Andrew Keen and I have been friends for the better part of almost two decades. We’ve crosses paths many times during the shift from Web 1.0 to 2.0, the rise of the iPhone and the mobile revolution, and now the consumerization of AI. We’ve also shared the stage around world and even crossed each other in airports around the world! Not only am I proud to call him a friend, I’m also a big fan of his work and thinking….
LEADERS Magazine: Digital Darwinism – An Interview with Brian Solis
via LEADERS Magazine –Ā April, May, June 2022 – Volume 45 Number 2 ISSUU digital magazine version |Ā Web version |Ā PDF Digital Darwinism: An Interview with Brian Solis, Global Innovation Evangelist, Salesforce EDITORSā NOTE Brian Solis is a world-renowned digital anthropologist and futurist who serves as Global Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. Solis is also an eight-time best-selling author and international keynote speaker.Ā ForbesĀ has called him āone of the more creative and brilliant business minds of our time,āĀ ZDNetĀ said that Solis is āone of the…
Experience Innovation: Evolving from Customer Experience to the Customer’s Experience
In 2017, I spent time with jrni to discuss the rising opportunity of true CX…not digital…not analog…just real world CX based on how everyday connected people were making decisions in their journey. I never shared the article. But, it’s time that I do. It’s more important now, I believe, than it was then. CX, customers experience, neigh, the customer’s experience is everything now…because it’s theirs. It’s an opportunity to deliver an experience that becomes an unforgettable, incredible memory. A memory…
Multi-tasking is not a superpower, it’s a weakness – without mastery, digital distractions are causing more harm than good
It’s 2021, the second year in a row that SXSW is not being held live in Austin. During the last, live SXSW, I launched my latest, and first personal book on individual empowerment to overcome our social dilemma. Algorithms have certainly earned their wages lately as it’s time for the virtual edition of SXSW 2021 and I’m flooded, thankfully, with memories of 2019. During the craziness of the Lifescale launch at SXSW 2019 in Austin Texas, I met the international…
Ten Digital Years Ahead: What Does the World Look Like on the Other Side of AI and Quantum Computing?
While in Mumbai to keynote the NASSCOM Technology and Leadership forum, I had a chance to sit down with Suresh Venkat. What an incredible conversation! We explored the role Quantum computing will play in our world. We also discussed technology’s evolving impact on business, markets, and society. I hope you find our discussion helpful! If you’re interested in my presentation on quantum computing, it’s available here. Thank you!
Humanly Possible: A LifeScale Approach to Scaling Your Life Toward Creativity and Happiness
I’ve known Bryan Kramer and Courtney Smith Kramer for many years now. We’ve become real world friends, plus our families spend time together. Truth is, it’s never enough time. Bryan invited me to be on his podcast, “Humanly Possible.” What a special time. I’d like to share it with you. IN THIS EPISODE: Persuasive design Reverse engineering the addiction to social media Helping businesses navigate these unprecedented times QUOTATIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: āIt wasnāt a big leap of faith at…
KCRW’s Warren Olney Interviews Brian Solis on Digital Darwinism and COVID-19
“Digital Darwinism + COVID-19: Businesses must adapt or perish in new economy” Brian Solis had the privilege of speaking with Warren Olney on his show “To the Point” on KCRW. In an engaging episode that lasted over 30 minutes, they talked about the digital revolution and the global coronavirus situation and how they go together. Ā “We will never look at toilet paper the same way again.” 🧻 Ā Please listen and share!
Align Digital Transformation with Business Modernization to Compete for the Future
Digital transformation is more important now than ever, but some organizations are more difficult to change than others. I love it whenI get to join Karen Roby on her TechRepublic show. Each time, we discuss leading business technology news and trends and I honestly geek out each time. In our latest episode, we explore the hurdles facing organizations and how to overcome them as they go through digital transformation. We also explore some highlights from the Salesforce Dreamforce 2019 event….
Marriott International Prioritizes Innovation in Guest Experience to Cultivate Brand Loyalty and Drive Growth
Thereās an old adage in business: A happy customer is a loyal customer. Focus on driving loyalty, and you cultivate a customer relationship that is not only special, but also incredibly rewarding for the business over a longer period of time. By putting loyalty at the center of everything, loyal customers become proud stewards of the brand, advocating their experiences and going out of their way to spend more time and money with the brand. In any given category, their…
Legacy Models Shackle Digital Transformation and Strangle Innovation
Digital transformation has certainly achieved buzzword status. Yet, by its very nature, digital transformation can be among the most important catalysts for business modernization and innovation. The difference between where we are and where we need to be is separated by purpose and vision. If we can see and work beyond the “digital” in digital transformation, we can model the business of the future today. That’s the hard part. In the early phases of “The Six Stages of Digital Transformation,”…
