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. |
In March, I was honored to be a guest on the Leaders of Transformation podcast with host Nicole Jansen. In the conversation, I explain how the role of the CIO has evolved and why it’s necessary to build strategic partnerships with your IT vendors. He also describes several examples of traditionally non-tech industries that are being transformed through innovative technology and foresight. Don’t be left behind! Listen in and discover how you can drive differentiation in your industry using strategic planning and technology.
Our world needs more people who will step up and be a Leader of Transformation. Leaders who elevate others, empower them, give them a hand up, and encourage them to be their best. Who replace fear, doubt and judgement with faith, hope and love. Who take the lead and encourage new habits that support the health of our planet, our relationships and our life experience. It starts with leading ourselves first. Listen to more episodes here:
As part of DoubleHorn’s C-Level Chats, I sit down to discuss preventing disasters and the misconceptions behind data security.
Double Horn is an independent, unbiased cloud services brokerage company based in Austin, TX delivering public cloud infrastructure solutions. In their C-Level Chat series the discuss business strategy and thought leadership, guiding through C-suite executive experiences.
In this episode, I joined host, Julie Kratz, to discuss diversity. In this series, Julie paired two leaders in back-to-back interviews. I was paired with Nicole Jansen of Leaders of Transformation and Discover the Edge
Diversity is a dialogue. Those that are “non-diverse” and “diverse” need to have conversations together to close the gaps facing women in leadership today. Both Nicole and I speak to the power of diversity beyond race and gender, defined rather in terms of experiences.
The Pivot Point podcast is for leaders looking to develop and retain top leaders through engaging women leaders and male allies in a dialogue to facilitate positive change, with proven techniques, stories, and strategies to promote gender equality. Find more of Julie’s episodes here: http://nextpivotpoint.libsyn.com/
Status Go – Episode 75
The CIOs first 30 days can be a blur. Mix in a relocation and a global pandemic and it can be more than just a blur, it can be chaotic. After having been a bank CIO for over a decade, an acquisition forced Gary Kern into a job search, a job search that ended successfully as he became a CIO at a different bank, in a different city, with different patrons.
When Gary and I sat down for this conversation, he was days away from wrapping up his first 30 days. In fact, Gary and his wife were closing on their new home that very afternoon. Our conversation covered a wide variety of topics and some great insights for navigating the first 30 days. Lessons and insights that are valuable whether you are facing a pandemic or not!
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/
The Future of Work. A tantalizing topic technologists have pontificated about for years. In this episode of Status Go, I have a chance to chat with Neil Miller. Neil is the host of The Digital Workplace podcast. For those of you thinking this is about some future society…spoiler alert…the future is now and the digital workplace is happening before our eyes.
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, but what really stands out for me is the insight into the skills of a leader when the office is no longer the center of gravity. In the digital workplace, the role of the leader changes from one of management to one of humanity. Neil makes the great corollary, that this concept applies to teachers in the digital, virtual classroom environment.
Want to gain an understanding of the changes happening around us? Listen to this conversation!
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 72
OK, I am a white host of a podcast, representing a predominately white company (InterVision) in an essentially white industry (tech). The last several weeks have forced me to confront my own inaction. In this episode, I sit down with Lamont Hatcher, CIO, and Wayne Patrick, CRO, both of AIS, an IT Managed Service company. We get honest and we get raw about their experience of being black in tech, being black in America, and being leaders of change.
If you are like me and want to learn and want to grow, you will want to listen. We cover aspects of their careers, how they persevered, and how they grew to be the leaders they are today. Lamont and Wayne also share some great insights for what we as tech leaders, as business leaders, and as human beings can do to turn the tide and make a difference.
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/
