Laurie White would like to share something exciting and unique that she created specifically for our Chamber membership. 

After spending more than a year researching, testing, and working through real-world AI questions with people across our community—those in business, the professions, and nonprofit organizations—Laurie wrote a book called Command + Shift: A Done-For-You-Playbook for Leading a Simple AI Project with Confidence. 

We did this because we kept hearing the same concerns from many of you. 

“Yes, AI feels urgent, but I want an easy, practical, credible way to engage with it—without hype, jargon, or disruption.” 

So we took that feedback and got to work.  

Command + Shift is not a technical manual. And like the familiar keyboard combination, it’s designed to be a short cut to gaining 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 

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 
• Expected delivery: March 9, 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. 

Dedication to the book: “For our Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce members --- from 1868 to today, leadership endures while everything else changes.”