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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 27 MIN

The Secret to Building High-Performing Teams / Mike Robbins

from Start With A Win · host Adam Contos

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipWant weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.comIn this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with leadership expert and former pro baseball player Mike Robbins to explore the essence of high-performing teams. From the boardroom to the playing field, they discuss the power of culture, chemistry, and commitment in building winning organizations. With insights from Mike’s experience working with top companies like Google and Microsoft, this conversation unpacks what it truly means to be a team, how great leaders foster trust and accountability, and why positive competition elevates everyone. Don't miss this deep dive into leadership, mindset, and teamwork!Mike Robbins is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert known for captivating audiences with his insights on team performance and company culture. His five books, including his latest, We’re All In This Together, have made him a leading voice in the field, while his dynamic approach to public speaking has earned him accolades from some of the biggest organizations in the world.A former star baseball player, Mike transitioned from the sports field to the corporate world after an injury ended his career. He quickly rose through the ranks in sales and business development, eventually founding his own consulting firm in 2001. Since then, he has delivered keynote speeches and seminars to Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and Harvard University, among others, showcasing his ability to resonate with everyone from corporate executives to college students. Mike blends relatable stories with actionable advice, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring for diverse audiences. His work has been featured on NPR, ABC News, Fast Company, and The New York Times, and he is a regular contributor to Forbes.His passion for helping people and teams thrive, combined with his energetic style and sense of humor, ensures a lively and inspiring discussion.00:00 Intro01:50 What does it take to call ourselves this…03:45 If you have this then you have a chance to have this!06:45 How to maintain cultural integrity?09:45 Can imposter syndrome be positive?  12:20 This can really mess with you however it really is exciting…16:28 There is a billion people that don’t care!  18:18 Difference between appreciation and recognition. 21:09 A coach/leader needs to ask this…25:19 A series of things…https://mike-robbins.com/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipWant weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.comIn this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with leadership expert and former pro baseball player Mike Robbins to explore the essence of high-performing teams. From the boardroom to the playing field, they discuss the power of culture, chemistry, and commitment in building winning organizations. With insights from Mike’s experience working with top companies like Google and Microsoft, this conversation unpacks what it truly means to be a team, how great leaders foster trust and accountability, and why positive competition elevates everyone. Don't miss this deep dive into leadership, mindset, and teamwork!Mike Robbins is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert known for captivating audiences with his insights on team performance and company culture. His five books, including his latest, We’re All In This Together, have made him a leading voice in the field, while his dynamic approach to public speaking has earned him accolades from some of the biggest organizations in the world.A former star baseball player, Mike transitioned from the sports field to the corporate world after an injury ended his career. He quickly rose through the ranks in sales and business development, eventually founding his own consulting firm in 2001. Since then, he has delivered keynote speeches and seminars to Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and Harvard University, among others, showcasing his ability to resonate with everyone from corporate executives to college students. Mike blends relatable stories with actionable advice, making complex concepts accessible and inspiring for diverse audiences. His work has been featured on NPR, ABC News, Fast Company, and The New York Times, and he is a regular contributor to Forbes.His passion for helping people and teams thrive, combined with his energetic style and sense of humor, ensures a lively and inspiring discussion.00:00 Intro01:50 What does it take to call ourselves this…03:45 If you have this then you have a chance to have this!06:45 How to maintain cultural integrity?09:45 Can imposter syndrome be positive?  12:20 This can really mess with you however it really is exciting…16:28 There is a billion people that don’t care!  18:18 Difference between appreciation and recognition. 21:09 A coach/leader needs to ask this…25:19 A series of things…https://mike-robbins.com/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

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⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipWant weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.comIn this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down...

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