Jane Connell on what next-gen IT leadership looks like

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Today’s CIOs are navigating a complex balancing act, and few understand that better than Jane Connell. Over the course of her career, the 2026 CIO Hall of Fame inductee has become widely respected not only for operational excellence and strategic vision but also for her commitment to mentoring, workforce transformation, and preparing the next generation of leaders for a rapidly changing future.

After unpacking her remarkable career story on a recent episode of the podcast, Jane and I spent some more time discussing what future CIOs must learn now. In this exclusive interview, she shares lessons learned from her Hall of Fame journey and why she believes the future of technology leadership will depend less on org charts and more on curiosity, credibility, and human connection.

Jane Connell on what next-gen IT leadership looks like

Coming Up Wed., July 29

My next Whisperers Wednesday guest is GE Aerospace CIO David Burns. From Y2K, 9/11, and economic booms and downturns to digital transformation, the breakup of General Electric, the creation of GE Aerospace, and now the rise of AI, David has navigated his fair share of turbulence over the past 25 years. Through all of it, he has continued to grow, adapt, and help others do the same.

Tune in on the 29th and we open up David’s leadership playbook to learn how great leaders create confidence, growth, and opportunity in the middle of turbulence.

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