Developing the Human-Centered Leadership Skills Needed for Today's Technology Executives 

​What defines a next-generation technology executive according to CIOs, stakeholders, and coaches? Success at the C-level isn't about technical expertise. It's about the essential human-centered skills that are the hallmark of all strong business leaders: shaping and communicating a compelling vision, developing relationships and influencing others, successfully leading cohesive teams, making decisions and catalyzing change, proactively managing your well-being, and innovating to deliver game-changing value. 
 
Developed and facilitated by technology executives for technology executives, the Executive Leadership Experience (The ExecLX) is a learning and coaching experience that will elevate the leadership capabilities and effectiveness of your technology leaders and prepare them for the realities of the C-suite. In this multi-faceted journey designed for busy professionals, your participants will learn from a diverse group of top CIOs and thought leaders, giving them unprecedented access to the learning, leadership practices, advice, and support needed to advance their careers.  

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What Participants Will Learn in The ExecLX

The ExecLX addresses technology leadership challenges among three interrelated dimensions: Leading Self, Leading Teams, and Leading the Organization. Participants can expect to address the following challenges within each dimension: ​

Leading Self: 

• Managing Transitions
• Cultivating Your Personal Brand
• Defining Your Legacy
• Building a System of Support
• Protecting Your Well-Being
• Becoming a Master Networker
• Navigating Organizational Politics Effectively
• Mastering the Art of Storytelling
• Being a Better Listener & Asking Productive Questions

Leading Teams: 

• Making Decisions Efficiently and Effectively
• Building Consensus to Improve Alignment
• Collaborating to Achieve Results
• Catalyzing Change
• Fostering an Environment Where Everyone Thrives
• Creating Trust With Stakeholders
• Preparing for and Managing Crisis

Leading the Organization: 

• Developing and Implementing Strategies to Execute Your Vision
• Building Industry Acumen to Generate Meaningful Contributions
• Speaking the Language of Business with Increased Financial Acumen
• Leading the Digital Innovation Agenda
• Assessing Where Your Industry is in the Disruptive Innovation Cycle
• Addressing Hot Topics in Technology Today

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"Being part of the ExecLX cohort has been an incredibly enriching experience. This program provided unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth. Engaging with Industry leaders and peers has not only broadened my knowledge but also inspired me to strive for excellence in my career."

Chad Ezell
IT Director, Global Business Applications
Hussman Corporation

The Program Experience

TIME COMMITMENT

The ExecLX includes 6 months of learning, comprised of two, 2-day onsite learning sessions and an average of 3 hours per month of online learning, plus 4 hours of 1:1 executive coaching.

AUDIENCE

The ExecLX is designed for those technology executives who are committed to increasing their leadership effectiveness with a balanced focus on relationships and results.

DELIVERY METHOD

Participants will engage in two, 2-day onsite learning sessions and an average of three hours per month of online learning activities, including live virtual modules and peer learning sessions. 

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Real Voices. Real Impact. 

The ExecLX isn’t a theoretical leadership course, it’s a real-world experience designed for rising IT executives who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and strategic impact from day one. In this short video, past participants share how the ExecLX helped them gain immediately applicable frameworks and tools, gain life lessons from seasoned CIOs, and strengthen their ability to lead beyond the technical. From peer learning to proven leadership content, the ExecLX delivers a transformative experience that sticks.
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Watch the video to hear what made the program so impactful, and why past participants recommend it to other high-potential IT leaders.

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Key Program Features: 

Guest Speakers - Gain the opportunity to connect with and learn from top thought leaders, authors, executive coaches, and CIOs in Residence.

1:1 Executive Coaching - Engage in four hours of 1:1 coaching with experienced executive coaches, deepening program insights. 

Networking - Build your personal network of peers through face-to-face and online events.

Personalization - Program components are tailored to participants' specific needs, giving each the chance to hone their unique leadership style.

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