Are you a forward-thinking leader determined not to fall behind in the AI revolution? This book is your essential guide to leading through the age of Generative AI-with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Generation AI is a strategic roadmap for navigating artificial intelligence in the workplace-while avoiding the common traps that derail innovation. Combining psychology, technology, and leadership insight, this book helps you unlock AI's true potential by focusing on what matters your people. Modern organizations are multigenerational-and that diversity is your secret weapon. Inside, you'll discover how to unite Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers into a forward-moving force ready for AI-enabled change.
What You'll ✅ How to evaluate your organisation's current AI readiness ✅ How to avoid the pitfalls of failed digital transformations ✅ How bias creeps into AI-and how to lead responsibly ✅ How to harness generational diversity as a strategic advantage ✅ How to structure your leadership approach around human-AI collaboration
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A practical framework for understanding your AI maturity level50+ high-impact questions every leader should be askingDozens of GPT-ready prompts to kickstart team conversationsReal-world insights drawn from organisational psychology, group dynamics, and tech implementationFree access to a custom-built GPT trained on the research behind this book-designed to help you act, not just thinkStructure of the Part Understanding the Present - Lay the foundation by assessing your current systems, learn how to define AI in the context of your company, learn its possibilities and its limitations Part Understanding Your People - A deep look into the fundamentals of how we form into groups, how leadership has changed over time and what modern leaders need to know about how generational dynamics shape perception, resistance, and capability. Part Implementing for the Future - Apply a human-centered lens to bring AI into your culture, strategy, and workflow.
About the Tony Evans is a team coach, tech veteran, and organisational psychologist. With 13 years at Meta during its hypergrowth from 1,000 to 80,000+ employees, he brings deep insight into scale, people, and change. Tony holds an MSc in Business Psychology and has researched national culture, generational dynamics, and leadership under AI transformation. His Prioritise people over processes or products. Always.
Don't Get Left Behind AI isn't just about machines. It's about how leaders guide people through change. Whether you're a CEO, people manager, or transformation lead, Generation AI gives you the tools to drive adoption, avoid hype, and lead with purpose in a rapidly shifting world.
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Anthony Tyrone "Tony" Evans Sr. is an American evangelical pastor, speaker, author, and widely syndicated radio and television broadcaster in the United States. Between 1976 and 2024, Evans served as senior pastor at the over-9,500-member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas.
Tony Evans’s ‘Generation AI’ is a captivating exploration of AI’s workplace impact, enriched by witty epigraphs. The Dolly Parton quote sparked a smile, recalling David Brent’s humour from 'The Office', while the Groucho Marx quote evoked memories of my late father, whom the author will remember well. Evans’s focus on fostering collaboration between Baby Boomers and Gen Zers for AI adoption and integration deepened my appreciation for both groups. His discussion of transactional versus transformational leadership styles highlights tailored approaches for generational dynamics, while a personal story involving dolphins and swimming clockwise underscores the power of group norms. As a Gen Xer, I embraced working from home 15 years ago, boosting my productivity, so I understand why Gen Zers champion it, although Evans notes Boomers’ concerns about its impact on communication and resilience. The book echoed my reflection that COVID may have impacted Gen Zers’ emotional intelligence, making Boomers’ role in Evans’s “guiding coalition” essential for directing change-management practices to ensure successful AI implementation. 'Generation AI' is an accessible, thought-provoking must-read.