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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.
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Original Aired Date: 10/5/2022We believe that if you actually listen to your team, they will be more motivated to perform well and generate new ideas. Today we have Boysie Bollinger on the podcast to …
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Original Aired Date: 10/5/2022We believe that if you actually listen to your team, they will be more motivated to perform well and generate new ideas. Today we have Boysie Bollinger on the podcast to talk about how to listen to lead. Do you believe that lower-level employees often have observations that higher level leaders cannot see? Listen to learn and transform into a leader that listens!You can pick up a copy of Michelle Johnston's newest book, The Seismic Shift, on her website: https://michellekjohnston.com WXJ7FT8JMVC6QVQS
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Original Aired Date: 3/8/2023 For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out the door. Can those past experiences…
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Original Aired Date: 3/8/2023 For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out the door. Can those past experiences lead to a greater understanding of how to change that narrative in our own leadership? Don McGuire seems to think so. In this episode, Michelle and Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm, discuss how empowering employees to rethink the status quo through encouraging connection, ideation, and building trust can bring about a shift in leadership. You can pick up a copy of Michelle Johnston's newest book, Th…
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Original Aired Date: 12/8/2022Juan Martin is an executive who epitomes Kindness and Connection. As the Global President of KIND Snacks and Nature’s Bakery, Juan is genuinely trying to make the world…
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Original Aired Date: 12/8/2022Juan Martin is an executive who epitomes Kindness and Connection. As the Global President of KIND Snacks and Nature’s Bakery, Juan is genuinely trying to make the world a better place through acts of kindness. Juan believes Success is measured by how kind we are to ourselves, each other, and our planet.Tune in to today’s episode of The Seismic Shift podcast to learn strategies from Juan on how to more effectively connect with your people and your organization. You can pick up a copy of Michelle Johnston's book, The Seismic Shift, on her website: https://mich…
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![Summer Re-Release: Creating Positive Culture With Larry Closs 4 Summer Re-Release: Creating Positive Culture With Larry Closs &Raquo; Ay5Qcgc](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ay5qcGc-1024x1024.jpg)
Original Aired Date: 11/2/2022Have you ever heard of a construction company that has a Culture of Happiness? Me, neither! But I just spent an afternoon with the leaders of Maxhome and it’s a real th…
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Original Aired Date: 11/2/2022Have you ever heard of a construction company that has a Culture of Happiness? Me, neither! But I just spent an afternoon with the leaders of Maxhome and it’s a real thing and it works! I was blown away by their positivity and enthusiasm for their company.Tune in to uncover how Larry Closs, Founder of MaxHome, built such a positive culture. You can pick up a copy of Michelle Johnston's book, The Seismic Shift, on her website: https://michellekjohnston.com/
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Original Aired Date: 4/5/2023Is there a different way to lead where you don’t have to be commanding, controlling, and micromanaging with your people? The answer is Yes, yes, and absolutely yes!Miche…
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Original Aired Date: 4/5/2023Is there a different way to lead where you don’t have to be commanding, controlling, and micromanaging with your people? The answer is Yes, yes, and absolutely yes!Michelle speaks with Pete November, the new CEO of Ochsner Health, with 38,000 employees and physicians. As Pete’s coach, Michelle had a front row seat to observe his leadership in action. You’ll discover how Pete wholeheartedly believes that connection drives results. Pete shares specific tactics on how he creates environments that empower his people to thrive.You can pickup a copy of Michelle Joh…
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Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, a management professor, executive coach, leadership expert, and the Loyola University School of Business chair, discusses her new book which takes a look at how leadership h…
Dr. Michelle K. John…
Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, a management professor, executive coach, leadership expert, and the Loyola University School of Business chair, discusses her new book which takes a look at how leadership has changed.
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I absolutely loved keynoting for Copado’s (copado.com) North American meeting. They are on fire!I am 100% confident they will reach their goals.𝗪𝗵𝘆?🌟 They are creating a culture o…
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I absolutely loved keynoting for Copado’s (copado.com) North American meeting. They are on fire!I am 100% confident they will reach their goals.𝗪𝗵𝘆?🌟 They are creating a culture of connection to drive results.🌟 They are investing in face-to-face meetings for better team collaboration🌟 They recognize that the old command and control models of leadership create cultures of fear, which stifles risk-taking🌟 They are focused on inclusion to drive innovationCopado: The stars are aligning for you!Interested in having me as your event's keynote speaker or for ex…
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Original Aired Date: 6/1/2022Marshall Goldsmith has been ranked as the World’s #1 Executive Coach and #1 Leadership Thinker. Marshall was chosen as the inaugural winner of the Lifetime Award for Lea…
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Original Aired Date: 6/1/2022Marshall Goldsmith has been ranked as the World’s #1 Executive Coach and #1 Leadership Thinker. Marshall was chosen as the inaugural winner of the Lifetime Award for Leadership by the Harvard Institute of Coaching and is the author or editor of 41 books, which have sold over 2.5 million copies, been translated into 32 languages and become listed bestsellers in 12 countries. Marshall also happens to be Michelle's official mentor and wrote the forward to Michelle’s new book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership.Today we are talking to Marshall about a topic he knows b…
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Original Aired Date: 8/10/22It’s tempting to believe that if leaders strive to maintain an aura of perfection, this masking act will then trickle down throughout our organization and make everyone w…
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Original Aired Date: 8/10/22It’s tempting to believe that if leaders strive to maintain an aura of perfection, this masking act will then trickle down throughout our organization and make everyone want to be better. Today, Michelle and Tania Tetlow, Current and first woman President of Fordham University, are here to share stories as to why this couldn’t be further from the truth of leading effectively. Tania’s reflections on her most meaningful moments in academic leadership will prove that moments of imperfection as leaders are often when we achieve the greatest level of trust with our…
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The final episode of season two of the Seismic Shift podcast provides the top 10 tips, themes and takeaways from the season. The themes include gratitude, allyship, inclusion, servant leadership, crea…
The final episode of…
The final episode of season two of the Seismic Shift podcast provides the top 10 tips, themes and takeaways from the season. The themes include gratitude, allyship, inclusion, servant leadership, creativity, courage, mentoring, becoming coachable, deep listening, and work-life balance. Michelle recaps the guests, who are bestselling authors and global thought leaders, and shares her insights from their conversations on how leaders can adapt to the seismic shifts happening in the workplace and create positive environments that foster connection and collaboration. The key message is that everyth…
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The final episode of season two of the Seismic Shift podcast provides the top 10 tips, themes and takeaways from the season. The themes include gratitude, allyship, inclusion, servant leadership, crea…
The final episode of…
The final episode of season two of the Seismic Shift podcast provides the top 10 tips, themes and takeaways from the season. The themes include gratitude, allyship, inclusion, servant leadership, creativity, courage, mentoring, becoming coachable, deep listening, and work-life balance. Michelle recaps the guests, who are bestselling authors and global thought leaders, and shares her insights from their conversations on how leaders can adapt to the seismic shifts happening in the workplace and create positive environments that foster connection and collaboration. The key message is that everyth…
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