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Scott Steinberg

World's Leading Business Strategist, Innovation + Trends Expert, Technology Futurist

Award-winning professional speaker, bestselling expert on leadership/innovation. Author of Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty. Leading futurist/trends expert: 600+ outlets from CNN to TIME. Fortune 500 calls "defining figure” and "top trendsetter to follow."

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Bio

Hailed as The Master of Innovation by Fortune magazine and World’s Leading Business Strategist, award-winning strategic consultant, trends expert, and professional speaker Scott Steinberg is a bestselling expert on leadership, change and innovation. A go-to resource for C-level leaders, he has served as a source of thought leadership, insight, and consulting for over 2000 leading brands, and advised on household-name products found in 500+ million homes.

One of America's top futurists (per the BBC); the author of Think Like a Futurist, Make Change Work For You and Millennial Marketing; and among today's top business strategy and leadership training providers, the Fortune 500 calls him a "defining figure in business and technology" and "top trendsetter to follow."

A strategic adviser to CEOs and four-star generals, firms like IBM, PwC, and the US Dept. of Defense regularly seek his insight. As the CEO of BIZDEV: The International Association for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, and management consulting and market research firm FutureProof Strategies, he helps partners stay one step ahead of emerging trends – and drive growth around them.

One of the world's 150 most influential keynote speakers and futurists, and today’s #1 generations expert and technology expert (per Google), he offers breakouts, workshops, and speeches at meetings/events, and has consulted on dozens of industry-leading solutions. A noted content strategy, social media +and communications expert, his eye for business analysis has also led to work as an insider for 800+ media outlets from CNN to The Today Show. From Dell to MTV, he’s worked with many top brands to drive success. An expert witness + board member who advises C-level leaders, attorneys + investors, he also offers sales and media training, and hosts many executive summits.

"One of the best gurus on innovation + competitive advantage strategies to accelerate growth.” -European Commission

“If you really want to know about business, you should refer to Scott Steinberg.”- Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin

Keynotes

Featured Keynote

  • Leading Through Disruption: How to Thrive Amid Uncertainty
  • Think Like A Futurist: How to See Tomorrow Today
  • Simple Change, BIG Impact: How to Do More With Less and Pivot Your Way to Success
  • Leading with Innovation
  • Defending Against Disruption: Maintaining Cyber Security in the Age of Digital Transformation
  • Raising Digital Citizens: Internet Safety and Online Privacy for Kids
  • Parenting High-Tech Kids: Raising Connected Teens, Tweens and Children
  • The New Rules of Marketing and PR
  • Becoming Essential - Building and Maintaining Competitive Advantage
  • Succeeding in the New Era of Smart
  • Change Management: Creating a Culture of Success

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Seven Forward-Thinking Ways to Future-Proof Any Organization

o stay relevant in a fast-changing world, clearly, organizations must continually change and innovate as well. Happily, as research with scores of leading innovators for our new book “Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty” reveals though, this process can be far less challenging than you'd think.

New Rules for Being Respectful at Work in the Age of Social Media

In fact, it’s fair to say that today we’re juggling two business agendas: real and virtual.

Keeping It Professional Online

Now that social media penetrates virtually every aspect of our lives, “it’s fair to say we’re juggling two business agendas,” writes strategic innovation consultant and futurist Scott Steinberg. “Real and virtual.”

Can I comment on my coworker's outfit without being creepy?

Notice how the emphasis of these comments is on the piece of clothing itself versus the person. As others’ individual personalities and levels of self-confidence may differ, it’s always best to steer away from comments on how others themselves look, and rather focus on how pieces from their wardrobe are interesting and unique.

Futurist Trends Columns for IBM

Series of futurist trends articles on behalf of IBM looking at banking, finance, insurance, healthcare, retail, and other topics

A FOOLPROOF GUIDE TO BREAKING UP WITH, WELL, EVERYONE

But if you do, it's sorta like that 'It's not you; it's me' thing: Don't lie. But do save face a little.

Millennials and Boomers: A Field Guide to Generations

50 million-reader magazine Parade asked Scott to take a closer look at different generations - and how to connect with all.

TD Association - How to Prepare Tomorrow's Leaders Today

A guide to empowering your workforce and unleashing innovation

5 New Skills Needed for Success

The American Management Association asked us to redefine what skills executives would need to succeed in tomorrow's working world.

Should You Search Your Teen’s Browser History?

“Teenagers are smart, and a savvy kid can always find a work-around,” he says. In that case, Steinberg’s advice has nothing to do with technology: “You have to be alert and aware of what’s going on in their offline life,”

Five mobile marketing tips for small and midsized businesses

Like business owners, corporate executives and entrepreneurs, today’s customers are always on the go. That’s especially true for working professionals. Thankfully, a growing number of mobile and online solutions make it simple to connect with, engage and promote your business to them virtually anytime, anywhere.

New Online Publication Aims To Be Personal Concierge-On-Call For Entertainment

He says that's what SELECT will provide readers, as well as insight into where the locals are going, as opposed to the tourist traps.

10 Best Places to Take Clients and Investors to Seal the Deal

We asked the editors of SELECT: Your City's Secrets Unlocked – an inside guide and personal concierge to your city's best bars, restaurants, travel destinations and events – to share suggestions for some of the most fitting spots around the U.S. to schedule important get-togethers, whether on the clock or off.

The Best Places to Travel in Europe This Year

Why should you visit Europe on your next vacation? As the team at new nightlife and travel website SELECT: Your City’s Secrets Unlocked (the fastest way to get to know any city and live like a local) is fond of pointing out, there are a multitude of reasons. For example: World class museums. Movie-worthy beaches.

An Expert Career Guide to Online Job Hunting

Today, it’s about registering for recruitment websites, making email introductions through LinkedIn, connecting with colleagues on social channels and sending virtual portfolios bouncing across the web.

  • 2026 The Shape of the Future: How to Design for Disruption, Plan for Uncertainty and Adapt to Whatever Tomorrow Brings
  • 2022 FUN AT WORK: How to Boost Creativity, Unleash Innovation, and Reinvent the Future of Work Using the Transformative Power of Play™
  • 2020 Think Like a Futurist: How to Plan Around Uncertainty and Future-Proof Your Business
  • 2020 Fast Forward: How to Turbo-Charge Business, Sales, and Career Growth
  • 2018 Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate and Succeed Despite Uncertainty
  • 2018 Millennial Marketing: Bridging the Generation Gap: How Businesses and Brands Can Better Connect With and Engage Gen X/Y/Z, Baby Boomers and More
  • 2018 The Business Etiquette Bible: Modern and High-Tech Work Rules, Tips, and Training for Professionals and Brands
  • 2017 The Modern Parent's Guide to Facebook and Social Networks
  • 2017 Parenting High-Tech Kids
  • 2015 Think Smarter: How to Make Better Business Decisions
  • 2014 Leading with Innovation
  • 2012 The Modern Parent's Guide - Bestselling Parenting Series
  • 2012 Think Like a Futurist
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