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14 essential book recommendations by and for IT leaders

CIO

Why not pick up a book that will inspire you to be a more effective leader, help you spot challenges and pitfalls in your IT strategies and processes, or prepare for the future of information technology? And this group of CIOs, CTOs, and technical CEOs have strong favorites — books they turn to again and again for inspiration.

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Leadership Book Club: How to Read Courageous Cultures With Your Team

Let's Grow Leaders

Practical ways to engage your team (or leadership book club) as you read Courageous Cultures together. One of the real joys of being authors is hearing from leadership book clubs and teams who are reading our books together. And, you don’t get better at leadership or building culture just by reading a book.

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What Goldilocks Can Teach Us About Leadership

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Learn three valuable leadership lessons from the classic fairy tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. ” Think back to the 19th-century childrens fable, Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

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3 Leadership Values to Encourage in Every Member of Your Team

Let's Grow Leaders

During difficult times, what leadership values matter most? In fact, in our recent LinkedIn poll, 61% said “compassion” was most the most critical leadership value this year. In fact, in our recent LinkedIn poll, 61% said “compassion” was most the most critical leadership value this year. Compassion.

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Architect Your Organization for Effectiveness, Productivity, and Joy

Speaker: Ron Lichty, Consultant: Interim VP Engineering, Ron Lichty Consulting, Inc.

We are excited to welcome Ron Lichty, co-author of a seminal book on managing software teams and a well-known speaker, who will walk us through the latest thinking, best practices, and on-the-ground experiences structured around key questions about effective organizational structures: How, when and how often do we split teams?

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5 practical tips for emerging IT leaders

CIO

While walking up the stairs of that prestigious stage, I realized the immense responsibility I carried on my shoulders representing several women in tech who are walking their paths on their leadership journey while navigating their own complex inner worlds. But even being a finalist was an immense honor! Simply put: Everyone needs them.

Coaching 173
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A blueprint for successfully executing business-aligned IT strategies

CIO

Bridging the gap between IT leadership and business strategy For CIOs and technology leaders, aligning IT with business goals demands more than technical knowledge; it requires a thorough understanding of the company’s overarching business objectives, competitive landscape, culture, capabilities, and long-term vision.

Strategy 183