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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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