Proving ourselves is something most of us do in certain aspects of work and life.  However, usually the harder we’re trying to prove something, the less we actually believe it to be true, although this can sometimes be hard for us to see and own.  On this episode, I talk about some of the understandable reasons we feel compelled to prove ourselves, our ideas, or specific qualities.  I then share five specific things we can do to make the powerful shift from proving to believing.  

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Interview with Jamie Kern Lima on the Mel Robbins podcast

So many things happen to us and around us throughout our lives and it’s easy to fall into the never-ending trap of fault-finding.  We live in a blame-obsessed society and we often waste a lot of time blaming all kinds of situations, circumstances, and people (including ourselves).  On this episode I talk about the pervasive and dangerous nature of focusing on who or what is at fault.  And I share some specific things we can do shift from this into the healthy and empowering mode of true ownership and responsibility.  Doing this allows us to be more effective leaders, parents, friends, partners, and humans.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Shifting from Blame to Responsibility (podcast episode)

Armchair Expert Podcast

As I celebrate my 50th birthday, I’m reflecting on lots of memories from the past few years and decades of my life.  And while I’ve had many highs and lows, some big accomplishments and major failures, and a whole lot of learning along the way, I’ve realized that one of the most important and challenging aspects of life is being able to celebrate ourselves.  On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons this can be hard, why it’s so essential, and specific ways we can celebrate, appreciate, and honor who we are…wherever we may find ourselves at the present moment.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Learning to Love Midlife (book), by Chip Conley

Niecy Nash-Betts Emmy Speech

Appreciate Yourself (podcast episode)

Progress is a simple, but often overlooked fundamental aspect of individual and collective fulfillment.  We often get so focused on results or we get caught up in erroneous perfection demands, both of which can get in our way of our growth.  On this episode, I talk about the importance of progress and I share a specific framework that can dramatically enhance your capacity for both achievement and fulfillment.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Tony Robbins Website

I spend a lot of time thinking, writing, and speaking about the importance of humanity at work…and I’m still amazed at how challenging it can be, and also how profound it is.  On this episode, I discuss some of the key reasons that it’s so essential for us to create humane working environments these days, why it can be difficult, and some specific things we can do to bring more of our humanity to work.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

The conventional definition of elegance is about beauty and grace.  However, when I think about operating with elegance at work and in life, it’s about putting forth intentional effort and expecting maximum results, in a balanced and non-attached way.  On this episode, I talk about why this can be challenging in our effort and results obsessed world.  I also share some specific things we can do to tap into the power of elegance and manifest the experiences and outcomes we truly want.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Worrying is something that most of us do, understandably.  However, it can get in our way of feeling our true feelings, connecting with those around us effectively, and creating what we actually want.  On this episode, I talk about what worry really is, why we seem so obsessed with it, and some specific things we can do to transform our worry in healthy and productive ways.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

How to Stop Worrying (blog post)

As we move into this new year and think about our most important goals, relationships, projects, and desired outcomes, we want to be mindful of putting down our “sword” and not thinking that we have to fight our way to success and fulfillment.  On this episode, I talk about why many of us, myself included, tend to armor up in ways that seem necessary, but don’t ultimately serve us or those around us.  I also share some specific things we can do to put down our “swords” and allow ourselves to experience deeper levels of trust, connection, and performance - both individually and collectively. 

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mel Robbins website

Mel Robbins podcast

Brene Brown website

In order for us to create anything new for ourselves and our teams, it’s essential for us to think differently.  This is often easier said than done, because we often get caught in habitual patterns of thought.  On this episode, I talk about how to get out of this rut and some specific things we can do to think in different ways.  Doing this allows us to be creative and innovative, and gives us access to new ideas and solutions.

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

It’s important for us to step out of our comfort zone and shake things up from time to time, in service of our own growth and that of those around us.  When we consciously choose to move out of our day-to-day routine, we can often access new possibilities and perspectives.  On this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of shaking things up, why this is so essential, and some specific ways we can do this both personally and professionally.  

Resources:

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

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel