The AI-Ready Human: Your 90-Day Program to Stay Relevant as Technology Transforms Work Paperback – January 11, 2026

"A practical, grounded guide to the human capabilities that matter most." — Garry Ridge, Inc. Magazine Top 10 Most Admired CEOsIn a world of seismic technology change, AI is rewriting what it means to be good at your job.The professionals who thrive as work transforms will be the ones who sharpen the capabilities that make technology actually useful: judgment, adaptability, resilience, clear thinking, and the ability to work effectively with both AI and people.Part book, part 90-day brain workoutThe AI-Ready Human replaces traditional chapters with 90 concepts (days) that build on each other to make you AI-Ready. Every concept includes a clear explanation, a discussion of why it matters for your career, a set of exercises you can use to grow, and a reflection prompt that helps lock in behavior change.By day 90, you'll be able to:Use AI thoughtfully while keeping your judgment and identity intactMake sharper decisions when everything around you feels uncertainStay motivated and in control as your work transformsWho this is for:If you work, and you are human, it's for you. But you will find it particularly useful if you are any of the following:An executive who needs to understand the impact of AI on your employees and customersA working professional who is concerned about staying relevant as your industry transformsA manager who is leading your team through changeWhat's behind it:This book is built on interviews with over 200 professionals who are sustainably effective with AI every day. Author Paul Slater draws on 30+ years at the advanced technology and personal development, including a decade at Microsoft leading global strategy and contributing to AI think tanks at Harvard, Duke, and Arizona State University. Read more