Very excited to join Justin Mennen, CIO of Rite Aid, on stage next Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Pittsburgh CIO Forum. We'll be discussing the big #digital transformation he's leading, as well as his past experience with IT overhauls. Come join us! Justin Mennen Rite Aid Premier Connects #CIO

Since joining Estee Lauder Cos, #CIO Michael Smith has led a host of initiatives that have become a magnet for top IT #talent - great piece by Martha Heller on CIO.com cio.com/article/343863… Michael Smith Martha Heller Eric Absgarten #innovation

Congrats to the new #CIOs appointed by @NMFinancial, Walgreens, General Dynamics Corporation & others! cio.com/article/322142… via Martha Heller CIO.com #cio #cdo #innovation #leadership

Great insight from my friend and co-author dan roberts on the importance of the #CIO chief of staff, with great examples from chiefs for Michael Smith & Theodore Colbert III cio.com/article/344046… #leadership

Great look at how #CIO Carman Wenkoff and his teams at Dollar General have expanded their digital offerings to deliver better customer experience--and results wsj.com/articles/dolla… Carman Wenkoff Sara Castellanos #digital #CX #innovation

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 #NewYorkCIO of the Year #ORBIE Awards Janet Sherlock, Ralph Lauren Earl Newsome, Linde plc Michael Braine, Tapestry @CIOCarol, Synchrony Len Peters, New York University Andrea Markstrom, Blank Rome LLP Becky Blalock Crain's New York

Marcus, Goldman's consumer lending unit, is a fascinating story of #digital transformation and reinvention--w/ an extreme focus on #culture and customer experience. See the key lessons learned from Boe Hartman. #CIO #CTO #CDO #fintech #innovation #CX cio.com/article/349046…

Working from home is a tough new reality for many -- managing & leading remote workers is an even bigger challenge. Here's a thorough, helpful guide: hbr.org/2020/03/a-guid… #CIO #CDO #CTO #remotework #COVID19 #leadership

This is a bright spot in the overload of scary predictions and forecasts - What we can learn from one bank's resilient response to Hurricane Katrina, via Bill Taylor & Harvard Business Review hbr.org/2020/03/how-ba… #CIO #CTO #CDO #crisismanagement

COVID-19 might well be a big driver of digital transformation, many orgs are reaping the benefits of previous investments during the pandemic. My thoughts on recent talks w/ top CIOs and business leaders. tractiontechnology.com/blog/digital-t… #CIO #CDO #innovation #digital Wayne Shurts

Reading recommendation for #CIOs and aspiring CIOs: Taking the Reins as #CIO, by @tonygerth & Joe Peppard. It's a detailed (and very practical) playbook for anyone embarking on a new IT leadership role. Check it out: amazon.com/Taking-Reins-C… #leadership

. @RiteAid’s digital strategy – “the store of the future” – helped it prepare for the #COVID19 crisis. #ITinvestments the company made before the #pandemic have helped it handle today’s challenges. trib.al/UFtKVZ6 Martha Heller #remotework #collaboration #ecommerce

As we think about returning to the office, we know many things will change. But #technology will undoubtedly play a pivotal role. Which tech and capabilities are most important for your company? tractiontechnology.com/blog/which-tec… #CIO #CTO #CDO #digital #innovation #COVID19

We often overlook #communication as a key #leadership attribute. Clear, thoughtful communication is esp important in the #WFH/#WFA era. This piece by Adam Bryant offers great perspective for leaders at all levels. #CIO strategy-business.com/blog/Ambiguous…

Please join me on Oct. 1 for a virtual discussion w/ James McGlennon of Liberty Mutual, Dalia S. Powers of Humana, and Mario Harik of XPO - We'll be discussing critical lessons from #COVID19 and top priorities/concerns for 2021. premierconnects.com/events/boston-… #CIO #CDO Premier Connects

“You don’t need a degree from Stanford anymore to do this job,” said Target CIO Mike McNamara wsj.com/articles/cios-… via The Wall Street Journal

We're happy to announce the #launch of #UnfilteredCxO, our new community on #cybersecurity leadership. Check out our website: unfilteredcxo.com for content on latest #security trends, board perspectives and more! #LaunchDay #CyberNews #CyberCommunity

New from WSJ Pro Cybersecurity: CISOs Struggle With Heightened Job Expectations, Communicating With Board About one-third of C-suite execs say they believe their companies’ cybersecurity leaders paint an overly rosy picture of their security programs, survey finds wsj.com/articles/cyber…