The Executive API: A One‑Page, Machine‑Readable Preference Layer for People and AI

Core insight: your preferences and limits are the most valuable integration point between human teams and AI agents—treat them as a single, machine‑readable contract. This episode teaches a compact Executive API you can publish in under 20 minutes: a structured one‑page spec that answers five practical calls—how to present requests, what automated actions are allowed, decision thresholds, escalation hooks, and preferred deliverable formats. I’ll walk through three supporting moves: (1) a precise API schema (fields + short examples) that both people and tools can consume; (2) quick prompts and templates so assistants and agents obey the contract without hallucination; (3) a lightweight rollout script that socializes the API and makes it actionable (routing rules, short verification pings, and a 48‑hour override window). Finish with one action: draft your Executive API and attach it to your scheduling link and top‑of‑doc. Result: fewer context gaps, faster routing, and predictable autonomy that preserves your judgment. CTA: subscribe. Signature cue: Stay agentic.