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Have you ever considered how something good might actually be getting in the way of your growth? Sometimes, the greatest opportunities for growth come when we're willing to leave behind what's good, comfortable, and familiar to embrace something new and unknown. The strength of surrender isn't always found in what we're willing to give up, but in what we're willing to give a chance. Along the way, we may discover something even better—or experience incredible personal growth simply because we had the courage to try something new.

What if excellence doesn’t put more on you, but helps you maximize what’s already in front of you? In this episode, I share three questions to help you let go of fear, regret, and control so you can give your best in life and leadership—from the inside out.

Sometimes strength isn’t found in standing on your own—it’s found in letting others stand with you. In this month’s Inside Out Leadership podcast, I continue unpacking principles from my forthcoming book, The Strength of Surrender, with a deeply personal topic: It Takes a Tribe. I share how leaning on trusted people has shaped the way I live and lead—and offer practical ways to build your tribe, open up, and receive support when life gets tough. Because sometimes surrender isn’t about giving up. It’s about letting others hold you up.

I've discovered that true growth doesn't come from always saying the "right" things—it comes from being completely honest with myself first. Learn why gratitude and honesty aren't opposites—they're powerful partners. When we have the courage to acknowledge what we're truly feeling while holding on to hope, we create space for surrender, healing, and transformation in both our lives and our leadership.

Inspired by a recent conversation with a close friend, this episode explores why mental toughness is actually a vital part of surrender. When we identify the fear beneath our stress and bring it into the light with someone we trust, it begins to lose its power. As we surrender our fears, life slows down, our perspective expands, faith comes alive, and hope becomes inevitable.

Recently, my daughter experienced a traumatic accident at our home, and in moments like that, you quickly discover what truly matters—and how you respond when life feels terrifying and out of control. In this episode of the Inside Out Leadership Podcast, I share some of the powerful lessons our family learned during and after this difficult experience, including insights on surrender, teamwork, perspective, and a deeper appreciation for the people and things that matter most. Get ready for a raw, honest, and heartfelt conversation about navigating fear, letting go of unhealthy control, and learning how to become more present through life’s toughest moments.

This month on the Inside Out Leadership Podcast, I take a deeper look at our emotional state—and why it matters more than we often realize. If we want to live and lead with greater freedom—and truly surrender unhealthy control—we have to understand our moods. Because how we feel doesn’t just affect us… it shapes how we show up for everyone around us. In this episode, I break down the connection between the brain and our emotions, including the role of neurotransmitters and how chemical imbalances can keep us stuck, holding on longer than we should, and leading from a place that isn’t grounded or healthy. More importantly, I share practical ways to become more aware of your emotional patterns—and simple steps you can take to move toward greater balance, clarity, and freedom in both your life and leadership.

In this month’s podcast, as we continue our journey through the timely and powerful theme of surrender—based on my forthcoming book—I explore how we can learn to befriend uncertainty. I share a personal journey through some of the most uncertain seasons of my life, the lessons I’ve learned, and the powerful results that came from acting on a few simple, yet life-changing principles.

If there’s one thing that imprisons leaders from operating in freedom and having greater influence and impact… it’s control. In steps SURRENDER - not giving up, it's giving over! In the latest episode of the Inside Out Leadership Podcast, I share one simple and practical shift you can start using today to let go of unhealthy control and lead with greater clarity, trust, and confidence. Freedom is closer than you think.

In 2026, the Inside Out Leadership Podcast centers on a powerful, countercultural truth: surrender is not weakness—it’s wisdom. Guided by the mantra, “We don’t lead our best by holding tighter—we lead our best by trusting deeper,” this year-long theme invites leaders to release the illusion of control and rediscover the freedom, clarity, and courage that come from leading with trust rather than striving. Season 6, Episode 1 sets the tone for the entire year by introducing this mindset shift and reframing how leaders think about strength, control, and success. This opening episode serves as the foundation for everything that follows, inviting listeners into the deeper journey of surrender that will unfold throughout the season. Each episode builds on this framework, exploring how letting go of outcomes creates space for better decisions, deeper relationships, and more grounded leadership—while also hinting at a deeper body of work Robb will be unveiling at the end of 2026.

As the year comes to a close, the pressure to do more, finish more, and prove more often intensifies. But what if finishing strong isn’t about increased activity at all? What if it’s about who we are becoming when we intentionally slow down? We often begin a new year the same way we end the last—and sometimes the strongest finish isn’t found in doing more, but in choosing less. This episode invites you to rethink what it truly means to finish well by focusing not on performance, but on presence—because it’s not about doing more, it’s about being more.

Today, we’re diving into one of the most transformational rhythms from my book Lead the Way—a rhythm that has shaped my leadership, my life, and the lives of so many others. Gratitude isn’t just a discipline…it’s a lifestyle. And how fitting as just celebrated our Thanksgiving Holiday here in the U.S. In this episode, I share a gratitude framework that has become foundational in my life and leadership—and I highlight the power of being thankful not only for what has happened, but for what’s yet to come.

In this episode of the Inside Out Leadership Podcast, I sit down with my friend Sheila Arquette, President & CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), to explore what it looks like to empower others from the inside out. Sheila’s leadership is grounded in presence, compassion, and genuine care for the people entrusted to her — a true example of a heart-led leader.

From the aloha spirit of Waikiki Beach to the heartfelt connections in Denver, my recent travels reminded me of a powerful truth: we can only give what we’ve received. In this new episode of the Inside Out Leadership Podcast, I share behind-the-scenes stories from two unforgettable keynote experiences—one with a leading financial advisory firm in Hawaii and the other at the NASP 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo. Join me as I unpack the lessons, the people, and the moments that continue to shape how I live and lead from the inside out.

✨ I recently turned 50! ✨ This milestone gave me the chance to slow down, reflect, and celebrate in a really intentional way — with my family, at one of my happy places, and on a special getaway with Karen. In my latest Inside Out Leadership podcast episode, I share the thought process leading up to this milestone, how I celebrated, and the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. No matter your age, I believe these reflections will inspire your own journey. Grateful for the past 50, and excited for what’s ahead!