Hard markets and tight budgets don’t need to delay the spending you need now. Buy-in isn’t about the budget. It’s about the right decision. And that’s something you can lead.

The CIO search isn’t just about the resume or cultural fit. There are types of CIOs not typical CIOs. Knowing the difference, and who you should look for, is the difference between a CIO who will be effective and long term or a short term placeholder.

Urgent requests and unreasonable timelines are normal. Accepting those requests does not need to be the norm. Five responses will help protect your team to stay focused and your technology vision to be fulfilled.

CEOs want their CIOs to be of greater influence, especially where they don’t have decision making authority.. That means the CIOs need to invest and leverage three critical assets their CEOs have been utilizing for years.

Leadership is more than knowing and showing the way. It’s sharing in the way.

AI will bring revolutionary change. But not until we exercise our power as leaders to affect a greater change.