by Christine SM | Balance, Career, Career Evolutions, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Mindful Living, Positive Thinking, Well-Being
Leading the Pack: What 15 German Shepherds Taught Me About Leadership Throughout my life, I’ve had the honor of raising, training, and loving fifteen German Shepherds. Each one with their own distinct personality—loyal, strong, sensitive, playful, stubborn, brilliant....
by Christine SM | Balance, Career, Career Evolutions, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Mindful Living, Positive Thinking, Well-Being
Mindfulness is a Leadership Superpower Throughout my technology career, like me, so many leaders are expected to make swift decisions, manage complex relationships, and drive innovation—all while maintaining composure under pressure. I have learned that the most...
by Christine SM | Career, Career Evolutions, Future-Foward, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Positive Thinking, Technology, Technoloy
I Was Once Told I’d Never Be a CIO. Here’s How I Proved Them Wrong I remember the moment clearly. Sitting in a boardroom filled with seasoned executives, a well-meaning senior leader looked me in the eye and said, “You’re talented, but...
by Christine SM | Balance, Career, Career Evolutions, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Positive Thinking, Technoloy
How I Cultivate a Growth Mindset: 5 Proven Strategies for My Technology Teams In my 30 years of leading technology teams across ever-changing digital landscapes, I’ve seen firsthand that the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving comes down to one...
by Christine SM | Balance, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Mindful Living, Positive Thinking, Well-Being
Breathe, Pause, and Take a Moment for Yourself Amid life’s whirlwind, where schedules overflow, and demands pull us in every direction, we often forget one essential thing—ourselves. We push forward, striving to meet deadlines, care for others, and juggle...
by Christine SM | Balance, Career, Career Evolutions, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Mindful Living, Positive Thinking, Technoloy, Well-Being
Leadership Is About People, Not Technology: A CIO’s Perspective In my two decades as a CIO and CTO, I’ve witnessed countless technological shifts—cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity advancements, and digital transformation waves that promised to revolutionize...
