Podcasts
Jeff served as host of the podcast Status Go, produced by InterVision Systems. Over 240 episodes, he explored leadership in the tech space with a wide-ranging set of guests from across industries and disciplines. Status Go was recently named the third-ranked Enterprise IT podcast by Million Podcasts. Jeff’s engaging style and thoughtful questions made the show a trusted resource for professionals navigating the ever-evolving world of technology and leadership.
In addition to hosting Status Go, Jeff has been a featured guest on dozens of other podcasts, sharing insights on leadership, storytelling, personal growth, and the lessons learned from both his career and his travels. His approachable style and depth of experience make him a sought-after voice for conversations that matter.
Click below to listen to his most recent appearances.
| Podcast | Date | Episode Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside Insights | 1.30.26 | Uncharted Moments - Lessons for Closing the Gap | In this conversation, Jeff Ton reflects on leadership without a clear map—drawing lessons from Lewis and Clark, the power of listening, and the uncharted moments that shape how we lead, learn, and love. It’s a reminder that progress doesn’t always come from moving faster, but from paying closer attention. |
| Unlocking Momentum | 01.07.26 | This CIO Brings Leaders to a Nature Expedition to Rethink Leadership | Jeff Ton shares how CIOs can grow beyond technical problem-solving to become leaders who enable, inspire, and align their teams. Using lessons from IT, leadership development, and nature-based expeditions inspired by the Lewis and Clark Trail, he reflects on how values, communication, and perspective shape meaningful leadership. |
| Lightning Leadership | 04.09.24 | Lessons from Lewis and Clark | Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or simply someone intrigued by tales of exploration and leadership, this podcast offers invaluable insights to ignite your own journey of growth and impact. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and empowered as we uncover timeless lessons from the legendary expedition of Lewis and Clark, charting a course towards leadership excellence in today's ever-evolving landscape. |
| Hot Mess Hotline | 09.05.21 | How to Overcome Mistakes at Work | In this episode of The Hot Mess Hotline, Jeff Ton — former CIO and founder of the Indiana CIO Network — shares a powerful story about leadership, accountability, and resilience. He recounts a gut-wrenching moment when he had to face his 150-person team after a major communication mistake, and the lessons he learned about integrity and owning up. Jeff offers practical wisdom for leaders navigating high-pressure situations, showing how to respond with courage, humility, and clarity. It’s an episode filled with insights on turning “oh shit” moments into growth and leadership strength. |
| The Forward Thinking Podcast | Developing Leadership Resiliency — Lessons from Lewis & Clark | In this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, FCCS VP Stephanie Barton talks with Jeff Ton—author, speaker, and co-creator of The Lewis and Clark Virtual Experience. Together, they explore how timeless lessons from Lewis and Clark can guide modern leaders through uncertainty and change. Jeff shares insights on resilience, collaboration, and navigating disagreements with purpose and humility. Listeners will discover how looking back at history’s great explorers can illuminate the path forward for today’s teams. | |
| ParentingUp | But Dad Remembers Everything: A Conversation of FTD | In this episode of Parenting Up Caregiving Adventures with Comedian J Smiles, Jeff Ton shares his deeply personal journey as an unexpected caregiver for his father, a respected doctor and bishop, living with Frontotemporal Dementia. With honesty and heart, Jeff recounts the challenges of finding the right diagnosis and adapting to his father’s changing reality—while honoring his dignity and spirit. His story reveals the emotional depth of caregiving, the importance of self-care and advocacy, and the courage it takes to say “no” with love. It’s a moving conversation about resilience, family, and the strength of the human spirit. | |
| Courageous Love w Amber Fields | 09.30.21 | The Flames Shall Not Consume You | Jeff Ton is here to share the story of his mother Mary Ellen Ton. 42 years after the fire that changed his family's life forever, Jeff has published a second edition of his mother's book The Flames Shall Not Consume You. |
Status Go – Episode 63
The CIO’s first 30 days. It can be a pivotal point in our success. You walk in the door with your 90-100 day plan, ready, set, go! As our guest, Warren Lenard says, “it is at the same time a cliche…and table stakes.” Warren, the CIO of Byrider, provides some great insights into his first 30 days, his first 90 days as a CIO.
Our discussion revolves around six key topics every IT leader needs to take into account in their first days on the job: Change for the sake of change; The past is the past; People; First Team; Landmines; and, Process and procedure. Whether you are a first time CIO, a veteran starting with a new organization, or you’ve been in the job for quite some time, you will gain some new insights!
Not a CIO? Much of what we discuss applies to leaders in all areas of business and life!
Status Go is the weekly podcast from InterVision. We provide actionable insights from technology leaders to technology leaders who want to break out of the status quo and lead their businesses into the new future. Listen to more of our episodes here: https://www.intervision.com/statusgo-podcasts/
Status Go – Episode 62
Ask any CIO what keeps them up at night and they are likely to respond with security. Even if it is not the first answer, it will undoubtedly be in the top three or four of their priorities. In fact, once the dramatic rush to a remote, work from home, workforce was over, attention turned to, you guessed it, security. Today, In this episode I sat down with one of the top thought leaders in the cyber security space, J.R. Tietsort, chief information security officer for DarkTrace, a company pioneering the use of AI in cyber security.
JR’s approach to cyber security is very pragmatic: it is a balancing act between security and revenue; between security and productivity. He covers his perspective of the cyber security stack and the role that AI can play in each layer of the stack. He also provides insights into the application of AI and the maturity progression many companies follow in their implementations of the technology.
Status Go is the weekly podcast from InterVision. We provide actionable insights from technology leaders to technology leaders who want to break out of the status quo and lead their businesses into the new future. Listen to more of our episodes here: https://www.intervision.com/statusgo-podcasts/
Our world changed dramatically. Our work changed dramatically. 2020 and COVID-19 will be remembered by history as the year that everything changed…again. Remote work has been thrust upon us, ready or not, like it or not. The future of work is now! Our guest in this episode, best selling author, Charlie Araujo has been writing and more importantly thinking about the future of technology and the future of work for years. When we spoke to Charlie on this program last year, we discussed Humanness in this Digital Era. His blog post a couple weeks ago really jumped out at me. The post was titled “Why your WFH choices you make now will determine your digital era future”. The post was powerful, like all of Charlie’s writing.
Charlie and I cover several aspects of this new WFH (work from home) world and what it means for the technology professional today and tomorrow. Charlie challenges us all to do a better job of connecting the dots of the physical and digital worlds.
Status Go is the weekly podcast from InterVision. We provide actionable insights from technology leaders to technology leaders who want to break out of the status quo and lead their businesses into the new future. Listen to more of our episodes here: https://www.intervision.com/statusgo-podcasts/
