cole, Founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas and bestselling author of Fans First and Find Your Yellow Tux
"Robert Glazer's The Compass Within: A Little Book About The Values That Guide Us is a powerful exploration of aligning personal and professional life with core values, delivered through an engaging and relatable narrative. This book masterfully combines introspection and actionable guidance, much like Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Simon Sinek's Start with Why. With its storytelling approach, it resonates deeply, offering readers a framework for uncovering their values and making choices that foster authentic fulfillment. Glazer's insight and empathy shine through, making this an essential read for anyone seeking clarity and alignment in a complex and distressing world." -- Jerry Colonna, author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong and Reboot
"Glazer has written a winner! The Compass Within is more than excellent storytelling--it's a timeless parable that illustrates the power of living and leading in alignment with your personal core values." -- Patrick Lencioni, New York Times bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage
"Robert Glazer's The Compass Within beautifully guides readers to do the introspective work needed to truly live authentically and stay true to their values. His breakthrough book demonstrates conclusively that living in accordance with your core values aligns who we are with the decisions we make in our work, relationships, and communities." -- Bill George, Harvard Business School Executive Fellow, author of True North, and former Chair & CEO, Medtronic
"This book--destined to be a classic--should not only be a treasured part of your personal and business library; it should be studied until its wisdom is part of your very being. Then buy a copy for everyone you love who you would like to see live a happier and more fulfilled life, and for every team member whose potential you'd like to help develop to its fullest." -- Bob Burg, bestselling coauthor of The Go-Giver
About the Author
Robert Glazer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing. He also co-founded and chaired BrandCycle, which was acquired by Stack Commerce/TPG in 2021. A serial entrepreneur and award-winning executive, Robert is passionate about helping individuals and organizations elevate their performance.
Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners garnered numerous accolades, including Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards, Entrepreneur's Top Company Culture, Inc.'s Best Place to Work, and Fortune's Best Small & Medium Workplaces. Robert himself was twice named to Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs for Small and Medium Companies in the U.S., ranking #2.
Robert shares his insights through Friday Forward, a weekly inspirational newsletter reaching over 200,000 readers in 100+ countries. He is also the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international best-selling author of seven books, including Elevate, Friday Forward, Elevate Your Team, and How to Make Virtual Teams Work. Additionally, Robert hosts the Elevate Podcast, a top 1% show on business, performance, and leadership, with over 3 million downloads globally.
His work has been featured in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, Business Insider, Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, and Entrepreneur. Robert speaks to audiences around the world on topics of leadership, culture, and personal and professional development, and has also spoken on the TEDx stage.
Outside of work, Robert enjoys skiing, cycling, reading, traveling, spending quality time with his family, and overseeing home renovation projects.
To learn more about his writing, speaking or partnerships opportunities, please visit robertglazer.com.