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The Weekly Digest - July 2, 2021
✅ Sony Walkman and Mentorship | Your TNCR Weekly Digest
Weekly Digest | June 2, 2021
Defining Your Personal Brand | How to Hack Your Next Job Search
When we consider companies and their specific positioning in the marketplace, we often think of Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Tesla, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Nike, and Disney as examples of organizations who have purposely worked and continue to shape both the internal and external impression of their corporate brands. Read More...
TECH TIME TRAVEL
Sony Walkman Debuts
July 1, 1989 - This week in 1979, the Sony Walkman made its debut in Japan, selling more than six times what was originally predicted. The following year, it went on sale in the US first under the name “Soundabout” – only later to be renamed in the early 1980s to "Walkman" as it caught on globally. The first prototype was modeled after a compact cassette recorder designed for journalists. The Walkman changed the relationship between humans and music in that the devices were wholly personal in nature – rather than listening through a radio, boombox, or record player, people could now listen to the music of their own choice with headphones on, creating a more private listening environment. 10 years after the original launch, over 100 million Walkmans had been sold worldwide.Read More: The Sony Walkman changed how we listen to music, A Brief History of The Walkman
The CIO Professional NetworkSM
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Technology Leaders Can't Afford to Let Innovation Slip Away
As the role of CIOs and CTOs continues to grow and evolve – and these officers embrace more responsibility for business success – the ability to pursue and implement transformational change has become an important criterion for success. We have seen many examples of innovative success stories from the leaders who spoke to the National CIO Review, objectives and approaches that showcase the importance of IT functions to operational success. Read More...
Mentorship and “A Message to Garcia”
In reflection, there is often a time where we may examine our life and point out a specific moment that made an impact upon us professionally and/or personally. It has been said that we are shaped by our individual experiences and if we are lucky, there are mentors who invested in us, challenged us, and prepared us for the next leg of our journey. Read More...
CIO BOOKSTORE
The Leadership Contract: The Fine Print to Becoming an Accountable Leader
The Leadership Contract provides the manual that leaders around the world need. With only seven percent of employees feeling confident in senior leadership, the problem is evident: disappointing, and often disgraceful leaders. Employees deserve better than that; organizations need better than that―and this book provides a robust framework for stepping up and making the decision to lead. Read More...
IT LeaderBoard®: The Premier Job Site for Technology Leadership Talent
IT LeaderBoard provides employers exclusive access to over 5,000 established and emerging technology leaders. Learn More...
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CIO Partners® Featured Role: Chief Technology Officer
CIO Partners® has been selected by Bank OZK as their exclusive partner to lead their search for the role of Chief Technology Officer. Successful candidates will have industry-specific experience in Banking, Financial Services, Credit Unions, and/or FinTech. Read more...
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