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"Mindset Before Machines: Why Digital Transformation Needs Humans"
Featuring Barbara Wittman, Digital Wisdom Collective

In this episode I sit down with Barbara Wittman, founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective and one of the most insightful voices in human‑centered transformation. Together, we explore a truth too often ignored in boardrooms and technology roadmaps: digital transformation doesn’t begin with tools, it begins with people.

Barbara brings a rare blend of strategic clarity, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness to the conversation. She breaks down why organizations continue to struggle with transformation despite unprecedented access to technology, and she explains how mindset, behavior, and human infrastructure determine whether digital initiatives thrive or fail.

In this conversation, Barbara and I unpack:
📍Why mindset before machines is the non‑negotiable for transformation  
📍The cultural and psychological barriers that derail digital programs  
📍How leaders can cultivate digital wisdom, not just digital skills  
📍The role of trust, communication, and empowerment in accelerating adoption  
📍Why AI and automation amplify human capability rather than replace it  
📍Practical steps that build a people‑first transformation strategy  

Barbara’s perspective reframes digital transformation as a "human journey", not a technology project. Her insights challenge leaders to rethink how they prepare their teams, structure their organizations, and measure success in an era where intelligent technologies are rewriting the rules of business.

This episode is essential listening for executives, innovators, and anyone committed to building a future where technology elevates, not replaces, the human experience.

Here are this episode's links:

www.digitalwisdom.co  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarawittmann 

https://digitalwisdomcollective.substack.com 

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