May 1 is my favorite day of the year for a variety of reasons, but in Celtic tradition the day is known as Beltane and it marks the beginning of a new season. I arose early this morning because I wanted to witness the sunrise and greet this new day. I also wanted to reflect…

Heart-Centered Thinking: Earlier this month, I was in Louisville to deliver the Keynote to the American Association of Community Colleges. This summary nicely captures the essence of my talk–which was as much about the heart as it was about technology. It is true that the advances in technologies such as AI are simultaneously both impressive and…

[Note from Jack: Due to a technical glitch, last week’s newsletter was not delivered. It can be read here. Also, in order to grant you some additional time to review last week’s newsletter, I will keep my commentary on this week’s “think pieces” short.] Think: The exciting future of gene editing. This is an outstanding…

Futurist Jack Uldrich discuss how a change of heart is leading to a change in the nature of his work.

(Every year, I offer this caveat: As a futurist, I don’t actually claim to make predictions about the future. Still, I know people enjoy predictions so I offer up these 10 “predictions” not because I believe they will happen exactly as I describe but rather to encourage you to think about how you, your business…

Jack Uldrich explains how a single, tiny can–and will-change the world.

After some reflection, I have decided to share this short, personal story. For too long, as a professional futurist, I have not acknowledged the essential role the human heart will play in transforming the future. I don’t know what this means for my own future as a “futurist,” but I am no longer going to…

Futurist Jack Uldrich provides his annual list of ten predictions for the coming year.

Futurist Jack Uldrich offers his annual set of predictions for the coming year.

Heart-Centered Thinking: Earlier this week, I was in Louisville to deliver the Keynote to the American Association of Community Colleges. This summary nicely captures the essence of my talk–which was as much about the heart as it was about technology. It is true that the advances in technologies such as AI are simultaneously both impressive and…

Think: This is an excellent article about how to guide your team through change. I enjoyed learning about the author’s four categories of thinking  but I most appreciated the emphasis on how to think like a scientist. If you don’t have time to read the piece, here are the four big take-a-ways: Be curious together, try…

Heart-Centered Thinking: “We need water. It is essential for everything.” This statement is obvious on its face but it was taken from an article explaining how Mexico City–a metropolitan area of 22 million people–could run out of water by the middle of this year. (The article ends with this stark warning: “I don’t think anyone is…

This week Futurist Jack Uldrich shares his faith and discusses the power of humility, the power of questions, AI, solar power and water.

This week Futurist jack Uldrich explores advances in artificial intelligence, 3D printing , micro-farms and mircoplastics.

Futurist Jack Uldrich shares his “Leap of Faith” and commits to using his professional proceeds to begin creating an old growth forest.

  Heart-Centered Thinking: I love a great many things–my wife, my children, and my extended family and friends. I also love nature. Specifically, I love lakes, rivers, trees and the earth itself. I tell you this because I am convinced that we will only save what we love. Recently, I had the opportunity to deliver…