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Episode 302: Embracing Fearless Moments w/ Kristin Johnson

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Listen in and learn from Kristin Johnson, Chief Transformation Officer at Edward Jones, as she describes how she leads the organization’s change journey. Kristin discusses the importance of talented people in driving success and her dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion. In our conversation, she also shares her philosophy on embracing fearless moments, offering insights on the strength needed to bring new ideas to the table and the transformative power of self-confidence.

Bio: Kristin Johnson is Chief Transformation Officer at Edward Jones, where she leads significant transition across the firm’s business, operating, and delivery model. She serves on the Enterprise Leadership Team, which is responsible for providing advice and counsel to the managing partner in helping the firm to grow its impact and create value for clients, colleagues and communities today and in the future.

A native of Belleville, Ill., Johnson graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy, from Webster University with a master’s degree in information management, and from Washington University’s executive MBA program.

Johnson serves on the boards of the Center of Creative Arts (COCA), Mercy Hospital, Webster University, and St. Louis Fashion Fund.

Kristin’s Something Extra: “Vulnerability, I think, is such a superpower in leadership.”

Guest Links:

– Lisa Nichols, Host
– Jenny Heal, Executive Producer
– Joe Szynkowski and Landon Burke, Marketing Support
– Portside Media, Podcast Engineer

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