In this DisruptHR New Orleans talk, Michelle K. Johnston, Ph.D., explores a truth many workplaces are feeling but not always naming: disconnection is quietly driving some of our biggest challenges.
Drawing on research and real-world leadership experience, Michelle reframes what it takes to build high-performing teams today. It is not about pushing harder or doing more. It is about creating environments where people feel seen, heard, valued, respected, and appreciated.
In this talk, you’ll learn:
• Why disconnection is impacting both well-being and performance in profound ways
• The cultural shifts leaders must embrace, from moving away from perfectionism and fear to building connection-first workplaces
• Practical ways to foster connection, from how you run meetings to how you show up in everyday conversations
Michelle also shares simple but powerful actions leaders can take immediately, like starting meetings with personal questions, creating space for real conversations, and rethinking how we engage and support our teams.
Because when connection improves, everything else follows.
🎙️ Listen to The Seismic Shift Podcast
📘 Explore Michelle’s books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Michelle+K.+Johnston&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1
🌐 Visit michellekjohnston.com
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