Carole Robin

Stanford’s Interpersonal Dynamics ”Touchy Feely” course
Author, Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues

Carole Robin, PhD is an expert in leadership development and interpersonal dynamics with over 35 years of experience. She is best known for her work at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she taught the famous "Interpersonal Dynamics" course. This course, designed around T-Groups (training groups) which Stanford popularized, has been deeply influential across startups and is considered one of the most transformative experiences for MBA students.

Her expertise in this field led her to co-author the book "Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues," which was featured as one of Bloomberg's Best Books of 2021. After leaving Stanford, Robin co-founded Leaders In Tech, a nonprofit organization that brings the principles and processes of "Interpersonal Dynamics" to executives in Silicon Valley. 

Robin has received numerous accolades throughout her career. These include the MBA Distinguished Teaching Award and the Robert K. Jaedicke Silver Apple Award from Stanford. 

How to Build Exceptional Relationships

At Responsive Conference 2024, Carole Robin will lead a session that will be a 90-minute experiential demo of her "Interpersonal Dynamics" course. It will focus on building exceptional relationships, drawing from her work at Stanford and her book "Connect." Participants will engage in small group activities designed to build deep connections and develop key skills for creating meaningful relationships.

Attendees will learn practical techniques to move their personal and professional relationships along the continuum from dysfunctional to exceptional. Robin's approach to connection focuses on the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the power of genuine connection in both life and business.

This transformative experience will extend into the second day of the conference, allowing participants to practice and reinforce the skills they've learned, creating lasting impact on their ability to build and maintain exceptional relationships.