“Be in awe, each and every day, of the magic in your life!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
Daily Inspiration: “You’ll know what is happening until you don’t. Volatility is the new normal!”
“You’ll know what is happening until you don’t. Volatility is the new normal!” -Futurist Jim Carroll
‘’ This photo is from a keynote I did in Florida just over a week ago. Normalcy reigned. Today, it’s an entirely different situation, and a metaphor for how quickly our world can change. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Florida at this challenging time.’’
Daily Inspiration: “Identify the most creative thing you did yesterday – then do something completely different today!”
“Identify the most creative thing you did yesterday- then do something completely different today!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
In other words, routine breeds complacency, and kills creativity! #innovation’’
Daily Inspiration: “Excuses are the foundation for failure!”
“Excuses are the foundation for failure!” – Futurist Jim Carroll
“Welcome to my newest Instagram followers — watch every day for the results of my ‘morning meditation,’ as I spend time thinking about the issues of the day, the challenges people face, and what we can do to overcome them!’’
Video: Keynote Promo for NAMA’s Coffee Tea and Water
This November, I’ll keynote the National Automatic Merchandising Association Coffee Tea & Water Show. I did a little promo video teaser about the event during my visit to Walt Disney World last week. Give it a watch!
Chicago – Jim Carroll, futurist and innovation expert, will kick off NAMA’s Coffee Tea and Water show (CTW) as the keynote speaker. Carroll will lead the at the opening session on Monday, Nov. 6, at 12:45 pm.
Carroll inspires organizations to reframe the opportunity for innovation in the context of significant, transformative change. He is a worldwide authority on global trends, rapid business model change, business model disruption in a period of economic uncertainty and the necessity for fast-paced innovation.
Carroll can offer deep insights into the cutting edge trends of our time, including:
• Autonomous vehicle technology
• Sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT)
• 3D printing
• Virtual reality
• Artificial intelligence
• Block chain and virtual cash
• Machine learning and robotics
• Crowd-thinking
• Next generation R&D
“Jim’s keynote address will help CTW attendees understand the impact of innovation and disruption on their businesses and explore the possibilities the Internet of Things brings for growth,” said Rori Ferensic, NAMA’s director of education in a press statement. “Audience members will gain the tools required to stay relevant in today’s changing business landscape. We’re delighted to welcome Jim to CTW.”
Carroll is also an author, with books including Surviving the Information Age; The Future Belongs To Those Who Are Fast; Ready, Set, Done: How to Innovate When Faster is the New Fast and What I Learned From Frogs in Texas: Saving Your Skin with Forward Thinking Innovation.
People interested in attending CTW can register today at https://www.coffeeteaandwater.org/registration-details/. Look for early bird rates and special group rates for operators. The early bird rates end Oct. 2. Attendees can also register for the WIN Boot Camp as part of their initial event registration.
Video: What I Do – Keynotes, Leadership Meetings and Client Events!
Watch this short, 1 minute video on the 3 types of events that I provide for my clients — keynotes, leadership meetings and client events! Its part of a series that I recently filmed in San Francisco.
Learn more on this page, and feel free to contact me for more information on how I can help you with your next event or strategic meeting!
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