What if your next star employee never needed a coffee break, could work 24/7, and actually made your human team more creative and productive? That’s not science fiction – it’s the reality of properly implemented AI in today’s business environment. But here’s the challenge: most business leaders either overthink AI integration, making it more complicated than necessary, or underutilize it, missing out on incredible opportunities for growth and efficiency.

The truth is, many businesses are struggling to find the sweet spot between leveraging AI’s capabilities and maintaining that crucial human element that makes their brand unique. They’re either going all-in without a strategy or staying on the sidelines out of fear.

That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce today’s guest, Liza Adams. Liza is a pioneering force in helping SMBs successfully integrate AI solutions while keeping human values at the forefront. As a seasoned executive who’s worn multiple hats including VP and CMO, she’s helped countless businesses transform their operations through strategic AI implementation. Her human-centered approach to technology has made her one of the most sought-after voices in the AI implementation space.

The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Liza Adams about:

✨ Strategic Integration – The key to success is treating AI as a collaborative partner, not just a tool

✨ Value Alignment – AI implementation must align with and enhance your human team’s capabilities

✨ Measured Approach – Start small, measure impact, and scale based on proven success

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to AI as a Thought Partner

00:33 The AI Hat Podcast Theme Song

01:42 Welcome to The AI Hat Podcast

02:48 Introducing Liza Adams

03:33 Liza’s Journey with AI

04:31 AI as a Collaborative Partner

09:08 Misconceptions About AI

17:46 Using AI for Strategy and Automation

23:07 AI Use Cases and Practical Applications

32:11 Maintaining Human Values in AI

37:55 Concerns and Future of AI

43:52 Conclusion and Contact Information

Learn more about Liza Adams

• Connect with Liza Adams on LinkedIn

Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode

• GrowthPath Partners
• Gemini for Leadership: AI-Powered Decision-Making
• From Chaos to Clarity: AI-Powered Thought Organization for Marketers
• Prompt Engineering Made Easy: The RICCE Framework for AI Content Writing
• Custom GPTs for Marketers: Work Smarter, Not Harder
• Christopher Penn
• Perplexity
• Level Up Your SEO: How SMBs Can Dominate Search with Gemini 1.5 Pro and Deep Research
• CLU’s AI Podcast Newsletter on LinkedIn
• Build your own AI Assistant
• The Menagerie by Chris Kelly
• AI Primer: A Comprehensive Guide
• Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast

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Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, AI Consultant & Trainer at The AI Hat, where he’s tirelessly helping businesses and marketers get ahead of the AI Revolution and apply advanced technologies to their roles. He’s spent over a decade in digital marketing, bringing an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he’s delivering a presentation or leading a workshop. If you’re interested in helping business owners with AI in an upcoming episode, reach out to Mike.

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