Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin

What Makes a High-Performance Team? Mike Robbins Breaks It Down


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In a world divided by ego and isolation, Mike Robbins reminds us of what truly drives high performance: connection, courage, and humanity.


Mike has spent over two decades inside Fortune 100 companies helping teams unlock extraordinary performance—not through pressure, but through purpose.


In this conversation, we unpack his bestselling book We're All In This Together and explore what it really takes to build high-performing, values-driven teams in today’s hybrid, high-pressure world.


But this isn’t just about better teamwork—it’s a call to lead with empathy, to embrace hard conversations, and to show up as your whole self.


What we cover:

  • Why belonging is the foundation of high performance
  • How to build real trust in hybrid teams
  • The truth about psychological safety (hint: it’s not comfort)
  • How to give feedback that actually lands
  • The power of “sweaty-palm conversations”
  • Appreciation vs recognition—why both matter
  • Why the best leaders lead with humility and humanity


Whether you lead a team of 3 or a global company of 3,000—this episode will transform how you think about leadership, performance, and purpose.



  • Learn more about Mike here - https://mike-robbins.com
  • Grab a copy of Mike’s new book here - https://mike-robbins.com/books/
  • Follow Mike on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/mikedrobbins/
  • Connect with Mike on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrobbins/


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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.


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