My job as a futurist has me doing an increasing number of CEO level events for Fortune 500...

"Stop planning. Start doing!" - Futurist Jim CarrollWhen I'm on stage, I often talk about the...

In the 21st century economy, building a great product is no longer enough. It's what you can...

“We have a new vocabulary! Self-driving cars, 3d printing, crowdfunding, the sharing economy,...

“To win in the race to the future, you need to decide to show up at the starting line”...

It's that simple.Here's a simple list of companies that were once great successes. Then they...

Much of my work as a futurist is based on science, facts, research, stuff that really isn't up for...

“Have you become a nation of Flintstones, when you could have been the Jetsons?” - Futurist...

My message on the speed of change in retail is drawing attention, further and further...

While leaving Heathrow airport yesterday after a keynote, I was contacted by The Street for...

This was a huge amount of fun! I love overseas trips! And what an organization — Pladis is new,...

“Give me your mind for a moment, and I will share with you a future of opportunity, not a future...

“Some reports have found that goldfish have longer attention spans than humans. That is the...

“We all have a gene for creativity, but each of us decides to what purpose we will use it!” -...

“Yesterday’s science fiction is already today’s reality!” - Futurist Jim...

For this event I had about 300 farmers in the room — and truth be told, I love working with...

“Inspire yourself by learning from farmers - they take risks based on imperfect future...

“Don’t fear the future - fear your fear of the future!” - Futurist Jim...

“Interrupt your routine. Abandon your habits. Challenge complacency!” - Futurist Jim...

One year ago today, I was the opening keynote speaker for the annual PGA Merchandise Show, one...

“Forget about ‘survival of the fittest’ - focus on ‘agility of the fastest!’ - Futurist...

“With the Internet of Things, there’s a good chance that your industry will be disrupted by a...

Again, in New Orleans — in this case, the finance/leasing end of the automotive industry,...

A few months ago, I opened this conference with a resounding call to action -- there are...

I have been providing my insight, and have been speaking to organizations about the future,...

“Futurists? Think of us as a tour guide to an increasingly complex, extremely fast future!”...

This was a smaller conference than the others, but equally important! It was a leadership meeting...

“The thing about the future is that it usually happens!” - Futurist Jim...

For over 20 years, I've been working with numerous speakers bureaus around the world. These...

At this point in my career, 70% of my keynotes are for leadership meetings, many involving...

“Are you at risk of having a Kodak moment? Business models can disappear in but a flash - don’t...

Over the last 25 years, many CEOs of Fortune 1000's and other companies have brought me in for...

"Combine a touch of imagination with a sprinkling of ingenuity, then mix in a dose of insight. Now...

This is a company that is making a transition from being a company that sells appliances, to...

“When faced with business model disruption, move from defence to offense. Don’t react, act!”...

More disruption — business models, the rapid evolution of technology, new competitors with...

“Those who succeed, possess a daring need for speed!” - Futurist Jim...

“When faced with a unique dilemma, pause for a moment, and ask yourself, ‘what would Spock...

I was interviewed the other day by the National Association of Colleges and Employers; this group...

“The best way to prepare for the future is to spend more time studying it!” -  Futurist Jim...