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: “Arrogance, hubris, infallibility, overconfidence – if these words are in your attitude inventory, you have a pretty big problem!”

“Arrogance, hubris, infallibility, overconfidence – if these words are in your attitude inventory, you have a pretty big problem!” – #Futurist Jim Carroll I’ve met some interesting people along the way, and have found myself in some interesting situations. Such as the story in the blog post I wrote yesterday, “What Does It Mean When […]

Daily Inspiration: “Never underestimate the ability of remarkable individuals or successful companies to implode!”

It probably means that you are in pretty big trouble. Over the last 25 years, I’ve been brought into an extensive number of Fortune 1000 leadership meetings at a senior level in order to speak about future trends an innovation – simply take a look at my client list to get a sense of who […]

Daily Inspiration: “It’s too late to prepare to be disrupted – you already have been!”

“It’s too late to prepare to be disrupted – you already have been!” – Futurist Jim Carroll The photo is from a keynote last fall for the SAP for Utilities conference – in the room were several hundred executives from the energy/utility sector. This was one of *many* talks I’ve recently done in this industry – […]

Daily Inspiration: “The biggest mistake you can make is to let others tell you what you cannot accomplish!”

“The biggest mistake you can make is to let others tell you what you cannot accomplish!” – Futurist Jim Carroll I get annoyed when so-called experts suggest things that simply aren’t true. That was the case in point when the Wall Street Journal ran this article just before I gave a keynote on the impact of […]

Aligning to Acceleration: Early 2018 Keynote Highlights!

Wow, is it almost May 1? What a fabulous start for 2018, with keynotes in the lsat 4 months at events in Dubai, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Calgary, San Antonio, Austin, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Nashville, Chicago, Albuquerque, and the Town of the Blue Mountains! (You’ll have to read to the end to understand that last one!) These […]

Big data? Hype? Real? I Dunno, but I’ve Got Real BIG DATA on my Golf Game!

A good friend just posted on LinkedIn that he thinks “big data” is a hoax. Let’s start with my golf game. As I describe on stage, I get really good real time data on how bad my golf game is! The pace and reality of big data depends on the industry, the company, and so […]

Accelerate on Purpose! Leadership in the Era of High Velocity Disruption

While I often speak to audiences of 500 to 7,000, including large scale Las Vegas events, I also spend a *lot* of time with CEO’s and other senior management teams in small, leadership oriented events, providing a key message on the necessity for innovation in the high velocity economy. In fact, it’s long been one […]

Daily Inspiration: “There is a child alive today who will jump into a flying car at some point in their lifetime….The trick is knowing when to get onboard!”

“There is a child alive today who will jump into a flying car at some point in their lifetime; it will quickly whiz them to their destination on it’s own. It’s the era of acceleration, change is real, and it can suddenly go from from fast to furious. The trick is knowing when to get […]

Big Trends in Agriculture: What will the Worlds’ Oldest Profession Look Like in 2045?

Jim Carroll, an agriculture futurist and innovation expert, will look into his crystal ball and predict what agriculture will be like in 2045. Whether it’s driverless tractors, weed-zapping robots or data-transmitting crops, Jim will forecast what farms might be like 5-10-20-30 years from now, and encourage the industry to embrace high-velocity innovation. Many people continue to […]

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 […]