David Adler, along with James Cornehlsen and Andrew Frothingham, authored the new book, Harnessing Serendipity. I’ve known David for years. He’s the Chairman & Founder, BizBash. He’s also a friend. Harnessing Serendipity is a book written for visionary and creative leaders to unlock the potential of artful collaboration. The book features invaluable insights from 65 thought-leaders and change-makers across multiple industries, including me! Thank you, David! This curated group of “collaboration artists” share their stories, philosophies, and methods, to help…
OpenAI and the Events that Caused the Crazy Four Days Between Sam Altman’s Firing and Return
UPDATED As the world turns, so do the days of AI… Now that the dust is settling a bit, the behind-the-scenes story is beginning to piece together. As we all know, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was suddenly fired by the board, setting in motion an epic implosion that threatened the future of the company, investor stakes, and partner relationships. This series of events also cast a bright light on the importance of trust, governance, and purpose. I’m thankful for…
Bringing Humanity Back to Service, Sales, and Marketing
The thing I really like about my work is the ability to see the things that most of us are just too busy — or maybe distracted or biased — to see in order to bring people together for a greater purpose. These are the wonderful words of Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, keynote speaker, and 8x best-selling author, on what inspires him in his work. It can be easy for anyone working in marketing, sales, or…
AI, Digital Darwinism, and the Tyranny of the Status Quo
Digital Darwinism: The evolution of society and technology and its impact on behavior, expectations, and behaviors. “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself.” – Leon C. Megginson Transformation becomes the minimum ante to surviving evolution. At some point though, we have to stop reacting…
TechReport: The 15 Must-Follow Tech Visionaries
TechReport just named Brian Solis as one of the 15 ‘must-follow’ tech visionaries. Social media platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter / X have become more than just places to stay in touch with your network. They’re now powerful marketing tools, with many companies leveraging their capabilities and spending billions of dollars on them. Given this, influencers can have an enormous impact on their communities. In the tech sector, particularly in the B2B space, influencers include founders, futurists, and CTOs with real…
Sparity Names Brian Solis as One of the Top 25 Digital Transformation Influencers You Need to Follow
Brian Solis was named as one of the top 25 digital transformation influencers to follow by Sparity. IT industry is growing at a rapid pace, regardless of the global situation. Most organizations don’t need to be persuaded to go digital at this point. Today, it’s become abundantly clear that digital transformation has the potential to save businesses. When it comes to digital transformation, it is no longer just an IT initiative, but rather a phenomenon that is on the minds…
The journey to AI: empowering retail to deliver on experience
Brian Solis will keynote GDS’ special event, “The Journey to AI: Empowering Retail to Deliver on Experience.” Customer expectations have reached unprecedented levels. With dynamic and changing needs, customers want to be understood, they want their next steps anticipated and they aren’t afraid to use multiple channels and devices to find answers. Yet, the sheer cost of call volumes, high agent turn-over and complex legacy systems are challenging even the most adept retail and hospitality leaders. So, how can a…
The Futurists: Kickstarting Zombie Sci-Fi
We’re big fans of Kevin J Anderson. What an amazing opportunity to spend time with him. I mean, he’s written spin-off novels for Star Wars, StarCraft, Titan A.E. and The X-Files, and with Brian Herbert, they’ve co-authored the Dune prequel series. On this weeks episode, Brett King and I are joined, one again, by New York Times Bestselling Author, Kevin J Anderson. Kevin takes us on a journey as to how technology has dramatically changed his connection with his readers…
The Futurists: The Future of the Legal Industry with Dr. Cain Elliott
What’s the future of the legal industry? On this episode of The Futurists, my co-host Robert Tercek and I interview Dr. Cain Elliott, Head Legal Futurist and a Senior Vice President at Filevine to explore the present and potential new futures. Society has grown more complex and more polarized. That increases the likelihood of complicated disputes. How is the legal industry evolving to deal with hyperconnected society? Dr. Cain Elliott tells the Futurists how the legal profession is digitizing to…
Brian Solis to Keynote the Unity Conference to Explore Innovation in Education and Learning
Brian Solis will keynote the Unity Conference in September 2023. He’ll explore how disruptive technologies such as Virtual Worlds, Generative AI, and Spatial Computing, are changing the way we teach and learn. He’ll also explore the evolution of social media’s impact on our brains aka “TikTok Brain.” Register here.
