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Attention everyone! 📢 Excited to unveil our stellar lineup of speakers for the upcoming second edition of our event - "Thought Leadership for Tomorrow," taking place on June 13th at the Hard Rock Cafe, in New York. Featuring industry heavyweights like Microsoft ServiceNow Visa Google Accenture Tata Consultancy Services Boston Consulting Group (BCG) IBM KPMG US Schneider Electric and many more, you won't want to miss out on this opportunity! Secure your seat now and see you there! ✨ #B2BThoughtLeadership #ThoughtLeadership #Leadership #IndustyInsights #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #KnowledgeSharing #CMOInsights

Are you a channel marketer, looking to connect with a community of experts? Check out the Channel Marketingn Association, and the CMA Summit - information below. Hope to see you there!

What if I tell, you can get "rich" just by hanging around right set of people. (that's a fact) Another one: 85% of jobs are filled via networking (LinkedIn Survey) And guess what, we at LS International are offering you an exclusive chance to connect with top-level peers and expand your professional network at lightning speed. Welcome to Speed Networking for C-Suite Leaders—an invite-only event for the LS International Elevate community. Here’s why you should join: -Strategic Connections: Engage with CMOs, COOs, CCOs, and other influential executives shaping the future of major industries. -Knowledge Exchange: Gain fresh insights and perspectives from leaders who’ve been where you are. -Expand your influence: Build valuable connections that can elevate your career to new heights. This event is invite-only and exclusively for LS International Elevate members—executives like you who lead at the top of their industries. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network with CMOs, COOs, CCOs, and other key leaders driving success at the world’s leading companies. 🔒 Secure your spot and elevate your connections today. 📅 October 17, Thursday ⌚️10:00 am to 11:00 am New York Time 💻 Join us online (DM for the invite) Don’t miss this golden chance to level up your network. Secure your invite now! #CSuite #NetworkingEvent #ExecutiveNetworking #Leadership #LSInternational

🎯Developing Essential Skills for C-Suite Success 📈 Forbes reveals a sobering reality: despite increasing African American leadership, C-Suite representation remains disproportionately low and highlights a crucial need for developing essential skills for C-suite positions. Tracy Lawrence, CEO of The Lawrence Advisory, underscores the importance of understanding and developing the essential skills needed to rise to the C-suite, noting that "the job of a CEO is very different from what got you there." 💡 Tips: 1️⃣ Focus on developing leadership skills beyond your functional expertise. 2️⃣ Build a diverse skill set including strategic thinking, communication, and relationship management. 3️⃣ Seek opportunities for cross-functional experiences to broaden your perspective. 4️⃣ Focus on your work and results, but also on managing how others perceive your style and commitment. 5️⃣ Seek mentorship & sponsorship from successful Black executives who have navigated similar challenges. 🚨 Call to Action: Identify one skill you want to develop further and create a plan to enhance it within the next month. #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #CorporateSuccess #InclusiveLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching

Couldn't agree more that CPOs and CTOs are massively undervalued. But there's another thing we should consider: tailoring these roles to fit each company's specific needs. One size doesn't fit all! A CPO in a B2B SaaS company might focus on customer success, while one in consumer electronics might be all about product design and UX. Same for CTOs—their role should depend on factors like company size and tech stack. Customizing these roles lets CPOs and CTOs play to their strengths, driving better business outcomes. So let's not just appreciate them—let's empower them by designing roles that unleash their full potential and fuel innovation! Thanks for your insight here Mark Long 🙏🏽 #saas #productleadership #tech #revenue #customersuccess

MIT CISR is included in a list of six IT leadership organizations a Chief Information Officer should consider joining, according to CIO Magazine. Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MIT CISR's current research focus includes topics like data monetization, AI-enabled employee experience, and the IT organization of the future. While our roots are in serving CIOs, today's research is relevant to all CxOs, other senior leadership, and boards of directors. MIT CISR's consortium of members comprises primarily large, global organizations, but today membership is open to smaller organizations and individuals as well. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eKmQ9Vpx, or for more information or to inquire about joining, contact our Engagement Director Austin Van Groningen. #CIO #CTO #CEO #CFO #CDO #CMO #Boards #datamonetization #AI #employeeexperience #ITorganizationofthefuture #platforms #digital #leadership #MIT #MITSloan MIT Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology

There is a profound misunderstanding of CPOs and CTOs by many CEOs (& wider CSuite) across the UK and Europe. Since the Chesky V Reis debate we’ve interviewed 100s of CEOs, it appears that a significant disconnect exists—not just in understanding these critical roles but in linking them directly to revenue, especially in a down market and times are hard. This is a Problem, or is it? How can top executives expect to drive innovation and growth when they can't even grasp the strategic value of their own product and technology leaders? This isn’t just a gap in knowledge; it’s a gap in strategic thinking. I think the undervaluation of tech and product roles is not just a misstep; it’s a threat to our industry, especially when the market tightens. While some might double down and pull away from innovation in tough times, I argue that this is exactly when investment in tech and product becomes even more crucial. These are not merely support roles but the foundation of the future for all of us. So, to business leaders: Start valuing your tech and product teams as strategic assets. Understand their work. Connect the dots. These roles need to be defended and appreciated, not sidelined, or merged (CPTO, etc.). Are CPOs and CTOs getting the recognition they deserve? #Leadership #Innovation #Tech #CPO #CTO

📝 Something that should be on your to-do list this week 👇 Requesting your exclusive invite to join us at CMO Summit Chicago on November 13. As a CMO, we understand the value of your time. That's why our summit offers a carefully curated agenda, designed to address your top priorities in a single, efficient event. Join us to: 👉 Confront your biggest challenges head-on: From navigating the complexities of AI to mastering the art of trendspotting to create new revenue streams, we've got you covered.  👉 Network with peers: Connect with like-minded CMOs who understand the unique pressures of your role. Share best practices, discuss the newest industry trends, and build lasting relationships. 👉 Engage in interactive sessions: Participate in dynamic discussions and workshops designed to elevate your leadership. Learn from industry experts from the US Army, Lenovo, Hitachi, & Nokia, ask probing questions, and gain actionable insights. Network with 85+ fellow CMOs and go back to your desk with a whole new perspective. Just take a look at this lineup… 👇 🎟 Request your complimentary invite: https://lnkd.in/eAzT4eGM

Check out CRN’s list of the 25 Most Influential Executives of 2024 here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3yFqd1h. These tech leaders and CEOs are driving sales, transforming their businesses and paving the way for the future. This year’s Most Influential Executive is Microsoft’s Satya Nadella. #CRNTop100

More is expected out of middle management than ever before. Managers are squeezed in-between high-ratio direct reporting structures and high-expectation executive leadership, while simultaneously drowning in corporate change. Dell just reportedly laid off nearly 13,000 this week and according to Business Insider sources, “It was mostly managers, directors and VPs." ... "They combined organizations and also made the ratio higher for the managers. Now every manager has a minimum of 15 employees.” 🕛 NOW is the time to: - increase your leadership profile - forge key relationships and expand your circle of influence - learn new storytelling methods for showing your teams strategic and financial value