Many of us, myself included, are obsessed with solutions.  And while this makes sense, especially when we find ourselves in times of challenge and uncertainty as we do these days.  What if asking questions was more powerful than finding answers?  On this episode, I discuss this dynamic and the paradoxical nature of curiosity.  Asking questions can lead to authentic connection and important innovation.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

Ask Powerful Questions (book), by Chad Littlefield and Will Wise

This is the 400th episode of this podcast!  As I reflect on this meaningful milestone, I realize that most of our biggest goals are accomplished by simply putting one foot in front of the other and moving in the direction of what matters most to us.  On this episode, I talk about why it can be challenging, especially at certain times, to go for our dreams.  I then share some specific things we can do to manifest our most important goals…step by step.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

Giving credit to other people is such an important thing for us to do as leaders, teammates, family members, and friends.  However, it can be challenging for several reasons.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that can get in our way.  I then share both specific ways we can give credit to others more authentically and generously, as well as why it’s essential to do so for the benefit of everyone involved, including us.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

With all that is going on in the country and the world these days, as well as inside our families, teams, and businesses, it can sometimes be difficult to stay authentically hopeful.  On this episode, I talk about some of the uncertainty that is impacting me and many of the people I know and work with right now.  I then share five specific things we can do to stay as grounded and positive as possible.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

With all the recent discussion and debate about DEI, it seems to me that some pretty important aspects of inclusion and belonging haven’t been a part of this conversation.  On this episode, I offer some of my perspective on these important issues.  I also share some specific things we can do to focus on creating authentic environments of inclusion and belonging, which are fundamental elements of healthy and effective teams and organizations.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Winning is more than just about the bottom-line results we produce or the outcome our team is attempting to achieve, it’s also about how we approach what we do and the way we engage with each other in the process.  On this episode, I talk with speaker, coach, and author of Let’s Go Win, JM Ryerson.  In our conversation we discuss the mindset necessary for success and fulfillment, why change can be hard but upgrading can be inspiring, and some specific things we can do personally and collectively to perform our best.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Let’s Go Win (book) by JM Ryerson

JM Ryerson website

Upgrade (book), by JM Ryerson

The political polarization that exists in our country and our world is deeply concerning to me and so many others.  As I travel around to different parts of the United States and the globe, one specific topic where we actually seem to have real common ground is our collective concern about the division, and the forces within society, media, social media, politics, and more that seem to exacerbate this dynamic.  On this episode, I address this complex and emotional issue in light of the recent presidential inauguration here in the US.  I offer some thoughts and perspectives, as well as some specific ideas for how we can connect in a more productive and authentic way, especially with those who may see things differently than we do.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

On this episode I had the honor and privilege of talking to my friend, Tyler Merritt, about his brand new book, This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story about Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don’t Talk About.  Tyler’s wisdom, wit, depth, and insight are inspiring and important.  In our conversation, we discuss the power of vulnerability, how proximity breeds empathy, why facing death can be both terrifying and liberating, the importance of keeping things in perspective, and why it’s essential to be real about how we feel.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

This Changes Everything (new book), by Tyler Merritt

The Tyler Merritt Project

The Power of Proximity (podcast episode) with Mike Robbins and Tyler Merritt

I Take My Coffee Black (first book), by Tyler Merritt

Before You Call the Cops (video), by Tyler Merritt

At this time of year, we’re often thinking about what we want to create, accomplish, and experience over the next twelve months.  However, setting and achieving our goals can be tricky and we often think about it differently at work than we do in our personal lives.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make it challenging to set goals in an effective way, how we can learn something personally from the ways we usually approach targets at work, and some specific things we can do to set ourselves up for success with our most important desires.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Wrapping Up the Year and Setting Ourselves Up for Success in the New Year (podcast episode)

Creating the New Year Consciously (podcast episode)

Being challenged is an essential aspect of our growth and our ability to create success.  However, not only does it take courage, it can be hard to be challenged.  It’s also important for us to make sure we’re getting the type of feedback we truly need and that it’s being given to us in an empowering and healthy way.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes this tricky.  I then share specific examples of how we can lean into it being challenged in a way that is both supportive and effective.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X