I just finished writing my fourth article this year for Flame, the magazine of the National Franchisee Association. This one is about why 2026 demands bold franchise…
Consumer & Food · Growth Strategy
"Stability. Reliability. Predictability. Clarity. This is now the foundation of the new 21st-century economy." - Futurist Jim Carroll It's been fascinating to watch the…
Daily Inspiration · Growth Strategy
"In an era of synthetic perfection, your flaws are now the ultimate watermark of your authenticity." - Futurist Jim Carroll I'm back! And we're on Day 24. You have the…
2026 Principles · Daily Inspiration
"Every good moment of uncertainty demands the certainty of action!" - Futurist Jim Carroll You can pre-order Dancing in the Rain effective today! I've got a final…
Books · Creativity & Imagination
"There is no shortage of big opportunities.. There is a shortage of bold leadership!" = Futurist Jim Carroll One of my fellow futurists recently included this line in a…
Daily Inspiration · Disruption & Acceleration
"Markets are not trends!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Some wild headlines yesterday: In that context, I shared this image with one of my sons yesterday; he's an investment…
Daily Inspiration · Growth Strategy
"Bring on tomorrow!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Like the sign says. Bring on tomorrow - because if you don't, your tomorrow might not work out so well! The photo is from my…
Agility · Branding & Marketing
"The US consumer seems to have entered into a state of perpetual economic gloom. Some companies seem all too eager to follow them into the abyss" - Futurist Jim Carroll…
Daily Inspiration · Growth Strategy
"You'll never find your opportunity in the depths of your despair!" - Futurist Jim Carroll I'm down in Silicon Valley in California today, where I've got a last-minute…
Daily Inspiration · Growth Strategy
"Real leaders don't try to cost cut their way into the future! (They reinvent!)" - Futurist Jim Carroll Really? Are we going to do this all over again? My interest was…
Daily Inspiration · Growth Strategy
"If you are surrounded by transformative trends that are so big, why do you continue to think so small?" - Futurist Jim Carroll Every once in a while, a conversation…
Autonomous Vehicles · Construction & Infrastructure
"A bold future abhors a timid mind!" - Futurist Jim Carroll The old automotive industry is disappearing; a new one is being born. The old world of energy is shrinking; a…
Change · Daily Inspiration
