Author: CIO Business Leaders
Transportation is the most extraordinary phenomenon that came into existence to make a massive change in society. Had it been not the vehicles or means of transports, a man would have never explored the world. Ships and marine vessels played an essential role in trade, and people like Vasco Da Gama explored and found new lands. Similarly, modern-day cars and motorbikes are crucial in every household, or else how will one travel from one place to another? While these vehicles need fuel to run, that day is not far when the natural resources will exhaust, and no oil will be…
Business moves quickly ― and without strong leadership, that movement is chaotic. Ross Romano, an entrepreneur, coach, and longtime organizational leader has learned from both the good and bad of leadership, in startups and legacy businesses alike. He’s using those insights to help others go from chaos to control. Companies and nonprofits in the education space (think edtech, publishers, events, and more) bring on Romano and his team at September Strategies as a fractional Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMO/CCO), an operations consultant, or a strategic advisor depending on needs, but across situations the pain points are relatively consistent. In…
The Inspiration Behind Maximize Value Consulting While playing D-1 soccer at the University of Louisville, Chase’s fascination with creating winning leaders was born. He discovered he had a special knack for leading, selling, and public speaking while getting his undergraduate degrees and competing for one of the best programs in the nation. After undergrad, he returned to graduate school to earn his MBA and Chase Kreger’s undeniable obsession with sales and leadership was ignited in the process. Instantly motivated by a dream to help millions of people and supercharged with enough energy to fuel a rocket ship to the moon,…
Employee stress is still high as a result of negotiating remote and hybrid workplaces as well as the ongoing health, economic, and financial uncertainties brought on by the epidemic. Talent attraction and retention are more difficult than ever. High rates of employee resignation and interview ghosting are both happening. Significant commercial issues are brought on by the dearth of competent personnel and a fiercely competitive industry. Business strategist Sarah Seale has more than 15 years of expertise in the global market. With experience working with over 34 nations, Sarah has been a strategic business asset, offering small and big businesses…
Goal setting is important, it inspires and motivates you. People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going. Belton Flournoy, a director with Protiviti – a global consulting firm, knew he wanted Information Technology to be his second major right from his first IT class and he credits his professor at the time, Dr Monika Ayda, for the same. Belton realised that he rarely saw people who looked like him in business and he then told himself that he wanted to be the first openly gay, Black CEO of a Fortune 500 company. “To be honest, I don’t think anyone…
“My interest in technology started at an early age and is rooted in my DNA. I have always been amazed by learning how things work and how technology and innovations have the potential to change lives,” says Reem Asaad. Reem is Vice President for Middle East & Africa at Cisco and a highly successful business leader with over 20 years’ experience across industries, including technology, financial services, and customer experience. Forbes named her one of the Middle East’s most powerful women, and she has demonstrated the capacity to adjust her leadership style in complex working contexts, understanding when to lead…
All of us are constantly driven by the desire to succeed. However, success is a relative term, because what you may consider ‘successful’, may not fit someone else’s definition. Laetitia Cailleteau, states that success for her is about making the world a better place, working as one with clients, communities, and her teams. Creating impact and being a change agent are essential elements of her definition of success. Staying balanced and grounded across all her roles – mother of three, wife, and daughter is an important aspect of her successful journey. Laetitia is the Managing Director, DATA & AI Europe Lead,…
France Daviault, the CEO of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), is a highly experienced professional in strategic communications, government relations, and association management. With a Master’s degree in Professional Communications, specializing in Intercultural and International Communications, France possesses a comprehensive skill set. For France, success as a leader is defined by leading a thriving and dedicated team. Throughout her career in management, her primary objective has been to create an environment where individuals can flourish and take pride in their work. She values the importance of every team member, ensuring that they feel valued and have a voice within the…
Many business leaders find their business direction over the course of time by maximizing their opportunities. Dr. Blessing Mudavanhu, Chief Executive Officer of CBZ Holdings Limited is one who had always focused on academics, which saw him complete his Mathematics Ph.D. qualification with flying colors. He had not considered getting into the business world. However, while treading the journey, he ended up being in business, and ever since that, he has never looked back. He shares, “I have come to appreciate that the best learning experiences are when change takes place unexpectedly or unplanned. These times have taught me to…
Adept at tackling complex problems and driving transformative change, Jenni Hein has emerged as a global force. With 25 years of experience, she empowers organizations to successfully navigate challenging strategic transformations by effectively communicating and rallying stakeholders around a shared vision that generates firm support and momentum. She promotes empowerment and collaboration with high employee engagement, resulting in exceptional team accomplishments. Jenni nurtures and develops future leaders, especially women. Witnessing their success brings her immense satisfaction. Through mentoring and support, she empowers other women to reach their full potential, exceeding expectations and excelling professionally. As a forward-thinking leader, Jenni fosters…