Mike Robbins

Some of the best leaders I know don’t have fancy titles. They’re not executives. They aren’t calling the shots from the top of the org chart. But they lead with presence. With heart. With integrity. And people follow them, not because they have to, but because they want to. We often think of leadership as … Read more

We spend a lot of time at work. In meetings. On calls. In Slack threads and Zoom rooms. Solving problems. Managing expectations. Trying to perform. And yet… so many people feel like they can’t fully be themselves in those spaces. They hide parts of who they are. Fears, frustrations, feelings, because the workplace doesn’t always … Read more

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about presence. Not presence as in “being in the room,” but presence as in how we show up. Our energy. Our tone. Our intention. Because here’s the truth: People might hear what you say… …but they feel who you are. We’re always communicating, even when we’re not talking. You … Read more

As leaders, we’re often taught, explicitly or implicitly, that we’re supposed to know things. Know the strategy. Know the numbers. Know how to fix what’s broken. Know what to say when someone’s struggling. But here’s the thing I’ve learned (and continue to re-learn): Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to … Read more

We all have things we’re afraid to address. I call these “sweaty-palmed conversations.” They usually involve tough feedback, uncomfortable truths, boundaries to be set, disappointments we need to voice, conflicts we’re avoiding, elephants in the room to acknowledge, and more. And yet… so many of us put these discussions off. We tell ourselves, “Now’s not … Read more

When it comes to high-performing teams, authentic leadership, and strong relationships, trust isn’t a nice-to-have…it’s the foundation. But here’s something I’ve learned after more than two decades of working with leaders and teams around the world: Trust isn’t built all at once, it’s built in small amounts, over time. We sometimes think trust comes from … Read more

It goes without saying that we’re living in some pretty crazy times right now. There’s a lot going on in the world around us, and that’s on top of all the important events taking place within our own personal and professional lives.  With all that’s happening, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. You might feel scared, … Read more

Today’s world is full of uncertainty. Amidst the chaos and confusion, it’s easy to feel scared, angry, sad, and more. But how can we address these complicated feelings? How can we support ourselves—as well as the people around us—through times of change? If you’re looking to inspire and uplift others, it’s important to lead with … Read more