Chris Johnson, author of "The Leadership Pause" and the owner of Q4-Consulting, is a renowned leader, advocate for self-care, and understands the importance of working well with our energy. Whether it be leading a large organization, a small department, or even a community project, Chris believes that addressing the cumulative stress in our lives is essential to avoid burnout. Drawing a parallel between our inner energy and the batteries in our phones, she emphasizes the need to recharge ourselves regularly. However, Chris believes that self-care goes beyond simply knowing its importance; it begins with learning to catch ourselves being ourselves. Sharing a captivating story, Chris takes us on a journey that promises to transform our approach to leadership and self-care.
Tag: Leadership
Lessons About Life & Leadership From Parenting a 13-Year-Old
I’ve previously written blogs about incredible life and leadership lessons I’ve been gifted from my son, Peyton. And I know I’m not alone. When I’m doing developmental work with leaders, I regularly hear comments from them on how applicable the skills and tools are to parenting; it’s not in a paternalistic or condescending way but more...
Leading on Purpose: The Power of Embodied Learning with Dr. Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson, author of "The Leadership Pause" and the owner of Q4-Consulting, is a renowned executive leadership coach, psychologist, and consultant. With over 20 years of experience working with leaders and their teams, Chris is dedicated to cultivating strong leaders, promoting healthy workplaces, and creating engaged, thriving communities. In this episode, she explores the power of embodied learning and how it can transform our lives and leadership. Let's dive in!
Courageous Leadership Series: Calling Others to Greatness
In this special bonus episode, host Rosie Ward is joined by friend, fellow podcaster, and Founder and Chief Meaningful Work Officer at the PeopleForward Network, Nikki Lewallen Gregory, for a conversation around courageous leadership. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts, the dangers of taking responsibility for others' outcomes, and common mistakes leaders make when trying to inspire greatness. Tune in as Rosie Ward and Nikki shares their insights and experiences on how to effectively call others to their own path of greatness. Get ready for a conversation filled with valuable nuggets that can transform your leadership approach.
3 Lessons Barbie Can Teach Us About Rehumanizing Workplaces
You might be thinking that I’ve completely lost my mind. After all, what in the world could some plastic dolls – and a movie about them – possibly convey about creating more human workplaces? Well, bear with me for a moment… I decided to see what the hype was all about and saw the Barbie...
Breaking Barriers and Defying Stereotypes with Elinor Stutz
Elinor Stutz has defied stereotypes and shattered barriers in sales. During their conversation, Rosie explores the impact of early childhood experiences and the importance of recognizing and understanding the origins of our drive or limitations. Together, they dive into rehumanizing workplaces and the negative impact of poor treatment in corporate America. Rosie and Elinor explore strategies and practices for leveraging personal challenges to uplift others and create positive change in the workplace.
Bridging the Gap for Effective Leadership in the Workplace with Ophelia Byers
In this episode, Rosie discusses the inner game of leadership with Ophelia Byers, CNO of Atlantic Health System and Founder & Principal of SitchRoom LLC. Together, they talk through self-awareness and owning emotions and limitations for effective leadership, aligning intentions and impact, prioritizing on-the-job growth, and supporting employees in applying their learnings. Check out this episode to understand the need for and significance of clear expectations, shared mental models, and relationship-based leadership.
Build Your Own Yellow Brick Road
When’s the last time you let yourself dream big – I mean really dream? I’m not talking about having a moment where you wish for something more but then just as quickly short-circuit it with dismissive thoughts. I’m talking about holding space to let yourself really envision a bigger, brighter future. In his book, The...
What Dr. Seuss Can Teach Us About Leadership
Usually when we think about Dr. Seuss, what comes to mind are children’s books, bright colored characters with silly names, and lots of rhyming. And while these all are true, it turns out that when we look a little closer, there are incredible lessons to be learned about leadership. Leadership never has been – and...
Finding a Courageous Path Forward When Life is Hard
Let’s face it, life can be REALLY challenging and hard at times: Parenting is hard. Dealing with aging parents is hard. Creating harmony between our personal and professional lives can be hard. Navigating the constant disruption in our world is hard. Even asking for and accepting help can be hard. So what do you do...

