The Kitchen Table

Leading with Confidence: A Conversation with Alese Johnston

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Kitchen Table Podcast, host Ken Baden welcomes Alese Johnston—a powerhouse leadership strategist and performance coach—for a candid and refreshing conversation. They dive into the real-life challenges leaders face, talk about regional differences in mindset, the importance of humility in business, and why understanding people is essential for progress. From her roots in Little Rock, Arkansas, Alese shares her journey, cultural influences, and her philosophy on coaching and leadership in the modern world. Expect straight talk, humor, and high-level insights from someone who’s lived the lessons she teaches.

Episode Notes

Key Takeaways:

Your background and environment shape how you lead and serve.
Humility is an underused superpower in today’s business world.
Great leaders put people first—and listen more than they speak.
Culture deeply impacts mindset, behavior, and leadership style.
Humor and directness go a long way in creating trust and clarity.
Coaching is more than strategy—it's about connection.
Understanding where someone comes from helps you lead them better.
Authenticity matters more than perfection.
Being real builds better teams.
You don’t need to be flashy to be effective—you just need to be honest.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to the Kitchen Table

00:20 – Introducing Alese Johnston

01:10 – From Little Rock to Leadership

02:30 – Weather Talk & Humidity Struggles

04:00 – Regional Mindsets: South vs. East Coast

06:00 – The Importance of Humility in Business

08:15 – How Culture Shapes Coaching

10:20 – Leadership is a People Game

12:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Alese

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