Stage and topic highlights: 2nd Half of 2017 … Tokyo, Detroit, Dallas…. Disruption, Transformation and More!
November 20, 2017, BY JimCarrollWhat does a global futurist do? Assist clients in understanding the key trends which are impacting...
Video: Disruption in the Insurance Industry
November 20, 2017, BY JimCarrollDisruption in the insurance industry is real - and the largest broker/agent association in the US...
Daily Inspiration: “The contrast between yesterday and today is stark: the difference is the velocity of change. That’s why tomorrow, the future belongs to those who are fast!”
November 20, 2017, BY JimCarrollThe contrast between yesterday and today is stark: the difference is the velocity of change....
Daily Inspiration: “The attitude of some people is that while progress is great, it has gone on way too long. The future won’t pay any attention to that type of thinking!”
November 17, 2017, BY JimCarroll“The attitude of some people is that while progress is great, it has gone on way too long. The...
Daily Inspiration: “When it comes to the future, you can always try for a better headline!”
November 16, 2017, BY JimCarroll“When it comes to the future, you can always try for a better headline!” -Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Things that worked for you in the past might now be the anchor that holds you back. Abandon your legacy – embrace a new one!”
November 15, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Things that worked for you in the past might now be the anchor that holds you back. Abandon your...
Keynote: Future of the global economy, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma, OK
November 15, 2017, BY JimCarrollOver 700 local executives from throughout the city attended the event that I headlined, with a...
Keynote: Mercedes Benz, Detroit, Michigan – Disruption: Self-Driving Cars, Electric Vehicles and the Sharing Economy
November 14, 2017, BY JimCarrollObviously, this is a HOT topic, and being invited in by one of the pre-eminent automative companies...
Daily Inspiration: “In the race to the high velocity future, skills access is the new high-wattage energy!”
November 13, 2017, BY JimCarroll“In the race to the high velocity future, skills access is the new high-wattage energy!”...
Daily Inspiration: “Be bold in your thinking, daring with you dreams and fast with your actions!”
November 11, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Be bold in your thinking, daring with your dreams, and fast with your actions!” - Futurist...
Daily Inspiration: “It is often said that you should surround yourself with smart people. You should also surround yourself with those who are forward thinking, optimistic, and who have a vision of a future….”
November 10, 2017, BY JimCarroll“It is often said that you should surround yourself with smart people. You should also surround...
Daily Inspiration: “Do you know why your competitors are winning as you fall behind? My diagnosis is that you have aggressive indecision as a pre-existing condition!”
November 9, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Do you know why your competitors are winning as you fall behind? My diagnosis is that you have...
Video: Interview – Mastering Complexity in the Era of Acceleration!
November 8, 2017, BY JimCarrollIt's always fun to watch the crystallization of a trend that you've been speaking about on stage...
Daily Inspiration: “In today’s hyperconnected world, children start to become aware of brands as early as the age of 2!”
November 8, 2017, BY JimCarroll“In today’s hyperconnected world, children start to become aware of brands as early as the age...
Keynote: Baker McKenzie client conferences, Dallas and Chicago – The Acceleration of Risk in the Era of Disruption
November 7, 2017, BY JimCarrollIt’s pretty cool when the top-ranked global legal firm — operating in 38 countries with 13,000+...
Daily Inspiration: “Want to predict the future? Imagine the impossible! Want to invent the future? Do the impossible!”
November 7, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Want to predict the future? Imagine the impossible! Want to invent the future? Do the...
Keynote: NAMA Coffee, Tea & Water Association Conference – Future of food and consumer behaviour, Dallas, Texas
November 6, 2017, BY JimCarrollThe National Automatic Merchandising Association CEO saw me at an event, and told me she...
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be like everyone else. Be yourself!”
November 6, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Don’t be like everyone else. Be yourself!” - Futurist Jim...
Yes, I speak the language of ‘global!’
November 3, 2017, BY JimCarrollA question came in from a potential client last night, and after writing a long answer, I...
Video: “It’s All About the Batteries”
November 2, 2017, BY JimCarrollI was recently invited in to keynote the annual SAP Utilities conference in Southern California,...
Daily Inspiration: “Are you going to do the same thing today that you did yesterday? Don’t!”
November 2, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Are you going to do the same thing today that you did yesterday? Don’t!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Yesterday’s tomorrow is already here! And just as you might struggle with the speed of change, so too did those in the future!”
November 1, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Yesterday’s tomorrow is already here! And just as you might struggle with the speed of change,...
Daily Inspiration: “Be afraid of inaction. Terrified by indecision. Frightened by complacency. Anxious about procrastination! But rather than hiding in fear, be motivated for action!”
October 31, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Be afraid of inaction. Terrified by indecision. Frightened by complacency. Anxious about...
The Story Behind the Picture: 20 Big Rules for Economic Development in the Era of Acceleration!
October 30, 2017, BY JimCarrollYou know you are doing something right when an organization brings you back for the 3rd...
Daily Inspiration: “In 2000, 24 companies from emerging economies were on the Fortune 500 list. By 2013, there were 130. By 2025 it will be 225 or almost half. The planetary axis is shifting…”
October 30, 2017, BY JimCarroll“In 2000, 24 companies from emerging economies were on the Fortune 500 list. By 2013, there were...
Trend Keynote: There’s More to Disruption Than You Think There Is!
October 27, 2017, BY JimCarrollDisruption is real, it's big, and it's happening faster than you think. My job as a futurist has...
Daily Inspiration: “Is your strategy from the olden days, and your product line from ancient times?”
October 27, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Is your strategy from the olden days, and your product line from ancient times?” - Futurist...
Video: “A Little Bit Disruptive!”
October 26, 2017, BY JimCarrollHere's a clip from a recent keynote. It's part of a talk where I cover 20 Disruptive Trends, and...
Daily Inspiration: “Why would you assume that the products you sell today will still exist, your business model will be intact or that your competitors of today will be the same ones tomorrow?”
October 26, 2017, BY JimCarroll"Why would you assume that the products you sell today will still exist, your business model will...
Daily Inspiration: “We now live in an era in which crazy ideas become real, faster!”
October 25, 2017, BY JimCarroll“We now live in an era in which crazy ideas become real, faster!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Collaboration is the engine of innovation. Connectivity is the pathway to creativity!”
October 23, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Collaboration is the engine of innovation. Connectivity is the pathway to creativity!”...
Daily Inspiration: “Focus on agility. Structure for execution!”
October 20, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Focus on agility. Structure for execution!” - Futurist Jim Carroll"I’m out for a...
Daily Inspiration: “Be bold in your thinking. Aggressive with assumptions. Challenging with conclusions. Then accelerate your actions!”
October 19, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Be bold in your thinking. Aggressive with assumptions. Challenging with conclusions. Then...
Article: The Fabricator – “A look into the future of manufacturing”
October 18, 2017, BY JimCarrollAnother article on a recent keynote I did on the future of manufacturing; in this case, from The...
Daily Inspiration: “Disruption is a reality – fantasy brings complacency!”
October 18, 2017, BY JimCarrollDisruption is a reality - fantasy brings complacency!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Seek knowledge from the unknown, inspiration from that which is hidden, and action in the path not normally taken!”
October 17, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Seek knowledge from the unknown, inspiration from that which is hidden, and action in the path...
Daily Inspiration: “Enlighten yourself with the knowledge that change is inevitable; free yourself from uncertainty by being mindful of your proper path forward!”
October 16, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Enlighten yourself with the knowledge that change is inevitable; free yourself from uncertainty...
Daily Inspiration: “Good fortune will come your way through innovation – but deeper riches will emerge from your ability to turn it into shared lessons of inspiration!”
October 13, 2017, BY JimCarroll"Good fortune will come your way through innovation - but deeper riches will emerge from your...
Keynote: Nikon, Tokyo, Japan – 100th Anniversary Celebration Gala Dinner
October 12, 2017, BY JimCarrollThis was certainly a treat – they invited me in to headline a dinner with my observations on the...
Daily Inspiration: “You can fail yet still be successful. But the truth is, you can’t be successful if you haven’t had some failure!”
October 12, 2017, BY JimCarroll“You can fail yet still be successful. But the truth is, you can’t be successful if you...
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