Lead the AI Era. Don't Just Survive It-Shape It.
In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming not just technology, but the very nature of leadership, executives face a challenge unlike any before. AI is no longer a distant future-it's here, amplifying strengths, exposing weaknesses, and demanding a new kind of leader: bold, adaptable, and relentlessly people-focused.
The AI Executive's Playbook is your essential guide for this journey. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, Jonathan Waite offers practical frameworks, candid stories, and actionable strategies for integrating AI into your organization-while keeping your people, culture, and values at the center.
Inside, you'll discover:
What AI really is-and what it isn't-demystified for the executive decision-maker
Why leadership, not just technology, is the critical differentiator in AI success
How to craft a clear vision and strategy for AI adoption that aligns with business outcomes
Ways to empower your team, break down silos, and foster a culture where innovation thrives
The vital role of data, feedback loops, and rapid iteration in driving results
How to measure real ROI, navigate ethical challenges, and build trust in the age of intelligent machines
Stories and lessons from organizations that have succeeded-and failed-on the path to AI maturity
The evolving responsibilities of executives and how to future-proof your leadership legacy
Whether you're launching your first pilot or scaling AI across the enterprise, this book will help you lead with courage, clarity, and heart-building not just systems, but organizations that endure and excel.
The future belongs to leaders who can unite data discipline with human empathy-are you ready to become one of them?