Subject: How Lumentum CIO Ralph Loura gets results with a people-centric approach

A leadership playbook that emphasizes humility, transparency and getting things done

One of the factors that sets Ralph Loura apart as a leader is his ability to build connections, careers, and communities. He has transformed a wide range of companies with a people-centric approach to leadership that emphasizes humility and transparency — and getting things done.


After we wrapped up our conversation for the Tech Whisperers podcast, we dug deeper into how the attributes of H.E.A.R.T. (Humility, Empathy, Adaptability, Resiliency, and Transparency) have become fundamental to his leadership style. Be sure to check out that Q&A for more valuable learning nuggets from Ralph, including the “five simple thoughts” about leadership he shared when he received the Bay Area’s CIO of the Year ORBIE Award for Leadership.

Next Week! Sabina Ewing, Global CIO, Vice President, Business & Technology Services, Abbott


Something you may have noticed about the digital leaders featured on the Tech Whisperers: When they talk, people listen. My next guest, Sabina Ewing, is a prime example.


Sabina is one of the most intentional leaders I’ve met in my 30+ years in this industry, which is why I’m not surprised that our previous conversation about how to become an IT talent magnet is now the most-viewed post in my CIO Whisperers column. Sabina artfully juggles the seemingly unmanageable demands placed upon a global CIO while nurturing and balancing high EQ and IQ. Tune in next week as we unpack her playbook and explore how she balances grit and grace through her leadership approaches.

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