가제: 변화는 당신으로부터 시작된다: 사람을 연결하고 성과를 만드는 7가지 변화
원제: THE SEISMIC SHIFT IN YOU
: THE SEVEN NECESSARY SHIFTS TO CREATE CONNECTION AND DRIVE RESULTS
저자: Michelle K. Johnston, PhD & Marhshall Goldsmith, PhD
출판사: Amplify Publishing Group
152쪽 / 비즈니스실용 / 2025.12 출간
** Shortlisted for the Business Book Awards – International Business Book
진정한 리더십은 사람을 바꾸기 전에, 먼저 나 자신이 바뀌는 순간부터 시작된다.
“우리는 리더십을 완전히 잘못 이해하고 있다. 뛰어난 리더는 차갑거나 계산적이지도, 사람을 조종하지도 않는다. 그들은 진정성 있고, 현재에 집중하며, 있는 그대로의 자신으로 사람들과 연결된다. 이 책은 낡은 리더십의 틀을 깨고, 진정으로 성과를 만들어내는 리더가 어떤 사람인지, 그리고 그것이 왜 중요한지 명확하게 보여준다. 미셸 존스턴과 마셜 골드스미스는 이 책을 통해 우리가 지금 반드시 맞이해야 할 변화를 완성해냈다.”
— 멜 로빈스, 『렛뎀 이론(The Let Them Theory)』 저자
“다른 사람을 변화시키기 전에, 먼저 자신을 변화시키는 법을 알아야 한다. 이 책은 바로 그 방법을 알려준다.”
— 마이클 번게이 스태니어, 『코칭 해빗(The Coaching Habit)』 저자
우리는 그 어느 때보다 촘촘하게 연결된 시대를 살아가고 있지만, 우리는 이전보다 더 깊은 단절을 느끼고 있다. 구성원 간 신뢰는 약해지고, 소통은 피상적이 되며, 높은 성과를 요구받을수록 리더는 더 큰 고립감을 느낀다. 저자들은 이러한 현상을 현대 조직을 잠식하는 ‘단절의 팬데믹’이라 정의하며, 오늘날 리더에게 가장 필요한 것은 새로운 전략이나 기술이 아니라 ‘나 자신으로부터 시작되는 변화’라고 말한다.
이 책은 수년간 최고경영자와 리더들을 코칭해 온 경험과 최신 리더십 연구를 바탕으로, 관계를 회복하고 성과를 이끌어 내기 위한 7가지 핵심 전환을 제시한다.
삶과 일의 목적을 다시 발견하고, 일상의 대화를 의미 있는 연결로 바꾸며, 내면의 변화에서 진정한 몰입을 이끌어 내고, 신뢰와 협업을 바탕으로 최고의 팀을 만드는 방법 등을 안내한다. 추상적인 이론에 머무르지 않고 실제 사례와 바로 적용할 수 있는 실천 도구를 함께 담아, 누구나 자신의 리더십을 점검하고 변화시킬 수 있도록 돕는다.
이 책은 사람들이 기꺼이 믿고 따르는 리더, 팀이 함께 성장하고 싶어 하는 리더, 그리고 조직이 오래도록 필요로 하는 리더로 나아가기 위한 로드맵이다. 변화는 지금, 바로 당신으로부터 시작된다.
[저자]
미셸 K. 존스턴
‘올해의 여성’, ‘톱 10 경영자 코치’, ‘세계 500대 비즈니스 리더’에 선정된 바 있는 리더십 전문가. 로욜라대학교 뉴올리언스 경영대학 석좌교수로, ‘연결(Connection)’을 중심에 둔 리더십과 전략적 커뮤니케이션을 가르치고 있다. 루이지애나주립대학교에서 커뮤니케이션학 박사학위를 받았으며, 수십 년간 축적한 전문성을 바탕으로 경영진 코칭과 강연을 이어오고 있다. 또한 전세계 팟캐스트 상위 10%에 랭크된 〈The Seismic Shift〉의 진행자로 활동하며, 조직 내 진정한 연결의 문화를 만들어가는 경영진과 사상가들을 초청해 리더십에 대한 깊이 있는 대화를 이어가고 있다. 주요 저서로 『The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection』이 있다.
마셜 골드스미스
리더십과 인사 분야의 저명한 경영 사상가, 임원 코치. 200개 주요 글로벌 대기업 CEO들을 대상으로 컨설팅을 하고 있다. Thinkers50 명예의 전당 회원이며, 세계 최초이자 유일한 두 차례 ‘1위 경영사상가’로 선정된 인물이다. 뉴욕타임스 베스트셀러 1위 작가로서 전 세계에서 400만 부 이상을 판매했으며, 저서는 36개 언어로 번역·출간되었다. 주요 베스트셀러 저서로는 『What Got You Here Won’t Get You There』, 『Mojo』, 『Triggers』, 『The Earned Life』 등이 있다.
[리뷰]
“We’ve got good leadership all wrong. Effective leaders are not cold, transactional, or manipulative. They’re real. Present. Authentic. Connected. The Seismic Shift in You shatters the outdated model and shows you exactly what kind of leaders get results—and why it matters. Drs. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith nailed it. This book is the shift we need.”
—MEL ROBBINS, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
“The Seismic Shift in You is a profoundly important book for leaders who understand that true connection begins from within. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith expertly guide readers through actionable, meaningful shifts that transform not just how we lead but how we show up in every area of our lives. Their emphasis on genuine human connection, vulnerability, and the intentional energy we bring to our interactions resonates deeply with my own leadership philosophy, where people matter first and foremost. This book is not just insightful; it’s essential reading for anyone committed to becoming a more effective, authentic, and connected leader. Highly recommended!”
—GARRY RIDGE, Chairman Emeritus, WD-40 Company and The Culture Coach; bestselling author of Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It
“In a world that demands more from leaders than ever before, The Seismic Shift in You delivers a timely blueprint for what it truly means to lead with a lens of connection. This book doesn’t just talk about leadership—it challenges you to rewire how you show up for others and for yourself. It’s bold, honest, and deeply human. If you’re ready to go beyond performance and step into real influence, this is your guide.”
—ERICA DHAWAN, bestselling author of Digital Body Language
“In The Seismic Shift in You, Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith deliver a master class in modern leadership. With heart, clarity, and hard-won wisdom, they show that true transformation doesn’t come from more goals or grit—it comes from real human connection. This book is a wake-up call and a road map for any leader ready to evolve from competent to truly compelling. It’s not just a shift in strategy—it’s a shift in soul.”
—LAURA GASSNER OTTING, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Wonderhell
“Every once in a while, we have the privilege of reading a book that’s ‘the whole package.’ Real-life stories. Thought-provoking insights. Actionable next steps. This book has them all. Read it and reap.”
—SAM HORN, founder and CEO of The Intrigue Agency and author of Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations
“This book is all about the shifts you need to make to be a transformational leader. It’s your key to show up as the leader you always wanted to be and elevate everyone around you.”
—ALISA COHN, executive coach and author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up
“Before you can shift others, you have to know how to shift yourself. This is the book that shows you how.”
—MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit
“In The Seismic Shift in You, Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith bring heart and humanity to the center of leadership. With deep empathy and wisdom, they reveal a truth too many leaders avoid: Real connection isn’t optional—it’s everything, including essential to communicating with both clarity and impact. While intellectually leaders may ‘know’ this, the book is a call to action to ‘do’ what it takes to connect. Shed the mask of invulnerability, step into authenticity, and lead with purpose. If you want to thrive and bring others along with you, this is your wake-up call. Read it, reflect, and most of all, live it.”
—MOLLY TSCHANG, founder and CEO of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully®
“In an era defined by disconnection and digital overwhelm, this book offers a vital road map for leaders ready to evolve. Grounded in research and enriched by real-world stories, it makes a highly compelling case that leadership in the modern world isn’t just about strategy—it’s about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and meaningful human connection.”
—STEVEN ROGELBERG, PhD, author of The Surprising Science of Meetings
“The Seismic Shift in You is the rare leadership book that doesn’t just offer tools—it invites transformation. Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith deliver a compelling case for connection as the engine of leadership, and show you how to do it.”
—DORIE CLARK, executive education faculty at Columbia Business School and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game
“The Seismic Shift in You captures what the highest performers already know—true influence starts from within. This book is a powerful reminder that success is not just about what you achieve, but how you lead, serve, and grow others along the way. If you’re serious about unlocking your full potential and elevating those around you, this is a must-read.”
—DR. RUTH GOTIAN, Thinkers50 #1 Emerging Management Thinker in the World and author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring
“In a world of uncertainty, there has never been a more important time to look inside and make sure that YOU are moving in the right direction. This book gives you all the tools to evaluate and implement a way forward to a work and life that is engaging, exciting, and fulfilling. I know—a big promise! Trust me, this book delivers! Make a seismic shift towards being a better you!”
—CHESTER ELTON, bestselling author of The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work
“The Seismic Shift in You is insightful, practical, and profoundly human. Johnston and Goldsmith show that real leadership transformation doesn’t start with strategy—it starts with self-awareness. With rich stories and sharp takeaways, they make a compelling case: The best leaders lead from the inside out. If you’re ready to evolve what you do and who you are, this is your road map.”
—DR. TASHA EURICH, organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Shatterproof, Insight, and Bankable Leadership
“In a world where leadership is too often defined by titles and outcomes, Michelle Johnston and Marshall Goldsmith remind us that true influence begins with deep self-awareness and authentic connection. They lay bare a powerful truth: The most impactful leaders are the ones who are willing to look inward before leading outward.”
—JACQUELYN LANE AND SCOTT OSMAN, coauthors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Becoming Coachable | 
