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In 1989 (28 years ago), I Was Almost Fired Because of an Article About Email. Read Why - And What Happened!
The folks at Postal and Parcel Technology Magazine approached me some months back to write an article about the future of mail in the era of technology, and particularly, e-mail…
Daily Inspiration: "Agility is the only antidote for velocity"
"Agility is the only antidote for velocity" - Jim Carroll Many organizations engage me for an offsite CEO or executive session that is focused on how to move the organization…
Hire People You Don't Like. Stop Seeking Common Ground. Kill the Committee. & More Ideas to Accelerate Your Reality
Those who succeed possess a daring need for speed. That's your reality. If you think your world, industry, company, business model, platform, technology or anything else will look…
The Story Behind the Photo: "Things Not Yet Invented" and Curmudgeons
Today's photo is actually from a keynote for an agricultural organization, but the quote in the picture actually started out having to do with the fast pace of change in the…
Daily Inspiration: "The Best Ideas are Shared Ideas"
"The best ideas are shared ideas" - Jim Carroll This photo was taken during my keynote for Godiva/McVitie's/Ulker in London, UK, all operating under the new company name of…
Daily Inspiration: "Structure is the enemy of innovation - but if you must, establish a routine that involves being spontaneous!"
"Structure is the enemy of innovation - but if you must, establish a routine that involves being spontaneous!" - Jim Carroll The photo is from an event I did for an insurance…
Disruptors Disrupt: Why You Must Change Your Thinking NOW!
My job as a futurist has me doing an increasing number of CEO level events for Fortune 500 companies around the world, helping at leadership meetings which are focused on the…
Daily Inspiration: “To win in the race to the future, you need to decide to show up at the starting line”
“To win in the race to the future, you need to decide to show up at the starting line” - Futurist Jim Carroll Each morning since August, I've enjoyed my morning coffee while…
Innovate and Adapt - or Die: The Sobering Reality of Disruption
It's that simple. Here's a simple list of companies that were once great successes. Then they weren't: Blockbuster. Borders. Lehman Bros. Kodak. Circuit City. RadioShack. Pan-Am…
The Modern Day Leadership Dilemma? Heading Towards the Jetsons When You Have a Bunch of Flintstones Around!
I have been providing my insight, and have been speaking to organizations about the future, for more than 25 years. Over the years, I have come to realize that while the majority…
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 sessions to encourage their teams to align to the future. Over this period of time…
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