What if One Memo Became Nine Formats? In a world of endless content, clarity matters. Using AI (NotebookLM), I turned one memo into nine formats—mind map, podcast, Q&A, brief, and even interactive voice. Same message, shaped for different minds. Here’s what I learned.

In a world cranking out 23 billion e-books worth of stuff every second, what truly deserves your attention? Who designed the pipe, and for what goal? In this special guest post, Lance Shields (Reflective Design Leader, AI + Product Innovation, Ex-Adobe), pushes us to reshape the role of design in the age of AI.

This post is for thinkers, doers, and leaders who utilize the Adizes PAEI model — or wish to. We explore how AI sharpens each role: the Producer, Administrator, Entrepreneur, and Integrator. We call it: Swords & Shields — what AI enhances and what it threatens. We dive into four applied examples, then highlight one critical factor needed now more than ever. Read on. Think better. Lead smarter.