A Call to Action: The Human Cloud is the critical guide to our times. Now more than ever, we have the opportunity to write the new normal for transforming the way work happens, and I can't thank the Matthew's enough for creating a blueprint for seizing this opportunity while focusing on the talent.

Since founding We Are Rosie in 2018, I have been on the front lines of connecting a community of incredibly talented independent marketing experts to Fortune 500 brands seeking flexible and remote talent.

The paradigm shift I see puts people-first, and the time to embrace the Human Cloud is now. The Human Cloud is the best first step any leader can take to build the future that puts people first and creates the future of work.

Many business books tend to fall into the "if you've read one, you've read them all" category. So, I expected to just skim this content about which I'm already quite familiar, but the Matthews unexpectedly sucked me into a literary rabbit hole with their irresistible charm, relatable stories, introspective prompts, and poignant voice.

Before it had a trendy title, the Gig Economy was a critical phase of my career development, but one that I felt should I should hide or inflate when reviewing my resume because I didn't have a "real" job. However, while reading The Human Cloud, I realized what a competitive advantage my freelancing experience gave me personally and professionally. I'm sorry to admit that I took the privilege for granted. Now I feel that I can wear my independent contractor badge with pride, and am more eager than ever to help advocate for flexibility.

Whether you are a freelancer, want to become one, work with one, or have never heard of one, you will be able to feel inspired by this work.

The Human Cloud is the story of two transformations -- artificial intelligence and the freelance economy -- and how they are deconstructing the world of work. One encompasses the modern ability to locate and employ talented people anytime, anywhere. The other represents the capability to use computational power to hand off the routine tasks that used to be done by people. With the power of the Human Cloud, you can create, innovate, and invent whole new products and markets for your ideas.

Tap into the power of the Human Cloud with this forward-thinking book.

The convergence of AI and the freelance economy is a huge deal - not just for the future of work, but for the future of our social contract. In the next decade, these twin forces could unleash a new wave of human agency and creativity —but they could also exacerbate existing inequalities and power structures.

Like it or loathe it, every worker, leader and institution urgently needs to understand what’s really shifting, what a new generation of workers and entrepreneurs expect, and how they can help shape these changes to benefit all of us. The Human Cloud is the best window I’ve seen to understand this radically altered future.

A must-read for anyone whose role is threatened by the seismic shifts of the freelance economy and artificial intelligence. The Human Cloud provides hope and a guidebook on how to survive and thrive in this new world of work.

As an intrepreneur (and wannabe entrepreneurial changemaker), I found The Human Cloud to be insightful, inspirational, and highly relevant to both my full time job as chief innovation officer of a large law firm and my several side gigs as an author, real estate investor, and technology angel investor.

The authors masterfully juxtapose the yin-yang concepts of the human and machine clouds in a way that will resonate with those familiar with the topics as well as newcomers to this exciting new world. The Cheat Sheet summaries and We Dare You suggested activities at the end of each chapter make for a fresh and engaging read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

If you are looking for a book that’s cutting edge, enlightening, timely, impactful, and infused with good-hearted humor, I highly recommend that you buy The Human Cloud today. The Matthews have a unique way of getting the reader to see the big picture while also helping them identify practical steps for designing the professional and life outcomes of their desires.

Rarely do I find a business book that’s hard to put down, but the Human Cloud is one of those rare finds.

The Human Cloud is a must read book to assist you, your organization and your team in using the power of artificial intelligence to augment workplace capabilities. AI will not replace workers but enable them to work smarter!