Lifecycle of Intelligence by Steve Jones #economics #leadership #ai #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

AI Governance, AI Charter, Artificial Power, AI Oligarchs, Democracy and the Future of Nations

Economic Policy, Leadership, Artificial Intelligence

Date Published: July 16, 2026

The Future Of AI Will Not Be Decided By Technology Alone—It Will Be Decided By Leadership

 

Artificial Intelligence is moving faster than any previous technological revolution. It promises extraordinary prosperity but also unprecedented risks. Will AI create a future of shared human flourishing or concentrate wealth, power and influence in the hands of a technological elite?

 

The Lifecycle of Intelligence is a groundbreaking guide for leaders, policymakers, business executives, educators and citizens who want to understand and shape the future of the Machine Age.

 

Written by economist and international analyst Steve Jones, this compelling book goes beyond the hype surrounding AI to explore the deeper economic, political and social forces redefining nations, democracy, labour markets and global power.

 

Rather than focusing solely on technology, this book asks the defining question of the 21st century:

 

How do we ensure Artificial Intelligence serves humanity, not the other way around?

 

Inside You'll Discover:

 

• The Big Picture - Understand the economic, geopolitical and historical forces driving the AI revolution.
• The Five-Stage AI Maturity Model - A practical framework that helps governments, organisations and nations understand where they are today and how to progress safe, responsible and human-centred AI governance.
• The AI Charter - Inspired by the Atlantic Charter, this bold vision establishes guiding principles for freedom, democracy, accountability, fairness and shared prosperity in the Machine Age.
• The Real Risks of AI - Explore the challenges of AI oligarchies, automation, job displacement, surveillance capitalism, misinformation, democratic erosion, systemic safety risks, environmental impacts and geopolitical competition.
• A Practical Roadmap for Action - Discover concrete governance models, implementation frameworks and policy recommendations that help leaders move from awareness to action.

 

Exclusive Bonus Included - When you purchase this book, you'll also receive the companion AI Governance Manifesto, Playbook and Policy Framework, a practical blueprint for implementing responsible AI governance.

 

This powerful companion includes:

 

• The AI Governance Manifesto
• The Lifecycle of Nations Maturity Model
• The Lifecycle of Intelligence Maturity Model
• The AI Charter for the Machine Age
• AI Governance Playbooks for governments, businesses and institutions
• Regulatory architecture and implementation roadmaps
• Board-level AI governance frameworks
• Labour transition and economic renewal strategies
• Metrics, checkpoints and governance tools
• International cooperation and treaty pathways

 

Together, these frameworks provides comprehensive blueprints for governing AI responsibly while encouraging innovation, protecting democracy and promoting long-term prosperity.

 

This Book Is For:

 

• Policymakers and Government
• Business executives adn Boards
• AI professionals, Technology Leaders
• Economists and Strategists
• Investors and Entrepreneurs
• Educators and students
• Anyone concerned about the future of democracy, work and human freedom in the age of AI

 

The Lifecycle of Intelligence explains how humanity must govern it.

It offers practical solutions—not fear.

It presents leadership—not ideology.

 

The Machine Age has begun.

The question is no longer whether AI will transform society.

 

The question is whether we will have the wisdom and the leadership to govern it.

Join the Movement for Just AI and Human Prosperity

 

Get your copy today to discover the roadmap for governing the Machine Age and help shape a future where AI works for humanity, not against it.

 

About the Author

Steve Jones is an economist, entrepreneur and international commentator on geopolitics, trade and global governance. He is the author of All to One: The Winning Model for Marketing in the Post-Internet Economy (McGraw Hill), and has advised governments, think tanks and global institutions. Steve has had a successful corporate career with British Airways, EDS, Avis and Accenture.

Steve’s Churchill World Order Series combines history, politics and global economics shaping today’s fragile world order. How Churchill’s fascination with America led to the strategic doctrine of the Atlantic Charter and to Bretton Woods, NATO, the IMF, the WTO and the UN. Trump’s Tariff Tsunami, covers the turbulent threat to rules-based world order today and is now followed by Lifecycle of Nations on how to fix and protect the future of world trade.

 

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The Executive Code - Rise. Lead. Last. by Andrea Nicholas #nonfiction #business #leadership #Rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Business - Leadership

Date Published: May 29, 2026

Most executives don’t fail on the way up. They falter after they arrive.

 

The C-suite changes everything: the scale, the stakes, the scrutiny. What got you promoted — functional excellence, execution, personal drive — isn’t enough to sustain you when every decision is visible and every move is interpreted.

 

In The Executive Code, strategic advisor Andrea Nicholas reveals the unspoken rules of C-suite leadership, drawn from years advising senior executives in high-pressure, enterprise environments.

 

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

 

* Navigate the invisible transitions that come with C-suite responsibility

* Avoid the traps that cause capable executives to stall or be sidelined

* Expand your judgment, influence, and executive presence across the enterprise

* Handle politics, pressure, and power without losing your edge or integrity

* Lead with clarity when scrutiny is constant and the margin for error is thin

 

If you’re preparing for the C-suite or determined to endure once you’re there, The Executive Code is your strategic advantage at the top — a concise, practical guide for turning a hard‑won role into sustained authority and impact.

 

About the Author

 

 ANDREA NICHOLAS is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives leading under sustained visibility and consequence. She brings more than three decades of experience across consulting, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship, and is the creator of the Coachsulting® method, helping leaders expand influence, sharpen judgment, and build legacies that endure.

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Navigate Cancer by Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño #bookreview #giveaway #nonfiction #health #leadership #selfhelp #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

Coaching for Resilience

 

Leadership / Self-Help / Health / Business

Date Published: April 29. 2026

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing, Arizona, USA

 

This empowering book launches the new Cancer Compass; an essential self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. It extends its reach to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering meaningful support to anyone in their workforce dealing with cancer. It encourages us to see cancer not solely as a medical challenge, but as a profound moment to honour the resilience of our human spirit, embrace growth, and reclaim control of our lives for a brighter future.

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges her readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, connection and purposeful living. Her insights about resilience coaching and each person’s human potential are uplifting. Her book is deeply rooted in practical application, including thoughtful exercises and tools that prompt us to access our inner resources, engage in self-discovery and cultivate our secure bases. These unique gifts guide us to align our decisions with our values and goals, helping us chart a path forward with choice, clarity and confidence.

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This book does an excellent job of combining health, personal growth, and leadership into one inspiring guide. 

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño writes with compassion. She is able to make the information easy to understand for all varieties of people who may pick up the book. 

What stood out most to me was the emphasis on resilience and making thoughtful decisions when life becomes overwhelming. 

About the Author

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño is the Founder and CEO of Kimberlite (https://www.kimberlite.es), an innovative organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive support to people navigating cancer—particularly within corporate settings—through professional coaching. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Teresa brings more than 20 years of experience working with leaders and organisations worldwide.

At the age of 36, a breast cancer diagnosis marked a turning point in her life, redirecting her focus toward empowering people living with cancer. In the years that followed, she authored her first book, I Have Breast Cancer–What Now?, recognised for its inspirational and practical guidance, embraced motherhood, and founded a charitable initiative supporting young women navigating motherhood after cancer. She later earned a PhD focused on applying professional coaching methodologies to the specific needs of people facing serious health challenges. In recognition of her commitment to patient advocacy, she was honoured with the European Patient Champion Award by EyeforPharma in 2019.

Teresa is also an executive coach and coaches across multiple programs at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, including the flagship High-Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, supporting leaders in developing resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.

 

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Navigate Cancer by Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño #excerpt #leadership #business #nonfiction #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

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Leadership / Self-Help / Health / Business

Date Published: April 29. 2026

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing, Arizona, USA

 

This empowering book launches the new Cancer Compass; an essential self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. It extends its reach to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering meaningful support to anyone in their workforce dealing with cancer. It encourages us to see cancer not solely as a medical challenge, but as a profound moment to honour the resilience of our human spirit, embrace growth, and reclaim control of our lives for a brighter future.

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges her readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, connection and purposeful living. Her insights about resilience coaching and each person’s human potential are uplifting. Her book is deeply rooted in practical application, including thoughtful exercises and tools that prompt us to access our inner resources, engage in self-discovery and cultivate our secure bases. These unique gifts guide us to align our decisions with our values and goals, helping us chart a path forward with choice, clarity and confidence.

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Navigate Cancer – Coaching for Resilience is an essential self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. Its reach extends to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering meaningful support to anyone in their workforce living with cancer. 

 The book invites us to see cancer beyond a purely medical challenge—to honour the resilience of the human spirit, embrace growth, and reclaim a sense of control, shaping the cancer experience from a place of agency and choice. 

 The Cancer Compass, which the book introduces, offers orientation: a way to move forward without denying fear, to reclaim agency without resisting reality, and to live—not just survive—while walking through illness. Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, meaningful connection, and purposeful living. 

Grounded in resilience coaching and a deep belief in human potential, the book is both inspiring and practical. It includes thoughtful exercises and tools that invite self-discovery, strengthen inner resources, and cultivate secure bases. These elements guide readers to align their decisions with their values and goals, helping them chart a path forward with choice, clarity, and confidence.

 

About the Author

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño is the Founder and CEO of Kimberlite (https://www.kimberlite.es), an innovative organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive support to people navigating cancer—particularly within corporate settings—through professional coaching. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Teresa brings more than 20 years of experience working with leaders and organisations worldwide.

At the age of 36, a breast cancer diagnosis marked a turning point in her life, redirecting her focus toward empowering people living with cancer. In the years that followed, she authored her first book, I Have Breast Cancer–What Now?, recognised for its inspirational and practical guidance, embraced motherhood, and founded a charitable initiative supporting young women navigating motherhood after cancer. She later earned a PhD focused on applying professional coaching methodologies to the specific needs of people facing serious health challenges. In recognition of her commitment to patient advocacy, she was honoured with the European Patient Champion Award by EyeforPharma in 2019.

Teresa is also an executive coach and coaches across multiple programs at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, including the flagship High-Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, supporting leaders in developing resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.

 

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Navigate Cancer by Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño #leadership #selfhelp #business #health #giveaway #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Coaching for Resilience

 

Leadership / Self-Help / Health / Business

Date Published: April 29. 2026

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing, Arizona, USA

 

This empowering book launches the new Cancer Compass; an essential self-leadership resource for people facing cancer. It extends its reach to caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organisations committed to offering meaningful support to anyone in their workforce dealing with cancer. It encourages us to see cancer not solely as a medical challenge, but as a profound moment to honour the resilience of our human spirit, embrace growth, and reclaim control of our lives for a brighter future.

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño challenges her readers to shift their perspective, prioritising personal empowerment, connection and purposeful living. Her insights about resilience coaching and each person’s human potential are uplifting. Her book is deeply rooted in practical application, including thoughtful exercises and tools that prompt us to access our inner resources, engage in self-discovery and cultivate our secure bases. These unique gifts guide us to align our decisions with our values and goals, helping us chart a path forward with choice, clarity and confidence.

 

About the Author

Teresa Ferreiro-Vilariño is the Founder and CEO of Kimberlite (https://www.kimberlite.es), an innovative organisation dedicated to providing comprehensive support to people navigating cancer—particularly within corporate settings—through professional coaching. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Teresa brings more than 20 years of experience working with leaders and organisations worldwide.

At the age of 36, a breast cancer diagnosis marked a turning point in her life, redirecting her focus toward empowering people living with cancer. In the years that followed, she authored her first book, I Have Breast Cancer–What Now?, recognised for its inspirational and practical guidance, embraced motherhood, and founded a charitable initiative supporting young women navigating motherhood after cancer. She later earned a PhD focused on applying professional coaching methodologies to the specific needs of people facing serious health challenges. In recognition of her commitment to patient advocacy, she was honoured with the European Patient Champion Award by EyeforPharma in 2019.

Teresa is also an executive coach and coaches across multiple programs at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, including the flagship High-Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, supporting leaders in developing resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.

 

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M.B.A. - Discover the Truth About Leadership by D.M. Christensen #leadership #business #nonfiction #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

Leadership, Business

Date Published: March 13, 2026

Are MBAs actually worth it?

Why do confident people keep getting promoted over competent ones?

Why does modern leadership often look like meetings, buzzwords, and no real decisions?

M.B.A. is a sharp, satirical business book that examines the uncomfortable realities of modern education, leadership, and corporate culture. With dry humor and analytical clarity, it challenges the myths surrounding higher education, management, teamwork, and “hard work,” revealing why so many smart, capable professionals feel stuck despite doing everything they were told would lead to success.

This book explores why credentials don’t equal competence, why confidence is often mistaken for leadership, and why organizations reward appearance over results. It breaks down how flawed systems—not a lack of talent—create inefficiency, burnout, and poor leadership across companies, institutions, and workplaces. Rather than offering motivational clichés or productivity hacks, it provides a clear-eyed explanation of how professional life actually functions in today’s economy.

Written for professionals, managers, MBA candidates, and anyone questioning the value of modern business culture, M.B.A. exposes the gap between titles and ability, education and outcomes, and leadership language versus leadership behavior. It explains why teams frequently slow down high performers, why clarity feels threatening in organizations, and why real competence often goes unnoticed.

This is not a self-help book. It’s not a business manifesto. And it’s not another guide filled with inspirational quoquoteI

It’s a calm, unsentimental critique of the systems that shape education, leadership, and work—and a guide to understanding them without buying into the illusions they sell.

If you’re tired of corporate buzzwords, skeptical of MBA hype, frustrated by ineffective leadership, or curious why the modern workplace rewards the wrong behaviors, this book will give you the language and clarity to finally make sense of it.

About the Author

Five-star ratings are how modern systems measure value. If that sentence made you uncomfortable, you’re probably the target audience.

Drew Christensen is an entrepreneur and corporate leader who has spent years inside large organizations observing how confidence, credentials, and presentation often outperform competence. His writing blends satire with clear-eyed analysis, exploring the quiet absurdities of modern business, leadership, and professional life.

Influenced by the idea to “give rise to mind while abiding nowhere,” his work resists rigid frameworks, fashionable doctrines, and credential-driven certainty in favor of independent thinking and practical judgment.

He lives in the United States with his wife and a total of fifteen animals, depending on how generously one defines the term. This includes three dogs, two cats, two in-laws, one dog-in-law, and four cats-in-law. The remaining three animals reject the premise outright and insist on being classified as “children.”

Masters of the Bullshitting Arts is his second

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Doing Good & Doing Wellby Michael L. Kaufman #nonfiction #leadership #rabtbooktours @MikeKaufman_ @RABTBookTours

 

Nonfiction / Leadership

Date Published: 12/24/23

 

 

INSPIRING HELPING PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS

 

This book is the product of a 30-year career (and counting!) focused on doing good in the world, spent on trying to improve the quality of life of self and others, and dedicated to fulfilling the needs of those most in need.

In it, Michael shares his personal experiences with organizational leadership and his insights on what makes a good leader in the helping professions, incorporating anecdotes, case studies, and current cultural profiles to illustrate his points and arguments.

Though not a memoir, each chapter of this narrated guidebook reflects the author’s viewpoints on the essential and extolled roles helpers hold in the workplace and why their particular contributions and talents have never been needed more and should be valued like never before.

People who do good in the world can also do well—more than that, they deserve to do well on the basis of their altruism and commitment. If you’re looking to advance your helping professional career while simultaneously advancing the human condition for the people you serve and for society at large, you’ll find much in these pages that speaks to you … and hopefully inspires you to make even more of a difference than you already are.

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