Johanna Rothman: Practical Leadership & Solving Hard Problems

Johanna Rothman has built a career helping people navigate difficult challenges with practical advice, thoughtful analysis, and a healthy sense of humor. Known as the Pragmatic Manager, she writes and teaches about management, leadership, and the realities of getting work done.

Through books, writing, and consulting, Johanna turns complicated workplace problems into actionable ideas. Her approach combines experience, honesty, and empathy to help teams and leaders make better decisions.

In this episode:

  • Developing a practical approach to leadership and management challenges
  • Turning professional experience into books and ongoing writing
  • Using humor and clarity to address difficult workplace situations
  • Helping teams improve through thoughtful problem solving

Topics: management, leadership, consulting, workplace culture, professional writing

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Johanna Rothman

Johanna Rothman has authored 21 books on management and product development and keynoted on five continents — all under the banner of the "Pragmatic Manager," a consultancy she incorporated in 1994.

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