Mike Robbins 
There is so much coming at us all the time, especially these days. Emails, texts, Slack or Teams messages, meetings, news, social media, family stuff, work challenges, and the endless stream of opinions and information we encounter every day. Someone says something that bothers us, a plan changes unexpectedly, we get a message that rubs … Read more
We tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to stick with the decisions we make. Once we’ve committed to a goal, chosen a direction, shared a plan, or said yes to something, changing our mind can feel uncomfortable. We worry that other people will think we’re inconsistent, that we’re giving up, or that … Read more
This reminds me that success isn’t only about what we accomplish. It’s also about how we experience our lives while we’re moving through the world.
Over the years, my work has evolved in many ways. When I first started speaking and coaching, I was drawing heavily from my experience as an athlete and my own personal journey. As time has gone on, my perspective has deepened through the people I’ve worked with, the challenges I’ve faced, the books I’ve written, … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about service. Not in a grand or performative way. But in the simple, human ways we show up for one another, at work, at home, and in our communities. Because here’s what I’ve come to believe: Service doesn’t just impact the people we help. It changes us. Service shifts … Read more
My whole life has been, and continues to be, influenced by amazing females. The older I get, the more I realize just how much the women in my life have shaped who I am, not only as a person, but as a leader. I think about my late mom, who modeled strength, resilience, and passion … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the difference between belonging and fitting in. They sound similar, but in my experience they couldn’t be more different. Fitting in is about adjusting who you are to be accepted. Belonging is about being accepted because of who you are. One requires performance. The other creates safety. So … Read more
The start of a new year brings a lot of energy. New goals. Big plans. Fresh commitments. Everywhere we look, there’s messaging about change…how to be better, faster, more productive, more successful. And while growth and improvement are important, I think we sometimes forget something really simple, and really important: You don’t have to completely … Read more
December can feel like a blur. The pressure to wrap things up, meet deadlines, hit goals, and prep for the year ahead can create a frantic pace, at work and in life. We race to the finish line, already thinking about January before we’ve had a chance to fully close out the year we’re still … Read more
