John Naisbitt

John Naisbitt is an internationally renowned author and futurist best known for his groundbreaking work "Megatrends," which sold over 9 million copies worldwide and spent more than two years on the "New York Times" bestseller list, often ranking as number one. His influential career includes a series of bestselling books that analyze global socioeconomic shifts, including "Re-inventing the Corporation," "Megatrends 2000," and "Megatrends Asia," which have been published in multiple languages and achieved bestseller status across continents. His later works, such as "High Tech High Touch" and "Mind Set!," further solidified his reputation as a leading voice in trend forecasting, with publications spanning 42 countries.

Before establishing himself as a prolific writer, Naisbitt held prominent roles in both the corporate and political spheres. He served as an executive at IBM and Eastman Kodak before being appointed Assistant Secretary of Education under President John F. Kennedy and later as Special Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson. His academic background includes studies at Harvard, Cornell, and the University of Utah, complemented by visiting fellowships at Harvard and Moscow State University. His extensive global experience, including long-term residences in the U.S., Europe, and China, informs his writing, which blends economic insight with cultural observation.

Naisbitt's contributions have earned him widespread recognition, including England's World Review Award for "Global Paradox" and 15 honorary doctorates in humanities, technology, and science. He remains an active faculty member at Nanjing University in China and holds the distinction of being the first non-Asian appointed as a Distinguished International Fellow at Malaysia's Institute of Strategic and International Studies. His works continue to shape discussions on global trends, reflecting his deep engagement with evolving economic and social landscapes.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Megatrends 1982
2 Re-Inventing the Corporation (With: Patricia Aburdene) 1985
3 The Year Ahead, 1986: Ten Powerful Trends Shaping Your Future 1985
4 Megatrends 2000 1990
5 Global Paradox * The Bigger The World Economy, The More Powerful Its Smallest Players 1994
6 Megatrends Asia 1996
7 High Tech High Touch: (With: Nana Naisbitt, Douglas Philips) 1999
8 Mind Set! 2006
9 China's Megatrends (With: Doris Naisbitt) 2009
10 Mastering Megatrends (With: Doris Naisbitt) 2019