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The Communication Shift Most Leaders Still Aren’t Making

Great communication is not just about what you say. It’s about whether the other person actually connects with it. In this clip, Todd Cherches explores why effective leadership communication starts with understanding your audience, speaking their language, and creating Clarity instead of confusion.

Using simple but powerful imagery, Todd shows how metaphors, storytelling, and intentional language can build connection when used well. The bigger takeaway is this: strong communicators stop focusing only on themselves and start thinking about the person on the receiving end. If you care about leadership, communication skills, audience connection, storytelling, or becoming a more effective speaker, this conversation offers a practical mindset shift you can use right away.

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Michelle Johnston Clifton Morvant Professor of Business

Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert who is the Clifton A. Morvant Distinguished Professor in Business at Loyola University New Orleans.

Her first book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership, The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, is now an Amazon bestseller.

She was recently named A Woman of the Year by CityBusiness and one of the most influential New Orleanians.

Michelle is a celebrated keynote speaker presenting at conferences and events nationwide. She received her Ph.D. in Communication from Louisiana State University and was named to the prestigious 100 Coaches Group, which consists of the top executive coaches worldwide.
For speaking engagements, media, and more, visit michellekjohnston.com.