How do you bounce back from an early setback? Our guest today knows. He was on the path to do what many people dream of doing, making it into the big leagues as a professional athlete, and then an injury cut his pro career short.

Mike Robbins, who has reinvented himself a number of times, shares his personal experiences and what he's learned about the importance of being true to yourself.

Meet the Guest
Mike Robbins is the author of four books, Focus on the Good Stuff, Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Take, Nothing Changes Until Your Do, and Bring Your Whole Self to Work. He delivers keynotes and seminars that empower people, leaders, and organizations to be more successful, appreciative, and authentic.

Prior to his current work, Mike played baseball at Stanford and then professionally with the KC Royals.  After his athletic career was cut short by injuries, he worked in the tech world, before starting his consulting business in 2001.  His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, eBay, Gap, Microsoft, and others.  

Links

• www.Mike-Robbins.com
• Mike's books:
  • Focus on the Good Stuff
  • Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken
  • Nothing Changes Until You Do
  • Bring Your Whole Self to Work
• Mike's TED Talk: Bring Your Whole Self to Work
• Mike's Podcast: We're All in This Together