Stefano Puntoni, Professor of Marketing, The Wharton School, Co-Director of AI at Wharton: “No business leader today can afford to ignore AI. But the speed of change, the complexity of the technology, and the cacophony of voices are bewildering. De Cremer sees through the fog to distill crucial insights for leading with AI that successfully combine high-minded and practical advice. This book is not just a deep dive into the process of AI adoption. It is a critical examination of leadership in the digital age.”

Bert De Reyck, Dean of Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University: “If you are a business leader who cares about turning your AI adoption strategy into a business value creator, you’ll need to read this book. Essential, optimistic, and transforming in all aspects of your leadership in the AI era!”

Rick LeBlanc – President & CEO NELCO Worldwide: “This book is an outstanding and vital resource for all leaders seeking to understand, navigate and assure successful implementation of AI within an organization. Insightful, innovative, and comprehendible with the ideal balance of theoretical viewpoints and real-world forward-thinking perspectives.”

Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School and author of Redesigning Work: “Takes the AI conversation to a deeper, more human, and actionable level. An excellent counterbalance to what has been an overwhelmingly technology led narrative’.

Airton Maranho, Head of Business Digital Office, Global Business Services, Robert Bosch GmbH: “This is a must-read book that will support Leaders to be better prepared for the challenges of the AI age as well as consider the usage of a human-centered and inclusion approach to AI adoption.”

Anu Rathninde, President – Asia Pacific, Johnson Controls, and author of Tackling Complexity: “Today, too many business leaders are intimated by AI and as a result they stop managing their organization’s AI journey. How can we change this and ensure that our leaders are in charge to drive successful AI adoption projects. David De Cremer’s book provides clear answers to this question and illustrates carefully what it is that leaders exactly need to do. After reading this book, you’ll feel and act like an AI-savvy leader! ”

Linda Avery Former CDAO Verizon, Federal Reserve Bank of New York: “David De Cremer sees through the hype surrounding AI and absolutely nails the key drivers behind AI failures, walking leaders through what they need to do to achieve AI’s promise for their organizations. This is an essential read for business leaders who want to thrive in the AI economy. He shows us How we need human leadership more than ever!”

Nancy Brown General Partner Oak HC/FT:“9 Ways to Take Back Control and Make AI Work” may be the best investment a leader will make to ensure their company’s AI efforts don’t fail. It represents practical/tactical and critical approaches to the role of human leadership in the adoption of these new technologies. So many books today are long on explaining the problem and short on the solutions – this is a rare exception.”