About this episode

This episode features Jane Connell sharing her leadership journey and philosophies ahead of her induction into the CIO Hall of Fame.

Jane Connell began her career without a college degree and no pre-determined path to executive leadership. Yet through grit, curiosity, authenticity, and an unwavering belief that leadership is ultimately about people, she has built one of the most respected careers in technology. In this episode, we are shining the light on Jane’s remarkable journey ahead of her induction into the CIO Hall of Fame. Through a diverse group of Mystery Questioners who help us answer the question “What Would Jane Do?” Jane is sharing the leadership philosophies, career-defining moments, and deeply personal lessons that shaped her four-decade legacy at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, State Street Bank, and Verizon. Connect with Jane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-connell-b2377544/ Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/ Tune in for leadership wisdom from Jane, including: How her grit and curiosity formed the foundation for her leadership journey How authentic leadership and vulnerability became her greatest superpowers How to drive meaningful innovation by immersing yourself in the business Her First 100 Days Playbook for navigating complexity and building trust inside large organizations How…

People in this episode

Guest: Jane Connell

Topics covered

• leadership
• career development
• technology
• innovation
• authenticity
• women in tech

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Johnson & Johnson, State Street Bank, Verizon

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