Future-Proof

Pascal Bornet

Former Global Head of Intelligent Automation at McKinsey & Company, Best-selling Author of Intelligent Automation and Irreplaceable

"Housman has achieved something rare: a clear, conversational, and often funny guide to AI that leaders with zero technical experience can immediately use. If you want to understand what's happening in AI—and what to do about it—this book is essential."

Michael (Mike) Beer

Cahners-Rabb Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, Author of Fit to Compete and The Effective Organization

"If you don't want to be left behind by the AI revolution as so many executives and their companies were by previous disruptive technologies, Future Proof by Dr. Michel Housman, is for you. It is a practical guide for executives who are not and need not be technical gurus. This book will make you a smarter and better manager of technological and organizational change required to make AI work for your company."

John Rossman

Former Amazon Executive, Author of The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership

"Housman nails what most leaders miss: AI isn't a technology problem—it's a decision-making problem. In Future Proof, he delivers a practical roadmap that turns AI from boardroom buzzword into competitive weapon. Having led the launch of Amazon Marketplace and served as innovation advisor to T-Mobile, I recognize his approach immediately: start fast, learn faster, and never confuse motion with progress. This book gives you the playbook to act while your competitors are still scheduling meetings. If you're responsible for growth in 2025 and beyond, read this book. Then use it."

Adam Alter

Professor of Marketing and Psychology, New York University Stern School of Business, New York Times Bestselling Author of Irresistible, Drunk Tank Pink, and Anatomy of a Breakthrough

"Michael Housman's Future Proof is an accessible and engaging introduction to the role of AI in the business world. Housman explains how and why AI tools save so many businesses time and resources as they pursue marketing strategies, creative solutions to ongoing challenges, and consider decisions that will benefit them today and in the future."

Eric Barker

Best-selling Author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree and Plays Well With Others

"For leaders who fear disruption, automation, and their own inbox in roughly equal measure, this book is a field guide for remaining relevant in an age when refrigerators are smarter than most conference calls."

Pascal Finette

Co-Founder of Be Radical, Author of Disrupt Disruption

"What I love about this book: Mike doesn't just explain AI; he shows you where to start, what to measure, and how to build momentum. If you're leading transformation in a world that won't slow down, Future Proof is your essential companion."

Aaron Vaccaro

President of Singularity University

"I've worked with Mike teaching executives at some of the biggest companies in the world, and Future Proof captures exactly what makes him exceptional: deep technical credibility, clear thinking, and an ability to translate AI into concrete actions leaders can take immediately."

Nell Watson

President of the European Responsible Artificial Intelligence Office (EURAIO); Author of Human Rights for AI and Taming the Machine: Ethically Harness the Power of AI

"Housman delivers a jargon-free roadmap for deploying AI in real organizations. This practical toolkit is packed with concrete examples and actionable checklists that demystify implementation."

Rajagopal Raghunathan

Professor of Marketing, McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, Author of If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Happy?

"Future Proof is part field guide, part wake-up call, and part "House telling you the truth you didn't know you needed." It's funny, it's practical, and—like every time he's guest lectured for my students—it will leave you smarter, more energized, and wondering why Mike doesn't charge surge pricing for showing up."

Dr. Michael Marquardt

Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, Co-Founder of the World Institute for Action Learning

"Dr. Housman has written the definitive guide for leaders who know that AI transformation isn't about planning — it's about learning by doing. Future Proof provides the essential frameworks for building an adaptive, action-oriented organization in the age of intelligence."

Penelope Trunk

Founder of Quistic, Author of Brazen Careerist, The New American Dream, and The Power of Mentors

"You won't meet your goals by hiding from AI. Housman gives you the tools to ride the AI wave without feeling like you're drowning."

Vivek Wadhwa

Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, Former Professor at Duke University and Carnegie Mellon University, Author of The Driver in the Driverless Car

"Future Proof cuts through the AI hype and focuses on what leaders actually need to do—now. It is a practical, clear-headed guide for executives who know AI matters but are unsure where to start. If you run an organization, this book will help you move from hesitation to action."

Jenna Hermans

Founder and CEO of Be Courageous, Author of Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm

"The most relevant book about AI for business, that is also fun and easy to read! House not only shows us the importance of embracing AI for success, but HOW to do it."

Nir Eyal

Best-Selling Author of Hooked, Indistractable, and Beyond Belief

"This book cuts through AI hype and fear to show leaders what actually matters and what to do next. Dr. Housman treats AI not as a toy or a threat, but as a practical lever for building smarter teams, better decisions, and lasting advantage. This is a clear, grounded field guide for anyone serious about leading in an AI-shaped world."

Barry Z. Posner, PhD

Michael J. Accolti, S.J., Endowed Professor of Leadership, Chair, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University

"This isn't just a book; it's a survival manual for the future. Housman delivers a high-octane blend of provocative data and bone-chilling realism that forces you to face the truth: late adopters simply won't survive. It's a literal 'wake-up' shout to the industry, backed by the concrete tools you need to move forward before the window closes."

Marshall Goldsmith

Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach; New York Times Best-Selling Author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

"Future Proof cuts through the AI noise with rare clarity and urgency. Dr. Michael Housman does not hype the future. He shows leaders how to operate inside it, translating complex technology into practical decisions leaders can actually make. If you want to turn AI from a looming threat into a durable advantage, this book meets you where you are and moves you forward fast."

Ruben Gallego

Ruben Gallego, United States Senator; Best-Selling Author of They Called Us “Lucky”

"As AI increasingly transforms our workforce, Dr. Housman’s book is a roadmap that explains how business leaders can use this powerful technology to get ahead without relying on it as a silver bullet. It also touches on one of the biggest questions my colleagues and I are grappling with today: how we can ensure that we are adopting this powerful technology responsibly through smart governance."