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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ISBN: 979-8-89138-621-1
SKU: 18-1427-01
Categories:Business and Finance, Leadership and Management, Self-Esteem and Personal Success

“We’ve got good leadership all wrong. Effective leaders are not cold, transactional, or manipulative. They’re real. Present. Authentic. Connected. The Seismic Shift in You shatters the outdated model and shows you exactly what kind of leaders get results—and why it matters. Drs. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith nailed it. This book is the shift we need.”

—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

“The Seismic Shift in You is a profoundly important book for leaders who understand that true connection begins from within. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith expertly guide readers through actionable, meaningful shifts that transform not just how we lead but how we show up in every area of our lives. Their emphasis on genuine human connection, vulnerability, and the intentional energy we bring to our interactions resonates deeply with my own leadership philosophy, where people matter first and foremost. This book is not just insightful; it’s essential reading for anyone committed to becoming a more effective, authentic, and connected leader. Highly recommended!”

—Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus, WD-40 Company and The Culture Coach; bestselling author of Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It

“In a world that demands more from leaders than ever before, The Seismic Shift in You delivers a timely blueprint for what it truly means to lead with a lens of connection. This book doesn’t just talk about leadership—it challenges you to rewire how you show up for others and for yourself. It’s bold, honest, and deeply human. If you’re ready to go beyond performance and step into real influence, this is your guide.”

—Erica Dhawan, bestselling author of Digital Body Language

“In The Seismic Shift in You, Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith deliver a master class in modern leadership. With heart, clarity, and hard-won wisdom, they show that true transformation doesn’t come from more goals or grit—it comes from real human connection. This book is a wake-up call and a road map for any leader ready to evolve from competent to truly compelling. It’s not just a shift in strategy—it’s a shift in soul.”

—Laura Gassner Otting, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Wonderhell

“Every once in a while, we have the privilege of reading a book that’s ‘the whole package.’ Real-life stories. Thought-provoking insights. Actionable next steps. This book has them all. Read it and reap.”

—Sam Horn, founder and CEO of The Intrigue Agency and author of Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations

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.

Marshall Goldsmith

#1 Executive Coach in the World and #1 New York Times bestselling author

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Marshall Goldsmith is the founder of the Marshall Goldsmith Group and 100 Coaches. The inaugural winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School and a Thinkers50 Management Hall of Fame inductee, he has advised more than 200 major CEOs and their management teams over the course of his career. A New York Times bestselling author, he is the author or editor of more than thirty-five books, including What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.

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