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The Seismic Shift with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston

Michelle K. Johnston
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Higher Education
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Artificial Intelligence
Servant Leadership
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Welcome to Seismic Shift - a leadership podcast that focuses on connection. I’m your host, Michelle K. Johnston: management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert. I believe that today’s leaders need more than power and control to get the best from their teams; they need connection. Through interviews with some of today’s top business leaders, we are going to explore how leaders' abilit... more

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Former NASA astronaut Charlie Camarda reveals the leadership mistake that can turn a warning sign into a catastrophe: smart people convincing themselves they already understand the problem. If you lead in a high-stakes environment, this conversation ... more

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Lucy Bustamante is a multi-Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, born and raised in New Orleans, now serving as a morning anchor at FOX 8. She joins Michelle Johnston for a heartfelt conversation about connection, culture, leadership, a... more

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Jim Lager is an executive leader at Penske Truck Leasing and he joins Michelle Johnston for a conversation that feels equal parts leadership masterclass and reunion. Jim brings a rare combination of humility, warmth, and practical leadership wisdom t... more

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Caroline Webb is an executive coach, author, economist, and former McKinsey partner known for translating behavioral science into practical tools for leadership and performance. She joins Michelle Johnston for a smart, energizing conversation about w... more

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Lucy Bustamante
Award-winning Fox News anchor with over 20 years in the field
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Episode: Connection, Culture, and Media, featuring Lucy Bustamante
Jim Lager
Executive at Penske Trucks
Penske Trucks
Episode: The Power of Authentic Leadership, featuring Jim Lager
Caroline Webb
Author of Leadership Intelligence; former McKinsey leadership practitioner; top executive coach
Leadership Intelligence (book); McKinsey & Co. (former)
Episode: Human Leadership in the Age of AI, featuring Caroline Webb
Andrea Hogan
Author of The Closest Thing to Magic
Author; former Qualcomm marketing executive
Episode: The Closest Thing to Magic, featuring Andrea Hogan
Deanna Rodriguez
President and CEO of Entergy New Orleans
Entergy New Orleans
Episode: How's Your Mama? featuring Deanna Rodriguez
Rebecca Heiss
Stress physiologist
Rebecca Heiss, PhD; author of Springboard
Episode: Transforming Stress Into Fuel, featuring Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Laura Gassner Otting
Author of Limitless and Wonder Hell; PhD candidate pursuing rigorous leadership research
Episode: Redefining Success, featuring Laura Gassner Otting
Dennis Lauscha
President and CEO of the New Orleans Saints, the New Orleans Pelicans, and all of Gayle Benson's companies
New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
Episode: Connection as a Competitive Advantage, featuring Dennis Lauscha
Tim Williamson
Founder and CEO of NewCo
NewCo
Episode: Building Rhythms & Rituals in the Age of AI, featuring Tim Williamson

Host

Michelle K. Johnston
Host of The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston; management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert focused on connection as a core leadership practice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Outstanding host

    I am both a fan of the show and got to be a guest on it and as someone who’s done lots of podcasts on business and leadership, I found Michelle to be exceptionally insightful, personable & absolute fun to listen to 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    selenarezvani
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the top leadership podcasts out there

    Excellent podcast series! Great guests, interesting conversations, and wonderful host. A must-listen to supplement Michelle's terrific book, "The Seismic Shift in Leadership."

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd Cherches
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Reliable host who keeps conversations focused on practical leadership takeaways.
Guests consistently bring high-caliber frameworks and real-world experience.
Positive reception for thoughtful, connection-driven leadership storytelling.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#107
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#123
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#175
Brazil/Business/Careers

Talking Points

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Transforming Stress Into Fuel, featuring Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Q: Can you explain your Fearless Stress Formula and how it translates into practical actions for leaders and teams?
Her formula involves recognizing the stress response as a feature, getting curious to reframe the meaning of stress, acting as if there's an adventure, and taking small, deliberate steps toward the stressor, which creates a positive feedback loop and reduces learned helplessness.
Transforming Stress Into Fuel, featuring Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Q: What seismic shifts are you seeing out there when it comes to stress and leadership in chaotic environments?
She describes how uncertainty and AI-driven changes are outpacing strategic thinking, leading to a spiral where people try to control everything. The remedy is reframing stress, leaning into it, and taking small actionable steps to regain agency rather than aiming to calm down.
Connection as a Competitive Advantage, featuring Dennis Lauscha
Q: What are the seismic shifts you're seeing in the NFL, in the NBA, in everything you do?
Lausche describes a rapidly changing landscape in broadcasting and fan engagement, driven by regional distribution changes, the rise of new media channels, and a focus on bringing games to a broader audience while maintaining strong community ties.
Visual Leadership in a Disconnected World, featuring Todd Cherches
Q: How should one approach giving a presentation in the current era?
Use the image behind you as a guide, keep slides minimal, and frame content in terms of the audience's needs and language to avoid disconnection.
Visual Leadership in a Disconnected World, featuring Todd Cherches
Q: What practical tips can leaders apply to make meetings more engaging?
Assign roles, rotate facilitation, use visuals instead of slide dumps, and ensure the discussion is a two-way conversation that includes every participant's input.

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A leadership-focused program that centers on authentic connection as a driver of performance. Across conversations with executives, authors, and practitioners, the show explores how leaders cultivate trust, emotional intelligence, and human-centric cultures in an era of digital transformation, AI, and rapid change. Guests routinely share personal stories, practical frameworks, and actionable tactics for improving team collaboration, employee engagement, and resilience, often tying leadership success to how well leaders connect with themselves, their people, and the communities they serve. A standout throughline is turning insights into concrete practices—whether it's designing better meetings, fostering psychological safety, or using visual... more

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4. Andrea Hogan
5. Deanna Rodriguez
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