Diversity, equity, and inclusion are words that have become politically charged. Kevin Wayne Johnson is a student of leadership and a leadership coach. He believes that DEI is a core component of great leadership and that all organizations benefit from leaders who value diversity, understand equity, and practice inclusion. To me, what he says resonates with the core principles of lean leadership. He joined me at the Edges of Lean to share his experience and his insights with us.
Kevin Wayne Johnson
Kevin Wayne Johnson, Founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group, is a powerhouse in leadership development and executive coaching. With over 25 years of diverse experience in administration, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training, Johnson customizes learning experiences to enhance efficiency, growth, awareness, and effectiveness. He is an 8-time bestselling author. He is also a former Chief of Staff for the United States Department of Defense, Johnson boasts a distinguished 34-year career spanning government and private sectors. He has spearheaded workforce development, organizational change, acquisition/procurement, customer service, and more at the Department of Defense headquarters in Fort Meade, MD. Notably, Johnson's leadership was pivotal in national initiatives like the National Performance Review for Procurement and Customer Service Reform during the Clinton Administration.
KEY TOPICS IN THIS PODCAST:
0:03:38 - Kevin Wayne Johnson introduces himself and his career path
0:07:16 - Kevin shares examples of leadership in different cultures and the impact on people
0:10:54 - Discussion on the importance of listening and valuing others' input as a leader
0:14:32 - Definition and discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
0:18:10 - The importance of diverse thoughts and opinions in decision-making
0:21:48 - The value of having a diverse team in meetings and decision-making
0:25:26 - Addressing the lack of diversity in a client's leadership team
0:29:04 - Approaching the conversation about diversity with a client
0:32:42 - The positive response when asking for different perspectives
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Memorable Quotes From Kevin Wayne Johnson
“Leadership with a servant's heart is about matching what we know with what's in our heart. It's about demonstrating respect, honor, value, empathy, and compassion as leaders.”
CONNECT WITH Kevin Wayne Johnson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwaynejohnson
Website: https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/
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