Subject: Whirlpool CIO Dani Brown's 3 keys to success

The trailblazing CIO explains why great leaders aren’t afraid to let go of control

The latest episode of my CIO Whisperers podcast features a true trailblazer, Danielle Brown, SVP and CIO of Whirlpool’s Global Information Systems. In a candid conversation, Dani shares what she’s doing to make sure her IT organization has the voice, capabilities, and skills to advance Whirlpool’s 4 strategic imperatives — all of which hinge on innovative technology and digital services. I know you’ll find this episode both inspiring and instructive.


And the leadership wisdom doesn’t end there! Head over to my CIO Whisperers column for exclusive bonus content that we couldn’t fit into the show. Among other things, Dani reveals her 3 keys to success and explains why the best leaders are the ones who aren’t afraid to let go of control.

Next Week on the Podcast

Tune in next Wednesday, November 3, for my conversation with CarMax CITO Shamim Mohammad, who shares lessons learned from a career defined by disruption.


The recipient of MIT Sloan’s 2020 CIO Leadership Award and named a Forbes 2021 “CIO Next” Innovator, Shamim has led his company through significant digital transformation in recent years. He explains how he’s cultivated an entrepreneurial spirit in his IT organization that has permeated the entire business — and helped revolutionize the automotive industry in the process.

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