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Unlocking Human-centric Value

“AI’s promise and peril dance on the edge of human wisdom; our choices will choreograph the future.”

“A masterclass in intentional and regenerative innovation.”

Are your leaders ready to lead in an AI-powered world? AI is not just a tech challenge—it’s a leadership reckoning. In a time of rapid disruption and human disconnection, the most urgent question isn’t whether to use AI—it’s whether your leaders are prepared to align technology with purpose, strategy, and humanity.
To book Faisal for a talk you can either contact his team at Stern Strategy Group or fill out the contact form below.
Featured Talks
Rotman School of Management Event

At the University of Toronto—Rotman School of Management, Faisal Hoque provided the audience with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation. University of Toronto is the home of Geoffrey Hinton—the ‘Godfather of AI’ and 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics. His pioneering work in neural networks and machine learning has laid the groundwork for the foundation for modern AI. It is also the home of the esteemed scholar, philosopher late Marshall McLuhan whose work is among the cornerstones of the study of media theory.

AI Innovation Portfolio

With a PfM approach, organizations can drive transformative change while maintaining robust safeguards.

The Age of AI is About Convergence

AI: values-led, human-centered, purpose-driven, amplify us.

Are You Optimistic About Future

AI can drive human-centered, lasting change.

The OPEN Framework

OPEN isn’t just what we do with AI – it’s how we become with AI.

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Rethink Leadership for the AI Era

AI is no longer coming—it’s here. And while most companies are racing to implement tools, the true competitive edge lies elsewhere: in leadership. In this provocative and practical keynote, Faisal Hoque unpacks what AI truly demands of modern leaders. It’s not just about scaling technology—it’s about scaling consciousness. Faisal reveals how the most successful organizations align technical innovation with cultural transformation, creating space for humanity, creativity, and trust to flourish. Drawing from his bestselling book TRANSCEND, Faisal introduces the OPEN and CARE frameworks for navigating the AI era with clarity and courage. Leaders will walk away not only with a deeper understanding of what’s coming—but with the mindset and tools to shape it.
Tangible Takeaways
  • Rethink Leadership for the AI Era: Learn why traditional management models fall short—and what a “new breed” of leadership really looks like.
  • Bridge Tech, Strategy & Human Values: Discover how to align organizational goals with human-centered values in a time of technological upheaval.
  • Use the OPEN and CARE Frameworks: Apply Faisal’s practical tools to navigate AI transformation with agility, intention, and resilience.
  • Design for Clarity, Agility, and Growth: Understand how to build a culture that adapts with clarity and thrives amidst uncertainty.
Faisal delivers concrete, adaptable models that show leaders HOW to start adopting and adapting to AI. His framework—OPEN (Outline, Partner, Experiment, Navigate) and CARE (Catastrophize, Assess, Regulate, and Exit)—equips leaders to both harness and humanize AI within their organizations. These models are not just theoretical—they are actionable playbooks that help leaders reimagine organizational design, align technology with purpose, and embed responsible innovation across every level of the enterprise.
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Why Faisal?

Faisal shows audiences why adapting to AI is not just about tools, but about human and organizational transformation. His message is clear: those who transcend legacy thinking—who align people, process, and purpose—will unlock the next level of human and organizational potential.
Faisal brings a rare combination of Silicon Valley and venture tech fluency, Eastern wisdom, and real-world leadership experience for F500 and complex government agencies alike. With an approach that is warm, grounded, and deeply human, he challenges leaders to rise to this unprecedented moment—not with fear, but with purpose and imagination.
He is a globally recognized management thinker, award-winning entrepreneur, and a bestselling author of 12 award-winning books. He is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies, and a strategic transformation and AI innovation partner for CACI, an $9B U.S. federal technology and national security leader. With 30+ years of experience, he has enabled innovation and transformation across Fortune 100s and government agencies including MasterCard, GE, IBM, PepsiCo, French Social Security Services, DoD, and DHS. A 3× Wall Street Journal and 3× USA Today bestselling author, his latest book TRANSCEND became an instant USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, named a Financial Times Business Book of the Month, and a Next Big Idea Club “must read.”
His widely adopted frameworks (e.g. OPEN/CARE, LIFTS) and indices (e.g. Convergence Index, Business Agility Index) are used globally to link leadership to value. His books are published by leading houses including Cambridge University Press, Financial Times Publishing, HarperCollins Leadership, McGraw Hill, Fast Company Press, Wiley, IMD, Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster. His thought leadership is regularly featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, BIG Think, Psychology Today, Yahoo Finance, CBS, Fox, and more.
A 3-time Deloitte Fast 50™ and Fast 500™ winner, he has earned 30+ awards including Axiom Gold and the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards shortlist. Named among the Top 100 Most Influential People in Technology (Ziff Davis), Faisal is a sought-after keynote speaker, having delivered talks at the NYSE CEO Summit, DoD, MIT Sloan, Yale, Rotman Business School, Global China Summit, and the EU HR Directors Summit. He maintains an active digital presence with 2 million+ annual content impressions with high engagement from senior decision-makers and change-makers.
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