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…
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…
On the Futurists: Apple’s Vision Pro is Definitely Going to Usher in the Era of Spatial Computing
If you want an opinion on Apple’s Vision Pro and the promise of Spatial Computing, you can ask any expert. You’ll get plenty of thoughts and predictions. However, if you want a perspective based on a first-hand experience of actually using the Vision Pro and immersing themselves in an alternate plane between mobile, traditional computing, and the real world, well, here you go. In this special episode of The Futurists, Brett King, Robert Tercek, Miss Metaverse, and I interview Brian…
Thinkers 360 Ranks Brian Solis in Top 50 Metaverse Thought Leaders List
The metaverse isn’t dead, it’s barely even born. Thinkers 360 announced its 2023 annual ranking of metaverse thought leaders, “Metaverse Experts 50,” and Brian Solis was listed among other incredible thought leaders. Here are some of Brian’s POVs to help you think about the bridge between a 2D to 3D to immersive/spatial web to a metaverse. Exploring the business promise of the metaverse – McKinsey Why Web 3.0 will rewrite the concept of marketing – CMO The Business Case For…
Brian Solis Named Top 50 Customer Experience Leader by CX Network
CX Network named Brian Solis as one of the top customer experience leaders to follow in 2023. Click here to learn more about the other 49 leaders! CX Network presents its guide to the top customer experience influencers you should follow this year CX Network is delighted to present its guide to the top customer experience thought leaders we believe you should follow in 2023. Spanning five of the world’s six continents (only Antarctica is missing so far – watch…
Event Marketer Features Keynote Highlights from Brian Solis on the Future of Experience Design and Innovation at EMS 2023
Brian Solis delivered the keynote speech at EMS 2023 in Las Vegas, the leading conference for creators of the brand experience. Solis’ keynote focused on “Creating Next Generation Customer Experiences” by reimagining the art and science of experience design. His mission was to help experience architects create more innovative, immersive, and memorable experiences. He shared insights from Disney imagineers and storyboard artists, Apple’s UI and UX spatial computing methodologies, and the role of memories in experience. Event Marketer magazine also…
The Futurists: The Future of Apple’s Vision Pro and Spatial Computing
What’s it like to wear Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset? This week on The Futurists, hosts Brett King, Katie King, and Brian Solis are joined by the dynamic duo of Robert Scoble and Brian Roemmele, both highly regarded futurists as we dive into the implications of Apple’s Vision Pro. Roemmele was at Apple’s launch event and was one of the lucky few to experience Apple’s inaugural take on augmented reality and virtual reality. We also explore spatial computing and…
