Brian Watson

CIO Advisor, Author, and Advocate

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

@esigurdson Thanks for sharing, @esigurdson! I hope you're doing well.

[Kim Nash @knash99]

New from @WSJCyber: CISOs Struggle With Heightened Job Expectations, Communicating With Board
About one-third of C-suite execs say they believe their companies’ cybersecurity leaders paint an overly rosy picture of their security programs, survey finds
https://t.co/TBOcD490PR

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

@UnfilteredCxO #CIO, #CISO, #CTO friends - please join us in the Unfiltered community and check out more thought-provoking videos and blogs: https://t.co/9uERasJaaB

#cybersecurity #ITsecurity #community #leadership #collaboration

[UnfilteredCxO @UnfilteredCxO]

We're happy to announce the #launch of #UnfilteredCxO, our new community on #cybersecurity leadership. Check out our website: https://t.co/l2pNTjMl8k for content on latest #security trends, board perspectives and more! #LaunchDay #CyberNews #CyberCommunity

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

We launched Unfiltered to help #CISOs, #CIOs and other senior leaders engage & collaborate on today's cybersecurity challenges. Please join the Unfiltered community -- and sign up for an upcoming Executive Meetup!

https://t.co/cnsPkqzAI6

Follow us for more: @UnfilteredCxO

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Happy to share Unfiltered, our new community/content site on #cybersecurity leadership. Check out new perspectives from acclaimed experts like @jperullo, @CyFenton, @julie_cullivan, and @therealstanlowe!

https://t.co/cnsPkqzAI6

#CISO #CIO #CTO #cyber #ITsecurity #leadership

[CIO Journal @CIOJournal]

“You don’t need a degree from Stanford anymore to do this job,” said Target CIO Mike McNamara https://t.co/OVntDq9f98 via @WSJ

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Please join me on Oct. 1 for a virtual discussion w/ James McGlennon of @LibertyMutual, @daliaspowers of @Humana, and @mharik of @XPOLogistics - We'll be discussing critical lessons from #COVID19 and top priorities/concerns for 2021. https://t.co/lWAjCYMLiw #CIO #CDO @PremierCIO

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

We often overlook #communication as a key #leadership attribute. Clear, thoughtful communication is esp important in the #WFH/#WFA era. This piece by @AdamBBryant offers great perspective for leaders at all levels. #CIO

https://t.co/trMfuct4Kx

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

As we think about returning to the office, we know many things will change. But #technology will undoubtedly play a pivotal role. Which tech and capabilities are most important for your company? https://t.co/OnFVZ8rtDA

#CIO #CTO #CDO #digital #innovation #COVID19

[CIO.com @CIOonline]

. @RiteAid’s digital strategy – “the store of the future” – helped it prepare for the #COVID19 crisis. #ITinvestments the company made before the #pandemic have helped it handle today’s challenges. https://t.co/DIpWq4ErqA

@marthaheller #remotework #collaboration #ecommerce

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Reading recommendation for #CIOs and aspiring CIOs: Taking the Reins as #CIO, by @tonygerth & @Joe_Peppard. It's a detailed (and very practical) playbook for anyone embarking on a new IT leadership role. Check it out: https://t.co/XJEoZSrEch #leadership

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

COVID-19 might well be a big driver of digital transformation, many orgs are reaping the benefits of previous investments during the pandemic. My thoughts on recent talks w/ top CIOs and business leaders.

https://t.co/AIPhI0iI5v

#CIO #CDO #innovation #digital @wayneshurts

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

This is a bright spot in the overload of scary predictions and forecasts - What we can learn from one bank's resilient response to Hurricane Katrina, via @williamctaylor & @HarvardBiz

https://t.co/2hXocyTTEv

#CIO #CTO #CDO #crisismanagement

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

@PremierCIO @zoom_us Great event! Thanks, @PremierCIO. And special thanks to my friend @harrymoseleyd for joining me on the virtual stage!

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Working from home is a tough new reality for many -- managing & leading remote workers is an even bigger challenge. Here's a thorough, helpful guide:
https://t.co/2ohqKHPQ7u

#CIO #CDO #CTO #remotework #COVID19 #leadership

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Marcus, Goldman's consumer lending unit, is a fascinating story of #digital transformation and reinvention--w/ an extreme focus on #culture and customer experience. See the key lessons learned from @BoeHartman.

#CIO #CTO #CDO #fintech #innovation #CX

https://t.co/YpbcPbTflT

[Inspire Leadership Network @InspireCIO]

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 #NewYorkCIO of the Year #ORBIE Awards

@janetsherl, @RalphLauren
Earl Newsome, @Lindeplc
@MichaelBraine, Tapestry
@CIOCarol, @synchrony
Len Peters, @nyuniversity
Andrea Markstrom, @BlankRomeLLP
@Becky_Blalock

@CrainsNewYork

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Great look at how #CIO Carman Wenkoff and his teams at @DollarGeneral have expanded their digital offerings to deliver better customer experience--and results
https://t.co/0FqNJAOTST @Cwenkoff @SCastellWSJ #digital #CX #innovation

[Brian Watson @BrianWatsonCIO]

Great insight from my friend and co-author @roberts_dan on the importance of the #CIO chief of staff, with great examples from chiefs for @LifeWorkPassion & @tcolbert https://t.co/MLRMfhjTyA #leadership