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 our desire to support those around us, we often offer suggestions, advice, and feedback. And while this can be helpful and necessary at times, what’s usually most important, especially these days, is our ability to hold space. On this episode, I talk about what it means to hold space, why it can be challenging, and some specific ways we can do it effectively for others, as well as for ourselves.
We’re encouraged in our society to be strong and confident, and not to be fragile. While this makes sense, especially in our professional lives, we have somehow bought into the erroneous notion that being sensitive is problematic and even weak. On this episode, I talk about the important distinction between sensitivity and fragility. I also talk about how important it is for us to embrace our sensitivity and tap into it as the superpower that it can be.
Full Show NotesWe live in a culture that is obsessed with winning – in business, sports, school, and life. And while I definitely prefer to win than to lose, there is often a real paradox in our pursuit of success. When we get so obsessed with the outcome, we can lose perspective and forget what we’re truly wanting to accomplish and experience in the process. On this episode I talk about some of the things that make our desire to win challenging. I also share some ways we can alter our relationship to winning that can actually lead to more authentic success and ultimately to a real sense of contentment.
(more…) Full Show NotesOur relationship with ourselves is the most important human relationship we have, yet it tends to be filled with self-criticism, neglect, and lack of kindness. Being compassionate and loving towards ourselves, while challenging, is foundational in our ability to support, care for, and empower others. On this episode, I talk about some of the reasons our relationship with ourselves can be difficult. I also share some specific things we can do to love and appreciate ourselves, thus allowing us to have the kind of fulfillment, relationships, and success we truly want.
Full Show NotesInspiration is so important, but it can be elusive, especially with the frenetic pace of work and life these days. For us to tap into the creativity necessary for our own success and fulfillment and that of our teams, it’s essential for us to create the space for inspiration. On this episode, I talk about why this can be challenging, particularly right now, and some specific ways we can do it, both individually and collectively.
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