Quotes and Publications

Robbie has been featured on NPR

Robbie has been featured in several books

The Connector's Advantage by Michelle Tillis Lederman
Stand Out by Dorie Clark
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Work from the Inside Out

Just Ask
Some Men by Tal Peretz

Zero to 100 by Joseph Luckett

This Shit Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success Works by Julie Brown


Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money by Connie Inukai

He is a Harvard Business Review contributor

HBR Returning to Work

HBR article I wrote on Small Talk

Why Business School is a Great Time to Network

He has been quoted in major news outlets

“The History Of The Webinar And Why The Webinar Should Be History” by William Aruda. [Forbes, 12/29/20]

“11 Creative Ways To Successfully Promote Your Podcast” by Larell Scardelli [Sounder, 3/5/20]

“Here's How 12 Audio Creators Fit Podcasting Into Their Busy Schedule AND Keep It Fun” by Larell Scardelli [Sounder, 2/10/20]

“Want To Become A Successful Networking? Learn To Create Value In Unexpected Ways.” by Andy Molinsky [Forbes, 11/20/19]

“Unusual Marketing Strategies for Small Business” by Carol Roth [Business Unplugged™, 3/13/18]

“How Inclusive Are Your Meetings?” by Sarah Beauchamp, Professional Convention Management Association's Convene magazine cover story [PCMA Convene 10/2/17]

Toni Morrison on Creating the Connections We Long For, by IIan Mochari [Inc. 3/10/16]

Leap Year: 29 Ways to Seize the 29th Day by Ilan Mochari [Inc., 2/26/16]

What Questions to Avoid at Networking Events by Ilan Mochari [Inc.,1/5/16]

The Best Way to Compliment Someone You've Just Met by Patrick Allan [Life Hacker, 1/11/16] also on Life Hacker's India website.

5 New Habits for Great Networkers by Ilan Mochari [Inc., 5/6/15]

Prepare for Networking Events by Writing Follow-Up Emails Beforehand by Patrick Allan [Life Hacker, 5/6/15] also on Life Hacker's Australian website.

“How to Make Networking Fun” by Dorie Clark [Fast Company, 4/20/15]

“How to Stand Out in the Crowd” by Erica Dhawan [HuffPost 4/20/15] 

“How LGBT Professionals Can Stand Out at Work” by Dorie Clark [HuffPost, 4/19/15]

What to do When Your Colleague Comes Out as Transgender by Dorie Clark [Harvard Business Review,2/5/15]

Managing Your Professional Identity During a Gender Change by Dorie Clark [Harvard Business Review, 2/3/15]

 

He has been a guest expert on dozens of podcasts.

 

He has been quoted by numerous bloggers and written for a variety of publications

“4 Key Benefits to Celebrate in Being Out as an LGBTQ+ Professional” by Dorie Clark [LinkedIn, 6/16/21]

“What booksellers can teach freelancers about client development” by Heidi K Weber [Freelancers Union, 6/1/18]

“Meet Robbie Samuels, A Man Making A Difference” by Stand Magazine [Stand Magazine, 5/3/18]

“Getting Past the Fear of Asking” by Robbie Samuels, for May MPI/NE newsletter (New England chapter of Meeting Professionals International) [MPI/NE 5/1/18]

“Raising Children to Appreciate Diverse World Takes Parental Guidance” by Robbie Samuels [City Dads Group, 4/25/18]

“The Power of Events” by Robbie Samuels, for April MPI/NE newsletter (New England chapter of Meeting Professionals International) [MPI/NE 4/1/18]

“18 Strategies for Successful Networking” by Laura Templeton [30 Second Success, 3/13/18]

“Boys Playing with Dolls Helps Prepare Them to be Nurturing Fathers” by Robbie Samuels [City Dads Group, 3/1/18]

“Steps for Strategic Volunteering” by Robbie Samuels, for MPI/NE newsletter (New England chapter of Meeting Professionals International) [MPI/NE 3/1/18]

“Leadership: The Role of Hosts” by Robbie Samuels, for MPI/NE newsletter (New England chapter of Meeting Professionals International) [MPI/NE 2/1/18]

“Diversifying Your Network Can Help You Succeed in 2018” by Susan Peppercorn [LinkedIn, 1/22/18]

“Ten Tips for Convention Hosts” by Robbie Samuels, for MPI/NE newsletter (New England chapter of Meeting Professionals International) [MPI/NE 1/1/18]

“Like Father, Like Son Even When a Donor is Involved” by Robbie Samuels [City Dads Group, 11/15/17]

“Huggies, Boston Dads Group Helping Tackle Diaper Need Issue”  by Robbie Samuels [11/2/17]

“When ENTJ's Go Remote” by Caroline Stokes [Thrive Global, 10/10/17]

How to Take the “ick” Out of Networking interviewed by Bonnie Bryant Creative [8/25/17]

8 Steps for Successful Networking Guest Blog Post – Success Values Blog [8/15/17]

Best Tips on How to Increase Your Podcast Listeners and Subscribers, C-Suite Network  [8/8/17]

“How to Survive a Layoff” by Susan Peppercorn [IdealistCareers, 8/2/17], reposted on Belleville News-Democrat and The Charlotte Observer.

“12 Tips for Connecting at Education Conferences – Infographic” by Eileen Lennon [Tech & Learning, 7/20/17]

“12 Tips for Connecting at Education Conferences” by Lisa Nielsen [Tech & Learning, 7/10/17]

Leadership in Focus: Robbie Samuels interview by YW Boston [4/27/17]

“Huggies, Boston Dads Group Helping Tackle Diaper Need Issue”  by Robbie Samuels [4/3/17]

“The Power of ‘I Don't Know' and More Tips for April” [Invision, 3/27/17]

“How should people go about becoming more visible as recognized experts in their fields?” by Dorie Clark [Quora, 2/16/17]

“The Downside to Being a Unicorn” by Robbie Samuels [AfterSchool Today magazine – Winter 2017]

Transgender Dad Carving Path of Opportunities for Son, Future by Robbie Samuels [City Dads Group, 11/30/16]

“Some Men: Feminist Allies and the Movement to End Violence Against Women” by Michael A. Messner,  Max A. Greenberg, and Tal Peretz [Oxford University Press 2015] Buy the book!

Four Things Worth Talking About in Dorie Clark’s “Stand Out” by Matt Ferraguto [Eckel & Vaughan, 6/24/15]

Dorie Clark by j. jane [j. jane project 5/18/15]

“Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It” by Dorie Clark [Portfolio/Penguin Press 2015] Buy the book! 

Ready To Identify Your Breakthrough Idea That Will Attract Others? by Kare Anderson [Forbes, 4/21/15]

“Men, Feminism, and Accountability” by Michael A. Messner, Max A. Greenberg, and Tal Peretz [Voice Male, 3/3/15]

3 Ways You Can Stand Out As An Expert In Your Field by Dorie Clark [Promote Yourself, Dan Schawbel's Official Newsletter, Millennial Branding, March 2015]

NBN50 Everyone Likes to Be Asked with Dorie Clark by Dave Delaney [New Business Networking, 2/25/15]

How Interns Became our “Auction Committee” by Robbie Samuels [Bidding for Good, 5/30/14]

How to Become Famous in Your Hometown by Dorie Clark [Owners Mag, 3/1/14]

“Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future” by Dorie Clark [Talk at Google, 8/31/13]

News to us: Connecting for Justice by Sarah Cadorette [Dig Boston, 5/14/13] 

Local Heroes: Robbie Samuels [Future Boston Alliance, 5/10/13]

Best Practices for Your Interns, Volunteers and Fundraising Auctions by Mark McCurdy [Bidding for Good, 8/31/12]

6 Steps for the Perfect Pitch by Robbie Samuels [Global Business Hub Boston.com, 8/3/12]

8 Steps for Successful Networking by Robbie Samuels [Global Business Hub Boston.com, 7/12/12]

Robbie’s I Am: Trans People Speak video [MTPC 2/13/12]

Robbie Samuels in Profile – SoJust, NOMAS and Schmoozing! by Srin [Onein3 Boston, 12/21/10]