Resistance to rollouts are common, and failure to overcome them is an agony of defeat in a class all by itself. The art of overcoming is anchored in three essentials often unknown or overlooked by CIOs and technology leaders.

It's not enough to form new habits to accomplish great plans.

There are two reasons you are not invited to significant meetings and it isn't because you don't know what you are talking about.

The number one issue for CIOs working within the C-Suite, according to your peers, is translating “technology speak” to business impact. It’s time to learn how to effectively connect, engage and align with lines of business to gain their commitment to technology by improving your communication skills and strategies.

Managers are your critical factor for success. They hold a unique position and yet an undervalued perception. Here is how to change that and to change them for the better.

Leaders are being misled in how to communicate, whether to one or many. Following this advice will leave you confused and frustrated. Taking back your power will leave you and your listeners better off for what you said and how you said it.