I have been formally studying AI for almost a decade. Along the way, it was generally nothing more than an algorithm with data on spreadsheets. Academics and Data Scientists who looked for breakthroughs always pushed back on what AI was capable of doing; suddenly, it can do a lot more, and it will change things as we know them, from industries to institutions. The adoption and evolution of this technology are going to change not just how we work but how we think, create, and compete.
I wrote this book with the following intent. This is to become an essential read for everyone in any executive role or career path eager to navigate the future of leadership in the AI era.
In addition, I had a book review done of the first draft and here is what they had to say. This is an essential read for anyone eager to navigate the future of leadership in the AI era. George Minakakis delivers a visionary and intellectually stimulating journey, blending historical insights with forward-looking strategies. With a focus on human-centric leadership, he reveals how AI will transform organizations and industries, offering practical wisdom for those who want to stay ahead. Beyond the practicalities, Minakakis delves into the profound ethical and philosophical questions that AI poses, challenging readers to consider what it means for the future of humanity. This book isn’t just informative—it’s a thought-provoking call to action for those ready to lead in a rapidly changing world.
My new book, Predictive Leadership—How Humans and AI Will Transform Organizations, Innovation, and Competition, effectively captures AI’s transformative potential, not just as a tool but as a fundamental shift in how businesses and societies operate.
In my introduction, I offer a perspective of what Einstein might have thought of AI.
“AI may be the new electricity. But it would not exist without humanity’s greatest achievement, language. If Einstein were alive today, he might say that AI is the new language of human potential – a universal translator of data and ideas, a connector of minds, an amplifier of the human brain, allowing us to comprehend the complex and enhance our capabilities to examine the impossible and explain how to achieve it.”
This was my view when I started this book in August 2023, and it remains my view today. What I am noticing is an uncomfortable view that, somehow, nothing will change with AI. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The book “Predictive Leadership – How Humans and AI Will Transform Organizations, Innovation and Competition” is scheduled for release in the fall of 2024
George Minakakis is the CEO of Inception Retail Group Inc. A former Luxottica Country Manager for Canada, CEO in China, and Pepsico Executive.
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George Minakakis is a Thought Leader and Keynote Speaker. His experience leading, developing, and reviving global brands make him a sought-after Executive Advisor.
