The AI-Ready Human
Your 90-Day Program to Stay Relevant as Technology Transforms Work
by Paul Slater
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Pub Date 11 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 17 Mar 2026
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Description
"A practical, grounded guide to the human capabilities that matter most" - Garry Ridge, Best-selling Author and Inc. Magazine Top 10 Most Admired CEOs.
AI is rewriting the rules of work, and it's time to adapt.
AI is much more than a new technology tool. It's fundamentally disrupting how work is done and creating new winners and losers.
The most valuable professionals in an AI-driven world understand the technology. But they have also figured out how to become conductors of the AI orchestra, using it to do better, more fulfilling work than they have ever done.
The AI-Ready Human will help you build the skills that make you irreplaceable in an AI-dominated world.
Part book, part brain workout regimen.
The 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.
Each day builds on the last, so by day 90, you won't just understand these ideas—you'll have practiced them into habits. You will be able to:
- Use AI thoughtfully, without losing your judgment or identity
- Make better decisions in uncertain times
- Stay motivated and in control as work transforms
Who this is for:
If you work, and you are human, it's for you. But it is particularly useful for:
- Working professionals worried about staying relevant as industries transform
- Managers leading teams through change management and disruption
- Executives needing to understand AI's human impact, not just the tech
What makes this different:
This book is based on interviews with over 200 professionals who are sustainably effective with AI each day. Author Paul Slater draws on 30+ years of experience in advanced technology, including ten years at Microsoft and contributing to AI think tanks at Harvard, Duke, and Arizona State University.
Advance Praise
"In the rush to become “AI-ready,” Paul Slater offers a timely reminder: our real advantage is staying human-ready. This isn’t a book about mastering technology. It’s a practical, grounded guide to the human capabilities that matter most: judgment, balance, learning, and relationships, in an AI-accelerated world.
Paul makes it clear that while AI can increase speed, it cannot replace values, empathy, or wisdom. That responsibility still belongs to us. If you care about leading well, building healthy cultures, and ensuring people still feel they belong and matter at work, this book is worth your time.
The AI-Ready Human doesn’t just prepare you for the future of work—it reminds you what it means to be human in it."
— Garry Ridge - Bestselling Author, Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company, One of Inc. Magazines Top 10 Most Admired CEO.
"The AI-Ready Human is a reminder that technology doesn't replace standards—it reveals them. Clear expectations, absolute ownership, and consistent action matter more now than ever. This book challenges leaders and teams to evolve without losing what makes the work meaningful."
— Kyle McDowell, bestselling author of Begin With WE
Marketing Plan
The AI-Ready Human" is being launched with a structured, multi-channel promotional campaign over its first 60 days and beyond.
Key activities include: a virtual book launch event on LinkedIn; a targeted LinkedIn outreach campaign to 7,000+ followers in the AI, HR, and L&D space; weekly promotional content via the Humanity Working Substack newsletter (1,100+ subscribers); a dedicated episode on the Humanity Working podcast featuring an in-depth discussion of the book; appearances on over 50 business and technology related podcasts, personal outreach to a network of 10-15 fellow authors and thought leaders for reviews and cross-promotion; a Kindle free promotion to drive downloads and early reviews; Amazon A+ content and paid advertising targeting business and HR professionals; and local author events in Tulsa and Seattle.
The author has an established platform as a speaker, AI strategist, and former Senior Director at Microsoft, with contributions to AI think tanks at Harvard, Duke, and Arizona State University. The book is positioned for business audiences navigating AI-driven workplace transformation
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798994508930 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 216 |
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