Imagine being able to look into a crystal ball and predict the future.

Metaphorically speaking, that's what Sheryl Connelly does on a daily basis in her role as manager of Global Trends and Futuring for Ford Motor Company.

But instead of a soothsayer's ball, she relies on an ever-expanding repertoire of knowledge, a keen ability to research and analyze information, and a natural gift for communicating with others.

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