ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Jane Connell began her career without a college degree and no pre-determined path to executive leadership. Yet through grit, curiosity, authenticity, and an unwavering belief that leadership is ultimately about people, she has built one of the most respected careers in technology. In this episode, we are shining the light on Jane’s remarkable journey ahead of her induction into the CIO Hall of Fame.
Through a diverse group of Mystery Questioners who help us answer the question “What Would Jane Do?” Jane is sharing the leadership philosophies, career-defining moments, and deeply personal lessons that shaped her four-decade legacy at organizations like Johnson & Johnson, State Street Bank, and Verizon.
Connect with Jane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-connell-b2377544/
Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/
Tune in for leadership wisdom from Jane, including:
- How her grit and curiosity formed the foundation for her leadership journey
- How authentic leadership and vulnerability became her greatest superpowers
- How to drive meaningful innovation by immersing yourself in the business
- Her First 100 Days Playbook for navigating complexity and building trust inside large organizations
- How to overcome resistance and lead transformation without creating enemies
- How AI is reshaping work, and why leaders must shift from org structures to workforce structures
- Why women are falling out of technology, and why Jane believes AI can become an equalizer
Featuring submitted questions from:
- Ahmed Khan, Associate Director, Application Development, Verizon
- Velamur Sudharshan, SVP, Technology, Strategy & Architecture, Global Infrastructure & Security, Verizon
- Avi Arora, Senior Director, Strategy & Transformation, Verizon
- Geeta Mahindroo VP Corporate Systems, Verizon
- Tom Connell, Jane’s Husband
- Tyler Connell, Jane’s Son
