Keynote: Alberici Group, St, Louis, Missouri – The Future of Architecture and Construction
January 20, 2017, BY JimCarrollThis was a smaller conference than the others, but equally important! It was a leadership meeting...
Daily Inspiration: “The thing about the future is that it usually happens!”
January 20, 2017, BY JimCarroll“The thing about the future is that it usually happens!” - Futurist Jim...
The GDAPodcast Series – Useful Insight for Fast-Paced Times!
January 19, 2017, BY JimCarrollFor over 20 years, I've been working with numerous speakers bureaus around the world. These...
Innovation challenge: “We need customers to like to do business with us”
January 19, 2017, BY JimCarrollAt this point in my career, 70% of my keynotes are for leadership meetings, many involving...
Daily Inspiration: “Are you at risk of having a Kodak moment? Business models can disappear in but a flash – don’t be complacent!”
January 19, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Are you at risk of having a Kodak moment? Business models can disappear in but a flash - don’t...
10 Innovation Problems of Big Companies
January 18, 2017, BY JimCarrollOver the last 25 years, many CEOs of Fortune 1000's and other companies have brought me in for...
Daily Inspiration: “Combine a touch of imagination with a sprinkling of ingenuity, then mix in a dose of insight. Now top it up with a dash of instantaneity and bring it to a boil with the heat of real initiative – that’s an inspiring recipe for innovation!”
January 18, 2017, BY JimCarroll"Combine a touch of imagination with a sprinkling of ingenuity, then mix in a dose of insight. Now...
Keynote: Whirlpool, Chicago, Illinois – Future Impact of Internet of Things (#IoT)
January 17, 2017, BY JimCarrollThis is a company that is making a transition from being a company that sells appliances, to...
Daily Inspiration: “When faced with business model disruption, move from defence to offense. Don’t react, act!”
January 17, 2017, BY JimCarroll“When faced with business model disruption, move from defence to offense. Don’t react, act!”...
Keynote: Scotiabank, Toronto, Canada – Future of Banking/Financial Services Keynote
January 16, 2017, BY JimCarrollMore disruption — business models, the rapid evolution of technology, new competitors with...
Daily Inspiration: “Those who succeed, possess a daring need for speed!”
January 16, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Those who succeed, possess a daring need for speed!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “When faced with a unique dilemma, pause for a moment, and ask yourself, ‘what would Spock do?’”
January 13, 2017, BY JimCarroll“When faced with a unique dilemma, pause for a moment, and ask yourself, ‘what would Spock...
Article: Technology the Catalyst for Generational Differences
January 12, 2017, BY JimCarrollI was interviewed the other day by the National Association of Colleges and Employers; this group...
Daily Inspiration: “The best way to prepare for the future is to spend more time studying it!”
January 12, 2017, BY JimCarroll“The best way to prepare for the future is to spend more time studying it!” - Futurist Jim...
Jim talks about the Internet of Things – #IoT – in 1997!
January 11, 2017, BY JimCarrollOn stage, in a keynote for KPMG, in 1997. He was pretty well bang-on with his predictions,...
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be afraid of moving too fast. Be afraid of not moving at all!”
January 11, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Don’t be afraid of moving too fast. Be afraid of not moving at all!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Never say it can’t be done. Always ask the questions that will lead you to the answers to get it done!”
January 10, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Never say it can’t be done. Always ask the questions that will lead you to the answers to get...
Daily Inspiration: “Stop making excuses about why it can’t be done. Start building consensus about the reasons it must be done!”
January 9, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Stop making excuses about why it can’t be done. Start building consensus about the reasons it...
Daily Inspiration: “Focus on the possible. Forget the impossible”
January 6, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Focus on the possible. Forget the impossible” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “What does not change, does not survive!”
January 5, 2017, BY JimCarroll“What does not change, does not survive!” - Futurist Jim...
In 2017, Two Economies are Emerging: Which One Will You Choose to Be In?
January 4, 2017, BY JimCarrollIt is quickly becoming apparent that in 2017, there will be the emergence of two economies:...
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t just ‘do it.’ Do it NOW!”
January 4, 2017, BY JimCarroll"Don't just 'do it.' Do it NOW!" - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be afraid of failure. Fear inaction instead!”
January 3, 2017, BY JimCarroll"Don't be afraid of failure. Fear inaction instead!" - Jim CarrollAre you doing enough in...
Daily Inspiration: “Volatility is the new normal. Agility is the antidote”
January 2, 2017, BY JimCarroll“Volatility is the new normal. Agility is the antidote” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “It’s not just a new year, it’s a new opportunity!”
January 1, 2017, BY JimCarroll“It’s not just a new year, it’s a new opportunity!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t make resolutions. Make transformations”
December 31, 2016, BY JimCarroll"Don't make resolutions. Make transformations" - Futurist Jim...
10 Great Words for 2017
December 30, 2016, BY JimCarrollSome years back as the year drew to a close, I wrote a blog post, "10 Great Words." The...
Daily Inspiration: “Surround yourself with optimists. Always ignore the pessimists”
December 30, 2016, BY JimCarroll“Surround yourself with optimists. Always ignore the pessimists” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “The only thing worse than a bad idea is having no idea at all”
December 29, 2016, BY JimCarroll“The only thing worse than a bad idea is having no idea at all” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Think fast. Act faster!”
December 28, 2016, BY JimCarroll“Think fast. Act faster!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “In 2017, organizations will have to figure out how to innovate and move forward in a new era of destructive, impulsive unpredictability!”
December 27, 2016, BY JimCarroll“In 2017, organizations will have to figure out how to innovate and move forward in a new era of...
Daily Inspiration: “If you can’t find a way forward, image a new one”
December 27, 2016, BY JimCarroll"If you can't find a way forward, image a new one" - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “If you feel boxed in on this day, bust out of it!”
December 26, 2016, BY JimCarroll“If you feel boxed in on this day, bust out of it!” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Snowmen are role models for being positive despite long odds”
December 24, 2016, BY JimCarroll“Snowmen are role models for being positive despite long odds” - Futurist Jim...
Daily Inspiration: “Don’t fear the future. Change it!”
December 23, 2016, BY JimCarroll“Don’t fear the future. Change it!” - Futurist Jim...
Beyond Politics: The Science of Healthcare
December 22, 2016, BY JimCarrollPolitics dominates the world of healthcare.When that happens, people tend to lose sight of the...
Golf balls, golf carts and the future: People hate change!
December 22, 2016, BY JimCarrollA little video clip from my keynote for the PGA - think about what happened when golf carts were...
Daily Inspiration: “Optimism is oxygen…”
December 22, 2016, BY JimCarroll“Optimism is oxygen” - Futurist Jim...
2016: My Favourite Quote of the Year!
December 21, 2016, BY JimCarrollHere's my favourite quote from 2016.It comes from Tesla Motors, and hence, Elon Musk, in a SEC...
Daily Inspiration: “Amazon may be really good at same day delivery – but Santa has long mastered the complex logistics of one-day delivery!”
December 21, 2016, BY JimCarroll“Amazon may be really good at same day delivery - but Santa has long mastered the complex...
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