Steve Robbins Biography

Dr. Steve L. Robbins, a strong storyteller with a compelling narrative to tell, has an amazing capacity to inspire people even when he is upsetting and questioning their way of thinking about the world. Dr. Robbins was born in Vietnam and emigrated to the United States with his mother, where they faced several obstacles at a time when there was widespread anti-war and anti-Vietnamese prejudice. Dr. Robbins now provides incisive insights on problems of leadership, inclusiveness & innovation, and the power of caring, after working through and rising above the obstacles of poverty, prejudice, and the harsh streets of Los Angeles. His presentations and seminars are loaded with fascinating anecdotes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and great knowledge of human behavior, all based on a riveting life story. Dr. Robbins' dynamic use of narrative, humor and vast understanding of relevant topics and concepts allows him to both challenge and encourage individuals. Organizations such as Boeing Disney, NASA, Microsoft, Gap Inc., Pepsico, McDonald's, HSBC Bank, Caterpillar, Toyota, WestJet, Northrop Grumman, Kraft Foods, The National Guard, Department of the Treasury, US Navy, Chevron, and many others rely on Dr. Robbins to inspire, educate, and prepare their employees for the exciting challenges of the twenty-first century. Dr. Robbins' unique idea of "Unintentional Intolerance" has received widespread recognition from a variety of groups and organizations across the United States. He does not condemn or point fingers in his technique. It challenges individuals and organizations to be more open-minded, aware, and purposeful about inclusion and respecting people for their unique skills, abilities, and experiences by utilizing neuroscience and the study of human behavior. His new "anti-training" video training series, "What If? Factory," is already being hailed as a game-changing approach to corporate training. He compares it to a blend of Saturday Night Live, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and The Big Bang Theory in terms of its "laugh and learns" attitude. Many organizations and institutions utilize his book, "What If? Short Stories to Spark Diversity Dialogue," to engage people in deeper discussions about diversity, inclusion, and the power of caring. Dr. Robbins graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor's degree in communication and went on to Michigan State University for his master's and Ph.D. in communication science. His work with individuals and organizations is driven by his expertise in communication, sociology, and cognitive neuroscience; the heart of the work is about understanding human behavior and utilizing human uniqueness in an ever-changing, dynamic environment.

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