Want to learn how to extraordinarily connect in this new world of work? Drew Brees, John Georges, Tania Tetlow, Todd Graves… these are just a few of the people whose leadership styles are analyzed in a new book called “The Seismic Shift in Leadership” by executive coach and Loyola University Gaston Chair of Business Dr....Read More

I am so very grateful for the opportunity to celebrate my book launch! Thank you to my clients, my colleagues, the leaders profiled in the book, my students, my friends, and my family who were all a part of this beautiful leadership journey. These moments of connection are as my dear friend described, “pure joy.”...Read More

Exploring The Seismic Shift in Leadership Michelle Johnson, Ph.D., guest stars on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner to explore her new book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership. To write the book, Michelle profiled a diverse group of executives that included global business leaders and high-level hospital administrators. She observed that the authoritarian...Read More

Your team is feeling disconnected. Every day seems to be more of a struggle than the one before, making easy tasks turn into challenging issues. What can you do? The first thing I recommend is to begin your meetings (virtual or in-person) with a connection question. Suggestions: On a scale of 1-10, how are you...Read More

Great news for all who prefer to LISTEN to books: My audiobook of The Seismic Shift in Leadership is finished and uploaded on Amazon and wherever books are sold! I had a blast recording the book at the famous Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas with the super talented team at Content Capital. A huge shout...Read More

I am so excited to announce that my book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership, officially launches today, 2/22/2022, anywhere that sells books, including Amazon. Whether you’re the coach of a sports team, a nonprofit executive, the president of your family’s business, or leading a small organization or a Fortune 500 company, the secret sauce lies...Read More

A seismic shift with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston NEW ORLEANS, LA — Companies that attract and employ jerk bosses are suffering. Employees are leaving in droves. In November 2021, 4.5 million Americans left their jobs in what has come to be known as The Great Resignation. “This is a Treat Me Like a Human Revolution,”...Read More

The Seismic Shift In my years serving as an executive coach and business professor, I’ve observed and researched the necessary characteristics for leaders to be successful. Guess what I’ve learned? The old model of command and control and leading with authority no longer work. A leader’s new power lies in his or her ability to...Read More

Powering through Today’s workplace presents a new set of challenges for leaders. Employees want a more compassionate culture. They want to be seen, heard, appreciated, and valued. Leaders are wondering, “How do I hold my employees accountable with these new expectations?” How? By meaningfully connecting with their people at a personal level, not just a...Read More

Leading leaders As a leader, have you ever tried to fit in and emulate behavior that wasn’t innately you? It doesn’t work! Your team will find you disingenuous which leads to a loss of trust. After interviewing 18 leaders for my book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of...Read More