{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Seismic Shift with Michelle K. Johnston","title":"The Power of Authentic Leadership, featuring Jim Lager","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1964,"description":"Jim Lager is an executive leader at Penske Truck Leasing and he joins Michelle Johnston for a conversation that feels equal parts leadership masterclass and reunion. Jim brings a rare combination of humility, warmth, and practical leadership wisdom to this episode of The Seismic Shift. In a conversation rooted in longtime friendship, he and Michelle Johnston explore how connection, curiosity, and authenticity can shape not only a career, but an entire life. \nThis episode is packed with grounded advice for anyone who wants to grow as a leader without losing themselves in the process. Jim’s message is simple, but powerful: be yourself, stay curious, listen well, and never underestimate the value of treating people with genuine respect.\nCHAPTERS:\n00:00 Welcome and introducing Jim Lager\n00:40 Auburn memories and the Jazz Fest trip\n02:15 How connection shaped lifelong friendship\n03:18 Jim’s natural gift for people and relationships\n04:08 The influence of his mother and early hardship\n06:10 Why he has always been fascinated by people’s stories\n08:18 Listening as a leadership and sales advantage\n11:12 Roger Penske and the idea that there are no big shots\n12:00 Why command and control does not work anymore\n13:12 What has changed about younger workers\n15:20 Why today’s workers want balance and collaboration\n16:40 Connection in virtual meetings and leading through Zoom\n18:24 Using technology without losing human connection\n20:22 Productivity without connection creates emptiness\n21:47 Owning your calendar and protecting time to think\n24:00 Why in-person training still matters\n26:24 The seismic shifts Jim sees in business today\n27:15 Using technology as a tool, not a replacement\n28:01 The leadership mistake that changed everything\n29:52 Why authenticity is the real key to trust\n30:47 Closing reflections and thanks\nSpecial thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!\nTrack Title: My Heart's On Fire\nFollow Michelle for more inspiring content:\nWatch the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/D2tDe0ZtfMCZ3nv5_47QQlEf1P6XT2RPjkWueECFh4E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjQ5/ODU0NmEzNGRhZjE0/ZWUzMjNmMmJlN2E5/NzE5ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}