We're All in This Together
362 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsOn We're All In This Together, leadership, teamwork, and company culture expert Mike Robbins shares his wisdom and insight, and also interviews interesting and influential business leaders, thought leaders, and change makers. Over the past 20 years, Mike has partnered with people, leaders, and teams within top organizations like Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, the NBA, Genentech, eBay, the Oakland A's, and many others. He gets real about his own experience and with his guests, so that you can learn the truth behind his and their stories, how they've overcome challenges, and specifics tips about leadership, teamwork, culture, and life. These conversations are designed to give you practical ideas, insights, and techniques to enhance your success, impact, and the performance of your team. For more information on Mike Robbins and his work, visit www.Mike-Robbins.com
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The Comparison Trap
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBWe all compare ourselves to other people at times. This can be benign and there can even be some positive aspects to it, but, for the most part, comparison is an ego trap that distorts our perception and causes harm. On this episode I talk openly about some of my own struggles with comparison and some things we can do to navigate the comparison trap, especially these days. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robb...
Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy
November 30, 2021 14:06 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBLife is full of wonder and joy, although sometimes it can be challenging for us to see and experience this, especially these days. On this episode, I talk to my longtime friend, Andrea Scher. She’s an artist, life coach, and the author of the brand new book, Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy. Andrea’s approach to life and creativity is inspiring, accessible, and practical...and it is so needed right now. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), b...
The Power of Gratitude
November 22, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBGratitude is something that I’ve researched, written, and spoken about for the past two decades. Even though I know how important, healthy, and powerful it is, I still find it challenging to be grateful, especially at certain times. On this episode, I reflect on some of the things that can make gratitude difficult, particularly right now, and I share some specific ideas and practices for how we can tap into the power of gratitude during this holiday season and beyond. Resources: We’re ...
The Balance of Foundation and Vision
November 17, 2021 13:33 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBFor us to successfully create or experience something important - whether it’s a relationship, a project, a team, a family, a career, or anything else - a strong foundation is essential. This foundation needs to be built and maintained consistently. However, growth and evolution happen by us focusing on vision and embracing innovation. On this episode I talk about the important balance of foundation and vision. We need both in order to thrive. For most of us, myself included, this can b...
Transforming Fear
November 10, 2021 13:46 - 26 minutes - 37 MBFear is something we all experience as human beings, but it’s an emotion we often avoid, deny, or suppress to our own detriment. With anxiety levels running high for many of us, especially these days, it’s important for us to have more space for our fear and to learn healthy ways to feel it and move through it. On this episode, I talk about why fear can be so tricky and uncomfortable, and I share some specific techniques for how we can transform our fear, individually and collectively, and...
The Power of Patience
November 03, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBPatience may be a virtue, but it’s definitely something I find challenging. Given the pace, uncertainty, and intensity of life and work these days, I don’t think I’m alone in the struggle with being patient. On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons patience can be difficult, particularly right now, and I also explore some specific things we can do and focus on to be more patient with ourselves, with those around us, at work, and in life. Resources: We’re All in This Together (...
Self-Compassion
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBI can be pretty harsh and critical of myself at times. And even though I know how important self-compassion is, I still find it to be challenging. On this episode I talk about some of the reasons it can be hard for us to have compassion for ourselves. I also explore the three components of self-compassion and talk about why it is essential for us, our relationships, and our teams. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), b...
The Difficulty and Necessity of Accountability
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBI have a bit of a love/hate relationship with accountability. Similar to feedback, I know how important it is for us to hold ourselves and others accountable...it can just be hard and scary to do so at times. On this episode, we discuss some of the specific reasons we avoid or run from accountability. And we talk about why it’s so important and how we can more effectively embrace accountability ourselves and within our teams...for the benefit of everyone involved. Resources: We’re All...
The Power of Forgiveness
October 12, 2021 13:23 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBForgiveness is so important for our relationships, our teams, and our overall well-being...and, it can be really hard, especially these days. On this episode, we discuss some of the things that make it challenging, and we delve into some specific ways to embrace and practice the power of forgiveness in our work, our relationships, and our lives. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback) ...
Creating More Space to Think with Juliet Funt
October 06, 2021 02:17 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBWork and life seem to be getting busier and busier all the time. Creating space in our schedules and in our minds is more important and challenging than ever these days. On this week’s episode, I talk to my friend and colleague, Juliet Funt. She’s the author of the new book, A Minute to Think, and an expert in training people, leaders, teams, and organizations specific techniques which allow them to reclaim creativity, conquer busyness, and do their best work. Resources: We’re A...
The Challenge and Importance of Self-Care
September 21, 2021 16:24 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIf you’re anything like me and so many people I know, caring for yourself in a healthy and nourishing way these days may be a bit challenging. Self-care is often difficult for many of us, and over this past year and half, it seems to have gotten even harder, for a number of understandable reasons. On today’s show, I share some of my own current struggles with self-care and why it can be so tricky for so many of us these days (and in general). I also offer some specific ideas that can allo...
Keep Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
September 14, 2021 13:14 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBToday is a big day...it’s episode #250 of this podcast, which used to be called “Bring Your Whole Self to Work,” and it also happens to be the launch day of the paperback edition of my book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work. On today’s show we talk about the five principles from this book: 1) authenticity, 2) appreciation, 3) emotional intelligence, 4) growth mindset, and 5) teamwork, and why these things are even more challenging and more important than ever these days, given everything that ...
Be the Leader of Your Own Life with Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann
September 07, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn today’s show, I spoke with my friend, client, and colleague, Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann. Rebecca is an accomplished executive, board member, consultant, and the co-author of FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life, which officially comes out next week. In our discussion, Rebecca and I talk about her remarkable journey through education and business, as well as some of the core pillars of her leadership philosophy and key ideas from her powerful new book. Resources: We’re All in This Toget...
The Importance of Surrender and Gratitude
August 31, 2021 12:34 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBI’m back after a two month hiatus! On this return episode, I talk about some of the current challenges and continued uncertainty facing us on various fronts. In the face of all that is going on right now, it’s important to be able to surrender in an authentic way, and also to focus on what we’re grateful for. These things can be hard to embrace and embody for a number of understandable reasons, but they’re essential for our mental and emotional well-being, and necessary as we navigate wor...
Time for a Break
June 29, 2021 12:51 - 29 minutes - 40 MBMost of us could use a break these days. However, for a number of reasons, taking breaks can be challenging. This difficulty is often practical, financial, emotional, relational, social, or some combination of these factors. And, no matter how hard it may be, it’s critical for us to pause from time to time, not only for our own wellbeing, but for the health of our relationships and teams as well. On this episode, I talk about both the challenge and importance of taking breaks, as well as...
Watch Out for Toxic Positivity
June 22, 2021 12:51 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBPositivity is something that most of us consider, well, positive, right? However, when positivity is used to cover up or silence our authentic human experience, it can become incredibly toxic. With all of the challenges, stress, and struggle many of us have been facing these days, it can be difficult, but really important, to remain optimistic. And, at the same time, we don’t want to sugarcoat things or diminish the experience of others. On this episode, we talk about this complex dynamic a...
Let’s Get Real About the Vaccine
June 15, 2021 12:07 - 30 minutes - 42 MBCovid has, obviously, turned our lives upside down in so many ways. The distribution of the vaccine has been a game-changer these past few months. However, not everyone have access to the vaccine, and there are people who are hesitant to get it or simply refuse. On this episode, I talk openly about my own journey with the vaccine and share some thoughts about how we can have more authentic conversations about this incredibly important and emotionally charged topic. While everyone has the...
Real Talk
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBTelling the truth about how we really feel is so important, especially these days. At the same time, operating with this type of vulnerability can be challenging for many different reasons. On this episode, I share some of how I’ve been feeling lately, and we discuss not only the importance of being real, but some specific ways to engage with those around us authentically. There is so much freedom and power in the truth...and it takes courage for us to operate this way. Resources: We’...
Mental Health
May 25, 2021 15:31 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MBSo many of us, myself included, are struggling with mental health challenges these days. Even if we aren’t, we probably know people who are and want to be able to support them. While we’ve made progress in recent years in how we think about, talk about, and treat mental health, there is still a lot of understandable yet unnecessary fear, shame, and stigma connected to it. On this episode, I talk openly about my own mental health journey and the importance of being real about how we feel an...
Designing Your Life with Sheri Salata
May 18, 2021 13:58 - 55 minutes - 127 MBWith all of the ups and downs we go through, especially these days, it can sometimes seem like life is just happening to us. However, even in the face of challenges, we are way more at cause than at effect in life than we often realize. My guest on this episode knows a few things about what it takes to design an extraordinary life. Sheri Salata was the executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show and the President of the Oprah Winfrey Network. She’s an author and teacher who, through her...
Transformation from the Inside Out with Scott Shute
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBThere is such a strong need for transformation these days - in our work, our lives, our families, our organizations, our society, and our world. As we have seen and learned in many painful ways over the past year or so, some of the ways we operate - personally and collectively - aren’t ideal, equitable, healthy, or sustainable. On this episode, I once again talk with my friend Scott Shute. As the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs at LinkedIn, Scott develops and delivers programs ...
The Difference Between Struggling and Suffering
April 28, 2021 15:22 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBThere’s an important difference between struggling and suffering. Given all that we’ve been dealing with over this past year and the many challenging dynamics of work, family, health, relationships, and what’s going on in our world, many of us, myself included, have been struggling. On this episode, I share vulnerably about some of my own challenges and talk about five specific things we can do to effectively navigate times of struggle, so that we don’t get caught in the trap of suffering....
The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries with Terri Cole
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBSetting healthy boundaries is both as important and challenging as ever these days. Both at work and at home, being able to speak up, say “yes” and “no” authentically without guilt or pressure, as well as having the courage to negotiate for our preferences, desires, and needs, are all essential aspects of our well-being and success. On this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Terri Cole. She’s a psychotherapist and the author of a brand-new book called Boundary Boss. In our conver...
Finding the Courage to Lead with Vulnerability with Laila Tarraf
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIt’s almost always scary and uncomfortable to be vulnerable, yet vulnerability is necessary for us to learn, grow, connect, lead, and succeed personally and professionally. My guest on this episode, Laila Tarraf, knows all about the importance of this paradox. She was the Chief People Officer at Peet’s Coffee and Tea, and over the span of five years lost her husband, her father, and her mother, all while raising her young daughter and leading a cultural transformation for the company. In ...
Spirituality, Allyship, and Well-Being with Cherie Healey
April 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 158 MBWhen we bring our whole selves to work (and to life), so much becomes available for us and those around us. However, these things are easier said than done, especially right now. On this episode, I talk to my new friend Cherie Healey about the importance of spirituality, allyship, and well-being. Cherie is a coach, workshop facilitator, and speaker who is passionate about helping leaders unlock their potential and see what’s possible. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by M...
Embracing the Unknown and Unlocking Your Hidden Genius with Victoria Labalme
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBRisk and uncertainty are parts of life, especially these days. Whether we’re focused on a business idea, a creative endeavor, parenting, an important project, a big life decision, leadership, or any number of other things, our success and fulfillment often hinges upon an ability to embrace the unknown. For a number of reasons, doing this can be incredibly challenging. On this episode, I talk to my friend Victoria Labalme about the importance of leaning into uncertainty. Her remarkable ne...
Leadership, Curiosity, and Authenticity with Dheeraj Pandey
March 23, 2021 19:31 - 49 minutes - 113 MBLeadership is always important and challenging, especially in the times we find ourselves in right now. On this episode, I had a chance to talk to a great leader and one of my favorite people, Dheeraj Pandey. Dheeraj co-founded Nutanix in 2009 and was their CEO for over 11 years. He’s currently on the board of Adobe and has had an incredibly successful career as an engineer, a leader, an entrepreneur, and as a co-founder and CEO of a rapidly-growing start-up that he took public in 2016. ...
Don’t Spike the Ball Before You Get to the Endzone
March 16, 2021 17:36 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBThe concept of not “spiking the ball before we get to the endzone” is being referenced a lot these days given where things are with the pandemic. While we’re all tired, weary, and ready for this to be over - it’s important for us to stay focused and safe as we make our way through. This concept is also important and relevant with how we approach our goals and our dreams - both personally and collectively. If we spike the ball too early because we think we’re already there or we’re simply ...
We Can Do This
March 09, 2021 15:22 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MBIt’s been about a year since the pandemic took over the world and changed life and work as we know it. And while there does seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, things continue to be incredibly challenging and many of us are feeling understandably weary. On this episode we talk about some specific things we can do to address our weariness and effectively navigate the coming days, weeks, and months as we make our way through this difficult time. We have more than this requires...ev...
The Truth Will Set You Free
March 02, 2021 20:13 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBWhen we’re struggling, one of the hardest but most important things we can do is tell the truth about it. Even though this is vulnerable, having the courage to be authentic liberates us, gives other people permission to do the same, and often allows us to gain both perspective and support. On this episode, we talk about the power of telling the truth, even and especially when things are challenging or scary, as is the case for many of us these days. Although we each have different circums...
Leading Consciously at Work and in the World with Carley Hauck
February 25, 2021 14:37 - 1 hour - 151 MBConscious leadership is so important, especially right now. On this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Carley Hauck about her brand new book, Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and in the World. Carley is a leadership expert who works with top conscious businesses and teaches at both Stanford and UC Berkeley. In this conversation we discuss how inner transformation leads to outer transformation, as well as the importance of creating a more inclusive and sust...
It’s Okay to Make Mistakes
February 23, 2021 18:06 - 33 minutes - 75.9 MBI’m not a huge fan of making mistakes. However, mistakes are a part of life, business, relationships, leadership, parenting, and being human. Trying to avoid making mistakes or judging ourselves and others harshly when they happen, are detrimental to our success and well-being. On this episode, we explore our relationship to mistakes and talk about how we can be more compassionate, forgiving, and kind when things don’t go the way we want them to go. Resources: We’re All in This Tog...
We’re All in The Same Storm...But in Different Boats
February 11, 2021 16:19 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBWe all have different family situations, but just about everyone I know and work with these days is struggling at home to some degree. From isolation, to disappointment, to illness, to worry, to irritation, to depression, to financial concerns, to grief, and more, this has been and continues to be an incredibly challenging time for our relationships and our lives. On this episode, we discuss some of the hardest aspects of navigating the pandemic in our families. We also talk about some sp...
Why and How to Ask for Help
February 03, 2021 17:37 - 33 minutes - 75.5 MBAsking for help is challenging for most of us, for a variety of reasons. With everything going on these days and many of us feeling understandably depleted, it’s even more difficult to request the support that we need. However, being able to ask for help is so important right now, not only for our own well-being, but for the health and success of our relationships, families, and teams. On this episode, I talk about why support is so essential and offer some specific tips for how to succes...
Why Embracing All of Our Emotions is Essential to Our Well-Being
January 27, 2021 17:02 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MBMany of us find ourselves on an intense emotional roller coaster these days for a number of understandable reasons. As challenging as it is for us to navigate the physical and practical realities of our work and our life right now, dealing with the intense fluxuations of our mental and emotional state, and that of those around us, might be even more difficult. On this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing all of our emotions, even and especially our grief, and some specific way...
A New Day in America - Finding Common Ground in These Divisive Times
January 20, 2021 23:47 - 54 minutes - 124 MBAs President Biden takes office, he is focused on unity, coming together, and finding common ground, especially in the midst of this incredibly challenging time. Doing this is much easier said than done for a number of reasons. On today’s show, I interviewed author, speaker, and Army veteran, Robert “Bo” Brabo. Bo worked as the Chief of HR Operations for the White House Communications Agency and as a Presidential Communications Officer for George W. Bush and also for Barack Obama. Bo and...
Truth and Accountability
January 13, 2021 16:19 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MBWe’re at a dangerous moment in the history of our country. And while I’m praying for peace, healing, and unity, I believe that truth and accountability must come first. The lies, misinformation, and double standards that have gotten us to this perilous place in our society need to be challenged and changed. On this episode, I talk about the importance of truth and accountability as it relates to what’s going on in our nation right now, and also how essential these things are to the health...
Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness...Only Light Can Do That
January 07, 2021 16:04 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBI felt so sad, angry, and scared watching the violence take place on Capitol Hill in Washington DC yesterday. I recorded a special episode of the podcast to address this, and share some thoughts and insights about how we navigate through these challenging times, find common ground with one another, and create the kind of change that is required at this pivotal moment. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robb...
The Power of Creation
January 06, 2021 18:18 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MBWhile the calendar has turned from 2020 to 2021, we still find ourselves in difficult and uncertain times. We do have the opportunity to tap into the power of creation as we start this new year. On this episode, I talk about how important and powerful it can be to create this new year with intention. I also provide a specific process and series of questions we can answer as we set our goals for 2021. Conscious creation is essential and can help us both manifest what we truly want and foc...
Mental and Emotional Well-Being
December 22, 2020 16:42 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBThings continue to be challenging these days with all that is going on in our country and our world, and as we make our way through the holidays. Just about everyone I know and work with, myself included, is struggling right now mentally and emotionally. On this episode, I share some specific tips and techniques for how we can enhance our mental and emotional well-being, especially when we’re feeling tired and weary. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins M...
Embracing Paradox
December 09, 2020 14:53 - 28 minutes - 66 MBFor us to be able to effectively navigate the challenges of life, it’s essential for us to embrace paradox. Things can be messy and complicated, and the solutions we seek aren’t usually clear cut. Our ability to hang out in ambiguity, see things from multiple perspectives, and understand the paradoxical nature of life are fundamental to our success and that of those around us. On this episode of the podcast, we delve into the importance of paradox and balance, especially given all that is...
Why Having Compassion for Yourself and Others is So Important Right Now
December 03, 2020 15:47 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBWith things being as challenging as they are right now, many of us are struggling for a number of different reasons. As we continue to navigate this difficult time and do what we can to support those around us, it’s really important to operate with compassion. On this episode, we discuss specific ways to embrace compassion and practice forgiveness - both with ourselves and with others. These things aren’t always easy, especially these days, but they’re essential for our own self-care and ...
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay...Embracing Gratitude When Things Are Hard
November 24, 2020 17:02 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBThings are hard right now for me, just about everyone I know, and the vast majority of us. Although Thanksgiving is this week here in the US and we’re entering the holiday season, it’s challenging for many of us to get into a festive mood with the coronavirus spiking, and all of the ramifications that entails. On this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing where we are, giving ourselves permission to not be okay right now, and having compassion for ourselves and others during th...
You’re Entitled to Your Own Opinions, But Not Your Own Facts
November 17, 2020 17:23 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBThe late Senator from New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, famously said, “You’re entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.” These words are as true and important as ever right now. On this episode, I share my thoughts on the Presidential election results, and more broadly, on the importance of truth in our relationships, our teams, our society, and in life in general. For us to come together and create positive change, we have to be dealing with the same set of facts. Resour...
How We Can Come Together
November 09, 2020 14:46 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBNow that the election is over, it’s important for us to focus on the hard work of coming together. What has been reinforced in recent days, weeks, and months is how divided we are as a nation. This division doesn’t serve us and is incredibly detrimental to so many aspects of life and society. On this episode, I share my reflections on where we are right now and offer some specific ideas of what we can do personally to create more unity and togetherness in our families, teams, communities,...
Are We Really All in This Together?
November 05, 2020 17:45 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MBThis has been an extraordinary week here in the United States with an unprecedented Presidential election. And, while at the time of recording and posting this episode the final results of the election are not in, what has been reinforced by how it is playing out, is that we’re a deeply divided nation. On this episode, I share my thoughts about the election, where we are, and how we move forward on the other side of this. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbi...
The Importance of Fairness
October 28, 2020 14:45 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBI’ve been thinking about fairness a lot recently. We’re less than a week away from the election here in the United States and while I have both strong opinions and deep concerns about the outcome, what’s most important to me is that everyone who wants to vote is able to do so...and that all of the votes are counted fairly. On this episode, I talk about the election, the recent Supreme Court confirmation, and the World Series, all in the context of fairness. And, we discuss how essential f...
Navigating The Election with Authenticity
October 21, 2020 14:42 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBWe’re less than two weeks away from the election here in the United States, and it’s hard not to be aware of the intensity and importance of it. For a number of reasons, I’ve been feeling scared - anxious to see how it all plays out and nervous about the outcome. On this episode, I talk about my personal feelings about the election and also about some of the challenges we face in our relationships with people who may be voting for a different candidate than we are. I offer some ideas for ...
The Challenge and Importance of Empathy Right Now
October 14, 2020 18:38 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBWith so much going on these days, many of us are feeling stressed, weary, and burned out. What most of us need, as much as almost anything right now, is empathy. However, given all that is going on, there seems to be an understandable empathy deficit within many teams, families, and relationships. On this episode, I talk about why empathy is both so important during this difficult time and why it is also incredibly challenging. Additionally, we discuss some specific things you can do to ...
You’re Not Crazy, This is Crazy
October 07, 2020 16:12 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MBThings have been and continue to be crazy right now in our country and our world...and they seem to be getting crazier by the day. In the midst of all that is going on, it is completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, outraged, and crazy ourselves. However, it’s important to remember that we’re not crazy, we’re just living in crazy times. On this episode, I talk about some of the ridiculous and upsetting events of the past few weeks and how we can stay engaged in all that is happening...