Lessons in Leadership Blog

Connection Through Strategy with Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm: Ep. 10 of The Seismic Shift Podcast with Michelle Johnston

The past may be behind us but it is what pushes us forward to greater understanding. For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out...
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How Leaders Can Succeed in The New Era of Connection

You’re standing in the middle of a big bounce inflatable. The other people inside begin jumping. If you don’t join in and sync up with the movement, you’re going to fall flat on your face....
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Perfection = Disconnection

All humans are imperfect, a characteristic that leaders need to embrace in order to truly connect with their people. To all those leaders out there who are achievement junkies and/or recovering perfectionists, I have walked...
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How to Lead like a Super Bowl Champion with Jon Stinchcomb: Ep. 9 of The Seismic Shift Podcast with Michelle Johnston

Individuals play the game while teams win it. Ever wonder what takes place behind the scenes of a Super Bowl team? Learn leadership best practices from former Super Bowl Champion, Jon Stinchcomb. Jon played for...
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Connect as a Servant Leader with Judi Terzotis, President of The Advocate/Times-Picayune: Episode 8 of The Seismic Shift Podcast with Michelle Johnston

“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll Communication and connection are very different. Communication is transactional, getting information from A to B. Connection, on the other hand, is a shared experience. When interacting, do...
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What Does Great Leadership Look and Feel Like?

It’s time to reconsider what great leadership looks and feels like. Many people believe the enduring myth that leaders are born, that the qualities are in their DNA from Day One, and only a select...
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Connection and Alignment with Juan Martin, Global President of KIND Snacks: Episode 7 of The Seismic Shift Podcast with Michelle Johnston

Kindness can bring us together. Life can be hard. Many people lose themselves in the day-to-day grind, often unintentionally disconnecting from the world. Living a good, full life is almost impossible if you are not...
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The Seismic Shift in Leadership: Exploring Connection and Communication’s Role

Connection and communication are the keys. Being a leader today takes many qualities but at their core good, effective leaders have the ability to genuinely connect and communicate. People believe in and will fight for...
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The Leaders of the Future Create Connection

It all starts with you. That statement sounds counterintuitive because we’re talking about meaningful connection with others, but in order to have the kind of relationship you need to be an effective leader you must...
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