Brad Johnson

Dr. Brad Johnson is an esteemed educational leader, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker dedicated to transforming how teachers and administrators approach education. With 30 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and college instructor, he has become a trusted voice in servant leadership, emphasizing collaboration, empowerment, and leading from the heart.

Ranked the #3 Global Guru in Education and recognized as a Top 100 District Administration Influencer (2025), Dr. Johnson has made a profound impact on educators worldwide. He is also the creator of EduFables™, a groundbreaking new genre of books that blends story and professional development to inspire, equip, and transform both educators and leaders.

The author of 20 influential books, Dr. Johnson’s works include the widely acclaimed Finding Your Leadership Edge, the bestseller Dear Teacher, and his latest release, Relational Intelligence: The Key to Exceptional School Leadership. His book Putting Teachers First is now available in Arabic, extending his global reach, while his EduFables™, such as Room 212 and Coffee with the Custodian, are redefining professional development by combining narrative and strategy in a format that is both deeply human and highly practical.

A highly requested speaker around the globe, Dr. Johnson’s presentations are consistently described as inspirational, motivational, and transformational, offering practical strategies while addressing critical issues such as imposter syndrome, self-doubt, burnout, and building cultures of trust. Audiences praise his sessions as “the best PD I’ve had in 15 years of teaching!”