Age of Agency: Rise with AI

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
About the Author
1 Introduction
	The Concept of Agency
	Connecting the Dots
	Ready for Lift-Off?
Part 1: Master Your Own Agency
	2 Defining Agency
		Unleashing Human Potential
		The Power of Personal Agency
		The Myth of Computer Agency
	3 The Power of Observation, Resourcefulness, and Creativity
		The Vital Importance of Observation
		The Unmatched Power of Human Resourcefulness
			The Bootstrap Entrepreneur
			The Resourceful Teacher
			The Adaptable Farmer
			The Resilient Community Leader
		Creativity in an AI-Dominated World
	4 Harnessing Human Agency in an AI Era
		Autonomy, Passion, and Personal Growth
		Our Glaring Achilles Heel
		Crafting a Growth Manifesto
			Value 1: Mutual Understanding
			Value 2: Play to Win
			Value 3: Earned Success
			Value 4: Customer-Centric Service
			Value 5: Honesty and Integrity
			Value 6: Observation, Resourcefulness, and Creativity
			Value 7: Efficiency and Sustainability
			Value 8: Leveraging Technology
Part 2: Master AI
	5 A Bit of History
		The Journey of Computing
		The Emergence and Evolution of AI
		The Basic Mechanics of AI
	6 Coming to Terms with What AI Can and Cannot Do
		Types and Techniques of AI
		Real-World Applications of AI
		The Limitations of AI
	7 AI as a Transformative Productivity Hack
		Let’s Zero-In on You
		The Elephants in the Room
		Rethinking Our Workflows
Part 3: Develop Care
	8 Care in the Professional Realm
		The Innate Need for Care
		The Professional’s Path to Care
		Caring Through Integrity and Selflessness
	9 Building Client Experiences Rooted in Care
		Designing with Care
		Creating a Customer Journey Based on Care
		Integrating Technology without Sacrificing Care
	10 Reimagining Client Experiences
		Embracing Client-Centric Innovation
		Redefining the Buying Experience
		Breaking Norms and Slaying Sacred Cows
Part 4: Understand Humanity
	11 A Theoretical Grounding
		The Need for a Theoretical Framework
		Unpacking the Frameworks
		A Bridge to the Practical
	12 The Real World
		Reconnecting and Sensing
		Zooming Out to the Stark Plight of Humanity
		Seeking to Understand
	13 Rise with AI
		IkigAI
		Rising above the Noise
		A Call to Action
	14 Conclusion
		Part 1: Master Your Own Agency
		Part 2: Master AI
		Part 3: Develop Care
		Part 4: Understand Humanity
Index