In Part One of the Conversation, Clint Padgett speaks with Whitney Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Disruption Advisors, bestselling author of “Smart Growth,” and one of the world’s most influential management thinkers.
Whitney explains how growth follows an emotional journey she calls the “S Curve of Learning,” and how leaders can better navigate it within themselves and others. She also discusses how disruption begins from the inside out, why our brains are addicted to being right, and how early beliefs shape our future decisions more than we often realize.
In Part Two of Clint’s conversation with Whitney Johnson – CEO of Disruption Advisors and bestselling author of “Smart Growth” – they explore how to make personal and professional reinvention real. From unlocking the power of imagery to stretching beyond comfort zones, Whitney shares science-backed tools to help you shift your mindset and lead change from within.
She also dives into her concept of the “stretch zone,” explains how your subconscious mind shapes your trajectory, and reflects on what it really means to bet on yourself.



