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Sahar the AI Whisperer | Neuroscience Expert in AI and Leadership Season 3 Episode 7

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This is Forbes Friday on AI Café Conversations—your weekly dose of executive AI insights in under 15 minutes.

Last episode, we talked about how to build psychological safety during AI disruption. Not as a buzzword, but as a practice.

Today, let's talk about why most AI transformations fail—and what to do instead.

According to research, 95% of AI initiatives fail to deliver expected ROI. 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by end of 2027.

But here's what most people miss: AI transformations don't fail because of bad technology. They fail because of three predictable mistakes executives make.

In this episode, you'll discover:
 Why most AI transformations fail (it's not the tech)   Mistake #1: Starting with technology instead of problems   Mistake #2: Optimizing for speed instead of sustainability   Mistake #3: Measuring outputs instead of outcomes   What successful organizations do differently (the 3-step framework)   How to know if your transformation is failing (before it's too late)  

This is Forbes Friday—quick, practical, actionable.

Next week: Phase 3 begins—The Advantage. How human-centered AI leadership creates competitive edge.

If your AI transformation feels chaotic, reactive, or stuck—let's talk. 

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