Greta Johnson’s journey through public service is a powerful testament to trusting your gut and embracing life’s unexpected turns. Rooted in blue-collar values and shaped by her parents’ resilience, Greta has followed a “five-minute plan” mindset, focusing on excellence in the moment rather than rigid long-term goals. From prosecuting cases to becoming a state representative while raising twins, and now serving in Summit County administration, she has led with heart, intentionality, and courage. Her hard-earned wisdom around sustainability, “Resting is not quitting,” reminds us that meaningful impact starts with taking care of ourselves and others. 

Highlights from this episode:

• Growing up in a blue-collar family where both parents modeled hard work and sacrifice
• Following her intuition into law school after initially planning to become a high school English teacher
• Transitioning from prosecution to state politics when approached to run for office while raising one-year-old twins
• Discovering greater impact in local government as part of Summit County's administration
• Leading Summit County's groundbreaking lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors
• Developing an intentional leadership style that adapts to each team member's needs
• Recognizing that "resting is not quitting" after years of burnout from constant work
• Defining success as making meaningful contributions each day rather than achieving external accolades
• Advising young leaders to "trust your gut, always" and established leaders to maintain collaboration

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