Why Connected Leaders Win with Michelle Johnston

Expand Your Zone

In this episode of Expand Your Zone, host Zachary Ames is joined by Michelle Johnston. Michelle Johnston is a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert who serves as the Gaston Chair of Business at Loyola University New Orleans. Michelle’s first book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership, is an Amazon bestseller and details the need for leaders to shift from a command and control leadership style to one that focuses on connection because Connection drives long-lasting results. She was recently named one of the most influential New Orleanians, a top 500 business leader, and a Woman of the Year by CityBusiness. Michelle is a celebrated keynote speaker presenting at conferences and events nationwide.

Zachary and Michelle discuss her book The Seismic Shift in Leadership and how to increase your connection with yourself, others, and companies.

Shoutouts

• Loyola University
• The Seismic Shift in Leadership
• Jim Mora
• Marshall Goldsmith
• Drew Brees
• Judy Terzotis
• John Georges
• The Seismic Shift with Michelle Johnston
• Luke McCowan
• Sharon Melnick
• Don McGuire
• Charlene Wheeless
• Todd Graves
• Warner Thomas

Companies Mentioned

• Spectra
• Qualcomm
• Raising Cane’s
• Guthrie’s Chicken
• New York Times
• Ochsner

Connect with Zach & the XYZ Team:

• https://www.xyzleadership.xyz/
• Instagram - @xyzlead
• LinkedIn - XYZ Leadership Page
• Tik-Tok: @xyz_lead
• Youtube: Expand Your Zone

Connect with Michelle:

• https://michellekjohnston.com/
• Instagram - @_michelle.johnston_
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-johnston-0264b5b/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/drmkjohnston