Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of Ai
Written by LinkedIn's CEO Ryan Roslansky and Chief Economic Opportunity Officer Aneesh Raman, this book arrives at a moment when most of us sense that the professional world is shifting beneath our feet, but aren't quite sure what to do about it. The pair draw on real-time data from over a billion LinkedIn users to paint a clear picture of what's actually changing, and more importantly, what that means for your career. The central argument is bracing but fair: the old rulebook is obsolete. Advice built on the idea that skills stay relevant for decades, that careers climb a tidy ladder, and that job responsibilities remain fixed, belongs to a world that's fast disappearing. AI isn't a distant threat looming on the horizon. It's already reshaping how people work, right now, across every industry. What sets this book apart from the usual anxiety-soaked commentary on automation is its practical optimism. You'll follow real people navigating this shift: Neil, who used AI to sharpen his performance in an existing role; Jonetta, who leveraged it to land something new entirely; and Taj, who built a business with it. Their stories give the broader arguments some welcome grounding. The book also offers a structured action plan, including a 30-60-90 day framework, alongside guidance on identifying which parts of your work are worth handing off to AI and which distinctly human capabilities are worth investing in. Jay Shetty, Adam Grant, and Brené Brown have all praised it warmly, and the endorsements feel earned. Part career guide, part motivational nudge, 'Open to Work' makes a compelling case that the professionals who will thrive are those willing to adapt with intention rather than drift with circumstance.
- Author: Aneesh Raman
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Genre: Economics
- ISBN: 978-0008770655
- Pages: 288 pages