Legendary Leadership Lessons

Most leadership systems are built on a lie. They assume that if you apply enough pressure, accountability, and incentives, people will change. In my latest episode of Legendary Leadership Lessons, I sat down with Dr. Richard Boyatzis, one of the most cited leadership scholars in the world, and author of The Science of Change, and he explained why that approach is biologically wrong. When leaders push people through fear, targets, and performance pressure, they activate the survival system in the brain. You may get short-term compliance, but you destroy trust, creativity, and ethical judgment in the process.Real, sustainable change only happens when leaders help people reconnect to who they want to become. He calls this operating in renewal. It is the state where purpose, values, and compassion light up the parts of the brain responsible for learning and growth. This is why so many performance-driven cultures burn out their best people. They never give them space to anchor back to their ideal self.This conversation connected directly to what I call the Authenticity Gap. When leaders are forced to perform instead of lead, they drift away from who they truly are, and people feel it. Trust erodes. Engagement drops. But when leaders lead using the process of renewal, people follow because of the attitude and mindset shift of the leader. That is the future of leadership, and it is why this episode of Legendary Leadership Lessons is a must-listen!

In this episode, Dr. Gary Johnson interviews best-selling author Rachel Rubin Wilkins about the power of mentoring.

In this episode, Dr. Angela Crawford and Dr. Gary Johnson discuss why leaders can be at risk of problem-solving failure.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews world-renowned leadership expert and practitioner, Dr. Nido Qubein.

It is here! The full podcast with one of the world's foremost authorities on trust, Stephen M. R. Covey! It is outstanding material from someone your team would pay thousands to listen to!!!

In this episode, Dr. Gary Johnson interviews world-renowned sales guru David Hoffeld. David is the author of two best-selling books, which include The Science of Selling and Sell More With Science.

In this episode, Gary Johnson speaks with authenticity expert Dr. Erika Michalaski about the power of authenticity.

Do you know how to deal with and negotiate workplace drama? Learn how in the newest episode of Legendary Leadership Lessons Powered by Unigroup in which I interview world-famous negotiating expert Linda Swindling. Stay tuned for the link for the show that will come out onTuesday, October 21st!

In this episode, Dr. Gary Johnson interviews Dr. Carla Fowler regarding what really matters in leadership for truly great results.

In this episode, Christopher Chalk and Gary Johnson discuss the challenges of lump sum relocation and how to navigate the potential pitfalls.

In this episode, Dr. Paul Zak discusses his research on happiness and the power of 6 daily immersion moments.

In this episode, Gary Johnson speaks with legendary leadership guru Bob Chapman about Truly Human Leadership and how it can transform the world!

In this episode, Gary Johnson and Susan Conrad discuss the elements of people-centric leadership and the impact it has building a winning organization.

Learn how to manage stress and be a better, healthier leader as a result. In this podcast, Gary interviews stress and resiliency expert Julie Hutchinson!

In this episode, Dr. Gary Johnson and Dr. MeLisa Rogers discuss online learning in Higher Education.

Sage advice awaits from a St. Louis legend in leadership development and business strategy, Jack Smith. Whether you lead a for-profit or non-profit organization, this podcast is a must-listen!

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Courtney Noik, who has over 76K followers on LinkedIn, on the power of social media as a tool to build your business.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews world expert Dr. Ellen Van Oosten on how our neural networks impact our leadership and how to use EI to manage them.

Gary Johnson interviews the incoming president of SHRM St. Louis, Barry Engelhardt.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Jami Dix of the Chapman Leadership Institute.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews coachability expert Kevin Wilde on what it takes to be a coachable leader.

Have you ever had to deal with an abrasive leader? In this outstanding episode, Gary Johnson interviews The Boss Whisperer, Dr. Laura Crawshaw and they discuss navigating this difficult path! 

In this episode, Gary Johnson talks with Sports Facilities Companies' CEO Jason Clement about what it takes to lead well in today's world.

In this episode, Gary Johnson has a conversation with the National Speaker Association Chairperson and world-renowned speaker, Meridith Elliott Powell.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews CEO Chris Wilson of ARCO National one of the largest design-build contractors in the U.S.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Chris Wilson the CEO of ARCO National.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Tacony Corporation CEO Kristi Tacony Humes.

In this episode Lauren Herring explains how scalable coaching can transform the leadership skills of your team.

An Interview with Ryan Leslie of Padel and Pickle (www.padelandpickleclub.com).

Is your team prepared and ready to grow your business in this ever-changing, fast-paced business environment? Tune in to this interview which Gary Johnson interviews one of the most influential voices in sales training, Dave Mattson, CEO of Sandler Training.

In this episode, Dr. Joe Parisi discusses his leadership journey and ascension to president of one of the only schools in Missouri with enrollment growth.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interview nationally renowned sports architect, Tom Betti.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Jake Whittaker, Executive Vice President of Sports Facilities Companies.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews the CEO and founder of Pickleball Kingdom.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews the Design-Build Institute of America's CEO Lisa Washington.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Scott Wetherbee, Vice President and Director of Athletics of Eastern Michigan University.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Dr. Carla Fowler to discuss her principles of utilizing performance science and coaching to be the best version of you!

Own or lead a family business? If so, you need to listen to this podcast. Tom Bakewell is an expert on board governance. He is a CPA, lawyer, and best-selling author of the book Claiming Your Place at the Boardroom Table.

Great news for entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level! Check out the latest podcast interview with Bull Whisperer, David Quick. This insightful conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to elevate their business game.

Do you lead a business of any size? Have you heard about the EOS model? It's a game-changer! Join me tomorrow afternoon when I post an interview with the CEO of EOS, Mark O'Donnell, on my podcast Legendary Leadership Lessons to learn more about this revolutionary model. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your business to the next level.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Dr. Ben Carson.

Learn how to grow your sales with Sandler's Executive Vice President, Michael Norton! Tune in tomorrow morning to catch his insights.

Cindy McDaniel, Jonathan Jones, and Allen Hauge talk about what CEOs can do to set their organizations up for success in 2024.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews CEO Mike Mantel of Living Water International. Learn how fresh water can literally change the world.

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak to discuss his exceptional research on the brain and oxytocin and how this knowledge can transform your relationships at work and at home

In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Tom Ziglar, son of the world-famous Zig Ziglar, and discusses the legacy and message still being delivered at Ziglar Inc. which is now led by Tom Ziglar. Great episode for anyone who loves the motivating and inspirational stories of this great professional development family.

One of the top female CEOs is from St. Louis, Mo. In this episode, Gary Johnson interviews Alaina Macia who leads a 1B+ business that she and her team grew from $30M. This is a great story of persistence and determination.

In this episode, Gary Johnson has a conversation with Dondi Costin, Ph.D., current President of Liberty University and retired Major General and Chief of Chaplains for the U.S. Air Force.

Nimble Like a Ninja: The Liz Haberberger Story. If you are from St. Louis and you do not know Liz you are missing out! Learn how Liz the president of hashtag#dalecarnegie in St. Louis led her group to the top 10 in the world for one of the most iconic brands in personal development. 

Do you know what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Dan Lauer does! We are so blessed to have Dan Lauer on the podcast tomorrow. Dan is the founder of Water Babies which has over 30 years of history and 25 million plus units sold. Dan is exciting to talk with and will bring his knowledge to the podcast titled: The Heart of the Entrepreneur. 

In this episode, Mike Abrashoff explains how he got his team of 300 sailors to believe they were the best ship in the Navy and took them from the worst to number one in less than 12 months.