Welcome to the Think Forward podcast where we have conversations with futurists, innovators and big thinkers about what lies ahead. We explore emerging trends on the horizon and what it means to be a futurist.
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Think Forward EP 122: Inside Out Futures with Jo Lepore
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Welcome to Episode 122 of the Think Forward Show! In this insightful episode, I sit down with Joanna Lepore, who leads Global Foresight at McDonald's Corporation. From her journey as an "accidental futurist" to co-founding FIG (Foresight Insight Group), Jo shares how real transformation starts at the core and ripples outward. In this episode, we ex…
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Think Forward EP 121: Role of Imagination in Futures Work
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"The only future we can make is the one we can imagine." Most organizations treat imagination like New Year's exercise equipment—they know they should use it, but somehow it ends up gathering dust in the corner. Join me for Episode 121 of the Think Forward Show as we explore how imagination transforms futures work from abstract possibilities into t…
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Think Forward Ep 120 - Non-Obvious Thinking with Rohit Bhargava
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🚀Episode 120 of the Think Forward Show is ready for you! 🚀 What if the key to seeing the future was learning to notice what others miss? 🎙️ Welcome to the Think Forward Show Episode 120: Non-Obvious Thinking with Rohit Bhargava 🔍 I'm Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this enlightening episode, I sit down with Rohit Bhargava,…
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Think Forward Ep 119 - The Art of Trendspotting
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🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 119: The Art of Trendspotting 🔍🌐 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey. In this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series, and I dive deep into Trendspotting—a crucial skill for anyone looking to anticipate change, identify opportunities, and navigate the future. If you’ve ever wondere…
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Think Forward Ep 118 - Future-Proofing the Nation with Kara Cunzeman
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🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 118: Engineering Foresight with Kara Cunzeman 🌌🔧 In this episode, I sit down with Kara Cunzeman, a visionary in applied foresight, to discuss how engineering and futures work intersect to tackle some of the most complex national challenges. Kara brings a unique perspective, blending systems engineering with …
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Think Forward Ep 117 - Mapping Impacts: The Futures Wheel
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🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 117: Mapping Impacts: The Futures Wheel 🔮🧠 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey. In this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series and dive into The Futures Wheel, a powerful tool to explore the ripple effects of trends and decisions. Whether you’re in strategy, innovation, or foresig…
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Think Forward Ep 116 - The Future is Plural with Dr Dimeji Onafuwa
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🎙️ Think Forward Show Episode 116: The Future is Plural with Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa 🌍🌈 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa to dive into pluralism in design and the concept of the pluriverse, where diverse perspectives create a more prosperous, more inclusive fu…
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Think Forward Ep 115 - Futures Research
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🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 115: Futures Research Methods 🔮🧠 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this episode, we continue our Being a Futurist series by diving into one of the most essential aspects of foresight: Futures Research. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your futures journey, this epis…
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Think Forward Ep 114 - Future of Systems with John Smart Part 2
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🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 114: The Future of Systems Part 2 featuring John Smart 🌍🔧 In this exciting follow-up, I continue my conversation with renowned futurist John Smart, diving even deeper into systems thinking and evolutionary development. We cover: 🔧 The three mandates: creation, protection, and adaptation 📊 How networks are th…
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Think Forward Ep 113 - Future of Systems with John Smart Part 1
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Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 113: The Future of Systems Part 1 featuring John Smart 🌍🔧 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, in this special two-part episode, I sit down with futurist John Smart to explore systems thinking and how it shapes our understanding of the future. Whether you’re in strategy, product innovation, or…
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Think Forward Ep 112 - Scanning the Future
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🎙️ Welcome to Think Forward Show Episode 112: Scanning the Future 🌍 I’m Steve Fisher, your guide on this futurist journey, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into a critical tool for every futurist: Environmental Scanning. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, this episode will sharpen your skills and provide new insights on how to sp…
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Think Forward Ep 111 - The Future of Defense with Dr. Jake Sotiriadis
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In the latest episode of the Think Forward Show, I sit down with Dr. Jake Sotiriadis, Executive Director of Global Foresight and Strategy at Phaedrus Engineering, to discuss the future of defense and national security. We explore how strategic foresight, threatcasting, and systems engineering are shaping modern warfare and decision-making. Plus, Ja…
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Think Forward Ep 110 - Domain Maps - Getting Focus on Your Futures Project
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our eighth episode, where we discuss the concept of "Domain Maps". In this episode continuing our "Being a Futurist" series, we cover the following: What domain maps are How to build them from scratch Real-life examples of their application in foresight, strategy…
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Think Forward Ep 109 - Future of Innovation with Christian Mulroth
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🚀 Ready to unlock the future of innovation? In Episode 109 of The Think Forward Show, I sit down with Christian Mulroth, CEO of Itonics, to explore how companies can thrive in a world of rapid technological shifts. From creating a game-changing Innovation Operating System to navigating the transformative power of Gen AI, Christian shares the secret…
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Think Forward Ep 108 - Futures Literacy and Why It Matters
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our eighth episode, where we discuss the concept of "Futures Literacy". In this episode continuing our "Being a Futurist" series, I break down this powerful skill, showing how it’s not about predicting the future but about expanding your ability to understand and…
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Think Forward Ep 107 - Speculative Futures with Phil Balagtas
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Welcome fellow futurists and big thinkers to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our seventh episode, where we greet our third official guest, Phil Balagtas. Phil is a designer, futurist and author. He was the founder of the Design Futures Initative, current partner at his design firm, HABITAT and a professor…
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Think Forward Ep 106 - Think Like A Futurist
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our sixth episode, where we unpack what it means to think like a futurist. So whether you're a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your foresight skills or just someone curious about what the future might hold, this episode is your ticket to understanding ho…
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Think Forward Ep 105 - Future of Space and Exploration with Guillermo Sohnlein
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Welcome fellow futurists and big thinkers to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our fifth episode, where we greet our second official guest, Guillermo Sohnlein. an explorer and entrepreneur with the WayPaver Foundation, Humans2Venus and SpaceBridge Partners to name a few of his "parallel entrepreneurship" en…
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Think Forward Ep 104 - Can't Stop the Signals
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast, where we explore the trends and technologies shaping our future. I'm your host, Steve Fisher. In Episode 104, we'll explore the concept of weak signals and how they help futurists identify emerging trends in our fast-paced, information-rich world. Today's podcast title is called "Can't Stop the Signals". It com…
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Think Forward Ep 103 - Dark Nudges with Dr Ja-Nae Duane
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Welcome fellow futurists and big thinkers to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our third episode, where we greet our first official guest, Dr. Ja-Nae Duane. a behavioral scientist at Brown University who researches how organizations can prepare for disruptive events and adapt their systems and behaviors. In…
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Think Forward Ep 102 - What is a Futurist?
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. Welcome to our second episode, where I discuss what a futurist is and does in today's world. There is much more I could expand on but consider this a start to frame up what we do as professional futurists and what you can do if you are looking to become one. My goal with th…
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Think Forward Ep 101 - Welcome to the Future!
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. My name is Steve and I am a futurist. I wanted to start this first episode to explain what this show is about and why I think you should listen. I will also take some time so you can know me a little better and how I come to you today as your host on this journey into the future. So welcome to the Think Forward…
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Welcome to the Think Forward podcast. This is a trailer introducing the show. We will have great conversations with futurists, innovators, big thinkers, and anyone trying to shape tomorrow. We also plan to dive deep into trends, signals, and the drivers shaping our future. I will also use this forum to explain the tools and methods used by futurist…
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