Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeffrey S Ton

March 2021 has been an outstanding month for TalkingCloud. So far, we've had outstanding special guests and we are finishing the month strong. In this episode, we get to hear the views and perspectives of a CIO. Jeff Ton is a highly seasoned and experienced technologist starting his illustrious career first as a 'programmer' and then on to management. He decided he wanted to be a CIO and reached his goal decades ago. Now, among other things, Jeff is an author, speaker, and explorer. You can connect with Jeff on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtonindy/

As leaders continue to guide their teams into the unknown of the future, the most essential leadership skills they need can be found in the past. On today's episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton interviews Jeff Ton, speaker, author, IT professional, explorer, host and guest of numerous podcasts.  Jeff is also a key collaborator on the now-open FCCS transformative leadership development opportunity The Lewis and Clark Experience.  In their conversation, Jeff highlights several of the timeless leadership lessons that can be gleaned from Lewis and Clark and their relevance to today's leaders. He offers insights into the importance of developing resilience as a leader, how to pivot, collaborate, and handle disagreements, and how to lead your team into the future with the confidence and skills of some of history's greatest leaders.    Today's Insights Include:   The relevance of the Lewis and Clark story today There are numerous timeless leadership lessons to learn from Lewis and Clark. Despite changes in today's business landscape and technologies, key leadership traits have not changed.  Unprecedented events such as the pandemic have proven that effective leaders are still essential.  The future is always an unknown and unchartered territory.  Leadership skills that were needed in the wilderness are still needed today.    The greatest challenges for today's leaders Paralysis in the face of the unknown has the potential to greatly challenge today's leaders.  Leaders must take action — they cannot afford to stop and wait to see what is going to happen next.  Leaders who continue to move forward are the leaders who are going to excel.  The ability to effectively pivot is an essential leadership characteristic today.    Developing resilience and handling disagreements as leaders Individual and team resilience are equally essential skills in today's world.  Reflecting on overcoming past adversity will help understand how to overcome obstacles today.  Collaboration with teams is more essential than ever before, even virtual collaboration. Lewis and Clark's decision point teaches a powerful lesson for handling team disagreements.  When making a verdict, the why can be just as important as the what. Once a decision is made, the team needs to be all in on it together.   This podcast is powered by FCCS.   The Lewis and Clark Experience — registration is now open From Sea to Shining Sea: A Novel by James Alexander Thom Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Ambrose Everything I Learned About Leadership, I Learned from Lewis and Clark by Jeffrey S. Ton Get in touch info@fccsconsulting.com

Jeffrey S. Ton is a sought-after Information Technology speaker, author and thought leader, having led powerful teams and built successful IT departments for the past 30+ years. For over a decade, Jeff has served as Chief Information Officer with Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana and Lauth Property Group, as well as 14 years in various technology roles with Thomson Multimedia (RCA). In his current role as Senior Vice President of Product and Strategic Alliances at InterVision, Jeff thrives on developing people while driving the company’s product strategy, service vision and strategic approach. Speaking to audiences from 5 to 1,000, Jeff has mastered the art of simplifying complex IT issues and is always looking for opportunities to drive value in organizations now and in the future. Jeff is the author of Amplify Your Value and is a frequent keynote speaker on topics related to the evolving IT landscape and the changing role of the CIO. In today’s conversation, Jeff Ton explains how the role of the CIO has evolved and why it’s necessary to build strategic partnerships with your IT vendors. He also describes several examples of traditionally non-tech industries that are being transformed through innovative technology and foresight. Don’t be left behind! Listen in and discover how you can drive differentiation in your industry using strategic planning and technology. Key Takeaways   The CIO is being called among to be more of a business leader and less of a technologist. Trust, transparency, and respect are required in building strategic partnerships with vendors.   Invite key vendors to participate in your strategic planning sessions. The CIO is responsible for building an ecosystem of vendor partners to support the company’s success. Every company is now a tech-enabled company. Where is the disruption coming in your industry? Where do you need to be looking? Resources Amplify Your Value: Leading IT With Strategic Vision Connect With Jeffrey S. Ton Website/Blog: JeffreySTon.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffton Twitter:  www.twitter.com/jtonindy Facebook: www.facebook.com/jtonindy Instagram: www.instagram.com/jtonindy