Naked in the Boardroom
Revealing The True Nature Of CEO Leadership
Naked in the Boardroom by Haroon Mansoori explores authentic leadership, urging CEOs to embrace vulnerability and transparency. It challenges conventional corporate governance, promoting a naked leadership approach that discards pretense. The book follows a year-long transformation program at Apex Leadership Academy, featuring diverse CEOs who confront their challenges and blind spots. Through 56 metaphors, it highlights common leadership pitfalls and offers positive alternatives. The immersive experience includes practical exercises for developing authentic communication, strategic thinking, and adaptable problem-solving. Ultimately, it calls for courageous self-reflection to foster innovative and resilient organizations in today’s business landscape. This book is a transformative guide for aspiring and established leaders.
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The CISO & CTO Guide to The Self-Building AI Metropolis
Secure AI Transformation in Enterprise Software Development and the Coming Vulnerability Cascade
Executive Decision Brief
The executive briefing discusses the governance crisis faced by technology leaders due to AI’s growing influence in code generation. With AI involved in 60% to 85% of new enterprise code, traditional security measures are becoming inadequate. Existing threat modeling and manual reviews fail to address the complexities of AI-generated architectures, leading to a lack of effective human oversight. The brief offers a hands-on transformation framework, including self-assessment tools and strategic exercises, aimed at helping executives navigate these challenges. It emphasizes the need for organizations to evolve their governance approaches in response to rapidly changing AI environments while maintaining a focus on C-suite priorities. Author Haroon Mansoori shares insights from his extensive experience with Fortune 100 companies and discussions with industry leaders.
The Value Mirage: Understanding AI's True Worth in an Age of Perception
A Strategic Guide to Navigating the Gap Between AI's Technical Reality and Market Valuation
“The Value Mirage: Understanding AI’s True Worth in an Age of Perception” is a pivotal guide that uncovers the disparity between the technical realities of artificial intelligence and its market valuations. This book provides actionable frameworks for leaders, technical teams, and organizations to harness AI effectively, ensuring sustainable value creation. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, readers will learn to navigate the complexities of AI investment decisions, communicate its value clearly, and develop capabilities that offer lasting competitive advantages. Key topics include understanding the perception-reality gap in AI valuation, quantifying true value through innovative methodologies, and addressing market psychology to craft compelling narratives around AI initiatives.
This publication is also available at numerous online and brick-and-mortar bookstores globally.
The Dark Side of Lifetime Deals
A Survival Guide for SaaS Buyers
In this ground-breaking analysis of the SaaS lifetime deal marketplace, transformation strategist Haroon Mansoori exposes the hidden dynamics and risks that buyers face when purchasing “lifetime” software access. Drawing from extensive research and real-world cases, this comprehensive guide reveals the aggressive tactics used by marketplaces, the vulnerabilities in current systems, and the strategies needed to make informed purchasing decisions. Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or corporate buyer, this book provides essential frameworks for evaluating lifetime deals, understanding marketplace dynamics, and protecting your software investments. With detailed case studies, practical checklists, and insider insights, this is the definitive guide to navigating the complex world of SaaS lifetime deals.
