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JIM’S INSIGHTS

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.

INNOVATION INSIGHTS

If you keeping doing the same old thing, you’ll
end up with the same old thing!

Daily Inspiration: “Initiative is innovation oxygen!”

“Initiative is innovation oxygen!” – Futurist Jim Carroll It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. It can be more difficult to get out of it! (That in itself can be a quote) One friend was faced with a complex path forward, but didn’t know where to start. I spent some time walking through an option […]

Daily Inspiration: “Don’t be overwhelmed by the big things; just do the next thing!”

“Don’t be overwhelmed by the big things; just do the next thing!” – Futurist Jim Carroll There couldn’t be better guidance for a Monday morning and the start of a new week! My mantra to “think big, start small, scale fast” kicks in once again with great guidance! When faced with a list that is long, […]

Daily Inspiration: “You have a choice: be timid and small, or bold and big!”

‘’You have a choice: be timid and small, or bold and big!” – Futurist Jim Carroll ‘’ Some mornings I wake up, and my story of the day is already in my mind. On other days, I’ll find a photo and chase the story from what I was doing on stage at that particular moment. That […]

Daily Inspiration: “The weird reality of the road to success is that every setback is actually a step forward!”

“The weird reality of the road to success is that every setback is actually a step forward!” – Futurist Jim Carroll Here’s a phrase you have probably heard – “fail early, fail often!” If not, file that one away – I use it a lot on stage. Todays’ quote fits within that theme, and ties into […]

Daily Inspiration: “In the absence of clarity, taking initiative today is significantly better than finding a perfect plan tomorrow!”

“In the absence of clarity, taking initiative today is significantly better than finding a perfect plan tomorrow!” – Futurist Jim Carroll ‘’ I had a conversation with a good friend who is struggling with how to align his long term thinking to some pretty significant challenges. Where does he start? How does he stay focused? What […]

The GIS of Trees: Spatial Intelligence and Maps Are the Future of Just About Everything!

Despite the fact that I’m a futurist with a relentless focus on innovative thinking, I’m probably as guilty as the next person in making quick judgement on people and companies – particularly with respect to the scope of what they do today compared to yesterday. So it was when I saw that a company named […]

Video: The Future of Retail? It’s Fast!

Do you want to book the same old boring speaker who will show up and deliver a canned message – or do you want to book someone who truly cares, and goes the extra mile? If you are like most people, you’ll do what you’ve alway done, and will end up with the same old […]

Daily Inspiration: “Success is the byproduct of multiple, continuous failures!”

“Success is the byproduct of multiple, continuous failures!” -Futurist Jim Carroll After a keynote, there’s often a Q&A. And one of the most frequent questions is, “so what should I do right now?” And that’s where I bring up my concept of ‘experiential capital.’ There is so much going on with so many trends – […]

Daily Inspiration: “If bold thinking is the oil of the era of disruption – access to specialized skills is the lubricant!”

“If bold thinking is the oil of the era of disruption – access to specialized skills is the lubricant!” – Futurist Jim Carroll ‘’ One last shot from my keynote at the World Government Summit in Dubai. What an event! What a stage! What bold thinking to utilize the levers of government to solve some of […]

Video: Highlight clip from my talk at the World Government Summit, Dubai

I spoke last night at this massive conference which explores the edge of innovation and opportunities for the transformation of government. Here’s a great little highlight clip – it even comes with epic music! It was covered in The Gulf, a local newspaper, this way: Innovation expert fast forwards time to showcase glimpse of future […]

Many organizations are structured for failure. Are you?

“Inaction in the face of opportunity is but an excuse!” – #Futurist Jim Carroll Part of the role of a futurist is to provide people insight into the trends that will be a part of their future, but also to put into perspective the opportunities these trends present. A lot of people get excited when […]

Daily Inspiration: “If no one can remember the last time anyone did anything really cool, then you have a bigger problem than you think!”

“If no one can remember the last time anyone did anything really cool, then you have a bigger problem than you think!” Futurist Jim Carroll ‘’ Ask yourself — are you guilty of the issues identified in the list on that page? Are you set up for creative failure? This is YOUR issue to break in […]

Video: “The Seeds of Disruption: The Impact of Edge Thinking and More!”

What are the drivers of disruption in your industry? Where is all the fast change coming from? Edge thinking, iterative design, small beats big, rapid prototyping, devices change and more. Watch my 2nd 2018 Outlook video – “The Seeds of Disruption: The Impact of Edge Thinking and More!”

The New Rules of Disruption in the Era of Acceleration: And Why You Need Agile as a Leadership Mantra

Your business model and your industry won’t look the same in 5 or 10 years. In fact, you might not even recognize it. That’s a reality, and you are likely not able to cope! Here’s why: It’s the era of acceleration In that context, the future belongs to those who are fast There are few […]

Trend: Understanding, Managing and Minimizing Accelerated Risk

Being on stage in front of some of some of the world’s leading organizations and senior executives, you get the opportunity to address a lot of unique topics. And with 25 years of doing this, I believe that I’ve highlighted trends from just about every perspective possible! Including, for example, issues involving understanding, managing and minimizing […]

Daily Inspiration: “Accelerate your creativity by focusing on successful failure!”

“Accelerate your creativity by focusing on successful failure!” – Futurist Jim Carroll One of my favourite phrases is this: “fail fast, fail often.” It’s a great concept – let’s put it into context. This particular picture is from my opening keynote for the National Automatic Merchandising Association Coffee Tea and Water Show. The screen behind me […]

Keynote Topic: “Disrupting Amazon : Accelerating Strategies for Success in the Era of Industry Transformation”

I just wrote this one up for the brochure copy for an upcoming 2018 event. The issue of Amazon isn’t just about retail — it is about any industry with a middleman. Insurance, wealth management, finance, medical or dental care, home services and renovations. You name it. And the big question is – what are […]

Daily Inspiration: “Face down your biggest challenges! Don’t try and avoid the things that are difficult – your focus should be to make the hard things easy!”

“Face down your biggest challenges! Don’t try and avoid the things that are difficult – your focus should be to make the hard things easy!” – Futurist Jim Carroll Sometimes you get a phrase and begin working it to turn it into something. A shoutout to my personal trainer @connie.dandy – this comment was made during a workout […]

My Newest Book: Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast!

For just over a year, I’ve started every workday morning with a cup of coffee, my laptop, and a photo from one of the stages on which I’ve appeared. I’m thrilled to say that magically, this little bit of morning mediation has now turned into my next book! Here’s the backstory – each morning, I […]

The Story Behind the Picture: Disrupt Amazon! Before It Disrupts You.

In more industries than you think, Amazon is the elephant in the room. My experience has taught me that in every single industry, regardless of what you do and what you sell, you are or will soon be faced with a situation in which they will challenge your business model, and shake your belief in the […]

Video: When the World Gets Flat, Put a Ripple in It!

Too many companies and professions, when faced with disruption and change, fall into the vicious trap of competing on price. In this video from a recent keynote, I speak about the mindset and strategies to avoid this vicious hell – by elevating your role and services, in this case by speaking to a group of […]

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 speakers know that there are a lot of them out there that will deliver canned talks that, while they might be inspiring, don’t really offer much in […]

Video: Disruption in the Insurance Industry

Disruption in the insurance industry is real – and the largest broker/agent association in the US (Texas) has booked me to come in and provide a path forward. In January, I will keynote the 55th annual Joe Vincent Management Seminar in Austin, Texas. Watch the preview video now!

The Story Behind the Picture: 20 Big Rules for Economic Development in the Era of Acceleration!

You know you are doing something right when an organization brings you back for the 3rd time! The International Asset Management Council is an organization relentlessly focused on economic trends, and represent two distinct groups – economic development representatives from government organizations, including states, provinces and cities, as well as individuals in many Fortune 1000 […]