Lead Smart in the AI Era by Surbhi Jain and Amit Kumar Jain

Lead Smart in the AI Era is a BRAND NEW paperback designed for technology enthusiasts, leaders, and teams navigating an increasingly AI-driven world. Written by Surbhi Jain and Amit Kumar Jain, this insightful guide blends real-world case studies with practical leadership strategies to help you anticipate change, innovate boldly, and drive success across customer experience, internal processes, product delivery, and operational efficiency.

What makes this book different

Drawing on a curated set of transformative examples, the authors illustrate how visionary leadership can foresee rapid shifts in the digital ecosystem. You’ll explore how creative adoption of technology—from the early graphical user interface embraced by Steve Jobs to the origin stories of Uber and Netflix—can catalyze lasting competitive advantage. The book also covers pivotal moments such as IBM’s Deep Blue defeating Garry Kasparov in chess, and how Rolls-Royce’s TotalCare maintenance program elevates aircraft engine reliability. Through these narratives, you’ll learn to recognize patterns of disruption and align leadership with agile, customer-centric execution.

Key chapters and takeaways

Lead Smart in the AI Era emphasizes a holistic approach to leadership that blends vision with action. The pacing is practical and strategic, helping you translate ideas into measurable results. Expect frameworks that empower you to balance innovation with operational discipline, ensuring that technology investments deliver tangible value for customers and the bottom line.

• Develop a forward-looking mindset that anticipates AI-enabled changes in markets and operations
• Foster innovation, agility, and adaptability to stay ahead of digital disruption
• Integrate customer experience with internal processes and product delivery for seamless value chains
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness through data-driven decision making and efficient execution
• Apply real-world examples to your own teams, projects, and long-term strategy

This paperback edition (ISBN: 9789361564925) presents clear, actionable insights from two technology enthusiasts who understand both strategy and hands-on implementation. The book is ideal for managers seeking practical leadership playbooks, entrepreneurs building tech-driven ventures, educators shaping classroom discussions on digital transformation, and readers who love thoughtful technology narratives from trusted voices in the field.

Who should read Lead Smart in the AI Era

Perfect for parents guiding young learners in tech curiosity, teachers planning innovative curricula, executives steering digital programs, and book lovers eager for a compelling look at how AI reshapes leadership—this book offers accessible language, real-case relevance, and memorable takeaways that readers can apply right away.

Whether you’re building a “book collection” on leadership in the digital era or seeking a thoughtful gift set for a tech-minded friend, this volume stands out as a timeless reference. It combines credible storytelling with practical guidance, making it a trusted resource for those who want to lead smarter in an AI-powered world.