Futurist Jim Carroll has quickly become recognized as your ‘go-to source’ for effective insight on what comes next, the strategies that you consider, and the leadership path you need to follow.
What happens when your career arc is shaped in a different way? Jeff is the author of “Do Stand So Close: My Improbable Adventure As Sting’s Guitarist“- which takes us behind the scenes of his 18-month adventure in 1987-88, traveling the world the most famous singer of the time, playing to millions, followed by a […]
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I recently established a new video series to address some of the many questions that come to me over the course of the week. I take a look at the questions that arrive and choose one or two a week that might provide some useful insight. One visitor asked “what’s the future of globalization? How […]
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And so there it is! One year ago today, it was clear that my universe was shifting – my keynote life on stage in Las Vegas and elsewhere was coming to an end for quite some time, and that I had to reinvent FAST! Facebook and Cisco had just announced the cancellation of their annual […]
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You aren’t ready for what comes next, and you don’t know what to do about it, right? What do you do about it? Visit this page. And learn more.
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It’s been almost a year since I walked off stage from my last in-person keynote. With clients like NASA, the World Bank, Disney, and Pfizer, I’d been busy for 25 years providing future-oriented leadership insight to some of the most admired organizations in the world. I walked off the early last March, stage, and into […]
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The ultimate impact of Covid-19 on your future? Beyond the fact that we will be living in a somewhat surreal and unusual future, another fact remains – every organization is entering a new future in which a new era of massive acceleration defines everything you will do. I hit the virtual broadcast studio in my […]
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Futurist Jim Carroll launches his new short series Ask.A.Futurist, with a quick look at the trends behind the headlines! Today’s question? What’s up with all this GameStop stuff, and will we ever go back to normal? Send your question in and maybe he will take it on in a clip! Visit https://ask.jimcarroll.com
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The process of reinvention involves unbounded limits of optimism. After all, you are often leaping into the unknown, driven by uncertainty and surrounded by ways of self-doubt! I’m busy working on my book “Now What: Reinvention and the Role of Optimism in Our Post-Covid World,” and decided to interview someone who has that limitless optimism. […]
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I’m seeing a lot of buzz within my global leadership client base about the need for short, customized, professionally produced pre-filmed videos that can take the place of virtual online events and keynotes. This might include a pre-filmed video of TV production broadcast quality for internal distribution, or a series of weekly videos on a […]
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Reinvention is not just about going virtual – it is about reclaiming your life! In this interview from my “Reinvention” series, which is feeding the content for my next book, I interview Randy Kearse, founder and CEO of “Reentry Strategies,” author of “Change Your Game Plan” & “From Incarceration 2 Incorporation,” and a frequent speaker […]
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A quick little observation. That is all! The video I reference is right here! Some some facts about your future: 68% percent of organizations have said that global pandemic has forced them to adapt and change their business model 77% recognize the need for systemic change in their operations 82% believe a more challenging economy […]
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Here are some facts about your future 68% percent of organizations have said that global pandemic has forced them to adapt and change their business model 77% recognize the need for systemic change in their operations 82% believe a more challenging economy is in their future and yet 47% of CFO’s are not very comfortable […]
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I’m working on my new book – “Now What? Reinvention and the Role of Optimism in Our Post-Covid World.” As an active part of that process, I’m doing a series of interviews from my virtual broadcast studio with people who are busy on their reinvention path – or have already been on this path for […]
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Nicholas Ingel of Emet Gyms, is a strength trainer/fitness coach in South Africa. Like many, he had to reinvent himself quickly for our complex new world. Yet his voyage into the mindset, attitude, skills and process of reinvention began long before Covid-19 enveloped his world. Learn more about Nick’s perspective on this topic, in my […]
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The video series so far on reinvention: a pastor. An event professional. A rock star! And Santa Claus! Discover the power of optimism in your innovation soul!
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“The future belongs to those who reinvent!” – Futurist Jim Carroll I decided last weekend that I need to get moving on what has been rolling inside my head – I need to start working on what will become my 40th book! “Now What? Reinvention and the Role of Optimism in Our Post-Covid World” has […]
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The fourth instalment in my new video series on the theme of ‘Reinvention’ – what does it take, what’s involved, what’s the mindset? We are all headed into a dramatically different and transformed future – our success comes from our ability to reinvent. In this episode, I interview Pastor Keith Pelzer. Forget the idea of spiritual […]
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“Reinvention is an act of faith, a creation of belief!” – Futurist Jim Carroll I am inspired to change; desirous of new opportunities; eager to explore the boundaries of opportunity. With that in mind, I’ve launched into a new path in my virtual broadcast studio, exploring the opportunity to bring sophisticated interview technology into my […]
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Earlier this month, I went into the home virtual broadcast studio and filmed a show that outlined my twelve month voyage from the stage to my studio. If the future of meetings is to be found in virtual, and in virtual/F2F hybrid meetings, I’m pretty well positioned for both. Give it a watch!
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Beth Cooper-Zobott gets it. Her background? She is one of those superheroes who has conceived, managed, built, and deployed one of those massive conferences that you use to go to pre-Covid. She is a now in a new and exciting future as a digital event producer. How do people re-invent? What can you learn from […]
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Tom Morley was a drummer for the 80’s band Scritti Politti and a session drummer for David Bowie and others. Then he found himself beating a path into the world of corporate events providing unique teambuilding sessions to take people into a different creative space. It’s a fascinating story and is the second in my […]
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I hit the virtual broadcast studio in my basement yesterday, and filmed a story around what I learned from 2020 …. Here’s what I know: speed matters : agility is everything acceptance of reality was key : that became a fuel for momentum optimism ruled : attitude was everything action mattered : indecision failed reality shattered […]
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10 great words for 2021! It’s a good way to think about how you might reinvent yourself for what will truly be an interesting year! Here’s the genesis of the idea. Way back in 2005, I wrote a blog post, “10 Great Words for 2006“, that outlined my thoughts on how to align to an accelerating […]
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One of my recent virtual keynote events had me sharing my research, thoughts and insight on the future of the energy industry wtih a vast number of executives from throughout the US energy industry. I cut out this particular section from the middle of the talk where I went into detail on what I saw […]
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