Andre W. Thornton
Disrupted: The 2 Stabilizers and 7 Accelerators of Growth Through Chaos
Founder & CEO of Whitman Consulting, one of the nation’s top ten leadership-development firms, and author of Disrupted
Germantown, MD (Washington, DC)
BOOK COVER
BOOK DETAILS
Pub Date: March 31, 2026
Genre: Business
Publisher: Learn-It-All Press
Page Count: 204
Format: Paperback/ebook
ISBN: 9798994170847
Price: $15.99 PB/$9.99 ebook
ABOUT THE BOOK
“A clear, human-centered system that helps leaders and teams turn disruption into learning, alignment, and outstanding outcomes.”
—Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Boeing and Ford
In a world where disruption is the rule rather than the exception, former aerospace engineering and Fortune 500 executive Andre W. Thornton provides a systematic approach to turning professional and personal chaos into exponential growth in Disrupted: The 2 Stabilizers and 7 Accelerators of Growth Through Chaos.
When Thornton lost his director-level role during a massive corporate reorganization at Lockheed Martin, he didn’t just pivot his career, he fundamentally reimagined how leadership works. Applying the rigorous, systems-based mindset of an aerospace industry engineer to the messy reality of human development, he built the framework to help individuals and teams navigate unpredictable environments that became Disrupted. In it, Thornton teaches that disruption isn’t a detour, it is the road, and he challenges the idea that we must constantly seek certainty and control, as doing so traps us in anxiety.
Structured around a highly actionable, neuroscience-backed system, Disrupted features both Stabilizers, to ground yourself when circumstances shift, and Accelerators that transform the destructive energy of chaos into catalysts for either personal or organizational growth.
We live in an age of corporate volatility, only exacerbated by AI, which has corporate executives and managers at all levels concerned about how it will affect their futures and those of the teams they lead. Disrupted flips the traditional narrative of “bouncing back” from adversity, teaching readers instead how to “bounce forward” into adaptability.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Andre W. Thornton is the founder and CEO of Whitman Consulting, one of the top ten leadership-development firms in the US, which helps organizations grow their people faster than their challenges.
A former engineering director at Lockheed Martin, Andre spent sixteen years leading teams on advanced aircraft programs and capturing over $1 billion in new business before discovering his true calling: developing leaders.
His book, Disrupted, introduces the two stabilizers and seven accelerators that turn chaos into growth—a framework drawn from neuroscience, engineering, and two decades of coaching experience.
Andre helps executives and teams raise their baseline, shorten recovery, and lead with clarity in times of change. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Myesha, and their two children.
TIMELY TIE-INS
April
- Stress Awareness Month
- World Book Day – 23
- End of Corporate Q1/Corporate Recalibration Period
May
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Get Caught Reading Month
June
- Men’s Mental Health Month
- World Productivity Day – 20
July
- National Workaholics Day – 5
- International Self-Care Day – 24
August
- National Wellness Month
- Happiness Happens Month
- World Never Give Up Day – 18
- Back-to-school as a reset moment for professionals (late August)
- Q3 planning season for executives
SUGGESTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
- You write that “Disruption isn’t a detour—it’s the road.” What does that mean in a world where disruption now feels constant?
- As AI changes the landscape of work, why is having a fixed professional identity a liability? What should we do instead?
- When people feel overwhelmed and busy, why do you argue the real problem isn’t time, but intention?
- Many of us feel like we are constantly reacting to emails and emergencies rather than making real progress. What do you recommend as the remedy for this?
- As AI transforms work, what becomes more important about being human as a leader?
- In your book, you discuss the”‘Control-Certainty Paradox.” What is it, and why does trying to control more actually make leaders less effective today?
- You argue that in many organizations, ‘holding someone accountable’ is just code for blaming them. How can managers move away from micromanaging—what’s a better solution?
- We’re seeing trends like “quiet quitting” and disengagement. What’s really going on, and how should leaders respond?
- Drawing on your decades of working as an executive and consultant, what does someone need to do to be a leader who thrives over the next 5-10 years?
- If someone is going through a major disruption right now—job loss, career shift, uncertainty—what’s the first thing they should do?
PRAISE
“A clear, human-centered system that helps leaders and teams turn disruption into learning, alignment, and outstanding outcomes.”
—Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Boeing and Ford
“Disrupted hits the nail on the head. Its methodical approach displaces fear of the unknown with confidence in chaos. I will keep this book within reach as a daily resource.”
—Robert M. Wise, Entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO
“Disrupted bridges human performance and business results in a way that is practical, disciplined, and immediately applicable for leaders navigating enterprise-level change.”
—Ruth O. Davis, Director and Client Partner, IBM Consulting
“Are you tired of operating out of fear? This book helps you consistently turn lemons into lemonade.”
—Gerald Charles Jr., SVP and Chief Information Officer, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
“Disrupted is the much-needed leader’s guide in our new world of constant change and chaos.”
—Karna Crawford, Former Head of US Marketing, Ford Motor Company
“Disrupted offers a disciplined, human-centered framework for increasing agility and turning volatility into velocity—exactly the leadership muscle required in today’s environment.”
—Erica Cary, Global HR Executive
“Blending personal experience with practical tools, Thornton provides a clear framework for navigating disruption: understanding what happened, managing yourself, and leading others through change. A powerful and practical guide that helps readers transform disruption into clarity, resilience, and lasting growth.”
—Javara Perrilliat, President, West Division, QXO
BOOK DETAILS
Pub Date: May 17, 2022
Genre: Memoir / Christian Inspirational
Publisher: She Writes Press
Page Count: 304
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1647429003
Price: $15.99