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Daily Inspiration: “It isn’t just what you say, but the skill with which you say it!”

“It isn’t just what you say, but the skill with which you say it!” - Futurist Jim...

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From the Vaults: Reinvent, Relentlessly!

What you did yesterday won't work for you tomorrow. Here's...

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Daily Inspiration: “Remember that as we go forward into a new decade, there are plenty of people still stuck in the old one!”

“Remember that as we go forward into a new decade, there are plenty of people still stuck in the...

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Daily Inspiration: “Think bigger – don’t focus on just one new year, but think instead about a ‘new life resolution!’”

“Think bigger - don’t focus on just one new year, but think instead about a ‘new life...

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19 Trends for 2019: A Look Back, And Still Looking Forward

Here's a trends list I posted at start of the year. Fun to look back and think about which ones...

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Video: What You Thought Was Science Fiction? It Might Already Be Here!

I'm on stage, as the opening keynote speaker for the Sporting Industry & Fitness Association...

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Daily Inspiration: “Your science fiction is already someone else’s reality!”

“Your science fiction is already someone else's reality!” - Futurist Jim...

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Video: You See a Threat – I See Opportunity! How A Futurist’s Mind is Different Than Yours!

It's all about mindset.A highlight clip from my keynote for the Oklahoma City Chamber of...

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What World Class Leadership Looked Like in 2019: A Focus on Big Ideas, Transformation, Disruption, Velocity and Risk!

This year marks 25 years that I've appeared on stage speaking about the future, trends, disruption,...

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Daily Inspiration: “The very existence of your fear shows that you are ill prepared for the reality of the future that you face!”

“The very existence of your fear shows that you are ill prepared for the reality of the future...

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At the End of 2019, Do You Have Any Idea What Your 2030 Will Look Like?

Probably not.So watch the video below. Then, read my post, 20 Trends into 2030: Are You Ready...

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A Year In Inspiration : The Best of Daily Inspiration 2019 (And The Reason Why I Do It)

I take a huge amount of ribbing and grief from my family, friends, and others for my 'daily...

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Sneak Peak: My Keynote at the American Truck Dealers Show – Maximizing Uptime in the Era of HyperConnectivity

This February, I will be joining the opening general session for the American Truck Dealers show,...

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Trend: Security & Privacy Failures Will Be the Primary Force for Destruction of Corporate Value Into the 2020’s

For over 20 years, I've been preaching that as long as corporate boards do not have specific...

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Daily Inspiration: “If I had my way, the phrase ‘You can’t do that because we’ve always done it this way’ would be grounds for immediate dismissal!”

“If I had my way, the phrase ‘You can’t do that because we’ve always done it this way’...

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Daily Inspiration: “You wouldn’t need to think outside the box if you took the time to design your future the right way in the first place!”

“You wouldn’t need to think outside the box if you took the time to design your future the...

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Daily Inspiration: “A blind belief in your future without adequate insight into what comes next will be …. a barrier to your success!”

“A blind belief in your future without adequate insight into what comes next will be a rival to...

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20 Trends into 2030: Are You Ready for The Massive Transformation of Just About Everything?

It's time to get your future on! In the era of acceleration, when everything is speeding up, it's...

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Daily Inspiration: “Nostalgia never knows success!”

“Nostalgia never knows success!” - Futurist Jim CarrollYou won’t define your path for...

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The Acceleration of Healthcare : What You Need to Know

Politics dominates the world of healthcare.When that happens, people tend to lose sight of the...

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Daily Inspiration: “Everything you ever want is on the other side of hope!”

“Everything you ever want is on the other side of hope!” - #Futurist Jim CarrollHow...

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The Biggest Client Issue for 2019: The Issue of Timing

Back at the start of the year, I ran a video series - '19 Trends for 2019'. Just a grab bag of...

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Daily Inspiration: “The strength of your success is defined by how quickly you get back up to fight for the win, not how slowly you might deal with the pain of the loss!”

“The strength of your success is defined by how quickly you get back up to fight for the win, not...

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Retail Transformation: A Massive Number of Disruptive Trends In Such a Short Time Span!

I spoke at the annual conference for key customers of Revionics, a company involved in the retail...

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Daily Inspiration: “Your best ideas will always face the most intense opposition!”

“Your best ideas will always face the most intense opposition!" - Futurist Jim...

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Speed: Moore’s Law Defines Your Future, Regardless of Your Industry

A quick hit interview before I went on stage to talk to CIO's of major global organizations. I...

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Daily Inspiration: “Your enthusiasm for radical ideas will get you everywhere!”

“Your enthusiasm for radical ideas will get you everywhere!” - Futurist Jim CarrollSuch...

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Daily Inspiration: “Carroll’s Theorem: Those who dismiss a trend are the ones most likely to be negatively impacted by its arrival!”

“Carroll’s Theorem: Those who dismiss a trend are the ones most likely to be negatively...

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Daily Inspiration: “It’s those who are the least willing to accept the facts who are the ones most likely to be negatively impacted by their arrival!”

“It’s those who are the least willing to accept the facts who are the ones most likely to be...

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IT is Oxygen: Your Business is Transforming – Without World Class Infrastructure, You’ll Fail

Just before I hit the stage for a keynote for several hundred CIO's in Stamford, CT, I was asked to...

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Daily Inspiration: “The Prime Directive of An Optimistic Futurist: ‘If time is money, then you are richer than you think!’”

“The Prime Directive of An Optimistic Futurist: ‘If time is money, then you are richer than you...

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Daily Inspiration: “There are two types of people when it comes to the future. Those who see the potential in our progress – and those who demand perfection in the voyage!”

“There are two types of people when it comes to the future. Those who see the potential in our...

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“When You’re Up on the Stage is So Unbelievable…. Unforgettable…”

Jim lives on stages around the world. Here’s a sneak peak at his daily life!Reload the page...

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How Well is That Business Model Obstruction Working Out for You?

Organizations and industries tend to make the same mistakes over and over again.Such as funeral...

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Daily Inspiration: “You are probably suffering from a high degree of shared, mutual confusion about your future!”

“You are probably suffering from a high degree of shared, mutual confusion about your...

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Rethinking Your Future: Linking Disruptive Transformation To Fast Trends

For years, I've been describing the concept of innovation on stage with a simple structureIt's...

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Daily Inspiration: “Imitation is ultimately a failure when it’s compared to the originality that lies embedded within your imagination!”

“Imitation is ultimately a failure when it's compared to the originality that lies embedded...

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Transformational Leadership: From an “Innovation Expert” to a “Trends & Transformation Expert”

Hey, notice anything new on my home page?It went to this:From this:Why the...

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Daily Inspiration: “Transformation is the new innovation!”

“Transformation is the new innovation!” - Futurist Jim CarrollThe speed of change is...

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You’re Structured For Slow In the Era of Fast – And You Know It’s True!

Guess what!You’re structured for slow in the era of fast! You’ve got a boat anchor puling...

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THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO ARE FAST features the best of the insight from Jim Carroll’s blog, in which he
covers issues related to creativity, innovation and future trends.

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