As a behavioral analyst and previous senior-level FBI leader, I asked Robin what surprised him the most in his outstanding career. Here is what he said:
“How wrong I was doing it for so many years. There are two things I would have done differently earlier in my life that is part of my mission in life now.
One, realizing my success was more tied to the relationships I had and how I was helping other people be successful.
I spent most of my life as this type-A, hard charging guy, the executive…the day I realized that it wasn’t about how good I made myself look…I started realizing I need to understand how to make others look good and how to let others succeed…then my entire trajectory changed.
The second…if I had intentionally looked for and sought out mentors, I would have avoided the humbling moments.”
Robin shares his experiences in the FBI and discusses his core principles as a coach and mentor. Robin and I have learned (sometimes the hard way) how to lead with compassion and patience.
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