The Human Advantage: Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI By Crispin Thompson, Founder of The Leadership Studio What happens when machines learn faster than we do? They start performing the tasks we used to call “smart.” But what they still can’t do — and may never do — is feel, empathize, or inspire. In this timely and practical book, leadership expert Crispin Thompson explores how emotional intelligence (EQ) has become the new competitive advantage in an AI-driven world. Through compelling stories, historical parallels, and fresh insights from The Leadership Studio’s work with executives and organizations around the globe, Thompson shows why the future belongs to the most emotionally intelligent humans in the room. Inside you’ll learn how to: Strengthen trust and connection in hybrid, tech-enabled teams - Build self-awareness before your emotions build momentum - Lead change with clarity, courage, and compassion - Partner with AI instead of competing against it - Design emotionally intelligent systems and cultures that scale Whether you’re a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or simply trying to navigate a workplace transformed by technology, The Human Advantage is a field guide for staying relevant, grounded, and human — no matter how fast the world moves. Because in the end, the best leaders won’t outthink the machines. They’ll out-care them.