About the Author:
James Canton, PhD, is a global futurist, social scientist, and visionary business advisor. He is CEO and Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures, a think tank that advises Fortune 100 companies and governments on future trends, innovation, strategy, and global risk. The Economist recognized him as a leading global futurist and CNN named him the Digital Guru. Articles about Dr. Canton have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, and the New York Times. Previously, he was an executive at Apple Computer, a founding board member of the Singularity University, a digital entrepreneur, and an advisor to three White House administrations. He is a regular media commentator or CNN, CNBC, and FOX.
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Review:
''James Canton's newest book, Future Smart, reinforces his standing as one of the leading futurists of our generation.'' --—Peter J. Blatman, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
''A thought-provoking, engaging, and fascinating narrative of the very near future that explores what it means to be human in an always connected, always on world. A must-read."'' --Srini Koushik, President & CEO, NTT i3
''A call to action for every one of us to reinvent ourselves in the presence of a smart future.'' --—Grady Booch, Chief Scientist for Software Engineering, IBM Research
''Predicts how game-changing trends will impact the next generation of business and urges today's executives to consider bold new ideas to ensure their future success.'' --—M. R. Rangaswami, Founder, Corporate Eco Forum
''A bold and provocative yet realistic forecast of what the future may be. If you want to understand the next disruptions, innovations, challenges, and opportunities that face us, read Future Smart now."'' --Rudy Burger, Managing Partner, Woodside Capital; former Director, MIT Media Lab EU
''Future Smart's insights, trend analysis, and deep dives into specific sectors are invaluable. This is your executive briefing on the future of innovation and what's next for business."'' --Toby Redshaw, CEO, Covington Advisors; former Global CIO, American Express
''Explains the provocative and in-depth global scenarios of what lies ahead in our future. Everyone should read this book."'' --Larry Paulson, Vice President, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
''Delivers insights into tomorrow that everyone should apply today."'' --Lane F. Cooper, Contributing Editor, CIO Magazine
''The next 30 years will usher in more change than the previous three centuries. Future Smart is your guide to this extraordinary future. Canton's enthusiastic, prescient vision will captivate you.'' --—Andrew Sobel, international bestselling author of Power Relationships and Power Questions
''There are so many great ideas for growing your business that Future Smart really should be called an idea manual.'' --Robbin Phillips, Courageous President, Brains on Fire and co-author of Brains on Fire and The Passion Conversation
''Book smart, people smart, street smart—now James Canton shows us why, with the world changing as warp speed, we all had better get future smart. Whatever you're planning in business or in life, this book will give you pause and a sense of promise."'' --Bill Schley, bestselling author of The UnStoppables and The Micro-Script Rules
''What separates great innovators from the rest is that they operate from a bold vision of the future. In Future Smart, Canton arms you with this critical advantage.'' --—Kaihan Krippendorff, CEO, Outthinker and author of Outthink the Competition
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