In Episode 3 of InterVision’s Status Go podcast, we discuss the challenge of thriving in a hyper-digital era. Aleta Jeffress, Chief Information and Privacy Officer for the City of Aurora, talks about how she handles the need for change, challenging the status quo and carrying out her IT vision among the unique challenges of the […]
In Episode 2 of InterVision’s Status Go podcast, Isaac Sacolick – founder and president of StarCIO – and I discuss digital strategy. We’ve all heard the phrase “Every company is a tech company,” many times. To the extent that every company must be leveraging technology for relevancy and competitive advantage, this is true. From an […]
For some, the title of this post will conjure up images of Sean Hayes’ character on the first iteration of Will and Grace, Jack McFarland, throwing both his hands up, palms forward to face-box himself and exclaiming, “Just Jack”. While that moment became iconic in the annals of television, I’d like to share a different […]
I surpassed a milestone of sorts last month. When one Russell Bush reached out to me on LinkedIn requesting a connection, he became my 4,000th connection. FOUR THOUSAND! There was no balloon drop, no marching band, nothing to mark the occasion, only another cup of Starbucks coffee when me met up a couple weeks later (I […]
Being an optimist can be challenge. It can spawn innovation and creativity. Accept the challenge!
This is a story of my friend Ben. I had the honor of working with Ben at Goodwill for about four years, give or take. He was about my sons’ age. Ben is a squirrely sort of dude. Think typical IT nerd, complete with glasses (no, they weren’t taped up), a book worm. Born to […]
OK, folks! Some MORE shameless self-promotion here! My new book Amplify Your Value – Leading IT with Strategic Vision has been published! Both the e-book and paperback are available now! If you would like to place a bulk order for 10 our more paperback copies (at a 20% discount) email me at Jeff.Ton@TonEnterprisesLLC.com! Interested in receiving a […]
OK, folks! Some shameless self-promotion here! My new book Amplify Your Value – Leading IT with Strategic Vision will be published on August 13th! The Kindle e-book version is available now for pre-order on Amazon.com. The paperback and audio versions will be available on the 13th! If you would like to place a bulk order for 10 […]
Today’s post is by my son, Brad Ton. On Father’s Day this year, Brad was asked to share his thought with the congregation at First Baptist Church (the church he grew up in) about his experience with First Baptist Athletics. For those not familiar with FBA, it is a youth sports program developed by First […]
It is finished! Just a few short days ago I clicked send on an email submitting my manuscript to my editor. “Amplify Your Value – Leading IT with Strategic Vision” will be published in a few short weeks. Using stories from my time as a Chief Information Officer for Lauth Property Group and Goodwill Industries […]