When you go to work, do you sometimes feel like there are parts of you that you have to leave at home? Well, what if you could bring your whole self to work?
There is a word that may be one of the most over used and least understood words in the world of leadership… what is that word?
Authenticity!
On this episode we will examine what authenticity means in the context of being a leader. We’re also going to examine another throw around phrase: “Growth mindset” and why so many leaders think they have a growth mindset and they don’t.
Our guest has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal. He’s been a regular contributor to the Huffington Post for the past decade and his books have been translated into 15 different languages.
Mike Robbins is the author of four books, Focus on the Good Stuff, Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken, Nothing Changes Until You Do, and his brand-new book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work.
He started out as a pro athlete and today is a sought-after; thought leader who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world.
Mike’s clients list includes: Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Citibank, Gap, Schwab, Twitter, Deloitte, eBay and many others.
On This episode we go FullMonty on:
• Who was his first leadership teacher… It wasn’t his dad!
• Knowing how to get it WRONG!
• Team Chemistry and why not having it will bring down even a superstar
• The power of grief
• Being drafted for the New York Yankees
• Resisting the glamour
• Playing for Kansas City Royals
• Dealing with Identity Crisis
• Leadership lessons from his daughters
• What to do when the Dream Dies
• Dealing with depression
• Real verses false Authenticity
• Building Resilience through the bitter-sweet of life
• Growth Mindset and personal responsibility
• Dealing with “sweat palm” conversations
• What blocked Mike from reaching success
To find our more about Mike Robbins: www.Mike-Robbins.com.
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