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. |
A lunch conversation with Frank Leonard led to a great opportunity to sit down with Frank and Off the Circle host, Douglas Karr. We speak about the evolution of the IT industry, its products and services. Throughout the conversation, we explore the complex relationship IT departments have with the businesses to which they belong. We also talk about the Indy CIO Network, a professional network for CIOs and senior IT leaders in the Indianapolis area.
Off the Circle features Indy-based entrepreneurs and business-people, their experience and expertise. Have some laughs and learn along the way on this episode of Off the Circle. Your hosts are Douglas Karr and Ryan Grimes. We’re sharing motivating stories, newly discovered businesses, exceptional leaders, and other topics associated with the great city of Indianapolis. Find more of their episodes here: https://www.offthecircle.com/
On November 27, 2017, I joined Joe Patrice and Kathryn Rubino to talk about the future of legal technology. We had a great conversation on a wide range of technology topics of interest to law firms: ransomware, data disasters and, yes, even robot lawyers.
Thinking Like a Lawyer, is a funny, irreverent and educational look at a wide variety of topics of interest to lawyers and non-lawyers a like! Find more of there podcasts here: https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/thinking-like-a-lawyer/
Robin Fleming, CEO of Anvl, has the “distinct honor” of asking me the greatest question I have ever been asked while participating in a panel discussion. To know what that question was, you will have to listen to this episode. Of COURSE, there are more important reasons to listen to this episode.
Robin shares her amazing story of blue-collar beginnings in Arkansas, to tech roles, tech leadership, and now CEO of a SaaS company. Her story is guaranteed to give you goosebumps!
We discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on her business and her business’ customers. Anvl is a platform that enables companies to dramatically improve their safety programs and thus keep their team’s safer. Very applicable in today’s new world!
Our conversation also covers what it has been like for her in male-dominated industries (wood products, technology, safety) and the influence her mother had on her to go into a technology career.
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 69
In our series on “What’s Next? Returning to the new normal”, Melanie Buergler and I discuss the challenges IT leaders are facing as we move from work-from-home orders back into our offices. Leaders must be considering four dimensions: customer, supply chain, employees, and self. In this episode, we focus on employees. How do you balance the needs of your employees with the needs of your business?
Our conversation covers work-life balance in a work-from-home world; fear of flying in today’s reality; those that are anxious to return to the office…and those that are not. You will find the conversation to be lively, insightful, and full of great actionable strategies to help any leader in these chaotic times.
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 68
Judd Williams has one of the coolest jobs in all of Information Technology. He is the CIO for the NCAA. Not only does he get to talk tech, he gets to do it while talking about sports! Earlier this year, I sat down to talk with Judd about the journey he and his team have been on over the last seven years and some of the cool apps they have developed for college sports.
As Judd describes it, the state of the IT department of the NCAA when he arrived was “aimless”. They were missing some key positions and were order-takers only. Now, seven years later they are an award winning IT department: Computer World’s Best Places to Work in IT three years running; Information Week’s Elite 100 and IDG’s Digital Edge 50.
Throughout our discussion, Judd shares his insights into leadership, technology, and business.
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/
