After more than a year of research, testing, and working through real-world AI questions with leaders across our community – those in business, the professions, and nonprofit organizations – GPCC President Laurie White has authored a practical new book: Command + Shift: A Done-For-You Playbook for Leading a Simple AI Project with Confidence.
The book was developed in response to consistent feedback from members who recognize the urgency of AI but want a clear, credible, and practical way to engage—without hype, jargon, or operational disruption.
Command + Shift is not a technical manual. And like the familiar keyboard shortcut, it is designed as a streamlined path to mastery.
And most assuredly — no prior AI or tech experience is needed.
We’ve written a step-by-step playbook designed to help people gain clarity, confidence, and a clear starting point.
What’s included with Command + Shift?
- A beautifully designed, 180-page hardcover book with lots of beautiful images and graphics
- Plain-language guidance on where AI fits (and where it doesn’t)
- Easy to follow, done-for-you templates, worksheets, and checklists to help you take one focused, realistic step over a six week period
- Scripts for conversations with teams and vendors
- A short assessment to help you understand your natural approach to AI
- Optional member-only online group coaching and live Q&A with me (bi-weekly)
- Rapid response troubleshooting for quick, immediate questions via email
Everything is included.
Command + Shift: A Done-For-You-Playbook for Leading a Simple AI Project With Confidence is a complete system.
The tools are meant to be used, referenced, and returned to—not skimmed and shelved. There’s also a quickie section at the end called “Leadership in Moments: How to Use These Tools in Daily Conversations” — featuring 20 distinct scenarios that you can keep in your back pocket.
The Outcome
People who use Command + Shift gain:
- clarity on where AI fits in their organization
- confidence in conversations and decision-making
- a practical way to move forward without becoming technical experts
Member-company pre-order now open
We are opening pre-orders today to determine the size of the initial print run.
👉 Pre-Order Command + Shift
Member investment: $89.95
Last day to secure your pre-order: March 31, 2026
Includes the hardcover book, all tools and assessments, and access to online coaching and troubleshooting
Take the next step here.
If AI feels important—but you want a simple, grounded, non-overwhelming place to start—this tool was created exactly for you.
Book dedication: “For our Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce members — from 1868 to today, leadership endures while everything else changes.”
Published by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. First Edition.
