Not Your CEO's Insights

The tech industry is at the forefront of innovation and problem solving. And while engineering and computer-related roles are some of the fastest growing fields in the U.S., women only hold about 25% of those positions. We sat down with Christine Cunliffe, Chapter Director of ChickTech OC, and Ellen Tran, volunteer with the organization, to discuss the importance of presenting hands-on tech opportunities to the community, company diversity and how their organization helps women excel in the tech field. To learn more about ChickTech or to donate, visit their website: https://chicktech.org/

The Project Management job market is as competitive as it is diverse. How do you set yourself apart? We know there are many questions surrounding getting your PMP certification such as, "When as a project manager should you make it official?" or "Does the certification make the person?" We sat down with Melvin Randle, Independent Project Management Consultant, to get some answers and he walked us through how those three letters known as PMP impacted his career as a project manager.

Ghostwriters — They're the unsung heroes of the content world, quietly helping to establish your favorite brands and influencers as thought and industry leaders. We talk benefits, challenges and down right obscure with ghostwriter Sarah Fister Gale to discuss the "snackable content" she writes.

Artificial Intelligence has emerged on the scene as a gamechanger, soon to be disrupting every aspect of our lives. Aside from understanding what AI is, the more important question to address is HOW it’s changing the landscape of business and the economy. We talk with Adrien Book, strategic consultant specializing in emerging technologies and blogger about what should be asked of tech companies and of humanity when it comes to AI. Read Adrien's blog: https://hackernoon.com/@ThePourquoiPas

So you can define the scope, create a project plan and track schedules. Great! One thing you might've overlooked: Coordinating a high performing team that delivers. Think IQ is everything in project management? Think again. It’s not what you know, it’s how you know. Now more than ever, emotional intelligence is a key component of leadership, driving engagement and ultimately success.

Where did you learn everything you needed to know about business? Learn why varying viewpoints, life experiences and different cultural backgrounds make a team successful.

As flexibility and remote work become the new normal, many professionals find their work and life overlapping. With technology making professionals mobile and leading this culture shift, somehow, we manage to find the work-life balance in between while continuing to innovate.