Join Mike for his podcast, We're All In This Together (which is also the title of his latest book). Mike shares his own wisdom and insight, and also interviews interesting and influential business leaders, thought leaders, and change makers on the show. Over the past 22 years, Mike has partnered with people, leaders, and teams within top organizations like Google, Wells Fargo, Airbnb, Gap, Microsoft, Schwab, the NBA, Genentech, eBay, the Oakland A's, and many others. Episodes of the show authentically address important topics and challenges, and offer specific tips about leadership, teamwork, and life. These conversations are designed to give you practical ideas, insights, and techniques to enhance your success, impact, and the performance of your team.
In the fast-paced world we live and work in these days, it’s easy for things to pile up. As important as decluttering can be, it’s often challenging to find the time and create the system to do so on a regular basis. On this episode, I talk about how decluttering our physical environment is directly connected to our mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as our ability to focus, create, and succeed. I also share some specific tips for how we can effectively clear space around us and within us.
Readiness is an important part of life and success, both individually and collectively. However, when we’re attempting to do something big, new, or both, the paradox is that we’re usually not quite ready and always ready at the same time. On this episode I talk about how we often get in our own way with perfectionism, procrastination, and fear. I then share five specific things we can do to take courageous action, whether or not we feel ready to do so.
Being present is a lot easier said than done, especially these days. On this episode, I talk about some of the many reasons we get distracted, overwhelmed, and stuck in the past or obsessed with the future in today’s world. I then share some specific things we can do to embrace the now, thus allowing us to be present, let go of erroneous stress and worry, and have the kind of presence and impact we truly want.
I’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.” However, this is often true. The tricky thing about good fortune is that we can’t control it. At the same time, very few individuals, teams, or organizations are able to truly be successful without some serendipity playing a role. On this episode I talk about some of what makes good luck challenging and elusive, as well as hard for us to acknowledge and attract. I then share some specific things we can do to enhance our ability to both prepare/work hard, and at the same time trust that serendipity can and will show up in the process.
Creating, leading, and experiencing anything new or different requires us to tap into possibility. As positive and powerful as possibility can be, it can also be quite scary and vulnerable. On this episode, I talk about some of what makes it challenging. I then share some specific things we can do to effectively tap into the power of possibility.
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