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ABOUT

Dr. Steve, as some call him, considers himself a life-long student of human behavior. For him, any individual or organizational issue, whether it's changing a habit or leading in the midst of uncertainty or leveraging human differences begins with understanding some things about human behavior and the brain.

 

His life experiences and academic background in communication science, social psychology, and cognitive neuroscience create the foundation on which he crafts his talks and workshops. That science-based foundation guides his work and allows him multiple perspectives as he works with individuals and organizations on the journey of continuous improvement.

An inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator, he engages and captivates audiences all over the world (in-person and virtually) with his compelling stories and keen insight into human behavior. His presentation style has been described as a mix of Bill Nye the Science Guy, Saturday Night Live and The Big Bang Theory. Yeah, learning about one's self and others can and should be fun!

SPEAKING

Steve presents around the world to a variety of audiences. From keynote speeches to facilitating workshops and virtual webinars, he sees any engagement as an opportunity to teach others how to become a better human, or as he likes to say, Be Less SuckyHis talks are a captivating mix of intriguing stories, laugh-out-loud humor, and a keen understanding of human behavioral science.

 

His life experiences and academic background in communication science, social psychology and cognitive neuroscience are the foundation on which he crafts his talks and workshops. That foundation guides his work and allows him multiple perspectives that he brings to bear on myriad topics ranging from change and the brain to inclusion and the power of caring to his HERO Skills© Challenge (Humility, Empathy, Reflection and Open-mindedness) .

So, if you're ever in need of someone to teach, inspire, and motivate an audience to be better humans then Dr. Steve is your guy!

VIDEOS

Steve and his team at S.L. Robbins & Associates has created multiple video series to assist on your continuous improvement journey. Experience these short, burst-learning videos with all of the humor, neuroscience and compelling storytelling that Steve brings to his live presentations.

 

THE 3 R'S OF MINDFUL ENGAGEMENT

This video series contains practical training for combating your brain's unconscious tendency towards mindlessness.

As entertaining as your favorite television show, there has never been a more engaging way to learn to mindfully engage.

INCLUSIVE HISTORY & HERITAGE SERIES

Sixty-four (64) animated videos that spotlight "hidden figures" during recognized history months like Black History, LGBT+ Pride, and more.

 

Learn about individuals who have impacted our history but have gone virtually unrecognized... until now.

INCLUSION

INSIGHTS

This "burst learning" video series is perfect for any organization looking for long-term growth.

 

Based on the exercises from Steve's book "What If? Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialogues" these 25 videos are perfect for teachable moments. 

YOUR BRAIN IS GOOD AT INCLUSION...

EXCEPT WHEN IT'S NOT

You can now purchase a video of Steve's presentation, "Your Brain is Good at Inclusion... Except When It's Not!"

 

This is Steve's most popular, in person, presentation. Contact below for pricing!

TESTIMONIALS

     “From the first time I heard Dr. Robbins, I knew I could listen and learn from him over and over and over!  The content he provides, along with his style and delivery, are nothing short of, simply put, amazing!  His knowledge of the human brain, human behavior, and how it all works together to create inclusion is not only informative, it's fun to learn!  He has definitely changed mindsets all over my organization starting at the top with our Senior Level Executives! Dr. Steve Robbins is a true ROCK STAR!"

LaTricia Hill-Chandler - Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Arvest Bank.

     "Some people view life as a glass half full. Some people view life as a glass half empty. Dr. Steve Robbins will have you viewing the glass of life completely differently and from all angles by challenging you to think more lightly about yourself and more deeply about the world. His incredible sense of humor, exceptional storytelling, deep knowledge and captivating personal story enables you to grow as a person, professional and leader. He will compel you to rethink your view of the world. In the end, there is no choice but to become more enlightened by his teachings."

R. Matt Davis - President of Dow North America & Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs 

“Dr. Steve Robbins is an artful storyteller who blends a witty delivery with compelling content to drop serious knowledge about the neuroscience of unconscious bias and its effects in an insightful and memorable way. He’s revolutionizing the way corporations approach inclusion & diversity programs by challenging us to rethink everything we thought we knew about this work – ultimately leading to a paradigm shift from compliance mandates to results-oriented transformational change. Through the power of curiosity, Dr. Robbins is helping us recognize and mitigate the negative effects of noise, outsiderness and the social pain of exclusion by fostering a culture that is more empathetic and inclusive of all.”

Kevin J. Frazier - Senior Director of Global Culture Diversity & Inclusion, Walmart Inc.

CLIENTS

The inclusive power of his messages are why organizations like Coca-Cola, Disney, Walmart, NASA,  Pixar, Microsoft, Michelin, Toyota, Lululemon and numerous others call on Dr. Robbins to inspire, educate and prepare their people for the exciting challenges of dynamic and diverse environments.

 

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CONTACT

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S.L. Robbins & Associates

Grand Rapids, MI

steve@slrobbins.com

Tel: 616-818-6485

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