224: Stop Recognizing Performance. Start Appreciating People | Mike Robbins

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Mike Robbins, former professional baseball player turned bestselling author and executive coach, brings over 25 years of experience helping teams and organizations build authentic, high-performing cultures. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Mike dive into what separates good teams from great ones—on the field and in the boardroom—unpacking how appreciation, vulnerability, and honest conversations create the trust every winning culture depends on.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Mike Robbins’ Journey:

  • Appreciation—not just recognition—builds trust, engagement, and long-term loyalty.

  • “Sweaty palm” conversations strengthen relationships and dissolve hidden conflict.

  • Embracing imposter syndrome is a powerful sign of real growth and leadership evolution.

Connect with Mike Robbins:

Mike Robbins is the author of five books and an expert in team dynamics, authenticity, and emotional intelligence. His work has been featured by organizations like Google, Microsoft, and the San Francisco Giants. Through storytelling and practical mindset tools, Mike helps leaders create cultures of openness, trust, and genuine connection.

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