Think Forward: Conversations with Futurists, Innovators and Big Thinkers

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, Jake gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book The Revenge of Ideology, which dives into the forces driving global instability. Tune in to hear how foresight tools and AI are transforming defense strategies and what the future of conflict might look like. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! #Foresight #Defense #FutureOfWarfare #NationalSecurity #ThinkForwardShowOrder your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 areHow to build them from scratchReal-life examples of their application in foresight, strategy, and innovationAn walkthrough exerciseSo, ready to map out your future project? Whether you’re working on the future of work, healthcare, or any complex domain, this episode will guide you in creating clarity from complexity.Link to the template and completed example used in the episode:LINKTune in now and start mapping your path forward! Share your domain maps with us! #ThinkForwardShow #Foresight #Innovation #FutureOfWork #StrategicForesightSteve's site: www.stevenfisher.ioThink Forward Show (Light Version): https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.comThank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.Think Forward Site: https://lnkd.in/eBmmHbqyTF Site (Lite Version) Episodes list: https://lnkd.in/eAVcg6X4Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

🚀 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 secrets behind turning ideas into disruptive innovations. We dive deep into AI’s role in reshaping creativity, corporate ambition, and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful conversation that could redefine how you think about innovation and growth.Below is an audio clip from the show. It was a fascinating conversation.Tune in now 👉 cc: Christian MühlrothHere are the main links:Christian's site: https://www.itonics-innovation.com#Innovation #AI #Futures #BusinessTransformation #ThinkForwardShowThank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 shape it. From personal growth to organizational success, futures literacy equips you with the tools to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and imagine possibilities beyond the present. If you’ve ever wanted to take control of what lies ahead, this episode is your essential guide to thinking forward with confidence and creativity.As always, my goal with this podcast is to do a few things: first, to have great conversations with futurists, innovators, and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I will also dive into the tools, mindset and potential pitfalls we make as futurists. Steve's site: www.stevenfisher.ioThink Forward Show (Light Version): https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/Think Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.comThank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 at ELISAVA. He is also formerly of McKinsey and Company which is where we met and we co-founded the Futures Practice which is still thriving today.  In this episode, Phil and I cover a range of topics, including his journey to speculative futures, his founding of the Design Futures Initative, his work as a professor and of course, his new book, Making Futures Work.  Phil's site: www.philbalagtas.comPhil's book: www.makingfutureswork.comSteve's site: www.stevenfisher.ioThink Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.comThank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 how futurists approach the great unknown.My goal with this podcast is to do a few things: first, to have great conversations with futurists, innovators, and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I will also dive into the tools, mindset and potential pitfalls we make as futurists. Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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" endeavors.  In this episode, Guillermo and I cover a range of topics, including the entrepreneurial journey, the differences between serial and parallel entrepreneurship, and lessons learned over 25 years of new venture creation. We dive into his work exploring both our oceans and space which lead us to his work to establish a permanent human presence in the high atmosphere of Venus (where it is earth's gravity and we can use light air-cooled acid-resistant suits with small rebreather masks..  We cover the future of exploration and the space industry. He leaves us with sage advice on how to follow your calling and the legacy you should leave behind. Guillermo's site: www.sohnlein.comSteve's site: www.stevenfisher.ioThink Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.comThank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 comes from the movie "Serenity, " a sequel to the hit TV show Firefly.  More on that inside the episode. We also discuss the Concepts and Characteristics of Weak Signals and Setting up a System to Uncover and Track Weak Signals.Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 this episode, Dr. Duane dives into the world of digital nudges and their darker counterpart, dark nudges. We cover the future of education, future of work and how to adapt in this emerging era of AI. She leaves us with a bold prediction about humanity's need to radically change our relationship with nature and the possibility of a sooner-than-expected "mass exodus" to Mars. Ja-Nae's site: www.ja-nae.ioSteve's site: www.stevenfisher.ioThink Forward Show: www.thinkforwardshow.comThank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.Order your copy of SuperShifts: www.bit.ly/supershifts ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.

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 this podcast is do a few things, first to have great conversations with futurists, innovators and big thinkers shaping tomorrow. I also will dive into what is shaping our work and explain the tools and methods we in our work as futurist. Thank you for joining me on this journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.ORDER SUPERSHIFTS! bit.ly/supershifts 🎧 Listen Now On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-forward-conversations-with-futurists-innovators-and-big-thinkers/id1736144515 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IOn8PZCMMC04uixlATqoO Web: https://thinkforward.buzzsprout.com/ Thank you for joining me on this ongoing journey into the future. Until next time, stay curious, and always think forward.