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10 Great Words for 2026

Gratitude, Respect, Serenity, Authenticity, Connection, Trust, Patience, Adaptability, Positivity, Hope.

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Publish Date	2026-01-01
Updated Date	2026-09-18
Maturity	proven

Gratitude, Respect, Serenity, Authenticity, Connection, Trust, Patience, Adaptability, Positivity, Hope.

Jim Carroll’s annual 10 Great Words framework for 2026. The series uses a concise vocabulary to frame the mindset, habits and actions needed to engage with change, innovation and the future.

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Domains Connectivity & Digital Experience
Domains Society, Skills & Work
Domains Cities & Infrastructure

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Industries Technology & Telecom
Industries Automotive & Transportation
Industries Government & Public Sector

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IndustriesTechnology & TelecomConnectivity is becoming ubiquitous while intelligence moves everywhere: cloud, edge, devices, networks and autonomous systems increasingly operate as one fabric.IndustriesAutomotive & TransportationThe vehicle is becoming a computer, a battery, a data platform and an increasingly autonomous node inside a larger mobility system.IndustriesGovernment & Public SectorPublic institutions must become more adaptive without sacrificing accountability as AI, digital services, infrastructure and citizen expectations accelerate.DomainsConnectivity & Digital ExperiencePervasive connectivity, immersive interfaces and the blending of physical and digital experiences.DomainsSociety, Skills & WorkChanging skills, careers, demographics, generational values and the organizational structures of work.DomainsCities & InfrastructureSmart infrastructure, urban reinvention, resilient systems and the technology reshaping how places are built and operated.

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