Subject: Earl Newsome’s 15 Habits of Highly Effective IT Orgs and Leaders

A practical roadmap for building and leading a future-ready IT organization

Earl Newsome, my most recent guest on the Tech Whisperers podcast, is a master at leading with clarity, and that’s become a key competitive advantage in a world where change is constant, generative AI is rewriting the rules, and the pace of disruption continues to accelerate.


After the show wrapped, Earl spent some more time discussing the value of clarity and the essential mindsets, behaviors, and skillsets he has defined as the “8 Habits of Highly Effective IT Organizations” and “7 Habits of Highly Effective IT Leaders.”


Together, these 15 habits form a pragmatic, actionable roadmap for anyone looking to build a future-ready IT organization and become a leader who’s not just reacting to change but creating it. Head over to my CIO Whisperers column for that bonus Q&A, filled with more wisdom, insight, and advice from one of the most intentional leaders in our profession.

Coming Up Wed., June 11: Bhaskar Ramachandran


My guest next Whisperers Wednesday is Bhaskar Ramachandran, vice president and CIO at PPG, an $18 billion paint, coatings, and specialty materials supplier. Bhaskar is spearheading a multi-pronged transformation strategy at PPG that is fueling innovation, growth, and new capabilities through cloud technology and AI.


With his business-first mindset, Bhaskar isn’t someone who gets distracted by the “shiny new objects,” instead letting the business goals drive his decision-making. Tune in on Wednesday, June 11 as we unpack Bhaskar’s transformational leadership playbook. We also explore how he is building a future-ready IT team and helping PPG become more agile in response to customer and market needs.