The Tao of Leadership
Harmonizing Technological Innovation and Human Creativity in the AI Era
by Jack Myers
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Pub Date Jan 28 2025 | Archive Date Jan 28 2025
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Description
In The Tao of Leadership, renowned media ecologist Jack Myers reveals the key to thriving in an AI-driven business world. This groundbreaking book blends ancient Eastern philosophy with modern technological insights, offering a revolutionary approach to leadership in the digital age.
As artificial intelligence transforms industries, leaders must adapt to unprecedented challenges. How can organizations leverage AI’s potential while maintaining the irreplaceable human touch? With five decades of experience advising global corporations, Myers provides a visionary roadmap and ‘how-to’ guidance for leadership in the era of machine intelligence.
Key insights include:
- Implement the innovative FusionFlow Process to balance rapid innovation with organizational stability.
- Break down silos and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
- Navigate ethical challenges posed by AI and machine intelligence.
- Cultivate emotional intelligence and empathy in a tech-dominated world.
- Learn the qualities that define a Harmonious Leader and gain the management skills required as machine intelligence dominates organizational transformation.
- Apply the five core principles of Tao leadership: Harmony, Flexibility, Balance, Simplicity, and Integrity.
The Tao of Leadership is packed with practical strategies and real-world case studies, illustrating how forward-thinking companies and leaders are already staying ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this book equips you with the tools to create resilient, innovative organizations and teams ready to thrive in 2050 and beyond.
Don’t just survive the AI revolution―thrive in it. Embrace The Tao of Leadership and unlock your organization’s full potential in the age of artificial intelligence.
Advance Praise
“In The Tao of Leadership, Jack Myers offers a wide variety of concrete, implementable strategies that leaders can use to adapt their business practices and ensure that they are attuned with the needs of their workforce and the shifts in their markets in the age of AI and increased economic automation. Brimming with anecdotes and brief case studies, this book can provide a valuable desk reference in times of increasing complexity.”
― James Hodson
CEO, AI for Good Foundation
"The Tao of Leadership is an essential guide for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and innovation with a human-centered approach. Jack Myers masterfully blends ancient wisdom with modern leadership strategies, offering profound insights for leaders facing the challenges of AI and digital transformation. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with empathy, creativity, and vision in the age of machine intelligence."
― Shelly Palmer
Professor of Advanced Media, S.I. Newhouse School at Syracuse University
“This book is a guide on how to balance, unite, and integrate the unstoppable tsunami of change driven by technology and the core humanity and wisdom that never changes across the ages: a fusion that will help every individual, leader, and firm forge their future.”
― Rishad Tobaccowala
Author of Rethinking Work; Former Chief Strategist, Publicis Groupe
"In The Tao of Leadership, Jack Myers provides an essential guide for leaders navigating the intricate intersection of technology and humanity. His insights on embracing creativity and empathy in the AI era resonate deeply with today’s forward-thinking executives, urging us to lead with vision, courage, and compassion. This book is a blueprint for harnessing innovation while championing the human spirit.”
― Kay Koplovitz
Cofounder and Chairman, Springboard Enterprises
“With The Tao of Leadership, Jack Myers offers leaders a heartfelt and essential guide to harmonizing human values with technological advancements. You’ll see your leadership challenges reflected in these pages, with solutions grounded in empathy and integrity. And you’ll receive the courage to implement and pursue these challenges with optimism.”
― Deborah Wahl
Former SVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer, General Motors; Forbes Hall of Fame Marketer
“Jack Myers’s The Tao of Leadership offers a powerful vision for future leaders, where technological innovation and human creativity harmonize to drive societal progress. We have long understood the importance of integrating cutting-edge technology with social responsibility and leadership in the academy. This book serves as an inspiring blueprint for educators and leaders alike, encouraging us to embrace empathy and ingenuity as guiding forces in shaping a more inclusive and innovative world.”
― Gracie Lawson-Borders, PhD
Professor and Dean Emerita, Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University
“Jack Myers's The Tao of Leadership resonates deeply with its profound insights on leading with empathy and creativity amidst technological advancements. It serves as a compelling call to action for leaders in all sectors, emphasizing the significance of human ingenuity, inclusion, and belonging as key drivers of success. Myers's perspective provides a roadmap for integrating innovation with the human spirit, a crucial aspect in today's landscape. A must-read for those seeking to navigate the evolving realm of leadership in the era of AI.”
― Aaron Walton
Founder and CEO, Walton / Isaacson (WI)
