Author, Motivational Speaker, Expert in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork & Authenticity; Former Professional Baseball Player
Mike Robbins Biography
Mike Robbins is the author of five books, "Focus on the Good Stuff," "Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken," "Nothing Changes Until You Do," "Bring Your Whole Self to Work," and "We're All in This Together," which have been translated into fifteen different languages.
As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Robbins delivers keynotes and seminars (both in-person and virtually) that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Robbins teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective.
His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Walmart, Schwab, LinkedIn, Deloitte, the U.S. Department of Labor, Gap, Harvard University, Coca-Cola, Disney, Chevron, eBay, Kaiser, Airbnb, UC Berkeley, the NBA, Pixar, Genentech, Adobe, the San Francisco Giants, and many others. Robbins is a member of the National Speakers Association and is one of less than 10% of the professional speakers in the world to have earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association.
He has been featured on NPR, ABC News, the Oprah radio network, and in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, the New York Times, the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and many others. He was a regular contributor to Forbes and is the creator and host of the popular podcast, We're All In This Together.
Prior to his speaking, writing, and consulting career, Robbins was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school. He turned the Yankees down and instead chose to play baseball at Stanford University, where he pitched in the College World Series. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals out of Stanford and played three seasons of professional baseball in the Royals organization before arm injuries ended his playing career while still in the minor leagues.
After his athletic career was cut short, Robbins worked in sales and business development for two Internet start-ups. When the dot-com bubble burst in 2000, it allowed him to follow a deeper passion – empowering and inspiring people – and opened the door for him to start working full time as a speaker, author, and coach.
In addition to earning a degree from Stanford in American Studies with a specialization in race and ethnicity, Robbins has continued to educate himself. He has extensively studied many disciplines of both personal and professional development and received training from the Coaches Training Institute.
He’s also a former board member for two non-profit organizations – Challenge Day (a powerful youth organization that focuses on inclusion, mindfulness, and personal development for teens) and The Peace Alliance (an organization focused on creating a culture of peace in America and around the world, as well as a grassroots political campaign to create a cabinet-level U.S. Department of Peace).
Robbins is a contributing author to "Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul," "Creating a Marriage You’ll Love," and "Thirty Things to Do When You Turn Thirty."
He lives in Novato, CA (in the San Francisco Bay Area) with his wife Michelle, and their two daughters, Samantha and Rosie.
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Mike Robbins Speaking Topics
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We're All In This Together
Create a Team Culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Performance
We may not always be in the same boat, but we’re usually all in the same storm...just in different boats. Great teams find a way to come together and build authentic relationships, regardless of the circumstances they face.
This keynote is based on the almost 25 years of research and experience Mike Robbins has done on the topics of appreciation, authenticity, communication, collaboration, and performance, as well as the core themes of his five books, especially his latest title, "We’re All in This Together."
TANGIBLE TAKEAWAYS
- Authenticity Leads to Greater Trust and Psychological Safety – Understanding and embodying authenticity is essential for leaders and teams to enhance trust with one another and psychological safety for the group.
- Appreciation is Distinct from Recognition – Recognition is about results. Appreciation is about people. Teams and leaders who understand and act upon this important distinction are able to collaborate and perform their best.
- Embrace Change by Embracing Challenges – There is so much change and challenge in today’s world. The people, leaders, teams, and companies that lean into the uncertainty and difficulties with a growth mindset have an important advantage.
If your audience is ready to create a team culture of trust, collaboration, and performance, this keynote will impact, inspire, and activate them.
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Authentic Leadership
Inspire others and build trust by being yourself
Leadership can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced, globalized world. Leaders with a strong sense of emotional intelligence (EQ), a willingness to be courageous and vulnerable, and the capacity to inspire others in a genuine way, have a distinct advantage. This program, which is based on the core principles of Mike Robbins' work and books, delves into practical ways for leaders to enhance their impact and effectiveness by leading with authenticity.
This Program:
- Teaches leaders how to connect at a deeper level with their teams and build real trust
- Exemplifies the importance of authenticity and even vulnerability
- Shows how appreciation positively impacts productivity, loyalty, and engagement
- Encourages leaders to be transparent in a way that’s both liberating and inspiring
- Teaches leaders key elements for enhancing their EQ
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Mike Robbins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as We're All In This Together, Authentic Leadership, Embracing Change, Bring Your Whole Self To Work, Building Authentic Relationships and Being a True Champion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike Robbins for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Mike Robbins generally travels from Novato, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Eric Boles, Shawn Achor, Robyn Benincasa and John "GUCCI" Foley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Robbins for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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