Mike Robbins
Mike Robbins (born February 7, 1974) is an American author,[1] management consultant, executive coach[2], and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).[3][4] Mike counsels businesses in the areas of leadership, team building, organizational performance, and culture[5] among other topics. He has authored five books and his work has been featured in several publications.[6][7]
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Biography
Mike Robbins graduated from Stanford University[8] in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a concentration in race and ethnicity. He played in the College World Series as part of the Stanford Cardinal baseball team from 1992-1995.[9] He lives in Novato, CA with his wife and two daughters.
Career
After graduating from college, Robbins was drafted and played 3 seasons of professional baseball with the Kansas City Royals[9][10][11] until an arm injury ended his sports career.
After leaving professional baseball, Robbins worked in sales and business development for two internet start-ups between 1998 - 2000 before beginning his career as a speaker, author, and coach.
Robbins teaches the importance of vulnerability, authenticity and appreciation for individuals, employees and leaders, stating that focusing on these values can make one more engaged, a stronger leader and more fulfilled,[5] which is better for individuals, the team, and the company as a whole.[12] Robbins draws on a study at Google called Project Aristotle that posits "the greatest influence on high-performance is psychological safety, which is basically trust at a group level."[9] Robbins' talks emphasize the importance vulnerability plays in being a good leader and building trust, by quoting Dr. Brene Brown from the University of Houston who describes vulnerability as “emotional exposure, risk and uncertainty.”[9] His books and speaking engagements also emphasize the importance of gratitude and appreciation, pointing out research from the United States Department of Labor showing that lack of appreciation is a major driver of Americans leaving their jobs.[13]
As a speaker, Robbins has shared his insights with numerous corporations, government agencies, institutions, and professional sports organizations, including Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Deloitte, the U.S. Department of Labor, Harvard University, the NBA]], Genentech, the Oakland Athletics, the United States Internal Revenue Service, and more.[14] Robbins was featured in two prime-time media broadcasts -- CBS 5[15] and ABC 7.[16]
Robbins' work has been featured in Forbes[17], the Washington Post,[18] and on NPR,[19] The New York Times[20] The Economist,[21] and TEDx[22] among others. He created and hosts the podcast We’re All in This Together which expands on themes from his books.
Books
Robbins authored five books: Focus on the Good Stuff, Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken Nothing Changes Until You Do[23][24], Bring Your Whole Self to Work, and We’re All in This Together, which have been translated into fifteen different languages.[25] Robbins is also a contributing author to four additional books, Chicken Soup for the Single Parents Soul, 30 Things to Do When You Turn 30, Creating a Marriage You’ll Love[26], and 365 Inspirational Quotes.
Bibliography
- Robbins, Mike (2007). Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 211 pages. ISBN 9780787988791
- Robbins, Mike (2009). Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken: Transform Your Life With the Power of Authenticity. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 238 pages. ISBN 9780470395011
- Robbins, Mike (2014). Nothing changes Until You Do: A Guide to Self-Compassion and Getting Out of Your Own Way. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. 216 pages. ISBN 9781401944551
- Robbins, Mike (2018). Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection and Performance. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House Business, 209 pages. ISBN 9781401952358
- Robbins, Mike (2020). We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House Business, 208 pages. ISBN 9781401958138
References
- ↑ Author Page, Amazon.com. Accessed November 13, 2020.
- ↑ Silicon Valley Ruined Work Culture. Wired. Padres, Arielle, February 24, 2020.
- ↑ Marketplace Speakers. Espeakers.com, January 17, 2020.
- ↑ Publishers Weekly. September 12, 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Vulnerability As A Tool For Strong Leadership. The Harvard Gazette. April 24, 2018.
- ↑ Hay House Author Bio.
- ↑ Washington Speakers Bureau.
- ↑ Ex-Skyline Baseball Start Returning To Roots In Oakland Hills. The Mercury News. Mike McGreehan. June 24, 2014.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 A.J. Hinch’s Former College teammate And Author Details ‘Secret Sauce’ In Astros’ Leadership. The Houston Chronical. Atkins, Hunter. May 10, 2018.
- ↑ 1995 Kansas City Royals Picks In The MLB June Ameteur Draft. Baseball Reference. June, 1995.
- ↑ MiLB.com, June 1995.
- ↑ Covid-19 Is Redefining What It Means To Be Professional. Fast Company, May 1, 2010.
- ↑ Why Is It So Hard To Say ‘Well Done?’ Forbes. September 13, 2007.
- ↑ Thrive Global. Speaker Profile.
- ↑ Bay Sunday. CBS 5 KPIX. Mallicoat, Frank, May 7, 2014.
- ↑ The View From The Bay. ABC 7. Christian, Spencer. December 6, 2007.
- ↑ Forbes. February 1, 2019.
- ↑ Say Thanks. The Washington Post. Elmer, Vicki. November, 20, 2007.
- ↑ What’s The Difference Between Recognition and Appreciation? NPR. January 18, 2019.
- ↑ Personality Tests Are The Astrology Of The Office. NY Times. Goldbert, Emma. September 17, 2019.
- ↑ The Absurd Language used By Job Adverts. The Economist. Coggan, Phillip. July 11, 2019.
- ↑ The Power Of Appreciation. TEDx Bellvue. September, 2013.
- ↑ 4 Ways To Slow Down And Connect With Yourself And Your Kids. New Jersey Family. Borst, Heidi. May 13, 2020.
- ↑ Focus On The Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation. Publishers Weekly. August 2007.
- ↑ Focus On The Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation. Publishers Weekly. August 2007.
- ↑ Creating A Marriage You'll Love contributing authors. Amazon.com, Retrieved November 16, 2020
