Like most people, I like to be prepared, especially when it comes to my professional life and commitments.  However, in today’s face-paced, ever-changing business world and with the level of uncertainty and disruption that exists, it can often be even more important to be present.  On this episode, I talk about why it makes sense that we’re obsessed with preparation and why it can be challenging to be present.  I then share some specific things we can do to enhance our presence…thus putting us in the best position to respond effectively to the changing world around 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

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

As people, leaders, parents, and more, we often waste a lot of time and energy thinking we aren’t good enough.  On this episode, I talk about this common but detrimental phenomenon, and offer some ideas and techniques for us to embrace being enough.  I also talk about why it’s important to say “enough,” when it comes to certain negative patterns, habits, and behaviors - both ours and others.

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

While knowledge may be power, curiosity is a superpower.  We often get so obsessed with knowing things and sharing our wisdom with others, we forget how important it is to focus on learning.  On this episode, I talk about why our “know-it-all-ness” can be a detriment to us and annoying to others.  I then share some specific things we can do to tap into the power of curiosity and learning, in a way that empowers us and those around 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

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

For us to have the kind of relationships and impact we truly want to have - as leaders, parents, friends, spouses, family members and more - apologizing and forgiving are essential.  These things, however, can be challenging for a variety of reasons.  On this episode, I talk about some of what gets in the way of us being able to effectively apologize and forgive.  I then share some specific things we can do to make it more conducive for these things to happen authentically in our relationships, within our families, and on our teams.

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

We all face challenges, both personally and professionally, yet sometimes we make things much harder than they need to be.  On this episode, I talk about some of the paradoxes involved when we’re dealing with hard things.  I then share some specific things we can do when we’re facing difficulties to navigate them as effectively as possible and keep things in a healthy perspective.

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

With all the change, disruption, and uncertainty swirling around us these days, I’ve been feeling quite humbled.  Being humbled is not only an inevitable aspect of life, leadership, parenting, working, relationships, and more…it’s actually a powerful state of being, if we’re willing to embrace it.  On this episode, I talk about some of the paradoxical aspects of being humbled.  I then share some specific things we can do to embrace authentic humility in a way that empowers and inspires us and those around us, especially when things are unsettled.

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

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