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Stage and topic highlights: 2nd Half of 2017 ... Tokyo, Detroit, Dallas.... Disruption, Transformation and More!
What does a global futurist do? Assist clients in understanding the key trends which are impacting their industry, and sharing insight on a pathway forward! Companies that book…
What Nevada Learned from The Jetsons and the Flintstones: The Future of Economic Development
On stage, I have a little bit of fun pointing out that the cartoon below seems to summarize the state of the political situation in the US today. I used it a few weeks ago when I…
Keynote: Global Economic Growth Trends, Nevada Economic Development Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
Sadly, one week before the horrific Las Vegas shootings, I spoke at the University of Nevada Las Vegas for economic development officials from across the state, on key economic…
Daily Inspiration: "Start each and every day with relentless optimism. Immediately banish any signs of pessimism!"
“Start each and every day with relentless optimism. Immediately banish any signs of pessimism!” - Futurist Jim Carroll ‘’ We have seen more change in the last 5 years than we have…
Keynote: Manufacturing Trends and Disruption, AssaBloy, Connecticut
Another CEO led leadership meeting, in this case for this company which is one of the world’s leading manufactures and suppliers of door and window locks — everything from simple…
"54 Things You Haven't Thought About with Electric, Self-Driving Cars"
Your car is about to become your concierge. A personal robot. And so much more. You probably don't have a lot of time to think about all the things that are going on with the rush…
Recent Visits to My Partners - Why Speakers Bureaus Matter!
I've just put up another "highlight" post about the fascinating events that I've keynoted or spoken at for the 2nd quarter of the year. It's a good overview of the unique topic…
What a Futurist Does: Keynote Highlights, 2nd Quarter 2017
What goes on in the life of a futurist? Lots of stages and lots of fascinating events, with talks focused on linking future trends to opportunities for innovation! Here's a…
A Keynote on Credit Unions and the Future of Automotive Lending
Tomorrow morning, I'll keynote Drive 17 -- it's a conference for credit union executives around the topic of the future of lending. Particularly, automative lending. This is…
Keynote: Godiva Chocolates, Ghent, Belgium - The Future of Retail & Supply Chain
This was a repeat engagement — the company, along with its parent Ulker from Turkey, had me headline a global leadership meeting in London, UK in January. The Godiva team found…
Innovation: The 8 Best Things Happening in "Growing" Golf Right Now!
I'll admit, I've become a relentless golf nut, and I've even got a fairly decent handicap, often breaking 90 (which is less than what 1% of golfers can do.) I've got a son with a…
Article: Hatching your next great idea: 5 ways to set the stage
IBM's Think Marketing blog found my site, and interviewed me on some of my thoughts around innovation and culture. Give it a read! Sometimes, you wake up and it feels like it…
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