What Would Jane Do? Leadership Lessons from a Hall of Fame CIO

Jane Connell began her career without a college degree and no pre-determined path to executive leadership. Yet through grit, curiosity, authenticity, and an unwavering belief that leadership is ultimately about people, she has built one of the most respected careers in technology. In this episode, we are shining the light on Jane’s remarkable journey ahead of her induction into the CIO Hall of Fame.

Through a diverse group of Mystery Questioners who help us answer the question “What Would Jane Do?” Jane is sharing the leadership philosophies, career-defining moments, and deeply personal lessons that shaped her four-decade legacy at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, State Street Bank, and Verizon.

Connect with Jane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-connell-b2377544/

Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/

Tune in for leadership wisdom from Jane, including:

How her grit and curiosity formed the foundation for her leadership journeyHow authentic leadership and vulnerability became her greatest superpowersHow to drive meaningful innovation by immersing yourself in the businessHer First 100 Days Playbook for navigating complexity and building trust inside large organizationsHow to overcome resistance and lead transformation without creating enemiesHow AI is reshaping work, and why leaders must shift from org structures to workforce structuresWhy women are falling out of technology, and why Jane believes AI can become an equalizer

Featuring submitted questions from:

Ahmed Khan, Associate Director, Application Development, VerizonVelamur Sudharshan, SVP, Technology, Strategy & Architecture, Global Infrastructure & Security, VerizonAvi Arora, Senior Director, Strategy & Transformation, VerizonGeeta Mahindroo VP Corporate Systems, VerizonTom Connell, Jane’s HusbandTyler Connell, Jane’s Son