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The Power of Compassionate Leadership—with Kevin Wayne Johnson- EP36
2nd April 2024 • Leading Visionaries Podcast • Anjel B Hartwell & The Creative Age Consulting Group
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Team members want to be respected. They want leaders who demonstrate compassion and live by the golden rule.

And while there’s a perception that empathetic leaders are weak, Kevin Wayne Johnson argues that his human-centered, collaborative approach is a sign of strength.

So, what’s behind Kevin’s decision to lead with influence over authority? What are the benefits of being a compassionate leader?

Kevin is Founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group, a coaching practice that equips teams with the attitudes and attributes to develop individuals into leaders.

Kevin enjoyed a 34-year career in government and private industry as a senior level leader before becoming an entrepreneur, and he is committed to preparing the next generation of servant leaders.

On this episode of Leading Visionaries, Kevin joins Anjel to explain how advocating for family members with disabilities shaped Kevin’s approach to leadership.

Kevin offers insight on paying close attention to the audience you’re engaging and embracing differences of opinion among your team.

Listen in for Kevin’s advice on leading people who are carrying trauma and learn how to get the best from your team with a human-centered approach to leadership.

What You Will Learn

How advocating for family members with disabilities inspired Kevin’s approach to leadership

Why it’s crucial for leaders to set the example of treating everyone on the team with respect

How Kevin thinks about leading people who are navigating trauma

What’s behind Kevin’s focus on leading with empathy, compassion and the golden rule

Why compassionate, human-centered collaborative leadership is more effective than an authoritarian leadership style

Kevin’s insight on paying close attention to the audience you’re engaging as a leader

How Kevin got the vision for The Johnson Leadership Group when he was at the Department of Defense

Kevin’s mission to facilitate the advancement, preparation and development of future leaders

How Kevin’s team serves government agencies, businesses, nonprofits and academic institutions

Kevin’s systematic approach to achieving his big goals with The Johnson Leadership Group

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