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Stanford's "Touchy Feely" Expert, Dr. Carole Robin
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- Tools for Tech Leaders
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- Jan 8, 2025
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. Carole Robin, renowned for leading Stanford's famous "Interpersonal Dynamics" course, shares powerful insights on building exceptional relationships in tech leadership. Known as the "Queen of Touchy Feely," Dr. Robin breaks down why interpersonal skills are often more challenging—and more crucial—than technical expertise in building successful organizations. The conversation offers concrete tools for improving professional relationships and team dynamics. Learn practical frameworks like the "Net Model" for giving feedback, managing conflicts before they escalate, and balancing vulnerability with leadership. Dr. Robin explains how to create cultures of trust and open communication, drawing from her experience teaching thousands of Silicon Valley leaders and her work with tech executives through the Leaders in Tech program. Whether you're leading a startup or managing teams at scale, these insights will help you build stronger, more effective organizations through better interpersonal dynamics. Follow Tools for Tech Leaders on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14406502/ Find Ian Tien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantien/ Explore Mattermost here: https://mattermost.com/