Elevate with Robert Glazer Elevate Classics: Whitney Johnson NYT Bestselling Author of Smart Growth and Disrupt Yourself
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Feb 19, 2026 
Whitney Johnson, bestselling author and Thinkers50-recognized strategist on personal and team growth. She explores the personal S-curve of learning and why people leap into new paths. She discusses how COVID sped reinvention, how teams can be fractal S-curves, and the leadership work required to let others grow.
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The S-Curve Of Personal Growth
- Growth follows an S-curve: launch (slow), sweet spot (fast), mastery (slow).
- Knowing your S-curve phase normalizes discomfort and guides next moves.
Pandemic As A Reset, Not Just Resignation
- COVID pushed people off old S-curves and created opportunities to start new ones.
- Whitney calls the phenomenon the 'great aspiration' rather than the great resignation.
Diagnose Burnout Before You Quit
- Before quitting, disaggregate reasons: wrong path, bad people, or exhaustion.
- If it's exhaustion, prioritize rest and recovery over impulsive job changes.
