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ON THIS EPISODE ➤ Why IT leaders get constant pushback on their recommendations ➤ The communication framework that prevents 90% of leadership problems ➤ How to stop making unilateral decisions that kill trust ➤ Building the “Culture of IT” where technology drives business success ➤ Moving from cost center to strategic business partner Why do…

ON THIS EPISODE ➤ Why technical skills aren’t the most important factor in IT hiring ➤ How to manage cybersecurity compliance across 6 different countries ➤ The partner selection strategy when you can’t master everything alone ➤ Why AI enhances jobs instead of replacing them (if you adapt correctly) ➤ How to align IT priorities…

ON THIS EPISODE ➤ The critical difference between technical expertise and leadership effectiveness ➤ How to recognize when supportive environments become career traps ➤ Strategic lateral movement for long-term career growth ➤ The listening leadership framework that transforms team dynamics ➤ Managing up through business translation of technical concepts ➤ Professional development strategies for small…

Listen now: subscribe and join 1,000s of IT Leaders changing the face of IT. Now… ON THIS EPISODE ➤ How IT leaders navigate career growth in geographically isolated markets ➤ The unexpected value of cross-functional experience in sales for IT professionals ➤ Building professional community and peer networks in small market environments ➤ Overcoming gender…

ON THIS EPISODE: ➤ How to position yourself as your team’s “firewall” – standing between them and organizational pressure to create space for great work. ➤ Why “exception-only management” builds stronger teams than micromanagement – trusting first and intervening only when needed. ➤ The Scout Leader approach to letting people fail safely so they actually…

Listen now: subscribe and join 1,000s of IT Leaders changing the face of IT. ON THIS EPISODE: ➤ The critical elements of incident response planning➤ Strategic approaches to cyber insurance and vendor alignment➤  Methods for maintaining business operations during cyber events➤  Techniques for communicating with executive leadership➤  Essential partnerships and resources during cyber incidents 🔐…

Listen now: subscribe and join 1,000s of IT Leaders changing the face of IT. ON THIS EPISODE: ➤ Strategic approaches to implementing AI in healthcare technology ➤ Effective methods for retaining top IT talent in today’s market ➤ Building successful hybrid work environments ➤ Bridging knowledge gaps between veteran and new-gen tech professionals ➤ Building…

Renard Henry Join Thousands changing the Mid-Market to Fortune 5000 with a growth mindset. Listen & Subscribe Now… ON THIS EPISODE ➤ How IT managers differ from IT Leaders ➤ More ways to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical executives ➤ Real-world examples of successful vendor management and relationship building ➤ Ways to handle stress…

Cindy Novak – DeLaurell With over 30 years of experience, Cindy Novak – DeLaurell brings a refreshing perspective on transitioning into technology leadership. A licensed pilot who drives Sherman tanks and manages multi-million dollar IT budgets, she demonstrates how diverse experiences shape effective leadership. Cindy she brings a distinctive blend of life sciences expertise and…