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Offering a new lens on leadership and living, this research-based guide shows how to design experiences that can touch hearts, provoke minds, and change lives in powerful ways.
Transformative experiences are life events that change our sense of self in important ways. How do they work? What elements do they require? How can we learn to design them intentionally?
By embracing the research-based approach of ELVIS (the Experiential Learning Variables and Indicators System), this book details how to recast yourself as an Experience Design Leader, one that can provide those in your organization with the opportunities needed to reflect and grow as individuals.
Beginning with the ELVIS Framework, you will gain deep foundational insight into how transformative experiences work. And then with the ELVIS Toolkit, which includes seven practical design elements, you will have the key to unlocking these powerful experiences for yourself and others.
Whether you are new to the idea of designing experiences for others or are a seasoned veteran, ELVIS shows you how to tap into the psychology operating behind the most powerful and important experiences of our lives-those that shape who we are.
Transformative experiences are life events that change our sense of self in important ways. How do they work? What elements do they require? How can we learn to design them intentionally?
By embracing the research-based approach of ELVIS (the Experiential Learning Variables and Indicators System), this book details how to recast yourself as an Experience Design Leader, one that can provide those in your organization with the opportunities needed to reflect and grow as individuals.
Beginning with the ELVIS Framework, you will gain deep foundational insight into how transformative experiences work. And then with the ELVIS Toolkit, which includes seven practical design elements, you will have the key to unlocking these powerful experiences for yourself and others.
Whether you are new to the idea of designing experiences for others or are a seasoned veteran, ELVIS shows you how to tap into the psychology operating behind the most powerful and important experiences of our lives-those that shape who we are.
Offering a new lens on leadership and living, this research-based guide shows how to design experiences that can touch hearts, provoke minds, and change lives in powerful ways.
Transformative experiences are life events that change our sense of self in important ways. How do they work? What elements do they require? How can we learn to design them intentionally?
By embracing the research-based approach of ELVIS (the Experiential Learning Variables and Indicators System), this book details how to recast yourself as an Experience Design Leader, one that can provide those in your organization with the opportunities needed to reflect and grow as individuals.
Beginning with the ELVIS Framework, you will gain deep foundational insight into how transformative experiences work. And then with the ELVIS Toolkit, which includes seven practical design elements, you will have the key to unlocking these powerful experiences for yourself and others.
Whether you are new to the idea of designing experiences for others or are a seasoned veteran, ELVIS shows you how to tap into the psychology operating behind the most powerful and important experiences of our lives-those that shape who we are.
Transformative experiences are life events that change our sense of self in important ways. How do they work? What elements do they require? How can we learn to design them intentionally?
By embracing the research-based approach of ELVIS (the Experiential Learning Variables and Indicators System), this book details how to recast yourself as an Experience Design Leader, one that can provide those in your organization with the opportunities needed to reflect and grow as individuals.
Beginning with the ELVIS Framework, you will gain deep foundational insight into how transformative experiences work. And then with the ELVIS Toolkit, which includes seven practical design elements, you will have the key to unlocking these powerful experiences for yourself and others.
Whether you are new to the idea of designing experiences for others or are a seasoned veteran, ELVIS shows you how to tap into the psychology operating behind the most powerful and important experiences of our lives-those that shape who we are.
A Dynamic New Approach to Organizational Change
Dialogic Organization Development is a compelling alternative to the classical action research approach to planned change. Organizations are seen as fluid, socially constructed realities that are continuously created through conversations and images. Leaders and consultants can help foster change by encouraging disruptions to taken-for-granted ways of thinking and acting and the use of generative images to stimulate new organizational conversations and narratives. This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to Dialogic Organization Development with chapters by a global team of leading scholar-practitioners addressing both theoretical foundations and specific practices.
Dialogic Organization Development is a compelling alternative to the classical action research approach to planned change. Organizations are seen as fluid, socially constructed realities that are continuously created through conversations and images. Leaders and consultants can help foster change by encouraging disruptions to taken-for-granted ways of thinking and acting and the use of generative images to stimulate new organizational conversations and narratives. This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to Dialogic Organization Development with chapters by a global team of leading scholar-practitioners addressing both theoretical foundations and specific practices.
A Dynamic New Approach to Organizational Change
Dialogic Organization Development is a compelling alternative to the classical action research approach to planned change. Organizations are seen as fluid, socially constructed realities that are continuously created through conversations and images. Leaders and consultants can help foster change by encouraging disruptions to taken-for-granted ways of thinking and acting and the use of generative images to stimulate new organizational conversations and narratives. This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to Dialogic Organization Development with chapters by a global team of leading scholar-practitioners addressing both theoretical foundations and specific practices.
Dialogic Organization Development is a compelling alternative to the classical action research approach to planned change. Organizations are seen as fluid, socially constructed realities that are continuously created through conversations and images. Leaders and consultants can help foster change by encouraging disruptions to taken-for-granted ways of thinking and acting and the use of generative images to stimulate new organizational conversations and narratives. This book offers the first comprehensive introduction to Dialogic Organization Development with chapters by a global team of leading scholar-practitioners addressing both theoretical foundations and specific practices.
This book provides the first deep understanding of a new approach to OD, one better suited to dealing with the complexity and rapid pace of change today.
This is the first authoritative source on an exciting new development in transformational change practices at individual, group, organizational, and societal levels. Dialogic OD theory integrates the latest thinking on the power of narrative and language to create social reality with the latest thinking on applying the science of complexity to changing organizations. This contrasts with the tendency in traditional “diagnostic” OD to think about organizations as fixed objects to be scientifically investigated by conducting an accurate diagnosis-ensuring that conversations convey objective reality (the facts)-and change as something that is episodic and can be planned and managed. Dialogic OD emerged as an approach for dealing with the complex adaptive challenges that organizations face today.
The book has three main sections: an introductory section that explains Dialogic OD and the dialogic mindset, its origins, how it differs from as well as integrates other forms of consulting and change, and implications for practice; a theory section that explains the main philosophical and scientific theories since the 1980s that support or contribute to dialogic thinking; and a practice section that covers how to work from a dialogic mindset with examples of specific practices.
This is the first authoritative source on an exciting new development in transformational change practices at individual, group, organizational, and societal levels. Dialogic OD theory integrates the latest thinking on the power of narrative and language to create social reality with the latest thinking on applying the science of complexity to changing organizations. This contrasts with the tendency in traditional “diagnostic” OD to think about organizations as fixed objects to be scientifically investigated by conducting an accurate diagnosis-ensuring that conversations convey objective reality (the facts)-and change as something that is episodic and can be planned and managed. Dialogic OD emerged as an approach for dealing with the complex adaptive challenges that organizations face today.
The book has three main sections: an introductory section that explains Dialogic OD and the dialogic mindset, its origins, how it differs from as well as integrates other forms of consulting and change, and implications for practice; a theory section that explains the main philosophical and scientific theories since the 1980s that support or contribute to dialogic thinking; and a practice section that covers how to work from a dialogic mindset with examples of specific practices.
Joan Kuhl helps women create a clear vision of what their career path deserves to be and make a convincing business case for equality to their managers and senior leadership. You'll learn strategies for overcoming sexist cultural attitudes about gender and leadership, as well as for dealing with self-limiting behaviors like Imposter's Syndrome (the feeling that you're never good enough despite a track record of success) and the Myth of Meritocracy (the idea that just doing good work is the only way to advance). Because relationships are absolutely crucial, Kuhl describes how to build support networks before you even need them and explains how to get actionable feedback that will help you get to the next level—the kind women rarely are afforded.
Case studies, practical exercises, and inspiring stories from Kuhl's work with clients at companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Soccer, BlackRock, South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and top business schools make this a truly comprehensive guide. It's an indispensable resource for women seeking to build the confidence and conviction to secure the seat at the table they've earned and create a welcoming workplace for everyone.
Case studies, practical exercises, and inspiring stories from Kuhl's work with clients at companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Soccer, BlackRock, South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and top business schools make this a truly comprehensive guide. It's an indispensable resource for women seeking to build the confidence and conviction to secure the seat at the table they've earned and create a welcoming workplace for everyone.
Joan Kuhl helps women create a clear vision of what their career path deserves to be and make a convincing business case for equality to their managers and senior leadership. You'll learn strategies for overcoming sexist cultural attitudes about gender and leadership, as well as for dealing with self-limiting behaviors like Imposter's Syndrome (the feeling that you're never good enough despite a track record of success) and the Myth of Meritocracy (the idea that just doing good work is the only way to advance). Because relationships are absolutely crucial, Kuhl describes how to build support networks before you even need them and explains how to get actionable feedback that will help you get to the next level—the kind women rarely are afforded.
Case studies, practical exercises, and inspiring stories from Kuhl's work with clients at companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Soccer, BlackRock, South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and top business schools make this a truly comprehensive guide. It's an indispensable resource for women seeking to build the confidence and conviction to secure the seat at the table they've earned and create a welcoming workplace for everyone.
Case studies, practical exercises, and inspiring stories from Kuhl's work with clients at companies such as Eli Lilly and Company, Goldman Sachs, U.S. Soccer, BlackRock, South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association and top business schools make this a truly comprehensive guide. It's an indispensable resource for women seeking to build the confidence and conviction to secure the seat at the table they've earned and create a welcoming workplace for everyone.
What if you could transform your company from the inside out? Biased, male-dominated corporate cultures have forced far too many women out of the companies they've aspired to work for. Dig Your Heels In is a first of its kind playbook that empowers women to disrupt the corporate achievement game and be catalysts for positive change.
Dig Your Heels In is a playbook that empowers women to win at the corporate achievement game and be a catalyst for positive progress. It tackles the critical need to engage, advance and retain women in the workplace, for the financial success of the business and for the benefit of their women employees.
This is the first book of its kind to truly arm women to hold their ground and play the long game, staying and advancing in corporate careers. If the reader Digs Her Heels In at the company that pays her paycheck today, she can transform the company into the one that she deserves, for herself and for future generations of women entering the workforce.
Dig Your Heels In is the roadmap that shows women how increasing their breadth of experience gives them more power to identify opportunities for and effect innovative and equitable change. This book is critical for women from the entry level to the executive level. Dig Your Heels In is also a critical resource for leaders in the C-suite and those leading Human Resources, Talent Management and on the front lines of recruitment who can drive enterprise wide changes to build programs that strengthen engagement and retention. Every reader will learn the ten big bold moves to achieve the career they desire and build the company and culture they deserve.
Dig Your Heels In is a playbook that empowers women to win at the corporate achievement game and be a catalyst for positive progress. It tackles the critical need to engage, advance and retain women in the workplace, for the financial success of the business and for the benefit of their women employees.
This is the first book of its kind to truly arm women to hold their ground and play the long game, staying and advancing in corporate careers. If the reader Digs Her Heels In at the company that pays her paycheck today, she can transform the company into the one that she deserves, for herself and for future generations of women entering the workforce.
Dig Your Heels In is the roadmap that shows women how increasing their breadth of experience gives them more power to identify opportunities for and effect innovative and equitable change. This book is critical for women from the entry level to the executive level. Dig Your Heels In is also a critical resource for leaders in the C-suite and those leading Human Resources, Talent Management and on the front lines of recruitment who can drive enterprise wide changes to build programs that strengthen engagement and retention. Every reader will learn the ten big bold moves to achieve the career they desire and build the company and culture they deserve.
In a world of increasing polarization, Digital, Diverse & Divided shows us how to use cultural intelligence to bridge our divides and authentically connect with those around us.
The divides between us seem to keep growing no matter the issue-politics, race relations, religion, and the list goes on. Tackling polarization isn't easy, but this book gives us tools to bridge our divides without forcing everyone to conform to the same thinking and behavior.
Cultural intelligence, a scientific model originally designed for working with people from different cultures, is ideally suited to bridge our polarizing differences. In Digital, Diverse & Divided, David Livermore, the leading expert on cultural intelligence, teaches us how to use the method he has taught global executives and foreign diplomats to navigate difficult conversations with anyone.
Livermore uses his renowned work in cultural intelligence to address everyday challenges such as these:
How should I respond to a racist comment?
What should I do when someone is completely closed to a different perspective?
How can I persuade polarized groups to move beyond agree to disagree?
How do I handle the emotional fatigue that comes with polarizing conversations and relationships?
Digital, Diverse & Divided combines groundbreaking research, riveting stories, and practical strategies that are proven to build a more culturally intelligent world for all of us.
The divides between us seem to keep growing no matter the issue-politics, race relations, religion, and the list goes on. Tackling polarization isn't easy, but this book gives us tools to bridge our divides without forcing everyone to conform to the same thinking and behavior.
Cultural intelligence, a scientific model originally designed for working with people from different cultures, is ideally suited to bridge our polarizing differences. In Digital, Diverse & Divided, David Livermore, the leading expert on cultural intelligence, teaches us how to use the method he has taught global executives and foreign diplomats to navigate difficult conversations with anyone.
Livermore uses his renowned work in cultural intelligence to address everyday challenges such as these:
How should I respond to a racist comment?
What should I do when someone is completely closed to a different perspective?
How can I persuade polarized groups to move beyond agree to disagree?
How do I handle the emotional fatigue that comes with polarizing conversations and relationships?
Digital, Diverse & Divided combines groundbreaking research, riveting stories, and practical strategies that are proven to build a more culturally intelligent world for all of us.
In a world of increasing polarization, Digital, Diverse & Divided shows us how to use cultural intelligence to bridge our divides and authentically connect with those around us.
The divides between us seem to keep growing no matter the issue-politics, race relations, religion, and the list goes on. Tackling polarization isn't easy, but this book gives us tools to bridge our divides without forcing everyone to conform to the same thinking and behavior.
Cultural intelligence, a scientific model originally designed for working with people from different cultures, is ideally suited to bridge our polarizing differences. In Digital, Diverse & Divided, David Livermore, the leading expert on cultural intelligence, teaches us how to use the method he has taught global executives and foreign diplomats to navigate difficult conversations with anyone.
Livermore uses his renowned work in cultural intelligence to address everyday challenges such as these:
How should I respond to a racist comment?
What should I do when someone is completely closed to a different perspective?
How can I persuade polarized groups to move beyond agree to disagree?
How do I handle the emotional fatigue that comes with polarizing conversations and relationships?
Digital, Diverse & Divided combines groundbreaking research, riveting stories, and practical strategies that are proven to build a more culturally intelligent world for all of us.
The divides between us seem to keep growing no matter the issue-politics, race relations, religion, and the list goes on. Tackling polarization isn't easy, but this book gives us tools to bridge our divides without forcing everyone to conform to the same thinking and behavior.
Cultural intelligence, a scientific model originally designed for working with people from different cultures, is ideally suited to bridge our polarizing differences. In Digital, Diverse & Divided, David Livermore, the leading expert on cultural intelligence, teaches us how to use the method he has taught global executives and foreign diplomats to navigate difficult conversations with anyone.
Livermore uses his renowned work in cultural intelligence to address everyday challenges such as these:
How should I respond to a racist comment?
What should I do when someone is completely closed to a different perspective?
How can I persuade polarized groups to move beyond agree to disagree?
How do I handle the emotional fatigue that comes with polarizing conversations and relationships?
Digital, Diverse & Divided combines groundbreaking research, riveting stories, and practical strategies that are proven to build a more culturally intelligent world for all of us.
In a world of increasing polarization, Digital, Diverse & Divided shows us how to use cultural intelligence to bridge our divides and authentically connect with those around us.
Our divides are destroying us: red versus blue, Black versus White, globalists versus nationalists, agnostics versus Christians. Drawing on seminal research on social identity and cultural intelligence, this book explains our impulse to divide people into “us” versus “them” and reveals how we can tackle tribalism, confront racism, and develop a common vision for the future.
In Digital, Diverse & Divided, David Livermore outlines the four competencies of Cultural Intelligence (CQ):
• Motivation (CQ Drive)
• Cognition (CQ Knowledge)
• Metacognition (CQ Strategy)
• Behavior (CQ Action)
He shows how we can apply this foundation to a wide range of intercultural situations. This book includes personal anecdotes, stories from around the world, and references to the work of prominent authors, psychologists, thinkers, and economists.
Livermore examines different factors-place, race, gender, religious beliefs, and politics-that shape how we see the world and offers a way for us to reclaim our shared humanity.
Our divides are destroying us: red versus blue, Black versus White, globalists versus nationalists, agnostics versus Christians. Drawing on seminal research on social identity and cultural intelligence, this book explains our impulse to divide people into “us” versus “them” and reveals how we can tackle tribalism, confront racism, and develop a common vision for the future.
In Digital, Diverse & Divided, David Livermore outlines the four competencies of Cultural Intelligence (CQ):
• Motivation (CQ Drive)
• Cognition (CQ Knowledge)
• Metacognition (CQ Strategy)
• Behavior (CQ Action)
He shows how we can apply this foundation to a wide range of intercultural situations. This book includes personal anecdotes, stories from around the world, and references to the work of prominent authors, psychologists, thinkers, and economists.
Livermore examines different factors-place, race, gender, religious beliefs, and politics-that shape how we see the world and offers a way for us to reclaim our shared humanity.
In his books Somebodies and Nobodies and All Rise, Robert Fuller exposed rankism—abuse of the power inherent in rank to exploit or humiliate someone of lower rank. In Dignity for All, Fuller and Pamela Gerloff offer a concise, action-oriented guide to the concrete steps we can take to eradicate it. They focus on us as individuals—how we can recognize rankism in our own experiences, even in ourselves, and how, on a day-to-day basis, we can help others to see its insidious influence and work with them to create a better world.
Fuller and Gerloff offer advice on the best ways to forcefully but compassionately bring rankist behavior to light. They include examples of rankism in action as well as the often surprisingly simple things people have done to counteract it. Perhaps most importantly, they show how we can prevent rankism from taking root in the first place. Dignity for All will help you map out your own personal strategy for creating a society in which every human being feels truly valued and respected.
In his books Somebodies and Nobodies and All Rise, Robert Fuller exposed rankism—abuse of the power inherent in rank to exploit or humiliate someone of lower rank. In Dignity for All, Fuller and Pamela Gerloff offer a concise, action-oriented guide to the concrete steps we can take to eradicate it. They focus on us as individuals—how we can recognize rankism in our own experiences, even in ourselves, and how, on a day-to-day basis, we can help others to see its insidious influence and work with them to create a better world.
Fuller and Gerloff offer advice on the best ways to forcefully but compassionately bring rankist behavior to light. They include examples of rankism in action as well as the often surprisingly simple things people have done to counteract it. Perhaps most importantly, they show how we can prevent rankism from taking root in the first place. Dignity for All will help you map out your own personal strategy for creating a society in which every human being feels truly valued and respected.
Fuller and Gerloff offer advice on the best ways to forcefully but compassionately bring rankist behavior to light. They include examples of rankism in action as well as the often surprisingly simple things people have done to counteract it. Perhaps most importantly, they show how we can prevent rankism from taking root in the first place. Dignity for All will help you map out your own personal strategy for creating a society in which every human being feels truly valued and respected.
You have access to a brilliant thinking partner. Chances are, you’re asking it to write emails.
You’re bringing AI in too late. You ask it to build the deck after you’ve chosen the story, create the proposal after the strategy is set, or help prepare for an important conversation after you’ve already decided what to say.
By then, AI can improve the output, but it has missed the chance to help you improve the outcome.
That’s the limitation of using AI tactically. Directing Intelligence shows you how to use AI strategically, bringing it into important work while the thinking is still open so it can challenge assumptions, expand your options, strengthen decisions, and help you find a better path before you commit to one.
The foundation is your own custom AI work partner: a brilliant chief of staff shaped around your role, goals, standards, and ways of thinking. You give it the context of your work, teach it what good looks like, and instruct it to challenge your thinking and help you improve. As you refine it through use and feedback, it becomes an increasingly valuable thinking partner.
And you can build your custom AI as you read. Directing Intelligence includes free access to CraftAI, a guided tool that helps you create the instructions for your own work partner.
Drawing on his experience coaching leaders and teams, Edwin Jansen gives you a practical, proven approach to making strategic AI use part of how you work every day.
You’ll learn how to
AI has opened one of the greatest opportunities of our careers: to think bigger, tackle challenges once beyond our reach, and make a greater contribution. Its capabilities will keep growing, expanding what each of us can attempt. Learn to direct AI well, and you can do the best work of your life.
You’re bringing AI in too late. You ask it to build the deck after you’ve chosen the story, create the proposal after the strategy is set, or help prepare for an important conversation after you’ve already decided what to say.
By then, AI can improve the output, but it has missed the chance to help you improve the outcome.
That’s the limitation of using AI tactically. Directing Intelligence shows you how to use AI strategically, bringing it into important work while the thinking is still open so it can challenge assumptions, expand your options, strengthen decisions, and help you find a better path before you commit to one.
The foundation is your own custom AI work partner: a brilliant chief of staff shaped around your role, goals, standards, and ways of thinking. You give it the context of your work, teach it what good looks like, and instruct it to challenge your thinking and help you improve. As you refine it through use and feedback, it becomes an increasingly valuable thinking partner.
And you can build your custom AI as you read. Directing Intelligence includes free access to CraftAI, a guided tool that helps you create the instructions for your own work partner.
Drawing on his experience coaching leaders and teams, Edwin Jansen gives you a practical, proven approach to making strategic AI use part of how you work every day.
You’ll learn how to
- start important work with a strategic briefing using OCH: outcome, context, help;
- bring AI into the thinking early enough to challenge assumptions, explore stronger paths, and improve decisions;
- develop habits for strategic AI use, from dictating rich briefings and capturing key context to using deep research for stronger decisions; and
- improve your work partner’s instructions so it becomes more valuable over time.
AI has opened one of the greatest opportunities of our careers: to think bigger, tackle challenges once beyond our reach, and make a greater contribution. Its capabilities will keep growing, expanding what each of us can attempt. Learn to direct AI well, and you can do the best work of your life.
You have access to a brilliant thinking partner. Chances are, you’re asking it to write emails.
You’re bringing AI in too late. You ask it to build the deck after you’ve chosen the story, create the proposal after the strategy is set, or help prepare for an important conversation after you’ve already decided what to say.
By then, AI can improve the output, but it has missed the chance to help you improve the outcome.
That’s the limitation of using AI tactically. Directing Intelligence shows you how to use AI strategically, bringing it into important work while the thinking is still open so it can challenge assumptions, expand your options, strengthen decisions, and help you find a better path before you commit to one.
The foundation is your own custom AI work partner: a brilliant chief of staff shaped around your role, goals, standards, and ways of thinking. You give it the context of your work, teach it what good looks like, and instruct it to challenge your thinking and help you improve. As you refine it through use and feedback, it becomes an increasingly valuable thinking partner.
And you can build your custom AI as you read. Directing Intelligence includes free access to CraftAI, a guided tool that helps you create the instructions for your own work partner.
Drawing on his experience coaching leaders and teams, Edwin Jansen gives you a practical, proven approach to making strategic AI use part of how you work every day.
You’ll learn how to
AI has opened one of the greatest opportunities of our careers: to think bigger, tackle challenges once beyond our reach, and make a greater contribution. Its capabilities will keep growing, expanding what each of us can attempt. Learn to direct AI well, and you can do the best work of your life.
You’re bringing AI in too late. You ask it to build the deck after you’ve chosen the story, create the proposal after the strategy is set, or help prepare for an important conversation after you’ve already decided what to say.
By then, AI can improve the output, but it has missed the chance to help you improve the outcome.
That’s the limitation of using AI tactically. Directing Intelligence shows you how to use AI strategically, bringing it into important work while the thinking is still open so it can challenge assumptions, expand your options, strengthen decisions, and help you find a better path before you commit to one.
The foundation is your own custom AI work partner: a brilliant chief of staff shaped around your role, goals, standards, and ways of thinking. You give it the context of your work, teach it what good looks like, and instruct it to challenge your thinking and help you improve. As you refine it through use and feedback, it becomes an increasingly valuable thinking partner.
And you can build your custom AI as you read. Directing Intelligence includes free access to CraftAI, a guided tool that helps you create the instructions for your own work partner.
Drawing on his experience coaching leaders and teams, Edwin Jansen gives you a practical, proven approach to making strategic AI use part of how you work every day.
You’ll learn how to
- start important work with a strategic briefing using OCH: outcome, context, help;
- bring AI into the thinking early enough to challenge assumptions, explore stronger paths, and improve decisions;
- develop habits for strategic AI use, from dictating rich briefings and capturing key context to using deep research for stronger decisions; and
- improve your work partner’s instructions so it becomes more valuable over time.
AI has opened one of the greatest opportunities of our careers: to think bigger, tackle challenges once beyond our reach, and make a greater contribution. Its capabilities will keep growing, expanding what each of us can attempt. Learn to direct AI well, and you can do the best work of your life.
You have access to a brilliant thinking partner. Chances are, you’re asking it to write emails.
You’re bringing AI in too late. You ask it to build the deck after you’ve chosen the story, create the proposal after the strategy is set, or help prepare for an important conversation after you’ve already decided what to say.
By then, AI can improve the output, but it has missed the chance to help you improve the outcome.
That’s the limitation of using AI tactically. Directing Intelligence shows you how to use AI strategically, bringing it into important work while the thinking is still open so it can challenge assumptions, expand your options, strengthen decisions, and help you find a better path before you commit to one.
The foundation is your own custom AI work partner: a brilliant chief of staff shaped around your role, goals, standards, and ways of thinking. You give it the context of your work, teach it what good looks like, and instruct it to challenge your thinking and help you improve. As you refine it through use and feedback, it becomes an increasingly valuable thinking partner.
And you can build your custom AI as you read. Directing Intelligence includes free access to CraftAI, a guided tool that helps you create the instructions for your own work partner.
Drawing on his experience coaching leaders and teams, Edwin Jansen gives you a practical, proven approach to making strategic AI use part of how you work every day.
You’ll learn how to
AI has opened one of the greatest opportunities of our careers: to think bigger, tackle challenges once beyond our reach, and make a greater contribution. Its capabilities will keep growing, expanding what each of us can attempt. Learn to direct AI well, and you can do the best work of your life.
You’re bringing AI in too late. You ask it to build the deck after you’ve chosen the story, create the proposal after the strategy is set, or help prepare for an important conversation after you’ve already decided what to say.
By then, AI can improve the output, but it has missed the chance to help you improve the outcome.
That’s the limitation of using AI tactically. Directing Intelligence shows you how to use AI strategically, bringing it into important work while the thinking is still open so it can challenge assumptions, expand your options, strengthen decisions, and help you find a better path before you commit to one.
The foundation is your own custom AI work partner: a brilliant chief of staff shaped around your role, goals, standards, and ways of thinking. You give it the context of your work, teach it what good looks like, and instruct it to challenge your thinking and help you improve. As you refine it through use and feedback, it becomes an increasingly valuable thinking partner.
And you can build your custom AI as you read. Directing Intelligence includes free access to CraftAI, a guided tool that helps you create the instructions for your own work partner.
Drawing on his experience coaching leaders and teams, Edwin Jansen gives you a practical, proven approach to making strategic AI use part of how you work every day.
You’ll learn how to
- start important work with a strategic briefing using OCH: outcome, context, help;
- bring AI into the thinking early enough to challenge assumptions, explore stronger paths, and improve decisions;
- develop habits for strategic AI use, from dictating rich briefings and capturing key context to using deep research for stronger decisions; and
- improve your work partner’s instructions so it becomes more valuable over time.
AI has opened one of the greatest opportunities of our careers: to think bigger, tackle challenges once beyond our reach, and make a greater contribution. Its capabilities will keep growing, expanding what each of us can attempt. Learn to direct AI well, and you can do the best work of your life.