Rob Johnson is an Emmy Award-winning former TV news anchor and reporter with more than twenty-five years of experience, more than twenty of which were spent in Chicago broadcasting. Throughout his journalism career, Rob anchored and reported on some of the biggest stories of his era, developing a front-row seat to the ways communication could make or break a leader's public credibility.In 2019, Rob made a deliberate pivot from the W-2 world to the consulting world, founding Rob Johnson Communications (RJC) under the guiding philosophy that 'Communication is No Game.' Through RJC's flagship Voice of Reason presentation training and Overcommunicate workshops, Rob helps C-suite leaders, corporations, nonprofits, government bodies, and politicians master the art and discipline of effective communication.Rob is the co-host of the Can You Hear Me? podcast, which he co-hosts with Eileen Rochford of The Harbinger Group, a Chicago-based marketing and strategy firm. The podcast has earned a strong following on Apple Podcasts and a high ranking from GoodPods, and has become a trusted platform for exploring communication and leadership issues facing today's executives.Rob serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Illinois and the Chicago Advisory Board for the Concussion and CTE Foundation, and is a board member of Mission Neem. Rob, his wife Stacy, and their son Jaden make their home in the suburbs of Chicago.
""You don't earn trust, alignment, or performance by speaking once and hoping it lands. Drawing on experience from the newsroom to the boardroom, Rob Johnson shows why overcommunication is the difference between being heard and being followed. If you want your message to truly land, start here."" - Dave Kimbell, Former CEO, Ulta Beauty ""The book is really amazing. It's fundamentally important for all businesspeople to understand the importance of communication on every level. The examples that Rob used through personal experiences are compelling."" - Richard Price, Executive Chairman, Mesirow ""Johnson's thoughtful approach and real-world (often personal) examples make Overcommunicate an excellent resource for anyone in the business world (employee or C-suite) or within a family network."" - Yomi Adeyemi MD, Founder/CEO, Dr. Yomi Desert Classic Foundation ""Rob Johnson has brought clarity, rigor, and a surprising amount of charm to a topic that is often treated like optional workplace garnish. He brings a level of insight, humor, and strategic precision to each page. Rob Johnson is not just writing a leadership book; Rob Johnson is writing a field manual."" -Tam Lawrence, Founder, PIQSTAR INC., CEO, Exposure Plus TV