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January 28, 2025

The Best Books on AI and Technology for B2B Leaders in 2025

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AI and emerging technologies are fundamentally reshaping how businesses achieve success. The real question isn’t about whether to adopt these innovations—it’s how to effectively harness them to drive tangible results. With data, automation, and innovation now the dominant forces, staying ahead of the curve is critical to maintaining relevance in today’s fast-paced market.

We’ve handpicked 9 best books on AI and technology, providing in-depth analysis of their transformative impact on the B2B sector.

Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit

“AI introduces a new possibility of objectivity in strategic decision-making. But that objectivity… should preserve the subjectivity of human wisdom that is essential for the responsible exercise of force.”

Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope and the Human Spirit goes beyond the technical aspects of AI; it also deep-dives into its philosophical implications. The authors argue that AI is not merely a tool but a reflection of human values and aspirations. They ask big-picture questions about how this technology will shape humanity’s purpose in the decades to come.

B2B leaders are often focused on the bottom line, but this book challenges them to think bigger. Entrepreneurs and executives can ensure their strategies resonate not only with stakeholders but also with broader societal goals by aligning technological innovation with long-term human values.

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI

“AI should augment human capabilities, not replace them.” – Ethan Mollick

Ethan Mollick’s Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI provides a practical roadmap for using AI as a collaborator rather than a replacement for human intelligence. This book demonstrates how AI can augment creativity and productivity in the workplace with actionable strategies for fostering hybrid workflows. This book offers a hands-on approach to preparing teams for a future where humans and AI work side by side, this book is for businesses trying to integrate AI.

AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

“The race for AI supremacy will define global leadership in the 21st century.”– Kai-Fu Lee

Kai-Fu Lee presents a comparative analysis of AI innovation in China and Silicon Valley, highlighting the cultural, economic, and political factors driving the race for AI supremacy. His insights into how AI is reshaping global power dynamics are invaluable for businesses operating in an increasingly interconnected world.

Understanding these shifts is crucial for identifying opportunities in cross-border innovation and competition for B2B leaders.

Managing Projects with Smart Technologies

“The future of project management lies in developing technological competency alongside traditional management skills.”- Bon-Gang Hwang

AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order by Hwang, explores how smart technologies are revolutionising project management, particularly in industries like construction and infrastructure. It provides frameworks for developing tech-savvy managers and optimising project delivery.

This book bridges the gap between traditional management practices and cutting-edge technologies, ensuring efficiency and adaptability—perfect for leaders in tech-heavy industries.

Demystifying Prompt Engineering: AI Prompts at Your Fingertips

“Prompt engineering is not just a skill; it’s an essential competency for anyone looking to thrive in the AI-enabled workforce.”- Harish Bhat

If you want to mastering prompt engineering to unlock the potential of generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity and more. Harish Bhat’s Demystifying Prompt Engineering: AI Prompts at Your Fingertips gives us a hands-on guide filled with practical techniques to improve creativity, productivity, and operational efficiency through AI prompts.

Entrepreneurs and managers can gain actionable skills and ready-to-use prompts, enabling them to maximise the value of generative AI tools immediately. At the same time they can also have a better communication with their teams using AI tools and streamline workflows.

Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI

“In a world of machines, our humanity is our greatest asset.”- Kevin Roose

Kevin Roose’s Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI book emphasises the importance of human creativity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in an increasingly automated world. He provides nine actionable rules for thriving in this new era.

This book empowers leaders to future-proof their careers and businesses by cultivating uniquely human capabilities that machines cannot replicate.

Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World

“AI-centric organisations exhibit a new operating architecture.”- Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani

Competing in the Age of AI explains how AI is redefining business models and competition, with case studies illustrating how organisations can harness AI to drive strategic transformation. Its a valuable guide that provides a blueprint for integrating AI into core operations to gain a competitive edge.

Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

“Doing what we already know how to do well is not enough; we must create something new.”- Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel’s Zero to One focuses on the art of building innovative startups with unique value propositions. He challenges readers to think boldly and take unconventional approaches to innovation.

This book is a powerful call for leaders to adopt AI-driven strategies that lead to disruptive growth.

The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win

“A great team doesn’t mean that they had the smartest people. What made those teams great is that everyone trusted one another.”- Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford

The Phoenix Project is a novel that is not your typical book about AI and tech since its perfect for those who are inclined reading books more on storytelling, the book imparts valuable lessons about DevOps and IT management, focusing on themes like collaboration and efficiency in tech systems through a fictional narrative.

This book helps leaders understand how to improve tech workflows and enhance business agility through DevOps principles by presenting relatable, story-driven insights.