In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Dana Sednek, an expert in digital transformation. They discuss Dana's journey in leadership, the importance of a learning mindset, and the impact of generative AI on business. The conversation emphasizes the need for permission, potential, and possibility in organizational change, as well as the critical roles of direction, commitment, and capability. They explore the concepts of readiness and ripeness for transformation, the significance of focusing on people and processes, and the necessity of unlearning outdated mindsets to foster growth and innovation.

Takeaways:

• A career path isn't usually paved.
• You don't know what you don't know until you get in.
• Action precedes clarity sometimes.
• You have to go and then you discover.
• What gets measured often gets manipulated.
• You need direction, commitment, and capability.
• If you don't know where you're starting, any road will get you there.
• The tech is not going to be your problem.
• What do I need to unlearn?
• Having more conversations about unlearning.

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If you would like to connect with Dana outside of this episode, connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danasednek/ or learn more about Dana Sednek Consulting here: https://www.danasednek.com/