Innovation

"The time to escape mediocrity comes when you recognize the need to!" - Futurist Jim Carroll I'm considering a sequel! Should I? With the impending release of the book about mediocrity, I've realized the perfect companion piece to it is an anti-mediocrity book! Let&

"Innovation thrives in the building of sandcastles!" - Futurist Jim Carroll That's me in the photo above, taken yesterday during a sandcastle-building competition in Costa Rica. Later this morning, I'll keynote the National Association of Landscape Professionals leadership forum. Naturally, my attention was drawn

"Maybe you should do more than have a plan to create a plan!" - Futurist Jim Carroll My news clipping service recently picked up this gem of insight from a Conference Board leadership survey: "Outside of Japan, few CEOs are looking to raise prices in 2025. Instead,

“Admitting stupidity is a sign of strength – because it shows that you are brave enough to learn!” – Futurist Jim Carroll So  I came across this scientific paper which suggested that there is power to be found in stupidity. This article seemed to fit within the vibe of what someone suggested

"The difference between good & great companies isn't when they innovate, but that they never stop!" - Futurist Jim Carroll Over the years, I've had several companies come to me, seeking a speaker for a leadership or annual conference, stating that their 'theme

"You can't do extraordinary things with an ordinary mindset!" - Futurist Jim Carroll It's back to work! This is what I was doing most of the time! And I seem to have had quite the time of it! 402.45km of downhill time, for