Carla Johnson

It used to be that the status quo was the way to go. It kept your company running. And it kept you employed. But in a world that changes at the speed of a TikTok, standing still makes you a sitting duck. Volatility lurks around every corner. Startups have become rock stars. Founders are celebrities. Customers are fickle. Employees are leaving. Disruption is inevitable. But if anyone’s going to disrupt your industry, your company, or your team, shouldn’t it be you?

As the world’s leading Innovation Architect and the CEO of RE:Think Lab, Carla Johnson has been breaking the status quo all her life. In over 20 years of working with leaders, she’s learned that the safest bet is often the riskiest move. Through extensive research and authoring more than 10 best-selling books, Johnson has developed frameworks and processes that teach people how to consistently produce inspired ideas that redefine innovation in their company, making innovation a central aspect of their business culture.

Johnson’s approach transforms organizations by fusing visionary creativity with pragmatic innovation strategies to inspire teams to think bigger and bolder, thus busting out of the status quo. Her emphasis on equipping every individual with the skills to develop and execute high-quality ideas fosters a company culture rich in growth, alignment, and limitless potential. Based in Colorado, Johnson tailors her presentations, such as "The Muse and the Machine: How Human Creativity Propels an AI World Forward," to meet the specific needs of her audience, making her a highly sought-after speaker for diverse events.