In this conversation, Kevin Johnson shares his personal journey, emphasizing the importance of family, advocacy, and effective leadership. He discusses his extensive experience in leadership roles within the federal government and the significant gap he observed between what employees expect from their leaders and what is delivered. Kevin highlights the importance of communication, listening skills, and the need for leaders to genuinely care for their teams. He also shares insights from his training with John Maxwell and offers practical tips for aspiring leaders to improve their effectiveness.TakeawaysKevin Johnson emphasizes the importance of family and advocacy in his life.Success is defined by personal relationships rather than material achievements.There is a significant gap between employee expectations and leadership delivery.Effective leaders inspire and motivate their teams through genuine care.Communication is more about nonverbal cues than the words spoken.Listening is a critical skill for effective leadership.Organizations often promote efficient workers to leadership roles without proper training.People leave bad leaders, not organizations.Leadership training should focus on heightening awareness and imparting knowledge.John Maxwell's teachings emphasize the importance of faith in leadership.TitlesThe Heart of Leadership: A Personal JourneyBridging the Leadership GapSound bites"People vote with their feet.""Begin with the end in mind.""The biggest tip is to be a good listener."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey03:39 The Importance of Family and Advocacy06:42 Leadership Experience and Observations09:27 Bridging the Leadership Gap12:03 Effective Leadership vs. Management14:46 The Cost of Leadership Gaps17:34 Strategies for Improving Leadership20:28 Communication and Listening Skills23:23 Coaching and Training Approaches26:11 Insights from John Maxwell Training28:55 Final Thoughts and Resources42:05 OUTRO (new).mp4Subscribe to Bobby's Channel here: / @well2lead Website: https://well2lead.comBooks: https://authorbobbydavis.comSubstack: https://bobbydaivs.substack.com/Listen to The Well 2 Lead Podcast every Tuesdayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ejF...https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-t...leadership, family, advocacy, communication, coaching, management, personal development, John Maxwell, effective leadership, workplace culture