Make Money with a Seismic Shift | Dr. Michelle Johnston

Dr. Michelle K. Johnston is a bestselling author, top executive coach, and leadership professor at Loyola University New Orleans who specializes in connection-driven leadership. She’s the author of The Seismic Shift in Leadership and the new book The Seismic Shift in You, co-written with legendary coach Marshall Goldsmith, where she unpacks seven powerful shifts leaders must make to deepen connection and drive results in an AI-driven world.​

On this episode we talk about:

• Michelle’s first “real” dollar, early jobs at Fuddruckers and a cookie shop, and what they taught her about people and money

• Why high-volume, people-facing jobs (restaurants, sales, customer service) are underrated training grounds for success

• The core ideas behind The Seismic Shift in Leadership and The Seismic Shift in You

• How AI and digital overload are changing leadership—and why “productivity without connection equals emptiness”

• The loneliness epidemic, why entrepreneurs (especially men) are so isolated, and how to intentionally build community

• Practical ways leaders can rewire meetings, calendars, and priorities around connection

• The concept of “connection dinners” and why entrepreneurs should curate rooms where people actually get real

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Connection is the new competitive advantage. Old-school command-and-control leadership no longer works; leaders who build cultures of connection outperform by creating trust, psychological safety, and real loyalty.​

2. You must connect with yourself first. If your own cup is empty—no self-care, no boundaries, no time on your calendar for what matters—you won’t have the energy or presence to build meaningful relationships at work or at home.​

3. Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be lonely. By intentionally building community—through curated spaces, small-group dinners, and regular in-person connection—entrepreneurs can combat isolation and create the kind of support that fuels both impact and income.​

Notable Quotes

• "Productivity without connection equals emptiness."

• "You’re not good at connecting with anybody unless you first prioritize yourself."

• "If your most important relationships aren’t on your calendar, they’re not really your priorities."

Connect with Dr. Michelle Johnston:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-johnston-0264b5b​

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellekjohnston 

• Website: https://michellekjohnston.com​

• Podcast: The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-seismic-shift-with-michelle-k-johnston/id1625361801​

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