Bring Your Whole Self To Work

In this week’s solo episode, I discuss trust and how we can expand our ability to trust. Many of us believe trusting is naive. We spend a lot of time and energy shielding ourselves from being embarrassed, taken advantage of, or compromised. But, what are we really protecting ourselves from? Vulnerability is power, and trust is a generating energy. What would happen if we learned to embody trust and lead from a place of trust? How would our lives be different?   Key Takeaways: [1:06] What does authenticity mean? [3:42] Being a leader means we go first. [6:50] How much time and energy do we spend protecting ourselves? [13:02] The hardest person to trust is ourselves. [15:49] The concept of basic trust [19:41] The impact of the lack of trust in our lives   Resources: Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter "The Power of Authenticity" TEDx talk, by Mike Robbins Be Yourself Everyone Else is Already Taken, by Mike Robbins Life Loves You, by Louise Hay and Robert Ho