Yes, but where’s the moonshot? That was a great question, one I was asked while working with members of Catalyst Now to prepare a session description for a global conference.

Not being an avid follower of space travel, I learned that a ‘moonshot’ describes an ambitious, bold goal that seems nearly impossible at first—one that requires new thinking, major collaboration, and extraordinary effort to achieve.

The term originated with US President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 challenge to land a human on the moon and return them safely to Earth within a decade.… More Posted on 06-11-25

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Ever meet people who are so ahead in their thinking and action that it feels like they’re surfing the curve while you’re still figuring out how to swim?
         

That’s how I felt a number of years ago when I was invited to attend a gathering of futurists in Washington, D.C. It was there I met a futurist who suggested I pay attention to the importance of what he called ‘early’, ‘edge’ or ‘weak’ signals. He explained that these are subtle hints… More Posted on 06-03-25