Workplace Culture & Leadership Development Expert; Award-Winning Author of "Hospitality From the Heart"; No. 1 Global Hospitality Guru
Brandon W. Johnson Biography
Brandon W. Johnson is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and award-winning author specializing in workplace culture, leadership development, and hospitality management. Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management and a master's in management technology with a focus on organizational development from University of Wisconsin–Stout. He began his career in the hospitality industry, advancing from training restaurant general manager to director of management training and recruitment for Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurants. Johnson has also served as a nonprofit executive director, CEO, and university instructor, gaining experience in leadership and organizational dynamics.
Johnson founded Brandon W. Johnson, LLC, also known as Positive Energy Guy, to partner with businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits to enhance service and profitability through people-centric strategies. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits, helping organizations build stronger, more connected workplace cultures. Johnson has trained tens of thousands of individuals across organizations ranging from small businesses and colleges to those with more than $500 million in sales.
Johnson is the co-author of "Hospitality from the HEART," which has been recognized as a foundational resource for organizational culture in businesses, communities, and schools worldwide. The book, co-authored with Katherine Foley Roden, provides guidance on creating business cultures and guest experiences rooted in hospitality. His signature programs, including "Hospitality from the HEART" and "HEART of a Leader," have received international recognition, with the former voted the No. 1 global hospitality training program and the latter recognized as the No. 2 global leadership training program by Global Gurus.
Johnson has been named the No. 1 Global Guru for the hospitality industry and recognized as an emerging leader by Twin Cities Business Magazine. His book received the Business Book of the Year Award from Midwest Book Awards. Johnson has been featured on the "Twin Cities Live" TV show, and his organization and training programs have been honored by Oprah's Angel Network and the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series as a charity of choice. Johnson's keynotes and workshops focus on positive energy, authentic leadership, and practical tools for achieving meaningful results in professional and personal development.
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