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I’ve Spent 33 Years Watching Crazy Ideas Become Ordinary. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
The greatest mistake in predicting the future isn’t getting the technology wrong. It’s underestimating how quickly the impossible becomes routine.A few days ago, I found myself on…
Article in Flame Magazine: "Dancing in the Rain: Why 2026 Demands Bold Franchise Leadership"
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 leadership…
Friday Fun: Reprise - The Encore: Innovation, Disruption, and Spinal Tap Moments (The Update!)
It's 2026, but here's something I wrote in 2013 that I think still stands the test of time! I've added an update at the end to bring it up to date. Enjoy! With all the keynotes I…
Daily Inspiration: "Unapologetic uniqueness: conformity is where tomorrow's greatness goes to die."
"Unapologetic uniqueness: conformity is where tomorrow's greatness goes to die." - Futurist Jim Carroll The manuscript for Being Unique is officially complete and with my wife…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration – Global Economy: "Stability. Reliability. Predictability. Clarity. This is now the foundation of the new 21st-century economy."
"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 speed at…
What Goes Into a Highly Customized Keynote? THIS!
As someone who has been a main-stage keynote speaker for 33 years, one of my points of pride has long been the degree of customization that I've put into my work. I've delivered…
Decoding Tomorrow: Daily Inspiration - Future of Manufacturing: "Shift your mindset from why you can't to why you must!"
"Shift your mindset from why you can't to why you must!" - Futurist Jim Carroll It was an honor to present at the recent BIFMA 360 Leadership Conference in St. Petersburg, where I…
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