Leading Change Without Losing Connection with Tim Wragg of Human8
On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks to Tim Wragg , CEO of Human8 , who shares insights on leadership, AI’s role in research, and maintaining human connection in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Tim discusses how trust, empathy and timing remain vital in an industry defined by data abundance and technological transformation. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 02:54 Behavioral science background shaped leadership in insights. 05:56 Strong networks consistently drive new business opportunities. 08:58 Human-led insights, AI-enabled, define the mission. 11:26 East-to-west innovation now reshapes brand strategies. 15:20 Synthetic data accelerates low-risk performance decisions. 17:50 Leaders should regularly meet real customers in person. 20:49 Cultural context often determines new product success. 24:32 Pace transformation carefully to protect teams and stakeholders. 27:26 AI changes slowly, then suddenly accelerates across organizations. Resources Mentioned: Human8 | Website Thanks for listening to the “Data Gurus” podcast, brought to you by Infinity Squared. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. #Analytics #MA #Data #Strategy #Innovation #Acquisitions #MRX #Restech