About Mike Robbins:

Mike Robbins is a leadership expert and the author of five books, including his latest, We’re All in This Together. He’s a sought-after speaker with clients such as Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Walmart, eBay, and many more. He and his work have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Mike Robbins discuss:

• Leadership strategies to combat burnout and foster resilience
• Authenticity and vulnerability in professional and personal settings
• Balancing productivity with mindfulness in a fast-paced, technology-driven world
• Cultivating team connection through appreciation and intentional practices
• Navigating societal and organizational crises with innovative and human-centered approaches

Key Takeaways:

• Establishing intentional practices like keeping phones out of bedrooms, morning grounding routines and journaling can significantly enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, and productivity.
• Structured exercises such as the “appreciation seat” foster deep connections, encourage vulnerability, and create a culture where team members feel seen and valued.
• Leaders who embrace authenticity and share their personal struggles openly inspire trust and create a space for meaningful human connection, even in professional environments.
• Prioritizing face-to-face interaction, emotional transparency, and reflective practices helps combat the modern challenges of burnout, technological overwhelm, and social isolation.

“There’s so much coming at everybody and so much chaos flying around. It’s harder than ever to trust our intuition, but it’s more important than ever because it’s what the world needs right now.” — Mike Robbins

Connect with Mike Robbins:  

Website: https://mike-robbins.com/

Email: mike@mike-robbins.com

Book: We’re All in This Together: https://www.amazon.com/Were-All-This-Together-Performance/dp/140196527X

Show: We’re All in This Together: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-all-in-this-together/id1134737783

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrobbins/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mikedrobbins

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedrobbins/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikedrobbins

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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