Aug 14, 2018
Self, Work, Empathy, Vulnerability, Honesty
Summary
The concept of authenticity can at times be a bit unclear. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Mike Robbins shares some unique aspects of authenticity and its importance when it comes to Bringing Our Whole Selves to Work. That and more on today’s show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- Why authenticity does not mean “I am what I am--take it or leave it.”
- How the desire to be truly authentic can help you face and improve upon non-serving character traits.
- Why being authentic is not a limitation but rather the ability to step into our best selves.
Interview with Mike Robbins
You’ll discover:
- What it means to “bring our whole selves to work.”
- The relationship between authenticity and building trust.
- A compelling story of Mike re-discovering and tapping into his own authenticity.
- Why it’s important to be prepared, but even more important to be present and genuinely connect with people.
- The three main aspects of the Authenticity Continuum.
- A beautiful story about how the word “vulnerability” almost didn’t translate in another language … until it did.
- Why the natural response to vulnerability is empathy.
Click to Tweet
- Why is it so very important to “Bring Your Whole Self to Work”? Find out from special guest @mikedrobbins in this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast.
- The reason why #honesty sits only at the midway point on the Authenticity Continuum. Why it’s only the entry point into being truly authentic. @mikedrobbins
- The
natural human response to vulnerability is #empathy. And with
empathy, we can create deeper trust, connection, and understanding
with those around us. @mikedrobbins
Interview Links
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
by Mike Robbins
Nothing Changes Until You Do
by Mike Robbins
Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already
Taken by Mike
Robbins
Focus on The Good Stuff
by Mike Robbins
Mike’s blog
Book Mike to speak
Bring Your Whole Self to
Work Podcast
Connect with Mike on Facebook
Resources
The Go-Giver Influencers Facebook LIVE Show