Jim Harris is one of North America’s foremost thinkers on AI, disruption and innovation, and in 2024 was honored as Speaker of the Year by TEC Canada for his highly acclaimed presentations on AI—described by audiences as “mind blowing,” “riveting” and “eye opening.” As one of the world’s leading keynote speakers, he presents at more than 50 in-person and virtual events annually, helping global audiences understand and harness the transformative power of emerging technologies.
A trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, Jim leads strategic planning sessions for some of the world’s most influential organizations. His clients include American Express, Barclays Bank, Canon, GM, IBM, SAP, Munich Re, Swiss Re, Walmart, Zurich Insurance, the UK Cabinet Office, and the Top 200 CIOs of India. Association Magazine has ranked him among North America’s top ten speakers.
Jim is the author of the international #1 bestseller Blindsided!, published in 80 countries. The book was selected by Soundview Executive Summaries as one of the best business books of the year and distributed to 80,000 executives worldwide, while the Miami Herald praised it as “brilliant stuff!” His thought leadership continues to shape discussions on innovation, strategy and navigating disruption across industries.
Earlier in his career, Jim served as a management consultant working with Fortune 500 companies and organizations aspiring to join their ranks. From 1992 to 1996, he represented the Covey Leadership Center, teaching Dr. Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, a foundation that continues to inform his approach to leadership and organizational excellence.
