Guest : Brian Haugabrook
Title: CIO, Valdosta State University

John Maxwell said "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way". That's great in terms of getting the work done, but what about the emotional experience for those who follow? What does it take for a leader to not only take the troops to victory but also ensure smiles along the way?

Guest : Brian Haugabrook Title: CIO, Valdosta State University John Maxwell said "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way". That's great in terms of getting the work done, but what about the emotional experience for those who follow? What does it take for a leader to not only take the troops to victory but also ensure smiles along the way?

Leadership and Smiles

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𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 CIO Talk Network (CTN) is a global leadership platform where senior business and technology executives share real experiences that help leaders think more deeply and act more responsibly. Founded in 2003, CTN connects executives driving transformation across industries, government, and education. Through conversations, think tanks, and written insights, CTN helps leaders learn from each other and lead with purpose. 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐒 🎙 Podcasts and Video Dialogues – Authentic conversations with CXOs and senior leaders shaping enterprise and societal change. 🤝 Executive Roundtables and Think Tanks – Peer exchanges that focus on outcomes and shared leadership insight. 🧩 Editorials and Blogs – Strategy narratives and frameworks that turn reflection into leadership action. 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 Leaders from organizations such as NASA, Mastercard, WHO, and NYSE have shared their insights through CTN, helping shape a trusted global dialogue on leadership and innovation. 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐒 Watch and listen on: • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CIOTalkNetwork • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zcSlVf2QKkDFZ8YfqHMVM • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cio-talk-network-podcast/id1089793150 • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f97301c-63a0-4d58-b8d8-36d54b81b686/cio-talk-network-podcast 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐅 When leaders reflect, organizations grow stronger.

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