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Craig Andrews hosts Kevin Wayne Johnson, founder of the Johnson Leadership Group, who shares his journey from a challenging start in Richmond to a successful 34-year government career. Johnson highlights the impact of leadership, focusing on effective communication and personal development. He emphasizes lessons learned from good and bad leadership experiences, stressing the importance of respect and care in leading teams.

Johnson discusses managing underperforming employees, especially in government where firing is complex. He advocates for active listening, understanding individual needs, and aligning roles with employees' strengths to enhance performance. Additionally, Johnson addresses his involvement in suicide prevention, underscoring the significance of open communication in tackling issues like isolation and depression.

The conversation shifts to the Johnson Leadership Group's mission, centered on leadership development and executive coaching across various sectors. Johnson underscores the principles of effective leadership: affirmation, inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging. He advocates for strong, cohesive teams and organizations, focusing on collective goals. Andrews summarizes the key lessons, highlighting the importance of motivating and including team members in today's work environment.

To learn more about Kevin's work, check out their website at https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/.

Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwaynejohnson/.

 
Key Points
• Craig introduces Kevin Wayne Johnson, founder and CEO of the Johnson Leadership Group and an independent certified coach, trainer, mentor, and speaker with the internationally recognized John Maxwell Team (0:05)

 

• Kevin learned that leadership is more than just intelligence and acumen, but also caring for and respecting those you lead, based on his experiences with good and bad leaders (4:39)

 

• It can be difficult to move non-performers into performers in the government, but it's possible through treating them well, listening to them, and providing development opportunities. This can lead to better performance and alignment with their skills and abilities. (6:22)

 

• When dealing with non-performing employees, leaders should have conversations about personal and professional development opportunities (11:08)

 

• Kevin reiterates the three things everyone needs: affirmation, a sense of belonging, and inclusion (12:38)

 

• Kevin believes that talking to each other more can help reverse the trend of increasing suicide rates, as conversations lead to healing and understanding (17:33)

 

• Kevin's Johnson Leadership Group provides leadership development training, executive coaching, and diversity, equity, and inclusion training for government agencies, corporations, churches, academia, and nonprofit organizations (20:39)

 

• The Johnson Leadership Group can be reached through their website or email, and offers a complimentary coaching session and responds within 48 hours (23:36)

 

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