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Keynote: Alberici Group, St, Louis, Missouri – The Future of Architecture and Construction

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

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Daily Inspiration: “The thing about the future is that it usually happens!”

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

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The GDAPodcast Series – Useful Insight for Fast-Paced Times!

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

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Innovation challenge: “We need customers to like to do business with us”

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Are you at risk of having a Kodak moment? Business models can disappear in but a flash – don’t be complacent!”

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

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10 Innovation Problems of Big Companies

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

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Keynote: Whirlpool, Chicago, Illinois – Future Impact of Internet of Things (#IoT)

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

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

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

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Keynote: Scotiabank, Toronto, Canada – Future of Banking/Financial Services Keynote

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

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Daily Inspiration: “Those who succeed, possess a daring need for speed!”

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

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Daily Inspiration: “When faced with a unique dilemma, pause for a moment, and ask yourself, ‘what would Spock do?’”

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

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Article: Technology the Catalyst for Generational Differences

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

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Daily Inspiration: “The best way to prepare for the future is to spend more time studying it!”

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

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Jim talks about the Internet of Things – #IoT – in 1997!

On stage, in a keynote for KPMG, in 1997. He was pretty well bang-on with his predictions,...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be afraid of moving too fast. Be afraid of not moving at all!”

“Don’t be afraid of moving too fast. Be afraid of not moving at all!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Never say it can’t be done. Always ask the questions that will lead you to the answers to get it done!”

“Never say it can’t be done. Always ask the questions that will lead you to the answers to get...

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Daily Inspiration: “Stop making excuses about why it can’t be done. Start building consensus about the reasons it must be done!”

“Stop making excuses about why it can’t be done. Start building consensus about the reasons it...

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Daily Inspiration: “Focus on the possible. Forget the impossible”

“Focus on the possible. Forget the impossible” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “What does not change, does not survive!”

“What does not change, does not survive!” - Futurist  Jim...

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In 2017, Two Economies are Emerging: Which One Will You Choose to Be In?

It is quickly becoming apparent that in 2017, there will be the emergence of two economies:...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t just ‘do it.’ Do it NOW!”

"Don't just 'do it.' Do it NOW!" - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be afraid of failure. Fear inaction instead!”

"Don't be afraid of failure. Fear inaction instead!" - Jim CarrollAre you doing enough in...

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Daily Inspiration: “Volatility is the new normal. Agility is the antidote”

“Volatility is the new normal. Agility is the antidote” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “It’s not just a new year, it’s a new opportunity!”

“It’s not just a new year, it’s a new opportunity!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t make resolutions. Make transformations”

"Don't make resolutions. Make transformations" - Futurist Jim...

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10 Great Words for 2017

Some years back as the year drew to a close, I wrote a blog post, "10 Great Words." The...

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Daily Inspiration: “Surround yourself with optimists. Always ignore the pessimists”

“Surround yourself with optimists. Always ignore the pessimists” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “The only thing worse than a bad idea is having no idea at all”

“The only thing worse than a bad idea is having no idea at all” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Think fast. Act faster!”

“Think fast. Act faster!” - Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “In 2017, organizations will have to figure out how to innovate and move forward in a new era of destructive, impulsive unpredictability!”

“In 2017, organizations will have to figure out how to innovate and move forward in a new era of...

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Daily Inspiration: “If you can’t find a way forward, image a new one”

"If you can't find a way forward, image a new one" - Futurist  Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “If you feel boxed in on this day, bust out of it!”

“If you feel boxed in on this day, bust out of it!” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Snowmen are role models for being positive despite long odds”

“Snowmen are role models for being positive despite long odds” - Futurist Jim...

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Daily Inspiration: “Don’t fear the future. Change it!”

“Don’t fear the future. Change it!” - Futurist Jim...

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Beyond Politics: The Science of Healthcare

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

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Golf balls, golf carts and the future: People hate change!

A little video clip from my keynote for the PGA - think about what happened when golf carts were...

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Daily Inspiration: “Optimism is oxygen…”

“Optimism is oxygen” - Futurist Jim...

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2016: My Favourite Quote of the Year!

Here's my favourite quote from 2016.It comes from Tesla Motors, and hence, Elon Musk, in a SEC...

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Daily Inspiration: “Amazon may be really good at same day delivery – but Santa has long mastered the complex logistics of one-day delivery!”

“Amazon may be really good at same day delivery - but Santa has long mastered the complex...

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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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