Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Erik Wille, CTO of Cabinetworks Group, about the journey of Technology Leaders in the AI era. Erik shares his “Top 3”: Jennifer, his wife, who keeps him balanced in leadership; Seth VanderVlucht, who helps him balance faith and his profession; his father, who taught him how to always give it his all; and his MBA “Crew”–Andrew, Michael, Geoff, and Drew–who act as his personal advisory board. And you have to hear what he says about disconnecting.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:02) The changing role of Technology Leaders

(7:58) Meet Erik Wille

The “Top Three”:

(10:30) Erik’s wife, Jennifer: Keeps him balanced in leadership

(14:43) Seth VanderVlucht: Helps Erik balance faith and his profession

(20:25) Erik’s father, Larry: Taught him how to always give it his all

(24:35) Erik’s MBA “Crew”: Act as his personal advisory board

Other Points of Interest:

(33:11) Erik’s transition from CSO to CTO

(38:57) The evolution of CIO roles and the path forward

(48:33) Friction leads to change

You Have to Hear This:

(54:52) Force yourself to disconnect

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Erik Wille: LinkedIn

Cabinetworks Group: Website | LinkedIn

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn