You Should Meet My Friend

You Should Meet My Friend is the collaboration of two friends, Elisabeth and Missy who met over 20 years ago while living in Germany. Their vision is to put the spotlight on some of their extraordinary friends they have gathered over the years. Each episode will consist of a different guest doing extraordinary things to make the world a better place. Topics are wide ranging and nothing is off limits.

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YSMMF x OWLS Collab Episode 2

August 19, 2025 • Missy And Elisabeth • Season 3 • Episode 15

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In the second episode in our OWLS collab, we took a dive into using humor as a leadership tool with Robin Phoenix Johnson!

Our webinar was entitled: CONNECT WITH SELF: LEVERAGING HUMOR AS A TOOL FOR HEALING AND GROWTH

In today’s world, leaders must adapt and build resilience in order to thrive. This session explores how to harness humor to enhance your mindset, boost emotional resilience, and foster personal growth. Today we’ll learn how to use humor as a powerful tool for healing, navigating obstacles, and maintaining balance in high-pressure situations.

Robin Phoenix Johnson served 26 years as an Army Logistician including 5 deployments to Afghanistan & Iraq. She is now a stand-up comedian touring world-wide with Armed Forces Entertainment. Robin is a Hoover Institution Fellow at Stanford University where she is a subject matter expert on the applied & therapeutic use of humor for improved performance. She serves as faculty for both Thayer Leadership at West Point and the Institute for Defense & Business. She guest lectures at the College of Charleston and Stanford Medical School.