Mike Robbins
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Script error: No such module "AfC topic".Mike Robbins is an American author, management consultant, executive coach, and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).[1][2] Robbins provides leadership, team building, diversity, and organizational performance counseling to organizations.[3] Robbins is the author of five books.[4]
Biography[edit]
Mike Robbins graduated from Stanford University in 1996.[5] He played in the College World Series as part of the Stanford Cardinal baseball team from 1992-1995.[6] Robbins has credited his mother with teaching him how to play baseball and also as the inspiration to many of the life-lessons from his books.[5]
Career[edit]
After graduating from college, Robbins played 3 seasons of professional baseball[7] with the Kansas City Royals[8][6][9] until an arm injury ended his sports career.[10]
Robbins coaches business leaders in the areas of teamwork, team performance and company culture and diversity. His lectures teach the importance of vulnerability, authenticity and appreciation[11] for individuals, employees and leaders, stating that focusing on these values can lead to better teamwork, stronger teams, which then make employees more engaged, stronger leaders and more fulfilled,[12][3] which is better for individuals, teams, and the company culture as a whole.[13] Robbins draws on a study at Google called Project Aristotle that posits "the greatest influence on high-performance is psychological safety, which is basically trust at a group level".[6] Robbins' talks emphasize the importance vulnerability plays in being a good leader and building trust, and quotes Dr. Brene Brown from the University of Houston who describes vulnerability as “emotional exposure, risk and uncertainty”.[6]
Robbins' books and talks also focus on the importance of gratitude and appreciation, pointing out research from the United States Department of Labor showing the importance appreciation plays in Americans' job satisfaction.[14]
As a speaker, Robbins has shared his insights with numerous corporations, government agencies, institutions, and professional sports organizations, including Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Deloitte, Harvard University, the Oakland Athletics,[15] and the United States Internal Revenue Service. Robbins’ book We’re All In This Together is listed on the World Economic Forum’s list 17 Books Every Business Leader Should Read on Diversity.[16]
Robbins' work has been published in the Washington Post,[17] The Economist,[18] The New York Times,[19] and on NPR.[20] Robbins also appeared on CBS5,[21] and ABC7.[22] Referencing his book Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken in 2020, Robbins was featured in a New Jersey Family article citing coping strategies for, and lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic.[23]
Books[edit]
Robbins is the author of five books:[4]
- Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation. (2007) ISBN 9780787988791 Search this book on
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- Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken: Transform Your Life With the Power of Authenticity. (2009) ISBN 9780470395011 Search this book on .
- Nothing changes Until You Do: A Guide to Self-Compassion and Getting Out of Your Own Way. (2014) ISBN 9781401944551 Search this book on .
- Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection and Performance. (2018) ISBN 9781401952358 Search this book on .
- We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging. (2020) ISBN 9781401958138 Search this book on .
References[edit]
- ↑ Silicon Valley Ruined Work Culture. Wired. Padres, Arielle, February 24, 2020.
- ↑ "Mike Robbins | Profile". Greater Good. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Vulnerability As A Tool For Strong Leadership. The Harvard Gazette. April 24, 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "mike robbins - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ex-Skyline Baseball Start Returning To Roots In Oakland Hills. The Mercury News. Mike McGreehan. June 24, 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 A.J. Hinch’s Former College teammate And Author Details ‘Secret Sauce’ In Astros’ Leadership. The Houston Chronical. Atkins, Hunter. May 10, 2018.
- ↑ "Mike Robbins: What's The Difference Between Recognition And Appreciation?". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ↑ 1995 Kansas City Royals Picks In The MLB June Ameteur Draft. Baseball Reference. June, 1995.
- ↑ MiLB.com, June 1995.
- ↑ Daily, Investor's Business (2022-08-12). "Turn Your Crushing Disappointments Into Powerful Motivation". Investor's Business Daily. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ↑ "Why Employees Need Both Recognition and Appreciation". Harvard Business Review. 2019-11-12. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ↑ "The leader's role in embracing sweaty-palmed conversations". SmartBrief. 2020-05-01. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ↑ Covid-19 Is Redefining What It Means To Be Professional. Fast Company, May 1, 2010.
- ↑ Why Is It So Hard To Say ‘Well Done?’ Forbes. September 13, 2007.
- ↑ Shell, Adam. Turn Your Crushing Disappointments Into Powerful Motivation. Investor's Business Daily. Aug 12, 2022.
- ↑ "17 books every business leader should read to build an inclusive culture". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ↑ Say Thanks. The Washington Post. Elmer, Vicki. November, 20, 2007.
- ↑ The Absurd Language used By Job Adverts. The Economist. Coggan, Phillip. July 11, 2019.
- ↑ Goldberg, Emma (2019-09-17). "Personality Tests Are the Astrology of the Office". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ↑ "Mike Robbins: What's The Difference Between Recognition And Appreciation?". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ↑ Mike Robbins, author "Nothing Changes Until You Do", retrieved 2022-09-19
- ↑ Mike Robbins on The View from the Bay, retrieved 2022-09-19
- ↑ Muessen, Megan (2020-05-13). "Connecting During Coronavirus: 4 Ways to Slow Down". NJ Family. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
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