In this episode of MTMG’s ConnectToWork, Roxane Johnsonjoins us to share her journey as a strategic HR leader who's driven transformation across industries. With roots in a military family and experience guiding organizations through M&A, global expansion, and culture change, Roxane reveals how empathy, adaptability, and technology are redefining what it means to lead in HR today.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡 Why agility and proactive communication are critical for HR leaders during high-growth phases
✅ How volunteering and mentoring have shaped Roxane’s leadership style and emotional intelligence
🎯 Why HR must embrace AI and data to remain impactful in the evolving workplace
Key Quotes:
🎤 “You should no longer call it Human Resources if you remove the human out of it.”
🎤 “Mel Robbins’ Let Them taught me to release the pressure of meeting everyone’s expectations and focus on what truly matters.”
🎤 “If I had someone walking alongside me like you from the start, I would’ve asked better questions—like how are you measuring productivity?”
Meet The Interviewee:
Roxane Johnson is a seasoned HR executive with global experience in M&A, talent development, and organizational design. She is passionate about aligning people strategies with business growth and has led initiatives that saved millions in healthcare costs and increased DEI representation in leadership. In this episode, she also references Let Them by Mel Robbins and a profound childhood storybook analogy from the Flat Stanley series, shared by a fellow writer on LinkedIn, as personal sources of insight and perspective.
How to Connect
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanejohnson/
📧 Email: roxaneknowsallthingspeople@gmail.com
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