John Wiley and Sons Ltd Potential-ize: How Leaders Unlock Human Potential in the Age of AI

We are in a “Potential Crisis” Leaders are trapped in outdated approaches to human development because AI has fundamentally changed what skills matter. In his groundbreaking new book, renowned self-leadership expert Andrew Bryant delivers a roadmap to understanding and unleashing human potential in an age of AI. The book centers on a six-element IGNITE framework for systematic human development: INSPIRE: Find your spark and take control of your story GUIDE: Navigate with wisdom through mentorship and feedback NURTURE: Create conditions for growth through belief and belonging INTEGRATE: Combine human intelligence with AI capabilities TRANSFORM: Turn challenges into catalysts for development EVALUATE: Sustain and scale impact through continuous learning Your potential multiplies when you unlock it in others. In an age of artificial intelligence, our greatest opportunity isn't competing with machines but amplifying what makes us uniquely human: our capacity for wisdom, compassion, creativity, and the ability to inspire others to excellence. The book is rich with inspiring stories and interviews from businesspeople, Olympic athletes, thought leaders, and mentors that drive home the understanding of the concepts. Key Insights AI Amplifies Rather Than Replaces: The future belongs to human-AI collaboration, not competition Potential is Process, Not Outcome: It's about continuous expansion of capabilities Self-Leadership is the Foundation: You must lead yourself before leading others Competence Before Passion: Build skills systematically; passion follows mastery Adversity as the Catalyst: Challenges reveal and develop capabilities that comfort cannot Culture Eats Strategy: Creating the right environment matters more than perfect plans Belief and Belonging Drive Performance: People need to feel capable and connected Leadership Evolution Required: Traditional command-and-control fails in AI age Whether you're seeking to potentialize yourself or a team, company, or community, Potential-ize: Unlock Potential, Maximize Performance, and Inspire Excellence is an essential guide and toolkit. "Andrew Bryant's work on self-leadership has been cited in over 150 research papers. In Potential-ize, he brilliantly expands this foundation to show how we can all achieve far more than we believe possible." – Dr. Tanvi Gautam Autorid: Andrew Bryant