Tools like Gamma can polish the message, but they can’t create it. Leadership still starts with clarity, not templates. The best content comes from thinking, not formatting.
That's where Lazy AI is clear, people who use it to replace critical thinking in the front and backend, rather than simply using it for execution of clear parameters
Now I'm giving away trade secrets but I use it in the middle of presentations to create a presentation while I'm doing a presentation and showing them how to use AI for different purposes. For example in my workshop how to use AI for business. Used this to create a document on why you need an Implementation Consultant for your AI project. And then I gave it to them at the outset. ✅
This is such a solid breakdown. I love how you framed Gamma not just as a productivity tool, but as a system for multiplying clarity and strategic focus.
This is an excellent breakdown! Gamma feels less like a tool and more like a leadership multiplier. It’s redefining what strategic communication looks like in the AI era.
I love Gamma and frankly right now it's frustrating to see Microsoft's co-pilot so far behind the times when MS own Powerpoint. But good for Gamma, leading the way where MS could have done. Spending a day polishing fonts and left aligning text boxes that likely won't be read anyway but just look pretty is a grand waste of time when there are more important things to do
The Gamma + NotebookLM combo sounds super helpful. Using NLM for research and organize your thoughts and then move it over to Gamma for the final presentation
Do you feel Gamma performs better for presentations than Claude or ChatGPT because it is built specifically for creating decks?
I personally do, and I've compared it to what chatGPT Agent can do and it still outperforms. Now I always structure my notes and slides info in Claude or NLM but generate them in Gamma
Tools like Gamma can polish the message, but they can’t create it. Leadership still starts with clarity, not templates. The best content comes from thinking, not formatting.
Phaetrix, could not have said it any clearer. Thank you for that addition
Appreciate that, Joel. Too many people chase polish before substance — but a clear idea beats a clever template every time.
That's where Lazy AI is clear, people who use it to replace critical thinking in the front and backend, rather than simply using it for execution of clear parameters
I agree. Gamma is in my arsenal as well, in my top 5. Great read thx.
Nikole that’s awesome! What are your main uses for it?
Now I'm giving away trade secrets but I use it in the middle of presentations to create a presentation while I'm doing a presentation and showing them how to use AI for different purposes. For example in my workshop how to use AI for business. Used this to create a document on why you need an Implementation Consultant for your AI project. And then I gave it to them at the outset. ✅
That is genius! That won me over haha, just subscribed and recommended :) Interested in a guest post / collab on this sometime? DM me if you are :)
This is such a solid breakdown. I love how you framed Gamma not just as a productivity tool, but as a system for multiplying clarity and strategic focus.
thanks, Laura! I appreciate that from you
This is exactly what I have been looking for, thanks! Just signed up!
Really glad to hear it was helpful, Dallas.
Gamma is awesome 👍
This is an excellent breakdown! Gamma feels less like a tool and more like a leadership multiplier. It’s redefining what strategic communication looks like in the AI era.
I love that term, leadership multiplier
This hit home, Joel.
I’ve noticed that tools only create leverage when your message is already clear. And having systems don’t replace clarity. Instead, they amplify it.
Do you agree?
I meant caveat, not caviar haha
I agree with one caviar, if used right. If used lazily and they are replacing your top skills, it will hurt you I think
I agree with you Joel and I’ll take that caviar 😁
Haha autocorrect is failing me
How so?
Going to test this out on some LinkedIn carousels!
Let me know how it goes!! For me it worked well when I added my brand theme first
I love Gamma and frankly right now it's frustrating to see Microsoft's co-pilot so far behind the times when MS own Powerpoint. But good for Gamma, leading the way where MS could have done. Spending a day polishing fonts and left aligning text boxes that likely won't be read anyway but just look pretty is a grand waste of time when there are more important things to do
Great piece, Joel, and pairs nicely with my Gamma app strategy breakdown:
https://open.substack.com/pub/michaelgoitein/p/how-gamma-pivoted-to-build-a-new
The Gamma + NotebookLM combo sounds super helpful. Using NLM for research and organize your thoughts and then move it over to Gamma for the final presentation
Do you feel Gamma performs better for presentations than Claude or ChatGPT because it is built specifically for creating decks?
I personally do, and I've compared it to what chatGPT Agent can do and it still outperforms. Now I always structure my notes and slides info in Claude or NLM but generate them in Gamma
Great to know, thanks!
Thank you!