Bryan Johnson is the chief of staff for U.S. Xpress, a role he took in August after spending four years as superintendent of Hamilton County Schools. In the newly created role, Johnson leads strategic, multi-departmental initiatives for the company, which has aggressive goals including doubling revenue in the next four years, doubling community engagement and growing its digitally managed Variant fleet.
Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in business from Austin Peay State University, a master’s degree in special education and teaching from Belmont University and a doctorate in educational leadership and professional practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. From 2008 ti 2017, he served in roles from teacher and coach to chief academic officer for the Clarksville Montgomery County school system.
What books have influenced your leadership style and career development?
During my graduate studies, I was exposed to Stephen Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” It became a game-changer for me as an aspiring leader. “Influencer,” by David Maxfield, Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler also had a significant impact on my leadership style. I was exposed to “Influencer” just as I was moving into leading complex organizational change.
What books have you recently read that you’re recommending to others?