What does the world look like post-COVID? It’s an interesting question because the answer is limited to our own imagination and ideas of what was good and what wasn’t in the world before COVID (BC). As a contributor to Singularity University, I was excited to join Kris Østergaard on his Corporate Innovation Podcast for SingularityU. In this thoughtful episode, we explored a new concept I’ve been pushing to employ the role of an AI Futurist to navigate the Post-Corona, aka the…
Readwrite Names Brian Solis as a ‘The Top Futurist Speakers To Have At Your Conference’
In an article on Readwrite by Brett Anderson, Solis is named as one of the 50 Best Futurists that speak at significant tech events. Anderson writes, “No one knows precisely what the future will bring, but some people seem to have their finger on the pulse of tomorrow more than others. These individuals’ ability to see what’s coming next makes them high-demand for tech conferences and events all over the world. Futurist speakers keep their eye on technology, stay ahead…
Brian Solis Chosen One of Inbassador’s “Top Global Digital Marketing Experts & Influencers in 2019 You Should be Following”
Solis made an international list of movers and shakers Inbassaodor calls “Top Global Digital Marketing Experts & Influencers in 2019 You Should be Following.” Inbassador’s mission is to simplify marketing. They believe, “The best influencers are your own customers, who know and love your brand.” They offer a way to turn a company’s most influential and loyal customers into ambassadors and measure the ROI with their systems. Solis’ listing begins with a key quote in bold: “Social media spark a…
Voices of Customer Experience: Designing the Future of CX Through a Futurist’s Lens
I was recently browsing Twitter, when a tweet by Dennis Wakabayashi caught my attention. It referenced “some of the most important CX voices” and included a shoutout to Mary Drumond, CMO of Worthix, and host of the “Voices of CX Podcast.” Dennis took that moment to “personally recognize and celebrate the amount of hard work Mary is doing every day to shape the industry.” Agreed. Dennis also recognized some of the leading voices that have been featured on Mary’s show…
Solis Named One Of The Most Important CX Voices As Of May 2019
In an article paying respect to the Voices of CX podcast and its host, Worthix Chief Marketing Officer Mary Drumond, Solis – tapped as a guest on episode one of season two for his insight and influence in the customer experience field – is named one of the most important CX voices as of May 2019. The article’s writer, Dennis Wakabayashi, lists five CXers he’s heard on Drumond’s podcast that “you too may want to learn more about.” He writes…
Futurist Frank Diana names X “Book of the Week”
The book of the week for the week of January 14th is X: The Experience when Business meets Design by @briansolis. Find this and other great books in my book library…
Ross Dawson – Futurist Influence Rankings
Using inputs by Followerwonk Social Authority, Alexa, & Twitter, Ross Dawson recently put together a clever widget to rank the most influential “Futurist” leaders on social media. Brian Solis ranked #87!
Social media gave everyone a voice, on the other hand, it also gave everyone a voice
We live in a world where where information and misinformation is prevalent and weighted equally all too often. As human beings, we are learning how to use social media effectively to communicate and connect. At the same time, we’re drowning in abundance, complexity of choices and and unfortunately, the misappropriation or misdirection of influence. Concurrently in professional realms, many leadership teams are overwhelmed with trying to keep up with the sheer scope and scale of the digital evolution. For many…
What Makes Someone a Thought Leader?
That was the question I was recently asked by my friend Vivienne Neale. I wasn’t sure how to reply. After all, we all have our “thought leaders” whom we follow. Me, I always wanted to be part of a community where doing meaningful things made belonging matter. Honestly, I don’t consider myself a thought leader. I simply shared my ideas and work because I felt alone in my mission to change the future of business. I’ve always believed I couldn’t do…
