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Season 1 | Episode 23: Leadership at the Intersection of Technology and Business

September 23, 20251 min read

Episode 23

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Show Notes:

In this episode of C-Suite Secrets, host Heather Parsons sits down with Jerry Luftman, retired IBM executive and founder of the Global Institute for IT Management (GIIM).

Jerry shares his remarkable journey from leading in the corporate world to launching a global educational institute, highlighting the challenges of moving from academia into entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of flexibility in modern education, the value of building an international network of faculty, and the critical role of bridging IT with business strategy.

Together, Heather and Jerry explore the future of technology in leadership, the power of collaboration, and key lessons every entrepreneur can take from his decades of experience at the intersection of business, tech, and education.

Bio

Jerry Luftman’s prominent career combines his expertise as a CIO/practitioner, management consultant, and academic leader. Renowned for his mastery of business-IT alignment and global digital trends, Dr. Luftman has authored 19 books, contributed extensively to academic research, and excelled at management consulting, coaching/mentoring, teaching, and public speaking - hallmarks of his exceptional leadership.

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Website:  www.globaliim.com

About Jerry Luftman:  https://globaliim.com/our-team/managing-director/

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