About this episode

Dr. Shanda Gore interviews Jacqueline Johnson about the challenges and strategies of pivoting an organization while maintaining its core values and people.

What does it take to pivot an organization without losing its purpose, or its people? Host Dr. Shanda Gore sits down with Ms. Jacqueline Johnson, the new Board Chair of the M&A Culture Building Institute, who shares the four pillars guiding their mission, the signals that sparked a strategic pivot, and the leadership lessons learned during transition. This episode sponsored by J. Foster Jewelers and State Farm Insurance Agent Brian Davis

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Shanda Gore

Guest: Jacqueline Johnson

Topics covered

• organizational pivot
• leadership
• culture
• strategic planning
• transition

Sponsors

J. Foster Jewelers, State Farm Insurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: M&A Culture Building Institute

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