Tech veteran and AI thought leader Andy Sitison joins us to discuss his philosophy of blending human-centered design with the accelerating pace of technology.

Andy argues for a "reversed hierarchy of value," challenging the corporate world to prioritize the Planet and Society before the Economy. He explains how organizations have the opportunity to move beyond profit decisions to maximize human happiness, inclusivity, and belonging.

In this episode, we explore:

• Scale vs. Soul: The importance of design and intent when introducing AI, and how technology can actually enhance, not detract from, the human experience.
• AI for Deeper Understanding: Andy shares how he uses custom generative AI agents to analyze complex human stories, uncovering emotive patterns like joy and anxiety to understand customer needs beyond traditional surveys (including a case study on middle-aged women with Listen Ventures).
• The Trust Crisis: A candid discussion on the existential threat to trust in the digital world, the lack of societal values governing AI, and the urgent need for human agency in the age of data exploitation.
• From Global to Local: Andy’s personal journey of "redemption" and how he found grounding and purpose through local conservation work on the Chesapeake Bay, offering a powerful message to listeners on why their job "doesn't matter that much" compared to connecting locally and building a better life.

If you're looking for an inspiring perspective on how to be a "better employee," a better leader, and how to use technology to nurture both people and the planet, this conversation with Andy Sitison is essential listening.

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Unlocking Digital Wisdom: The Human Side of AI and Transformation

In this illuminating episode with Barbara Wittmann, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective, we explore why most digital transformation projects fail due to people, not technology.

Barbara introduces the concept of the Human Operating System (HOS) and reveals how organizations can shift from rigid Control to Coherence and Speed to Sense-Making.

Learn how to identify and empower the "Ecosystem Stewards" in the middle layer of your organization, the hidden champions who cultivate the collective intelligence and ethical mindset needed to thrive in an AI-saturated world.

This is a must-listen for leaders ready to move beyond linear thinking and embrace the human magic of the future of work.

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Guest: Dr. Justin Trombold, President and Founder of Anderson Advisors

Host: Susan Caesar, Founder of humain.org and Director of AI for ICF

What truly holds organizations back from realizing value with AI? It's not the algorithms, the data, or the tech stack, it's the alignment, ethics, and organizational clarity that makes AI work for humans.

In this candid conversation, Dr. Justin Trombold , founder of Anderson Advisors, diagnoses the gap between AI pilots and sustained performance, arguing that the biggest risk with AI is organizational self-deception, not hallucination.

We dive into:

• The Alignment Gap: Why less than one-third of organizations align their GenAI strategy with enterprise goals.
• Organizational Debt: The challenge to hierarchical, command-and-control structures posed by dynamic AI and human components.
• The 5 Principles of AI Readiness: Assessing your organization's capability across strategy, cross-functional execution, end-user proficiency, scalability/adaptability, and regulatory/ethical compliance.
• "Win Where You Are Today": The pragmatic approach to AI investment that starts with an honest look at your current capabilities.
• Freedom Within a Framework: How adaptive leadership and a culture of "confident humility" can foster trust, agency, and creativity.

If you're a leader struggling to move past pilot programs, tune in to discover why success depends as much on the internal ethics and structure of your firm as it does on the technology.

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