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Staying Relevant

Don’t Get Replaced by AI — Learn How to Stay Relevant and In Demand

The most actionable book on the future of work you will read this year."

— Bill Blankschaen, NYT & USA Today Bestselling Writer

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About the Book

The World Has Changed. Again.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, every role, and every career path — and the pace isn't slowing down. In Staying Relevant, Michael Vickers draws on three decades of working with organizations and professionals across North America to deliver an urgent, hopeful, and deeply practical message.

Your future isn't determined by what AI can do — it's determined by what you're willing to do.

This isn't a technology book. It's a human book. You won't find instructions on which tools to download. What you will find is a proven framework for becoming the kind of professional that no algorithm can replace.

What You Will Learn in This Book

Every copy of Staying Relevant includes access to downloadable PDF playbooks for each chapter — practical tools to immediately apply what you've learned.

1. The Fourth Great Disruption

2. Why This Time Feels Different (But Isn’t)

3. The Comfortable Trap of Intellectual Laziness

4. The Hidden Impact of Everything You Do

5. Developing Your Emotional Intelligence

6. Climbing Maslow’s Pyramid with AI as Your Ladder

7. The Pursuit of Excellence in an Age of Good Enough

8. The 1% Edge — Small Gains, Massive Results

9. Charting Your Course — Strategic Life Planning

10. The Growth Mindset Advantage

11. Become a Learning Machine

12. Strategic Skill Investment

13. Radical Accountability

14. Your AI Collaboration

15. Building Your Learning Operating System

16. Navigating the Transition

17. What Forward-Thinking Companies Are Doing

18. Taking Charge When Your Company Won’t

19. The 90-Day Relevance Sprint

20. The Airplane in the Desert

Praise for Staying Relevant

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"This is the most actionable book on the future of work you will read this year. Vickers cuts through the AI hype and fear to deliver a stunningly simple truth: the people who thrive are the ones who commit to consistent, daily learning."

Bill Blankschaen
NYT & USA Today Bestselling Writer, Founder of StoryBuilders
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Staying Relevant is, well, relentlessly relevant for our times! Michael Vickers cuts through the fear and hype to show how change has always fueled human progress — and how we can, and must, do the same today."

Michael Kerr
Business Speaker and Author of Small Moments, Big Outcomes
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"AI isn't the threat, irrelevance is. This book shows you how to stay indispensable by creating real, human value in a world moving faster than ever."

Vince Poscente
Olympian & New York Times Bestselling Author
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Michael Vickers is an exceptional communicator, and in this book he also reveals that he is an enlightened thinker. You will gain courage and clarity on what to do next in your own life and business."

Jim Cathcart
Mentor to Professional Experts, Author of The Acorn Principle
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"This is the first book I've read about AI that didn't make me feel anxious; it made me feel empowered! Michael provides a framework for navigating this change through compelling narratives and practical action steps."

Lisa K Woodruff
PhD, Founder & CEO of Organize 365
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"A timely and engaging guide to thriving in this rapidly changing world. This book reframes AI as an opportunity to amplify and embrace what makes us human. A must-read for anyone who wants to future-proof their thinking."

Elsie Roy
Entrepreneur
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Finally, a book that replaces AI doomsday predictions with a proven pattern for success. Vickers shows us that while technology changes, the rules of adaptation remain the same. Essential reading for anyone who wants not just to survive the next decade, but to thrive in it.”

Scott Channell
Author of Sell the Meeting and Finding Ideal Clients
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“From the first few paragraphs, I found myself captured by the wisdom, insights and actions shared by Michael Vickers. It’s what we all need to not only make sense of the AI disruption BUT to flourish within this new world. Read and reap!”

Eileen McDargh
Author of Burnout Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Staying Relevant is a timely and empowering read for anyone navigating today’s wave of technological change. Michael masterfully reminds us that every period of disruption carries opportunity— though it rarely feels that way at first. With a thoughtful historical perspective and an ironically human touch, he shows that we won’t just make it through this era of transformation—we’ll make it better, armed with curiosity, adaptability, and the right approach.”

David Irvine
Author of The Other Everest: Navigating The Pathway To Authentic Leadership
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Michael Vickers is a master storyteller, and this book is Michael at his absolute best—urgent, inspiring, and impossible to put down. It will empower you to unleash your natural creativity and maximize your natural intelligence through AI.”

Mike Lipkin
Founder, Environics/Lipkin
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“If the past is prologue, a future with AI is filled with promise and possibilities. Michael Vickers has crafted a compelling read that should reduce our fear and inspire all of us to play an important part in what comes next. But we will have to up our games as humans to innovate and have greater impact. This book will show you how!”

Alan Gregerman
Author of The Wisdom of Ignorance and Founder and President of VENTURE WORKS Inc.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Michael Vickers is the definition of relevance. He’s on the cusp once again with his new book. He is masterful at teaching us how to embrace AI and let it lift us. He places AI in understandable history and helps us to see how it is predictable. This is a way to relevance in the AI future. Michael uses sound psychology and motivational techniques in his writing. It’s like having a personal coach to capture the AI wave.”

Gillan Smith
Licensed Psychologist and Coach

About the Author

Michael Vickers

Go-to-Market Strategist · Keynote Speaker · Executive Coach

Michael Vickers has spent over three decades helping organizations and professionals authentically differentiate themselves in fiercely competitive markets. As a go-to-market strategist, keynote speaker, and executive coach, he has worked with clients across every sector of the North American economy — equipping them with the strategies, frameworks, and mindset to out-position, outsell, and out-experience their competition.

Through his training company, Summit Learning Systems, he trains and coaches thousands of professionals representing major companies every year to elevate both individual and organizational performance. Now, in Staying Relevant, Michael turns his proven methodology inward — sharing the very strategies, tactics, and frameworks that have kept him and his clients relevant for over three decades.

The Machines Are Learning Every Single Day.

The Only Question Is:

Are You?

Don't let AI determine your future. Get the proven framework to stay relevant, stay valuable, and thrive in the age of AI.

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Staying Relevant

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Staying Relevant

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  • Access code included

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  • 20 downloadable fillable playbooks

    One per chapter, ready to use

  • Gift-ready presentation

    Perfect for teams and clients

  • Michaelvickers.com resources

    Bonus online content

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