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We're All in This Together
by Mike Robbins
On 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 25 years, Mike has partnered with people, leaders, and teams within top organizations like Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, the NBA, Pixar, eBay, the San Francisco Giants, 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 growth, impact, and the performance of your team. For more information on Mike Robbins and his work, visit www.Mike-Robbins.com
Episodes
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Appreciate the Moment
Life moves quickly, and sometimes we don't fully appreciate the moments we're experiencing until they're behind us. On this episode, I talk about why it can be so challenging to appreciate the moment we're in, especially with all the stress, uncertainty, and distractions in our lives these days.…
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What Are You Ready to Let Go Of?
We all hold onto things—resentments, regrets, disappointments, expectations, old ideas, and even versions of ourselves that may no longer serve us. On this episode, I talk about why letting go can be so difficult, how holding on can consume more of our energy than we realize, and why releasing…
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What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
We're constantly telling ourselves stories about what's happening in our lives, our relationships, our work, and the world around us. And while some of these stories may be true, many are based on fear, assumptions, and incomplete information. On this episode, I talk about why we tend to fill in...
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How Big is This, Really?
It's easy for whatever is happening right in front of us, especially when it's stressful, frustrating, or scary, to feel bigger than it actually is. On this episode, I talk about the importance of keeping things in perspective and learning to "right-size" the situations we're dealing with. I also...
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What Does This Moment Require?
We're living through a time of significant change, uncertainty, and disruption, which makes it easy to feel overwhelmed or reactive. On this episode, I explore the importance of staying grounded and paying attention to what's actually happening, instead of simply defaulting to our usual patterns.…
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The Power and Paradox of Wanting
Wanting can inspire us, energize us, and help us create meaningful change, but it can also bring up fear, attachment, and the possibility of disappointment. On this episode, I explore my own complicated relationship with desire, why we sometimes limit our dreams to what seems achievable, and how...
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The Power of Pause
On this episode, I talk with my friend Shawn Vanderhoven about his brand-new book, Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World. We explore why slowing down is essential for meaningful work, how leaders can create the conditions for their teams to perform at their best, and why intentional...
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The Human Side of the AI Revolution
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live and work at an incredible pace, creating both excitement and uncertainty. On this episode, I explore why the AI revolution has so much in common with the mergers, reorganizations, and major changes I've spent years helping organizations…
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Tapping Into Our Wisdom
As AI continues to transform the way we live and work, information has never been more accessible. But in times of rapid change and disruption like these, wisdom becomes even more valuable. On this episode, I explore what wisdom really is, inspired by a definition from my friend Chip Conley, and...
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The Practice of Paying Attention
Our attention is one of the most valuable resources we have, yet we live in a world where countless people, platforms, and technologies are competing for it every day. On this episode, I talk about the importance of intentionally choosing where we place our attention, how what we focus on shapes...
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The Permission to Celebrate
From championship parades and graduation ceremonies to personal milestones and everyday wins, there are many reasons to celebrate. Yet so often, we wait for something big to happen before we give ourselves permission to pause and acknowledge our progress. On this episode, I talk about the...
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Why Human Connection Matters More Than Ever These Days
With all the disruption, uncertainty, and rapid change happening in our world today, especially with the rise of AI and new technologies, it can be easy to overlook one of our most fundamental needs: human connection. On this episode, I talk about why connection matters more than ever right now,...
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When the Best Action Is No Action
We often feel pressure to respond, react, fix, or take action quickly when challenges, conflicts, or uncertainties arise. On this episode, I talk about why sometimes the wisest and most effective choice is to pause, wait, and resist the urge to act immediately (if at all). I explore the…
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Whether We Win or Lose, It's About Perspective
Winning and losing are part of life, whether in sports, work, relationships, or our personal journey. On this episode, I talk about the role perspective plays in how we experience success and setbacks, why losses often teach us as much as wins, and how the meaning we make of our experiences can...
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Updating Our Source Code
As we launch my new website this week, I've been thinking a lot about updates, changes, and growth. On this episode, I share a powerful experience I had in meditation that gave me a visual of the "source code" of life and inspired me to think about the beliefs, stories, and patterns that shape…
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Protecting Our Peace Without Checking Out
With everything happening in our lives, businesses, and in the world right now, many of us are trying to protect our peace and manage the overwhelm, stress, and uncertainty. On this episode, I talk about the difference between creating healthy boundaries and emotionally checking out, why it's so...
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Multiple Things Can Be True at the Same Time
Lately, I've been noticing how easy it is to get pulled into either/or thinking, especially with everything happening in our lives, our businesses, and in the world. We can feel like we have to choose one perspective, one idea, or one side over another. On this episode, I talk about the…
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The Importance of Our Attitude and Effort
There's a lot happening right now that can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and out of our control. On this episode, I revisit the idea of focusing on what we can control, specifically our attitude and our effort, and why this matters so much, especially these days. I talk about the difference…
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Thirsty, Hungry, or Trusting?
It's easy to find ourselves pushing, striving, or looking for validation without always realizing what's driving us, especially these days. On this episode, I talk about the difference between being thirsty, hungry, and trusting, why we often confuse these states, and how bringing awareness to…
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The Power of Creating Space
In a world of over-scheduled calendars, lots of clutter, and constant activity, creating space can feel uncomfortable or even counterintuitive. On this episode, I talk about why making space, physically, in our calendars, and emotionally, is so important, why it can be challenging to do, and how...
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Shifting from Mildly Annoyed to Mildly Amused
It's easy to get irritated by the small, everyday things that don't go our way, from minor inconveniences to other people's behavior, especially these days. On this episode, I talk about how shifting our default setting from mildly annoyed to mildly amused can change our experience in meaningful...
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The Power of Appreciation
Appreciation is one of the most effective ways to empower ourselves and positively impact the people around us, yet it's something that can be both challenging and overlooked, especially when there's a lot going on as there is these days. On this episode, I talk about what makes appreciation...
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The Courage to Truly Care
In a world that can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and exhausting, it's often easier to pull back, numb out, or protect ourselves by caring less. On this episode, I talk about why truly caring is a courageous act, the difference between going all in and burning out, and how choosing engagement…
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It's Okay to Be Messy
Lately, I've been noticing how much pressure there is to be clear, confident, and put together, even when things feel uncertain, confusing, or in process. On this episode, I share some honest reflections about messiness, why it doesn't mean something is wrong with us, and how being messy is often…
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Embracing the Gift of Life
On this episode, I sit down with Darnell Walker, author of the new book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End, to talk about life, death, and what it really means to be present for both. We explore Darnell's journey as a death doula, what he's learned…
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Choosing Conviction Over Self-Righteousness
It's an intense time in our country and the world right now, and caring deeply about what's happening can sometimes pull us into self-righteousness without us realizing it. On this episode, I talk about the difference between self-righteousness and healthy conviction, why self-righteousness is so...
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Micro-dosing Hope
There's a lot of fear, uncertainty, and heaviness in the world right now, and pretending otherwise doesn't help. On this episode, I talk about the idea of micro-dosing hope, a phrase I first heard from Brené Brown. I explore why small, intentional doses of hope matter, especially in challenging...
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Focus on What Truly Matters
We get busy, stressed, and distracted — and in the process we often lose sight of what truly matters. On this episode, I talk about the perspective that comes when life reminds us of its fragility, and how those moments can help us focus more on what's real and less on the noise. I share some...
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Give Generously and Don't Keep Score
Generosity is powerful, but it can get complicated when we quietly keep score about what we've given and what we feel we deserve in return. On this episode, I talk about the freedom and impact that come from giving generously without expectations — in our relationships, leadership, work, and...
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Leading with Kindness
Kindness is often misunderstood as soft or optional, but in leadership and life it's one of the strongest forces we have. On this episode, I talk about why leading with kindness is not only good for our relationships and well-being, but also a powerful driver of trust, engagement, and performance...
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Leading with Courage When Fear Shows Up
Fear is part of being human, but when it drives us, it limits our courage, creativity, and connection. On this episode, I talk about how we can notice and work with fear more effectively using Brené Brown's "above and below the line" framework. I explore what it looks like to lead from awareness...
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The Power and Paradox of Gratitude
Gratitude is one of the most powerful forces we can tap into—for our mindset, relationships, and work. Yet it's also full of paradox. It can be hard to access authentic gratitude when things are messy, stressful, or hard and it can even become hollow when we use it to cover up discomfort. On this...
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How to Create a Culture of Winning with John Beam
This is an episode to honor the late, great John Beam who passed away last week. John was the Athletic Director and former Head Football Coach at Laney College in Oakland, CA. He and I met in 1989 when I arrived at Skyline High School in Oakland where he coached football for 22 years. John and…
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Honest Optimism
In challenging times, optimism can seem hard. But honest optimism isn't about ignoring the difficulties or uncertainties; it's about choosing to see what's possible while telling the truth about what's real. On this episode, I talk about the difference between false positivity and genuine hope…
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Be a Positive Force at Work (and in the World)
In times of uncertainty, fear, and negativity—both at work and in the world—our mindset and energy matter more than ever. On this episode, I talk about what it means to be a positive force in leadership and in life, not by ignoring challenges, but by facing them with authenticity, courage, and...
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Meeting Change with Curiosity
We all know that change is a constant, especially these days, yet our instinct is often to resist it or try to control it. What if we met change with curiosity instead of fear? On this episode, I talk about how curiosity can help us stay open, grounded, and resilient when things around us are...
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Be Gentle With Yourself
Many of us, myself included, can be incredibly critical of ourselves, especially when things are stressful and uncertain, as they are these days. However, self-criticism not only gets in the way of our success and fulfillment, it also negatively impacts our ability to navigate change and the...
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The Courage to Find Common Ground When We Disagree
These days it can feel like we're living in a world where disagreement is everywhere — in our country, our workplaces, and even within our families. And while conflict and differing opinions are part of life, the real challenge is finding the courage to stay connected when things get tense. On…
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Balancing Our Focus on the Gap and the Gain
Many of us, myself included, focus a lot of attention on the gap between where we are and where we want to be. And while this makes sense, it's important for us to balance our focus a bit more on where we've come from and what we've accomplished to get where we are. On this episode, I talk about...
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Navigating Disruption
We are dealing with massive disruption these days in just about every aspect of work and life. As scary, uncomfortable, and even painful as it can be, there is also a great deal of opportunity for growth, innovation, and positive change baked into even the most significant disruptions. On this...
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Letting Go of What No Longer Serves Us
Letting go can be much easier said than done. And if we're going to create something new, we often need to let go of some of what no longer serves us. On this episode, I talk about why we tend to hang onto both things and thoughts from the past, even those that hold us back. I then share some...
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The Magic of Gathering Together In-Person
There is something magical that can happen when people come together in-person. Given the pace of life, and the nature of technology and work these days, gathering in-person has become both more challenging and more important than ever. On this episode, I discuss some of what makes it hard for us...
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How to Change Your Story
As someone who has been passionately telling and listening to stories for most of my life, I know how powerful they can be. However, many of the stories we tell ourselves don't inspire us or those around us. On this episode, I talk about how our stories can, consciously or unconsciously…
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It's Not About the Numbers
There are lots of numbers that we focus on at work and in life - revenue, health markers, net worth, social media followers, survey results, expenses, and many more. And as important as these numbers can be, what's almost always more important are the people and vision behind the statistics...
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Healthy Self Critique
While many of us, myself included, can get caught in the negative trap of self-criticism, it's essential for us to be able to critique ourselves in a healthy and empowering way if we want to grow, change, and take ownership of our journey. On this episode, I talk about the important and tricky...
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What if Everything Went Your Way?
Work and life, especially these days, can be filled with ups and downs, wins and losses, opportunities and challenges, and much more. What if everything went your way? On this episode, I discuss this powerful mantra, how I have been using it, and how you can tap into the power of your intention…
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How to Be Peaceful in the Face of Challenge and Uncertainty
There seems to be a lot going on these days for me and just about everyone I'm working with and speaking to. In face of so much change, disruption, uncertainty, and challenge, it can be difficult to access an authentic sense of calmness. On this episode, I talk about some of what can make it...
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The Courage to Learn, Unlearn, and Adapt
There is so much change and disruption happening these days, whether we want to or not, we're all being forced to learn, unlearn, and adapt on multiple fronts. On this episode, I talk about some of what makes this hard. I then share some specific things we can do to embrace change, growth, and...
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The Paradox of Success and Fulfillment
Many of us, myself included, are focused on success. And while this is understandable and important, sometimes we erroneously think that greater success will lead to greater fulfillment, which often isn't the case. On this episode, I talk about the paradox of success and fulfillment. I share some...
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Prioritizing Human Connection
In today's fast-paced, digital world, true connection is one of our most powerful yet overlooked assets. On this episode, I dive into why prioritizing human connection is essential—for personal well-being, effective leadership, and thriving teams. With all the great technology we have and even…
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On 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 25 years, Mike has partnered with people, leaders, and teams within top organizations like Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, the NBA, Pixar, eBay, the San Francisco Giants, 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 growth, 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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