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Keynote: Omnitracs Outlook 2017, Phoenix, Arizona – The Acceleration of Self-Driving Electric Trucks & Industry Disruption

This is a software and logistics company in the fast moving trucking industry – my keynote was...

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Daily Inspiration: “We are changing so fast that for the first time, a new generation can barely recognize the way that the previous generation grew up”

“We are changing so fast that for the first time, a new generation can barely recognize the way...

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The Story Behind the Photo: “Things Not Yet Invented” and Curmudgeons

Today's photo is actually from a keynote for an agricultural organization, but the quote in...

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Daily Inspiration: “The Best Ideas are Shared Ideas”

"The best ideas are shared ideas" - Jim CarrollThis photo was taken during my keynote for...

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Video: The Acceleration of Trends Impacting Retail

From a recent keynote for a global leadership team, covered in another recent...

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Daily Inspiration: “Are you aligning your strategies to the era of acceleration?”

"Are you aligning your strategies to the era of acceleration?" - Jim CarrollA few weeks ago, I...

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Daily Inspiration: “Agility & speed are the fuel, ideas are the spark”

“Agility & speed are the fuel, ideas are the spark” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “What seemed impossible yesterday is today’s opportunity and tomorrow’s reality”

“What seemed impossible yesterday is today’s opportunity and tomorrow’s reality”...

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Keynote: Commscope, Dallas, Texas – The Future of Technology

This company is a long time pioneer in the world of telecom and hi-tech. They know everything...

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Daily Inspiration: “Structure is the enemy of innovation – but if you must, establish a routine that involves being spontaneous!”

"Structure is the enemy of innovation - but if you must, establish a routine that involves being...

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Daily Inspiration: “Innovation is like a tee shot – it is deceptively simple in concept, yet endlessly difficult to achieve with any degree of consistency”

"Innovation is like a tee shot - it is deceptively simple in concept, yet endlessly difficult to...

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Disruptors Disrupt: Why You Must Change Your Thinking NOW!

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Stop planning. Start doing!”

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

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The 11 Rules of #IOT Architecture

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

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

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

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Innovate and Adapt – or Die: The Sobering Reality of Disruption

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

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Trend: The Emerging Healthcare Reality Crisis

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Have you become a nation of Flintstones, when you could have been the Jetsons?”

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

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The Future of Retail? A Keynote for A Global Brand Leader in London!

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

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Future of Flying Cars? Take a Drone, and Stick a Human In It!

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

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Keynote: Pladis – Godiva Chocolates, McVities Biscuits Ulker – , London, England – The Future of Food & Retail

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Give me your mind for a moment, and I will share with you a future of opportunity, not a future of fear!”

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

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

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Yesterday’s science fiction is already today’s reality!”

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

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Keynote: United Suppliers Technology Exchange – New Orleans, Louisiana, Agricultural keynote

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t fear the future – fear your fear of the future!”

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Interrupt your routine. Abandon your habits. Challenge complacency!”

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

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Keynote: Driving the Future – Linking the Acceleration of Golf to The New Speed of Business

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Forget about ‘survival of the fittest’ – focus on ‘agility of the fastest!’”

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

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Daily Inspiration: “With the Internet of Things, there’s a good chance that your industry will be disrupted by a geek in a garage!”

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

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Keynote: American Financial Services Association – New Orleans – The Future of the Automotive Industry

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

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Video highlight: Philadelphia Manufacturing Summit

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

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The Modern Day Leadership Dilemma? Heading Towards the Jetsons When You Have a Bunch of Flintstones Around!

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

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

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

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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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