In this episode, Ashok sits down with Earl Newsome, a distinguished CIO of Cummins Inc. and a technology leader, to explore his remarkable journey from a college football player to a top executive in the tech industry. Earl shares personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the pivotal moments and influences that shaped his career, including the profound impact of his grandfather and his transformative experience at West Point.

Earl Newsome is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Cummins, Inc., a $30 billion global power leader that designs, manufactures, sells, and serves diesel and alternative fuel engines, Earl Newsome provides strategic leadership, drives key IT projects, and executes on overall business strategies. A multifaceted technology executive, Newsome's 25+ years of global IT leadership experience drives business efficiencies through digital transformation.

Earl discusses the importance of embracing a limitless mindset and the power of storytelling in shaping one’s personal and professional narrative. He also delves into his unique perspectives on leadership, the evolving role of technology in business, and the critical intersection of human-centered design and AI.

Inside the episode…

• Earl Newsome’s early fascination with technology and building robots
• The influence of Earl’s grandfather and his journey to West Point
• Transition from the military to a civilian tech career
• Earl’s first CIO role and the importance of self-belief
• Key leadership lessons from the military applied in technology
• The significance of a limitless mindset in achieving success
• Developing a world-class business strategy
• Earl’s views on collaborative AI and its potential to enhance human capabilities
• The power of storytelling in personal and professional branding
• Earl’s involvement in community initiatives and support for social justice

Mentioned in the episode...

• TechPACT.org: TechPACT envisions a world where anyone with a passion for technology has the opportunity to succeed.  Founded by a group of impassioned technology CxOs, TechPACT is committed to raising diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across the technology community. 
• Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed by Harvey Coleman

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