Dr. Michelle Johnston

Bestselling Author, 100 Coaches Member, and Host of The Seismic Shift Podcast

Named a Woman of the Year, a Top Ten Executive Coach, and a Top 500 Business Leader, DR. MICHELLE K. JOHNSTON is redefining what leadership looks like in today’s world. Her bestselling book, The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, featured by Forbes four times, spotlights real-world leaders who have embraced this shift and are seeing stronger teams and better results because of it. An award-winning leadership expert and the Clifton A. Morvant Distinguished Professor of Business at Loyola University New Orleans, Michelle teaches leadership and strategic communication with a connection-first lens. She holds a PhD in Communication from Louisiana State University and brings decades of insight to her coaching and keynotes. She also hosts The Seismic Shift podcast, ranked in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally, where she continues the conversation with executives and thought leaders committed to building cultures of connection.

ISBN:979-8-89138-621-1

Price:$27.00

Publication Date:December 2nd, 2025

The Seismic Shift in You

The Seven Necessary Shifts to Create Connection and Drive Results

Leadership expert Dr. Michelle K. Johnston reveals the hidden crisis plaguing modern workplaces: an epidemic of disconnection that’s eroding team performance, personal satisfaction, and organizational success.

The Seismic Shift in You offers a transformative approach to leadership that starts with the most critical factor—you. Drawing on years of coaching top leaders and the latest research, Johnston outlines seven powerful shifts to help you lead more effectively, including:

Rediscover your sense of purpose and direction
Transform everyday interactions into meaningful connections
Spark authentic engagement by starting from within
Cultivate high-performing teams grounded in trust and collaboration

With real-world stories and practical tools, Johnston offers the clarity you need to lead with greater meaning, fulfillment, and results.

This isn’t just a leadership book—it’s a personal invitation to become the kind of leader people can rely on, teams rally around, and organizations need.

The shift starts now.

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