IRREPLACEABLE: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence - Hardcover

Bornet, Pascal

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1394264402 ISBN 13: 9781394264407

Publisher: Wiley, 2024

Synopsis

AI and automation are reshaping our world at an unprecedented speed, making traditional skills obsolete and opening new doors of opportunity. Those who adapt and develop unique, irreplaceable abilities will thrive. What is your plan to remain indispensable, protect your business, and safeguard your humanity in this AI-driven world?

Pascal Bornet―award-winning AI expert, former McKinsey executive, and Top Voice in Technology with over 1 million LinkedIn followers―draws on 20 years of pioneering research to introduce the Three Competencies of the Future. These crucial abilities unlock the secrets of thriving in an AI-driven world while amplifying our uniquely human qualities.

In this book, you will discover practical strategies to:

• Better understand AI, where it’s going, and what you need to look out for to survive and thrive.
• Avoid falling into the "AI Obesity" trap and its devastating consequences for you and your business.
• Elevate your career by learning how to leverage AI to your advantage and not lose your job to automation.
• Master the "Humics"―uniquely human abilities that AI can NEVER replicate―to create powerful human-AI synergies for you and your company.
• Scale your business into a powerhouse of efficiency, innovation, and trust.

Whether you're future-proofing your career, steering your organization through disruption, or preparing your children for tomorrow, IRREPLACEABLE offers a universal and comprehensive framework.

AI is not the destination; it's the vehicle that takes us to a more human future. This book is your GPS.

Stand out. Become IRREPLACEABLE.

About this title

About the Author

PASCAL BORNET is an award-winning expert, author, and keynote speaker on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Renowned for his innovative research on the human-AI frontier, over the last 20 years as a senior executive for McKinsey & Company and EY, he has helped hundreds of organizations worldwide to successfully integrate AI. His unique IRREPLACEABLE framework empowers individuals and businesses to thrive in the age of AI while retaining their deeply human essence.

From the Back Cover

Praise for IRREPLACEABLE

"If you think AI is just about robots and algorithms, think again. IRREPLACEABLE will shatter your assumptions and challenge you to reimagine what it means to be human in a machine age."
―Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

"IRREPLACEABLE is addressing the most important question of our time: how do we keep our humanity front and center in an AI-dominated world? I challenge you to find a book more timely and relevant!"
―Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum

"IRREPLACEABLE is a vital guide to thinking differently and working confidently in tandem with AI. Pascal Bornet's insights and strategies are essential to succeed with customers and colleagues, in your community and career."
―Ron Kaufman, New York Times Bestselling Author of Uplifting Service

"In a world obsessed with the power of AI, IRREPLACEABLE dares to ask the question: what makes us human? The answer may surprise you."
―Dr. Luc Julia, Co-Founder of Apple Siri

"One of the most important books of our times, Pascal Bornet's IRREPLACEABLE is a must-read guide for navigating the AI revolution, empowering readers to excel personally and professionally in a technology-driven world."
―Bernard Marr, Futurist, Internationally Bestselling Author

"A very practical guide to strengthening our humanity with AI."
―Nir Eyal, Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractable

"Both a wake-up call and a practical guide to rediscover what makes us truly human in the age of AI."
―Gerd Leonhard, Futurist and Humanist

"I've always believed that AI will enhance human capabilities rather than replace them. This excellent book provides a roadmap for individuals and organizations to become effective partners with smart machines. Follow its advice, and you'll be well-equipped for the present and the future."
―Thomas H. Davenport, Distinguished Professor, Babson College; Author of Only Humans Need Apply, Working with AI, and All In on AI

"IRREPLACEABLE challenges us to confront the ultimate dilemmas: who are we, and what is our purpose in a world transformed by AI? The answers may just change your life."
―Professor Jochen Wirtz, Vice Dean MBA Programmes, National University of Singapore

"IRREPLACEABLE forces us to question our future in an increasingly technologically mediated world and learn to take action!"
―Leonard A. Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School

From the Inside Flap

In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence (AI), how do you ensure you remain indispensable? How do you protect your job, your business, and your children from the challenges posed by this transformative technology? And collectively, how do we protect our humanity? In IRREPLACEABLE, award-winning AI expert Pascal Bornet offers a groundbreaking framework for not just surviving, but thriving in the age of AI.

Drawing on over 20 years of pioneering AI research and practical experience, Bornet reveals the secrets to living in harmony with AI and cultivating the uniquely human qualities that no machine can replicate. He guides you on a journey to master the Three Competencies of the Future: becoming AI-Ready, Human-Ready, and Change-Ready.

Through engaging stories, practical strategies, and thought-provoking insights, IRREPLACEABLE equips you to:

• Harness the power of AI to augment your life, work, and business
• Protect yourself and your children from AI’s potential pitfalls
• Develop the skills that will make you indispensable in an AI-driven world
• Transform your company into an IRREPLACEABLE business
• Raise children who can thrive alongside AI
• Discover your unique purpose in a world redefined by technology

Whether you’re an individual looking to future-proof your career, a parent looking to raise AI-ready children, or a business leader striving to navigate technological disruption, IRREPLACEABLE is your essential guide. It’s not just about adapting to change; it’s about harnessing the power of AI to become the best version of yourself.

AI is not the destination; it’s the vehicle that takes us to a more human future. This book is your GPS. Embark on the journey to become IRREPLACEABLE and discover how the AI revolution is not just about technology; it’s about rediscovering the essence of what makes us human.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394264402
• ISBN 13: 9781394264407
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304