Expert in Organizational Development and Leadership Practices Dr. Linda Honold Recently Featured on Close Up Radio
MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Linda Honold is delighted to announce her renewed commitment to empowering organizations and individuals through cutting-edge leadership strategies. After a pause to navigate profound personal challenges, Dr. Honold is embarking on a new journey to integrate personal narratives into professional development, fostering an era of growth and empowerment within the workplace.
Growing up in a world where traditional roles were constantly being redefined, Dr. Honold’s early experiences shaped her understanding of leadership and responsibility. As the eldest child of a single working mother, Dr. Honold’s journey to leadership began by mastering self-management and responsibility, skills she honed amidst challenges that would later inform her professional philosophies.
“My journey has not been typical,” Dr. Honold shares. “From caring for my siblings at a young age to reinventing my career path multiple times, the consistent theme has been learning to lead from within. Now, I want to help others find their pathway to leadership by sharing not just skills and strategies, but also the stories that define who they are.”
Empowering Organizations Through Human-Centered Development
Dr. Honold’s career is marked by innovative contributions to organizational strategies that emphasize personal responsibility and self-managed learning. Known for her pivotal role in transforming business cultures, her work at Johnsonville Sausage remains a standout success in demonstrating how employee empowerment leads to enhanced organizational performance.
During her tenure at Johnsonville Sausage, Dr. Honold had a leadership role that resulted front line workers having ownership of their roles, thereby driving performance metrics through self-management practices. This groundbreaking approach was cited by renowned business thought leaders, including Tom Peters, as a benchmark in employee-driven leadership cultures.
Inspirations from Personal Resilience
Dr. Honold’s initiatives are shaped, not only by her professional expertise, but also by her personal resilience. Growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she attended the progressive St. Bede Academy. There she was introduced to a learning paradigm that prioritized self-managed education—an experience that laid the foundation for her lifelong career commitment to empowering individuals.
Dr. Honold’s academic achievements, including a master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, highlight her dedication to lifelong learning. Although her achievements were punctuated by profound personal loss, these experiences deepened her resolve to contribute meaningfully to society by reshaping the way leadership is perceived and practiced.
A Vision for the Future
Dr. Honold’s vision focuses on creating robust environments where organizations and individuals reach their full potential through authentic purpose. She believes in nurturing environments where personal and professional growth aligns, reinforcing democratic principles at the core of her work.
“Everyone realizes that our democracy is currently under threat—organizational leadership is a microcosm of a larger societal contract,” explains Dr. Honold, “Fostering environments where every voice matters is imperative. It is time for a new approach where personal stories drive the change we want to see.”
Next Steps: Workshops, Speaking Engagements, and Publications
Dr. Honold is currently working on her memoir, which promises to be a powerful story of the strength personal narratives bring to professional settings. Simultaneously, she plans to engage with various communities through workshops and speaking engagements, introducing her enriched approach to leadership and organizational development.
About Dr. Linda Honold
Dr. Linda Honold is a distinguished leader in organizational development and leadership practices. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Honold has contributed to significant advancements in employee engagement and work culture transformations, notably through her work with Johnsonville Sausage and her acclaimed publications. As an advocate for democratic principles within organizations, she continues to inspire and lead change well into the 21st century.
Close Up Radio recently featured Dr. Linda Honold in an interview with Jim Masters on Tuesday, June 11th at 3pm Eastern
Listen to the Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/close-up-radio-spotlights-expert-in-organizational/id1785721253?i=1000712665107
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-close-up-radio-242020413/episode/close-up-radio-spotlights-expert-in-280748376/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pVwznrFcHf0xtNsB9TgTj
For more information about Dr. Linda Honold, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-honold-74081612/
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