A World of Possibilities

Yesterday, on my other website, I shared how Google's new "Project Glass" might soon allow users to receive real-time voice translations of foreign conversations and, thus, render the need to learn a second language unnecessary. Many people--especially pessimists--immediately grasp how the technology might cause some foreign language instructors to lose their jobs. This is overly [...]

By |2012-07-26T12:10:49-05:00July 26, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on A World of Possibilities

Speaking of Jobs: A World of Possibilities

Yesterday, I shared how Google's new "Project Glass" might soon allow users to receive real-time voice translations of foreign conversations and, thus, render the need to learn a second language unnecessary. Many people--especially pessimists--immediately grasp how the technology might cause some foreign language instructors to lose their jobs. This is overly simplistic. I'd also encourage [...]

By |2012-07-26T11:58:34-05:00July 26, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on Speaking of Jobs: A World of Possibilities

The Future of Clothing is Cool, Literally.

With most of America now roasting through a horrendous heat wave, many people are undoubtedly coming up with innovative ways to stay cool. Few, however, are as innovative as the Ministry of Supply's new self-cooling shirts. Take a look at the company's introductory video and I think you'll catch a glimpse of the future of [...]

By |2012-07-19T14:52:44-05:00July 19, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on The Future of Clothing is Cool, Literally.

The Future's New Rules of the Road

"It's sad that we never get trained to leave assumptions behind." "We should question all the rules--we should break all the rules." "I like to put myself in the most uncomfortable position." These three wonderful quotes (found in this article: What's Next for Silicon Valley) come from Sebastian Thurn, the iconoclastic thinker and doer behind [...]

By |2012-06-16T14:56:56-05:00June 16, 2012|Creativity, Future, Unlearning|Comments Off on The Future's New Rules of the Road

Step Into Your Discomfort Zone

Why would you ever want to knowingly step into a discomfort zone? For one reason, you're more likely to make a new, different and more meaningful connection. For instance, did you know that if you're in the market for a new job you are more likely to learn of a new job from someone outside [...]

By |2012-04-17T15:37:56-05:00April 17, 2012|Creativity|Comments Off on Step Into Your Discomfort Zone

Unlearning in a Box

Last year, in a survey of global CEO's, it was said that creativity and innovative thinking would be the most critical skills of the future. As a futurist and business forecaster, I agree. It's a cliche to say we need "to think outside the box" but I want to share with you just two ideas [...]

By |2012-03-16T10:00:02-05:00March 16, 2012|Creativity|Comments Off on Unlearning in a Box

For Future's Sake: Think Outside the Box

Last year, in a survey of global CEO's, it was said that creativity and innovative thinking would be the most critical skills of the future. As a futurist and business forecaster, I agree. It's a cliche to say we need "to think outside the box" but I want to share with you just two ideas [...]

By |2012-03-16T07:00:13-05:00March 16, 2012|Creativity, Future|Comments Off on For Future's Sake: Think Outside the Box

A Futurist Goes to the Movies

As a frequent keynote and conference speaker, I’m constantly looking for ways to connect with my audiences. One of the better methods to help them understand and appreciate how the future may—or may not—change is to use common cultural references. One of my favorite ways of doing this is to share interesting insights from Hollywood [...]

By |2012-03-03T16:24:38-06:00March 3, 2012|Creativity|Comments Off on A Futurist Goes to the Movies

Eight Questions for Innovative Educators

(Editor's Note: I'm currently working with the Office of Resource Development and Innovation at the Minneapolis Public Schools to deliver a four-part leadership development series on future technologies, the need for "unlearning" and the importance of change management. The office is currently seeking grants applications for innovative blended-learning school models and, in order to help [...]

By |2012-02-24T17:18:30-06:00February 24, 2012|Creativity|Comments Off on Eight Questions for Innovative Educators
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