the AI Boss: A Leadership Fable About Futures of Work and One Worth Building

What happens when the CEO has to make a decision that could erase half the workforce? Peter Ashford thought he understood leadership - until AI changed everything. Faced with a mandate to automate and downsize, he embarks on a journey through real-world models of work already reshaping the global economy. From AI-powered companies with no managers to cities where work is optional, each stop forces him to confront uncomfortable questions about power, purpose, and progress. The AI Boss is a timely leadership fable that blends storytelling with insight. It's not about predicting the future of work - it's about choosing it. This book challenges leaders, managers, and policymakers to rethink what "success" means in an age of automation and disruption. Inside, you'll discover: - Radical yet real business models from around the world- The hidden consequences of AI-powered transformation- How to lead with vision, humanity, and responsibility in uncertain times- Why the future of work is not inevitable - and why your role in shaping it matters more than ever If you're navigating AI-driven change - or making decisions that impact people, systems, and society - The AI Boss will inspire, provoke, and guide you toward a more courageous future. You can't outrun disruption. But you can lead it to a better conclusion.