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.
As the New Year gets underway there is a lot of focus on resolutions, goals, and intentions, which makes sense and can be both important and impactful. However, what we’re usually wanting to experience with whatever healthy practices or desired achievements we focus on is feeling good about ourselves. And what can often get in the way of our success and fulfillment is being harsh and critical of ourselves. What if we started with self-kindness and made a commitment to be kind to ourselves, regardless of the circumstance, situation, or outcome? On this episode, I talk about how important this is and I share some specific techniques for how to accept, appreciate, and have compassion for ourselves.
Joy is something most of us want to experience in life, yet it can often be elusive. For a number of reasons, especially these days, it is challenging to be joyful. On this episode I talk about some of the specific things that make joy difficult. I also share some ways we can more authentically and effectively experience joyfulness in our lives.
Full Show NotesOur ability to support and empower others, as well as create success and fulfillment in our lives has to do with if and how we show up. For a number of reasons, especially these days, this isn’t always easy. On this episode I share about some recent struggles and a tragic loss and what they have taught me about the importance of showing up. I also talk about how we can show up for ourselves and others, even and especially when things are hard.
Full Show NotesBeing grateful doesn’t mean everything is great, it means we’re willing to look for, find, and acknowledge the gifts, lessons, and blessings in our life. Doing this in an authentic and effective way can be challenging for a number of reasons, especially these days. In the spirit of our Thanksgiving holiday this week here in the US, I talk about the importance of gratitude in this episode, and share some specific techniques for tapping into the power of it, regardless of the circumstances we may be facing.
Full Show NotesMany years ago, I heard Dr. Michael Beckwith say, “Don’t waste a good crisis.” At first, I thought this was a bit strange and even harsh, but the more I thought about it and experienced it, the more I understood the importance of this paradoxical wisdom. On this episode, I talk about how we can authentically reframe difficulty and I share some specific things we can do to navigate crises as effectively as possible.
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