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.
I spend a lot of time thinking, writing, and speaking about the importance of humanity at work…and I’m still amazed at how challenging it can be, and also how profound it is. On this episode, I discuss some of the key reasons that it’s so essential for us to create humane working environments these days, why it can be difficult, and some specific things we can do to bring more of our humanity to work.
The conventional definition of elegance is about beauty and grace. However, when I think about operating with elegance at work and in life, it’s about putting forth intentional effort and expecting maximum results, in a balanced and non-attached way. On this episode, I talk about why this can be challenging in our effort and results obsessed world. I also share some specific things we can do to tap into the power of elegance and manifest the experiences and outcomes we truly want.
Full Show NotesWorrying is something that most of us do, understandably. However, it can get in our way of feeling our true feelings, connecting with those around us effectively, and creating what we actually want. On this episode, I talk about what worry really is, why we seem so obsessed with it, and some specific things we can do to transform our worry in healthy and productive ways.
Full Show NotesAs we move into this new year and think about our most important goals, relationships, projects, and desired outcomes, we want to be mindful of putting down our “sword” and not thinking that we have to fight our way to success and fulfillment. On this episode, I talk about why many of us, myself included, tend to armor up in ways that seem necessary, but don’t ultimately serve us or those around us. I also share some specific things we can do to put down our “swords” and allow ourselves to experience deeper levels of trust, connection, and performance – both individually and collectively.
Full Show NotesIn order for us to create anything new for ourselves and our teams, it’s essential for us to think differently. This is often easier said than done, because we often get caught in habitual patterns of thought. On this episode, I talk about how to get out of this rut and some specific things we can do to think in different ways. Doing this allows us to be creative and innovative, and gives us access to new ideas and solutions.
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