The AI revolution isn’t coming. It’s here. The question isn’t if your business will change. It’s asking, how well will you lead the transformation? In Transform or Die , Russell M. Kern, strategist, lifelong learning advocate, and CEO with four decades of hands-on leadership experience, delivers the ultimate Human+AI collaboration playbook. Written for today’s executives and tomorrow’s visionaries, this book offers a clear path for leaders who want to harness artificial intelligence without losing the human edge that makes their organizations thrive. While technology has become the catalyst for extraordinary innovation, Kern’s research reveals a powerful truth: what truly separates the winners from the pack isn’t the technology itself, but the people who use it. Trust, creativity, communication, and innovative thinking remain the beating heart of every successful organization. AI is a remarkable new teammate, but it’s the human capacity for connection and clarity that drives sustainable growth. At the center of Transform or Die lies the K.E.R.N. Human+AI Collaboration Framework® , a practical, step-by-step process for improving team dynamics and integrating AI in ways that elevate performance across every level of the organization. This model empowers leaders to bring out the best in both their people and their technology, helping high-performing teams become true industry leaders. You’ll learn: Chapter 1: How to move your workforce from just being AI adopters to AI bottom-line deliverers. - Chapter 2: How to increase the collaboration effectiveness of your teams, with or without AI, proven to positively impact margins, profits, and growth. - Chapter 6: The most effective ways to identify big bottom-line impact AI initiatives and calculate your ROI before you invest big time and money resourcing AI projects. - Chapters 7-11 : How to effectively lead your teams to avoid wasting millions on AI pilots that ultimately end up in the purgatory bucket. With clarity and conviction, Kern challenges leaders to reimagine what’s possible in an age defined by both human ingenuity and technological acceleration. He shows that transformation isn’t about replacing people — it’s about expanding their potential. If you’re ready to unify your teams, strengthen collaboration, and lead with confidence into the Human+AI future, Transform or Die will equip you to guide your organization forward — with clarity, control, and conviction.