Tech Whisperers: Inside the Playbooks of the Best Digital Leaders

• Winning with AI: Governance, Storytelling, and the Road Out of the Messy Middle

  In this episode of Tech Whisperers, we are joined by two experts who are shaping the future of AI in the enterprise, Dr. Lisa Palmer, CEO of Dr. Lisa AI, and Ashwin Rangan, CEO at DoubleCheck Solutions. Lisa and Ash are sharing a wealth of practical, actionable insights to help us uncover why AI initiatives stall out at the “messy middle” and what leaders can do to reignite progress and start generating real business value. Not only have both Lisa and Ashwin walked in the shoes of a CIO, they are also the authors of new books that will help you lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction in the AI era. Lisa’s book, Show AI, Don’t Tell It: Build Buy‑In with Visual Storytelling, releases on September 30 and is available now for preorder on her website. Ashwin’s book, Governance in the Age of Gen AI: A Director's Handbook on Gen AI, is available now on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.Tune in as we dig deep on AI at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership, featuring Lisa’s and Ash’s insights on:The “Speed with Rigor” PrincipleThe power of Right-to-Left thinkingThe key to sustaining momentum with AIThe long-term metrics that matterThe most important questions boards and CEOs should be asking about AI investments

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• The Best of the Best: Timeless Tech Whisperer Lessons That Still Inspire

  Over the past three years, we’ve had the privilege to sit down with more than 100 of the most visionary and impactful technology leaders across industries. They've shared their bold strategies and hard-earned lessons, and unpacked playbooks that are continuing to shape the future of leadership and innovation.In this special “Best of the Best” episode, we’ve curated some of the top insights from our most listened-to episodes. From mastering the fundamentals of digital transformation to future-proofing organizations, balancing people and technology, resisting AI hype, and embracing adaptability, these episodes demonstrate the power of guiding principles in a noisy, constantly changing world.Featuring segments from the following episodes:The Great CISO Balancing Act with United's Deneen DeFiore Edward Jones’ CIO Frank LaQuinta on Promises Made, Promises Kept 3 Layers of Transformation with TransUnion CIO Abhi Dhar Top CxO Recruiters Talk the Evolving Role of the CIO & State of Tech Talent in 2024, featuring Shawn BanerjiTop CxO Recruiters Talk Transformation & State of Tech Talent, featuring Martha HellerInspirations from the CIO GOAT, Rob Carter

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• Powering the Future: Eaton CIO Katrina Redmond on Leading Transformation

  Our CI4CI miniseries continues with guest Katrina Redmond, EVP and CIO of Eaton Corporation. As the world hits a historic inflection point in infrastructure — driven by AI, electrification, and massive investments in data centers and energy — Katrina is playing a pivotal role, helping lead one of the most mission-critical companies into the future.Join us as we explore how Katrina is spearheading Eaton’s digital strategy in this era of rapid innovation, leading with bold strategy, operational excellence, and a refreshingly human approach. Tune in for valuable nuggets from Katrina’s leadership playbook, including:An exploration of her expanded CIO role and Eaton’s evolving AI capabilitiesHow to get results in an age of uncertainty driven by AI advancementsHer “Embrace the Red” philosophy Her leadership team’s “Festivus” culture-building practice Her approach to servant leadership and building a culture of internal mobilityThe power of peer-to-peer leadership and community-buildingFeaturing submitted questions from:Karenann Terrell, 4x CIO, Eaton Board Director, Tech Whisperers Guest - Episode 48Ashish Gupta, CIO of NextEra EnergyCaroline Eberle, Gartner BD ExecutiveAmy Brady, Head of Technology, Operations & Services, KeyBank, Tech Whisperers Guest - Episode 66Mark Macioce, VP & CIO, Masco Corporation, Chair of NEOhioCIOAlison Magyari, VP, Global IT Business, Relationship Management, Eaton

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• Black & Veatch CDTO Mike Adams: Charting Strategy & Digital Innovation

  In part 2 of our Critical Infrastructure for Critical Infrastructure (CI4CI) miniseries, we are joined by Mike Adams, a digital executive who is playing a leading role in this once-in-a-generation inflection point.As the Chief Digital Technology Officer at Black & Veatch (BV), Mike has a front row seat to the critical infrastructure transformation being driven by the convergence of AI, data centers, and the energy transition. His career journey has been defined by a combination of fearless leadership and clear, inspiring communication, resulting in a leadership style that rallies teams and inspires decisive action. Join us as we unpack Mike’s playbook to learn:Mike’s guiding principles for high-stakes decision makingHow he developed BV’s digital technology strategyWhy Mike is embracing the physical and digital aspects of new technologyThe defining moment that propelled Mike’s CIO JourneyHow Mike stood out as a leader among his peersFeaturing submitted questions from:Josh Edwards, Global Director of Data Science & Operations, Black & VeatchJoy Johnson, SVP, Office of the CDTO, Black & VeatchPhuong Tram, Retired CIO of Dupont, Chief Digital Advisor, FPTDani Brown, SVP & CIO, Whirlpool Corporation, 3x Board DirectorGreg Lane, CIO, State of DelawareAndi Le, Chief Digital Officer, FMC Corporation

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• CI4CI Trailblazer: Afshean Talasaz on AI, Data & the Art of Anticipation

  The lightning-fast rise of AI has come with a cost: the need to overhaul America’s power grids, pipelines, and water systems to accommodate its explosive growth. As trillions of dollars pour into this complete overhaul, there are key leaders paving the way. In a special mini-series focusing on “Critical Infrastructure for Critical Infrastructure (CI4CI),” we’re shining the light on a few of the extraordinary tech leaders who are architecting, securing, and scaling the systems that power our nation and economy. Joining us to kick off the series is Afshean Talasaz, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology & Data Officer at Colonial Pipeline Company. Afshean is a visionary and humble leader who tackles the complex and challenging problems others avoid while letting the results speak for themselves. From his perspectives on AI and tech innovation to his insights on problem-solving, communication, and vision, you are guaranteed to walk away with lessons that will help you level up your own Tech Whisperer playbook.Join us as we unpack Afshean’s playbook to learn:The importance of a tight CEO-CIO relationshipHow Afshean developed his ability to anticipate upcoming trendsHow investing in the artistic side of his brain has influenced Afshean’s leadershipHow to manage the risk that comes with high-stakes, visionary decision-makingHow to ensure that every project returns a financial value to the businessWhy digitization is vital to long-term successImportant considerations before layering AI on top of current business processesFeaturing submitted questions from:Bo Rogers, VP for Process Excellence & Strategic Projects at Colonial PipelineDavid Benham, Co-Founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at ROAM AIJohn Dickson, CISO, Colonial PipelineBuck Wheaton, Director of IT Commercial Product Lines, ONEOK

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