Where are you on your growth curve?

In this episode of How We Future, Lisa Kay Solomon talks with bestselling author and disruption expert Whitney Johnson about when and how to change your path, stick with something new, or challenge yourself.

Drawing on Clayton Christensen's theory of disruption, Whitney shares how embracing change can unlock personal growth and new opportunities.

Together, Lisa and Whitney explore the S Curve of Learning, why feeling like an imposter is often a sign you're growing, the power of reaching out to people who inspire you, and the relationship between stability and disruption.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why personal disruption is the key to continued growth.
• Why learning often feels uncomfortable before it feels rewarding
• How understanding the "S Curve" can help us recognize where we are in our own development
• A preview of Whitney’s upcoming book, Steady

Along the way, they share stories about taking risks, reaching out to mentors, and why one well-crafted email can change the course of your career.

Whether you're starting something new, considering your next career move, or simply feeling ready for another season of growth, this conversation offers practical frameworks—and plenty of encouragement—for embracing what's next.

Links from the episode:

• Disruption Advisors
• Whitney’s Books
• About Clayton Christensen
• The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
• The Innovator's DNA by Clayton Christensen, Jeff Dyer & Hal Gregersen
• Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull

• FutureMe.org (write a letter to your future self)

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