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Human Edge in the AI Age: Eight Timeless Mantras for Success
As Artificial Intelligence continues to redefine industries, displacing traditional roles and automating capabilities once considered uniquely human, the true competitive advantage for both individuals and organisations will lie in cultivating distinctly human strengths.
To this end, Mr. Seth introduces the Possible framework, an eight-dimensional model of human capabilities and values that he argues are essential in the AI era.
The book is divided broadly into two parts:
1. Diagnosis of the AI Disruption
• How AI is transforming work, decision-making, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
• The risks of displacing human skills and losing purpose when only measurable outputs are valued.
2. The Eight Timeless Mantras
• The author unfolds eight dimensions that he considers pillars for thriving: Problem-Solving, Openness to Change, Spirituality, Sports Resilience, Purpose-driven leadership, Balance Managing, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.
• These mantras are illustrated with real-world examples, personal reflections, cross-reference to philosophical traditions in India, and giving guidance both practical and culturally rooted.
The Book Answers Some Prominent Questions Like
• What skills, values, and mindsets will define effective leadership in the AI-driven world?
• How can corporate boards ensure that technology adoption remains ethical, purposeful, and people-centric?
• In an age of data and automation, how do leaders redefine success to include meaning, impact, and sustainability?
Who is it For?
Human Edge in the AI Age is an essential read for board members, CXOs, and senior leaders seeking to navigate the intersection of technology, governance, and human values. It is a thoughtful, well-structured, and timely contribution to the literature on leadership in the AI era.
For boardrooms seeking foresight, values - anchored governance, and strategies that protect human agency while leveraging technological progress, this book is both a guide and a call to action.
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Mr. Nitin Seth
He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Incedo Inc., a digital, data, and AI services firm helping enterprises unlock real value from technology at scale. Over the past three decades, Mr. Seth has held leadership roles at some of the world's most respected organizations including McKinsey, Fidelity International, and Flipkart where he led large-scale transformations across business, data, and technology. His debut book, Winning in the Digital Age (2021), was a national bestseller.
Owned by: Institute of Directors, India
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