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Future of Flying Cars? Take a Drone, and Stick a Human In It!
While leaving Heathrow airport yesterday after a keynote, I was contacted by The Street for my thoughts on an initiative by Uber to build a flying car. Crazy science fiction?…
The Future of Retail? A Keynote for A Global Brand Leader in London!
My message on the speed of change in retail is drawing attention, further and further afield. Case in point - yesterday, I was a keynote speaker for a global leadership meeting of…
Keynote: Driving the Future - Linking the Acceleration of Golf to The New Speed of Business
One year ago today, I was the opening keynote speaker for the annual PGA Merchandise Show, one of the largest trade events in the world for the world's largest working sport. I…
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…
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 are the folks who have booked me into numerous associations, Fortune 500 or others…
Article: Technology the Catalyst for Generational Differences
I was interviewed the other day by the National Association of Colleges and Employers; this group is heavily involved in supporting career opportunities for college graduates. The…
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, considering what is coming in 2017 and beyond. 20 years ahead of his time!…
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: one linked to the whimsical desire for the 1950's, and the other firmly set to…
Beyond Politics: The Science of Healthcare
Politics dominates the world of healthcare. When that happens, people tend to lose sight of the remarkable advances, driven by science and innovation that are occurring, that make…
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 introduced to the world of golf! Food for thought when it comes to innovation and…
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 filing on August 5th, having to do with the Tesla Model 3. A car that does not yet…
17 Trends for 2017
What are the trends I'm watching as we head into 2017? Far too many; indeed, the list is almost too long to consider. I've got keynotes, leadership or Board meetings in almost…
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