Choosing To Be Incredible
Each week, I produce a communication titled ‘Happy Monday!’ to my team. It is filled with kudos, FYIs, photos they share from their previous week, educational segments, and my favorite element, a quote...
View ArticleBreaking The Chains: How CIOs Can Create a Culture of Balance
You don’t want to be like bad inventory — first in and last out; stale and not fresh. The days of being lauded for winning the marathon for working the most hours are well behind us. The quantity of...
View ArticleDon’t Apologize for Making Other People Uncomfortable
We’ve all been there. You’re at the end of a well-planned and successful meeting where you are applauded for your vision and ability to see the bigger picture. You are on a euphoric cloud as you...
View ArticleWhy Having Successors Makes You Successful
Succession is inevitable. Generals, Admirals, Presidents, Kings and Queens all face the time when they must step aside for the next generation of leaders who will take their places. As we look to our...
View ArticleHow a Joint Commission Survey Can Strengthen IT
The amount of time leading into a survey with The Joint Commission (TJC) can seem endless. It’s long journey where you check, validate, re-check, adjust, and continually inspect your working...
View ArticleWhen To Lead And When To Follow
Raise your hand if you are the one who is consistently sought out to complete special projects, join committees, or lead key initiatives because you are guaranteed to get it done and deliver results....
View ArticleMaintaining Staff Engagement During M&A
Your company has just been acquired by a private equity firm. There is initial excitement over the infusion of capital for growth. The parent company is one you admire and you are looking forward to...
View ArticleEliminating Destructive Conflict in the Workplace
As leaders, we’ve all been there — we’ve observed individual contributors and teams that just don’t get along in the workplace. The reality is that the gossiping, turf protecting, retaliating,...
View ArticleHarnessing the Power of Women in IT
I recently attended my first Women’s Legacy Summit hosted by Executive Alliance. The specific theme of the event was ‘Reimagine the Future and Elevate the Dialogue,’ and the role women play in that...
View ArticleTweet Sheet: Using Social Media To Increase Staff Engagement
Opening social media to employees can help build loyalty and increase engagement, but it's critical to have a strategy that is clearly defined, agile, and implemented carefully, says CIO Sarah...
View ArticleThe Investment Every CIO Needs To Make
Regardless of your budget, having a well thought-out talent management plan that is strategically aligned to the priorities of your business is key, says CIO Sarah Richardson. Source: The Investment...
View ArticleHow To Present Like A Winner — Even When You Don’t Feel Like One
We’ve all had moments during presentations where we’ve felt like an imposter - or even a failure, but they can actually help us become better leaders, says CIO Sarah Richardson.
View ArticleRewriting The Book: How An Old Idea Can Generate Fresh Discussions
Sometimes the best way to help technology professionals grow is by connecting and sharing experiences in a way that involves no technology at all, says CIO Sarah Richardson.
View ArticleWhat Is Your Soundtrack?
“When you love what you are doing, it is evident in how you deliver results and how you talk about it,” says CIO Sarah Richardson. When you don’t, it’s time to change things up.
View ArticleThe Exercise Every Leader Needs
Building knowledge is a good reason to participate in Boot Camp – but it’s not the only one, says Sarah Richardson, who says “it may also become a springboard for opportunities you had never previously...
View ArticleChoosing To Be Incredible
Each week, I produce a communication titled ‘Happy Monday!’ to my team. It is filled with kudos, FYIs, photos they share from their previous week, educational segments, and my favorite element, a quote...
View ArticleBreaking The Chains: How CIOs Can Create a Culture of Balance
You don’t want to be like bad inventory — first in and last out; stale and not fresh. The days of being lauded for winning the marathon for working the most hours are well behind us. The quantity of...
View ArticleDon’t Apologize for Making Other People Uncomfortable
We’ve all been there. You’re at the end of a well-planned and successful meeting where you are applauded for your vision and ability to see the bigger picture. You are on a euphoric cloud as you...
View ArticleWhy Having Successors Makes You Successful
Succession is inevitable. Generals, Admirals, Presidents, Kings and Queens all face the time when they must step aside for the next generation of leaders who will take their places. As we look to our...
View ArticleHow a Joint Commission Survey Can Strengthen IT
The amount of time leading into a survey with The Joint Commission (TJC) can seem endless. It’s long journey where you check, validate, re-check, adjust, and continually inspect your working...
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