Executive Leadership, Coaching, and Consulting for Higher Education, Economic Development and
International Leaders

Internationally recognized higher education leader, coach and consultant.

Dan Johnson has served in higher education leadership positions for more than 40 years.
One of Dan’s greatest accomplishments and pleasures is assisting and coaching new leaders and seasoned leaders wanting to take on greater responsibilities.  His consulting gives new leaders the opportunity to learn those qualities, traits and actions that proved most successful in Dan’s leadership roles as well as those that proved least successful. Read more about Dan Johnson and his leadership consulting.

Dr. Johnson’s newest book offers solutions for effective high education.

“Dan Johnson articulates the necessity for a strong and effective higher education system by addressing the critical challenges it faces and offering potential solutions in the areas of leadership, planning, tuition, educational attainment, quality and efficiency, tenure, and intercollegiate athletics. This is a must read for policymakers, university presidents, politicians, journalists, university trustees and regents.”

(James M. Tuschman, Former Chairman, Ohio Board of Regents, USA)

Dan Johnson shares a lifetime of experience in Educational Leadership.

We had visitors from all over the world, sometimes more than one delegation a day, coming to gain a better understanding of higher education in UAE.
Following his tenure as President of the University of Toledo, Dan was invited to come to the United Arab Emirates where he led Zayed University as Provost and Chief Operating Officer.  In that position, he reported to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. During Dan’s tenure they built a billion-dollar, futuristic campus in Abu Dhabi

Dr. Johnson discussing entrepreneurship with young business students at Zayed University

Dan Johnson has long served as an advisor, mentor, coach and consultant in higher education, program development, strategic planning, leadership, and public policies. Read more about
Dubai business consulting.

Dan Johnson addressing a Chinese business conference in Xiamen, China

Dan’s approach places a strong emphasis on “face-to-face” interaction when developing a consulting relationship, partnership, or pursuing a common objective. Read more about business in China.

Greeting and bringing respects to His Excellency, Sheikh Hamdan in Dubai

Dan’s work at Zayed University resulted in regular invitations to meet leading figures in the UAE and their guests which often included heads of state and CEOs of major international corporations.