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Multiple Bestsellers

Highly acclaimed Wall Street Journal, USA Today, LA Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers

Artificial Intelligence · Humanity · Future

Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI

TRANSCEND was named a ‘must read’ by the Next Big Idea Club and selected as a Financial Times business book of the month. It became an instant bestseller—across multiple categories—on the USA Today, Los Angeles Times, & Publishers Weekly lists. It provides readers with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation—at the intersection of philosophy, humanity, business, and technology. The OPEN framework unlocks the potential of AI; the CARE framework protects against its dangers.
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Acclaim for TRANSCEND

“There are plenty of books on AI, and even on the human/AI relationship. But you will not find one more thoughtful and usefully philosophical than this one.”
Thomas H. DavenportDistinguished Professor, Babson College and Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
“In TRANSCEND, Faisal Hoque delivers a thought-stirring exploration of what it means to be human in a world of artificial intelligence. His wise ‘detach and devote’ approach offers a powerful strategy for deriving the best of both human potential and machine intelligence.”
Daniel H. Pink#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and Drive
“The frameworks in TRANSCEND are ethically robust and practical. TRANSCEND is my go-to for guiding entrepreneurs, investors, executive leaders, and board members alike.”
Tereza NemessanyiGlobal Director of Venture Capital and Private Equity Partnerships, Microsoft
“TRANSCEND offers a clear and timely guide to understanding the impact of AI on humanity. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to responsibly navigate the future of AI in business, leadership, and society.”
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life
“He asks the big questions—about values, ethics, and trust—and provides a guide that is both philosophical and practical in its quest to harness the best of humanity… today and from here on out.”
April RinneGlobal Futurist and Author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change
“TRANSCEND provides practical frameworks and use cases to help organizations harness the potential of AI for the good of humanity.”
Des Dearlove & Stuart CrainerCo-founders, Thinkers50
“Faisal brilliantly guides us into the future of Human/AI collaboration. With clear, actionable frameworks, he empowers individuals and organizations to harness the immense potential of AI while offering thoughtful strategies to manage its risks.”
Dr. Alise CortezChief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now! Author of The Great Revitalization
“TRANSCEND offers a refreshingly balanced perspective on AI, neither overhyping nor fear mongering. It offers frameworks, tools and perspective needed for navigating the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven future.”
Dr. Jayshree SethChief Science Advocate at 3M
“A brave wake-up call… Indispensable reading.”
Terence MauriHack Future Lab founder and author of The Upside of Disruption
“Faisal Hoque tells us that we should fear losing our humanity more. He helps us see how we will navigate the transition without losing control, without losing purpose, without losing ourselves.”
Dr. Gary Crotaz, PhDHost of The Unlock Moment podcast, executive coach and author
“In TRANSCEND, Faisal Hoque demands that you stay OPEN, learn to CARE, and keep people at the heart of the AI wave. An imperative read worthy of your full and undivided attention.”
Dan PontefractAward-winning author of Work-Life Bloom, Lead. Care. Win., and Open To Think
“TRANSCEND rethinks our relationship with AI. Hoque’s insights will resonate with technologists and humanists alike.”
Dr. Jordi DíazDean & Director General, EADA Business School, Barcelona
“Facing today’s AI challenges requires engaging with fundamental philosophical questions—not for the sake of theory, but to protect our future. TRANSCEND points the way.”
Sverre SpoelstraProfessor of Organization, Lund University
“Faisal Hoque has presented us with a wonderful treatise on what it means to be human in the age of AI, and how we can ‘detach’ from what doesn’t serve us and ‘devote’ ourselves to what does.”
Kate O’NeillCEO of KO Insights, author of What Matters Next and Tech Humanist
“TRANSCEND presents an illuminating, practical perspective, equipping readers to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the AI era.”
Readers’ Favorite
“TRANSCEND goes beyond being just a book about artificial intelligence—it offers a thought-provoking glimpse into humanity’s future.”
BookBelow
“Knowledge is power and TRANSCEND gives every reader plenty of information on the different forms of AI that surround us. Well done!”
Bestsellers World
“TRANSCEND examines human behaviors and personal relationships and encourages readers to rely on these in a positive manner to enhance their business lives and personal lives.”
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AI · Government · Public Service

A Bold Guide to AI in Government

Reimagining Government is a bold, practical guide to using AI for smarter, faster public service. It offers clear AI opportunities and challenges in government, scalable and responsible adoption frameworks, real-world examples from public-sector innovators, and strategies to reshape leadership, culture, and impact. This book is for policymakers, technologists, and civic leaders ready to make AI work—for people and systems alike. Co-authored with Erik Nelson and Prof. Tom Davenport.
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Acclaim for Reimagining Government

“A welcome, centrist guide to implementing AI in government.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Reimagining Government is a visionary yet practical guide to how AI can transform public service. A must-read for policymakers, leaders, and anyone interested in the future of governance.”
American Writing
“A bold and eminently practical playbook for harnessing the full potential of AI in government.”
Authors Reading
“A Must Read — A playbook for policymakers, technologists, and civic leaders to turn Artificial Intelligence into a practical force for better government.”
Readsy
“Reimagining Government is a thought-provoking book that offers key strategies and a roadmap for AI implementation in government institutions; not just a book for technology aficionados, but rather a tool for visionary leaders, politicians, and business executives working toward the development of nations and states.”
Readers’ Favorite
Digital · Business · Management

Transformation Requires Much More Than Technology

Transformation requires much more than simply obtaining the latest technology. From top to bottom, organizations will be compelled to change entire mindsets, attitudes, and assumptions. This multi-award winning, #1 The Wall Street Journal best-selling book introduces the comprehensive LIFTS framework—Learn, Investigate, Formulate, Take Off, and Study—to help organizations reap the greatest benefits of business and digital transformation.
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Acclaim for REINVENT

“REINVENT brilliantly illustrates how businesses can change their mindsets, attitudes, and assumptions about how they operate and thrive in the midst of change.”
Vivek WadhwaAward-winning Academic, Entrepreneur, and Author; Former Distinguished Fellow, Harvard Law School
“REINVENT is important and relevant reading for both established and new business leaders. It lays out a roadmap for how to succeed with digital transformations.”
Anandhi Bharadwaj Vice Dean for Faculty & Research; Goizueta Endowed Chair in E-Commerce, Professor of Information Systems
“REINVENT is a forward-looking, informative business guide that details the essentials of digital transformations.”
Foreword Clarion
“Faisal Hoque provides a solid framework (LIFTS) that leaders would be wise to follow to thrive in the future.”
Jacques BughinCEO Machaon Advisory; Retired Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company
“The avalanche in business is change—massive and coming faster and faster. The answer is more than adopting new digital tools—it requires changing the entire mindset of the organization.”
Hap KloppAuthor and Founder of The North Face
“With REINVENT, Faisal Hoque gives leaders a blueprint to guide them in the momentous but necessary task of making transformation a core business competency.”
Larry EnglishPresident at Centric Consulting, Forbes Contributor
“A discussion of organizational transformation that goes beyond quick fixes. Clear, fast-paced prose that stresses such developments are inevitable and potentially hugely valuable but also complex.”
Kirkus Reviews
“REINVENT is conclusively a five-star business resource… It brims with well-matched case studies that bring the how-to’s to life, making it a trustable and practical title.”
Reader Views
“Read this timely book, let it guide you and your chances of success are significantly strengthened.”
Subir ChowdhuryThinkers50’s “50 Most Influential Management Thinkers in the World”; Author of The Difference
“REINVENT is a timely playbook for leaders serious about positioning their organizations to successfully compete in the turbulent post-COVID economy. Reinvention is not a destination, it’s a journey.”
Shamim MohammadEVP, Chief Information and Technology Officer, CarMax
“Faisal’s expert guidance throughout the book is like having a trusted advisor at your side the whole way.”
Kate O’NeillThinkers50 “Power Leader in Technology”; Founder & Chief Tech Humanist, KO Insights
“If you are a leader driving business transformation, REINVENT is a must read!”
Daniel Burrus New York Times bestselling author of Flash Foresight and The Anticipatory Organization
“Faisal Hoque warns us against viewing technology as a savior able to correct everything wrong with an organization. This is a book I will consult again and again.”
Atti RiaziSenior Vice President and CIO, Hearst; Former Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations
“Illuminating guide to digital transformation for business leaders.”
Publishers Weekly BookLife
“In this amazing book, we see the opportunities and the obligation we have to replicate past successes and do better.”
Marne MartinChief Strategy Officer and Global President, IFS; Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS of 2022
Empathy · Knowledge · Execution

Transformational Leaders Leverage Positive Change

This multi-award winning, #1 The Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling book invites readers to explore the intersection of transformational leadership, systemic thinking, and experiential learning—all required to survive and thrive amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, COVID-19, and climate change. LIFT proposes that transformational leaders—those who focus on people and long-term innovations—are the key to a prosperous future.
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Acclaim for LIFT

“I highly recommend LIFT to all leaders aiming to enhance their leadership capacity for growth and crafting their own lives embracing a brighter future for others.”
Dr. Oleg KonovalovOne of the top global leaders on leadership, author of The Vision Code
“Amid the tumult of change we are experiencing comes LIFT by Faisal Hoque. The book diagnoses what’s going wrong and provides insights into what leaders can do to improve the situation for all of us.”
John BaldoniExecutive Coach, Global Guru/Leadership, author of 15 books including Grace Notes
“Provides the tools to nurture emotional intelligence and collaborative skills.”
Foreword Clarion
“This book outlines the challenges we face in the modern world and how leaders will need to address them.”
Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D.Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership, Claremont McKenna College
“Bravo, Faisal Hoque, for going beyond leadership theory and expertly providing actionable steps for the aspiring leader.”
Merete Wedell-WedellsborgProfessor of Leadership, IMD Business School; author of Battle Mind
“In his compelling new book, Faisal Hoque gives a much-needed LIFT to leaders who want to stay on the forefront of change, and not be left behind.”
Alain HunkinsHunkins Leadership Group, author of Cracking the Leadership Code
“With much practical advice, point-illustrating sidebars, and real-world examples, LIFT urges forward-thinking innovation.”
Booklife by Publishers Weekly
“In LIFT, Faisal Hoque offers innovative steps for transformational leadership that demonstrate how empathy is a crucial aspect in inspiring higher levels of organizational effectiveness.”
Erik NelsonSenior Vice President, CACI International, Inc.
“Faisal Hoque gives us clarity, purpose, direction—and hope.”
G. Shawn HunterCEO of Mindscaling, and author of Small Acts of Leadership
“Leadership is no longer an exclusive role held by few. It requires compassionate flexibility, collaboration, and confidence.”
Jennifer EggersFounder, LeaderShift Insights; author of Resilience: It’s Not About Bouncing Back
“Succinct, well researched, cohesively laid out, and a strong call to action, LIFT brings readers purpose and tools to address the changes occurring globally.”
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Mindfulness · Creativity · Innovation

A Holistic Approach to Creating Long-Term Value

Part philosophy, part business, and part history—this multi-award winning, Wall Street Journal (#2) and USA Today bestseller draws on 2,500-year-old Eastern philosophies and the interconnected insights of Leonardo da Vinci. Couple that with Fortune 100 cross-pollination for creativity and startup thinking for adaptability, and you have Everything Connects. This isn’t just a quick fix for your next financial quarter; this is how you succeed in the long run.
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Acclaim for Everything Connects

“Philosophy, business, and history come together in Everything Connects… leadership, creativity, innovation, and sustainability. With takeaways for large global companies and small startups, this book examines what leaders can learn from Eastern wisdom, Da Vinci, and contemporary psychology.”
Adam GrantProfessor at Wharton; #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Give and Take
“An insightful, well written book on innovation. The authors have done well to capture stories of innovation across the board—from Fortune 500 to Social Enterprises.”
Dr. Leslie WillcocksProfessor of Technology Work and Globalization, London School of Economics
“The focus on mindfulness in Everything Connects sets it apart from traditional type-A thinking.”
Fast Company
“By marrying the power of creativity and innovation, there is very little we can’t accomplish. Everything Connects shows where and how this is happening and inspires us to join in this new era.”
Professor Muhammad YunusNobel Laureate & Founder of Grameen Bank
“Management guru, Faisal Hoque, explains how ‘mindfulness’ can transform your business.”
Fortune / CNN Money
“Brilliant! Everything Connects helps connect the dots in ways you’ve never imagined. It’s full of powerful and useful ideas on how to unleash innovation in your organization.”
Frank SonnenbergBestselling author of Managing with a Conscience; Top 100 Thought Leaders in America
“Everything Connects is as much about business as it is about life.”
Dr. Marshall GoldsmithNew York Times bestselling author & #1 Leadership Thinker in the World (Thinkers50/HBR)
“Everything Connects shows why sustainable innovation begins with you—yes, you.”
Dr. Vijay GovindarajanProfessor, Tuck at Dartmouth; Author of New York Times & WSJ bestseller Reverse Innovation
“If the industrial era was about building, the social era is about connecting. Everything Connects is a guide to—and a celebration of—that connecting process.”
Nilofer MerchantBestselling author of 11 Rules for Creating Value in The Social Era
“Everything Connects provides you with a beginner’s mind, helping you to see your company free of misleading preconceptions.”
Jason L. BaptisteFounder of Onswipe and author of The Ultralight Startup

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