Podcast
The CIO Whisperers
Hosted by Dan Roberts, David Alexander · EN
Now more than ever CIOs play an increasingly pivotal role in building a digital-savvy culture and driving business strategy. Dan Roberts, considered one of the best-connected thought leaders in the CIO space, invites you to join him for the CIO Whisperers Podcast series. Get a front-row seat to hear his candid conversations with some of the world’s most successful technology executives as they share the secret sauce and experiences that shaped their leadership philosophies and amazing career journeys.As he does in his books “Unleashing the Power of IT” and “Confessions of a Successful CIO,” Dan will give you an insider’s view of how the best CIOs anticipate the future, persevere through challenges, place big bets, and lead through it all with courage and poise. He’s joined by co-host David Alexander, a digital pioneer who knows how to tell raw authentic stories with relevance, impact, and high ROI. Together Dan and David will present the stories of top CIOs and digital leaders who will inspire, educate, and equip audience members in their journey of innovative leadership.
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Energy and Innovation with Jennifer Hartsock, VP and CIO at Baker Hughes
Jan 14, 202200:47:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, you’ll hear from Jennifer Hartsock. She was first drawn to technology as a career after she signed up for her first programming course as an elective in college. Fast forward to today she is now the VP and CIO of Baker Hughes an energy technology company with 54,000 employees, $20.7 Billion in revenue, and a reach of 120 Countries as a Fortune 140 organization. Jen received the Super Global ORBIE award put on by our friends at InspireCIO in recognition of her incredible visionary leadership and impact. Stay until the end for our Thought Leadership Moment which features Bob Johanson.Credits:Guest - Jennifer HartsockHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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Work that Matters with Ken Spangler, EVP of IT and CIO at FedEx
Jan 5, 202200:45:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of CIO Whisperers you will be introduced to Ken Spangler, who is the Executive Vice President IT - CIO Global Ops Co Technologies: Express, Ground, Freight, Logistics at FedEx. He shares some key learnings around innovation and always having a learning mindset. Whilst utilizing technology and innovation to inform and build a business strategy, he also reflects on the importance of company culture and bringing top-down clarity and focus. Today's Thought Leadership Moment features Bob Johanson, who is a futurist. He's based in silicon valley and is part of the Institute for the future, which is one of the longest-running think tanks in the USA. He shares with us key principles around foresight and insight to create a new environment for work. Taking time to think from the future backward in order to gain clarity for the journey ahead. As always, thanks for listening!Credits:Guest - Ken SpanglerHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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Building Resilience and Endurance with Rhonda Vetere, CIO and EVP at Herbalife Nutrition
Dec 26, 202100:42:52Tap to summarizeWelcome to the final 2021 episode of the CIO Whisperers Podcast which has been heard across 47 countries and 1,000+ cities. In this unique episode, you will be encouraged, inspired, and set up for health and success in 2022. Our featured guest joining host Dan Roberts today is equally comfortable leading a global technology organization. This special guest wears a plethora of hats including global CIO, board member, endurance athlete, and published author. This of course could be no other than Rhonda Vetere CIO and EVP at Herbalife Nutrition who recently returned from the African continent having accomplished another inspiring and impressive milestone. As always, stay till the end to hear David Alexander’s Thought Leadership Moment with the CIO of Phoenix Suns and sleep expert Steve Reese.Credits:Guest - Rhonda VetereHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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Fostering a Strong Culture - with Mark Brooks, CIO at Centene Corporation
Dec 15, 202100:46:39Tap to summarizeToday we are excited to feature Mark Brooks, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Centene Corporation, a Fortune 24, $125 billion dollar company with 68,000 employees. Centene is a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise with the core philosophy that healthcare is best delivered locally. They are the #1 carrier in the Health Insurance Marketplace, serving 1 in 15 Americans across all 50 states.Mark was recognized last week as the St. Louis Leadership CIO of the Year ORBIE Award winner. Listen in as CIO Whisperers’ host Dan Roberts unpacks Mark’s leadership philosophies, his answer the call moments, and how he fosters great culture. As we have been taught by the late Peter Drucker, “Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast”. Tune in until the end to hear David Alexander’s Thought Leadership Moment with NY Times best-selling author Liz Wiseman.Credits:Guest - Mark BrooksHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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Living and Working Intentionally with - Michelle Greene, CIO at Cardinal Health
Dec 1, 202100:48:12Tap to summarizeJoin Dan as he discusses leadership, career opportunities, and how to make it in the world of IT with this week’s guest Michelle Greene. Michelle is currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Cardinal Health, multinational healthcare, and pharmaceutical company. After working in IT and business for over two decades, Michelle is an experienced leader who is known for her “Michelle-isms,” including “the land of comfort has no growth” and “everything happens for a reason.” Her word of the year is intention: living and working intentionally with focus and energy. Being a good leader is recognizing the importance of your people and energizing them. Especially now—job seekers have the power, and in Michelle’s words “Do not let anyone take your power.” Be sure to listen to the full episode for even more Michelle-isms and advice from an IT insider.Stay till the end for the Thought Leadership Moment as David got to sit down with the amazing Carol Zierhoffer, she was the CIO for a variety of global corporations including Bechtel, and is now an Independent Director for many.Credits:Guest - Michelle GreeneHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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The Power of the Pause - with Mary Gendron, Sr VP and CIO at Qualcomm
Nov 17, 202100:49:14Tap to summarizeFor Mary Gendron, Senior Vice President and CIO at Qualcomm, communication is everything. When she’s not working tirelessly at Qualcomm to transform how the world connects, Mary is a gifted public speaker. So, what’s her secret technique for engaging the room? The power of the pause: give people time to process their thoughts and come up with questions after you’re done speaking. Join Dan Roberts and Mary as they chat about the importance of cultivating a diverse set of talent and investing in that talent. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Mary knows that diversity of thought is the key to success. Her career success and advice are extremely valuable learning tools, be sure to tune in.Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of Isaac Sacolick, Author and Amazon bestseller for the Thought Leadership Moment!Credits:Guest - Mary GendronHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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The Importance of Company Culture - with Shamim Mohammad, EVP, CIO and CTO at CarMax
Nov 3, 202100:48:40Tap to summarizeThe car retail industry is an over trillion-dollar marketplace, and CarMax sits comfortably at the top when it comes to used cars. How do they remain successful? According to their Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer Shamim Mohammad, it’s all about focusing on the customers and bringing integrity and honesty to the industry. When Shamim says “people first,” he doesn’t just mean customers. CarMax’s employees are at the core of the company’s success. In this week’s episode, Dan Roberts and Shamim talk about company values, becoming a digital company, and how to remain a successful company for decades to come. Plus, get inside details on the inner workings of CarMax and how they continue to innovate.Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of Peter High and Brian Watson for the Thought Leadership Moment!Credits:Guest - Shamim MohammadHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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The Power of Values and Vision - with Danielle Brown, SVP and CIO at Whirlpool Corporation
Oct 18, 202100:42:09Tap to summarizeIn our next episode on the CIO Whisperers podcast you'll hear from Danielle Brown, SVP and CIO at Whirlpool Corporation. In 2020, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 78,000 employees and 57 manufacturing and technology research centers. Join the conversation as she shares insights on maintaining company and personal values, the “learn, do, teach” mindset, and keys to successful networking. She’s bold, authentic, and creates a culture of continuous learning at Whirlpool. Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of Technovation podcast host and author Peter High for the Thought Leadership Moment!Credits:Guest - Danielle BrownHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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5 Pillars for Digital Differentiation - with Jim Swanson, EVP and CIO at Johnson and Johnson
Oct 6, 202100:53:48Tap to summarizeLeading IT in one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world is no small feat, but Jim Swanson stays grounded in the mission of Johnson & Johnson Technology: transforming the trajectory of human health by unlocking the power of people, technology, and insights. Jim believes in the power of integrating technology into the business foundation of the company, rather than keeping it separate; every part of the company is touched by tech. Tune in this week to hear Dan and Jim discuss how to remain future-ready in IT, building digital acumen company-wide, using technology for good, and thinking and acting with empathy. Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of Deloitte’s US CIO Program Research Leader Khalid Kark for the Thought Leadership Moment!Credits:Guest - Jim SwansonHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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Inspiring the future workforce - with Melanie Kalmar, CIO and CDO at Dow
Sep 22, 202100:46:36Tap to summarizeThis week, Dan Roberts sits down with Melanie Kalmar, Corporate Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Digital Officer at Dow, a Fortune 82 company with $39 billion in revenue. Melanie’s vision for the future of IT at Dow is simple: changing the narrative and becoming a digital company in all aspects. When asked about her IT team, she says that all 36,000 employees are really her team, as IT and technology touches every single person. IT must be truly integrated into the business as a whole. Join Dan and Melanie as they discuss her role as CIO, using technologies to drive innovation, keys to overcoming imposter syndrome as a woman in IT, and inspiring the future workforce.Listen to the end as David Alexander captures the brilliance of CIO Whisperers Advisory Board member Julie Cullivan for the Thought Leadership Moment!Credits:Guest - Melanie KalmarHost - Dan RobertsCo-Host - David AlexanderProduced and distributed by - Social OriginJoin the Tech4Good Movement! Would you like to underwrite a scholarship to the TechLX leadership program for your favorite non-profit? Join the movement by contacting Amanda Smith at asmith@ouellette-online.com.
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