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CIO Practice Leader at @RRAonLeadership | Business Transformation | Digital Transformation

Chicago, Illinois
Joined December 2009
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When businesses face uncertainty, leaders are often expected to take on more. But adding responsibilities isn’t always the answer. Sometimes, the smarter move is to rethink how leadership roles are designed to meet today’s challenges. Read more: bit.ly/3VRwHWd
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CEOs need to set the direction, encourage collaboration across teams, and create an environment where people feel empowered to experiment. Real progress depends on shared accountability, starting at the top.
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69% of leaders rate their workplace culture positively, but only 55% of employees agree. Closing that gap starts with listening and making sure employees experience the culture leaders believe they've created. personneltoday.com/hr/employ…
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Technology is more accessible than ever, but organizational readiness and judgment remain limited. For CIOs, knowing when to slow down matters. Before adopting new technology, ask: How will it change the work, and who owns the outcome? cio.com/article/4236683/why-…
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Becoming CEO is a milestone, not the end of leadership development. The right mentor can challenge your thinking, offer fresh perspectives, and help you continue growing. Suzanne Bose-Mallick shares more on the value of mentorship: bit.ly/4smcC6q
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CEOs are human, not infallible. Great leadership isn't about perfection, but sound judgment, accountability, and the willingness to learn from mistakes. bit.ly/3M5d5WV
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Retirement doesn't have to mean stepping away from leadership. Experienced CIOs have valuable insights to share through mentorship, helping the next generation navigate challenges and grow into stronger leaders. A leader's impact extends beyond the C-suite.
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Effective data governance requires collaboration and strategic planning. By engaging with business owners and aligning data management to organizational needs, we ensure vital information is secured and resources are optimized. forbes.com/councils/forbeste…
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How are you aligning your data practices with your business strategy?
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Are you prepared for the boardroom? Discover the five key indicators that can help you land your first board position: bit.ly/3OKc3Ed #BoardLeadership #Governance #ByDesign
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Not all leadership development plans lead to meaningful progress. For executives aspiring to the C-suite, recognizing what may be holding them back is just as important as building on their strengths.
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As 2027 approaches, C-suite leaders face growing pressure to turn emerging trends into business results. Experience-led growth, storytelling intelligence, and human-led AI present real opportunities. The challenge is how quickly leadership teams can put them into practice.
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AI investment is moving beyond traditional IT budgets, making collaboration across the C-suite more important than ever. CIOs, CFOs, and business leaders must align priorities, share accountability, & ensure investments deliver measurable business value. techtarget.com/it-strategy/n…
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Reinventing a company takes more than a new strategy. It requires leaders willing to challenge what’s working today to build for tomorrow. #TheCatalystCEO explores how CEOs have navigated transformation and the lessons learned along the way. Read more: bit.ly/4vzYOp3
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A successful CEO transition takes more than choosing the right successor. Strong governance is essential to ensuring continuity and setting new leadership up for success. @RRAonLeadership explores the practices that make a difference: bit.ly/4x9PhGh
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It's exciting to see The Catalyst get its spotlight on Bloomberg! Congratulations to our CEO, Constantine Alexandrakis, for shedding light on the evolving roles of leaders and the importance of adaptability!
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