8 Ways CIOs Undermine Their Enterprise Influence
CIO, Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Strong influence across the company and leadership ranks takes years to build. It can vanish in the blink of an eye.
Gaining a respected seat at the C-level table is a goal all CIOs seek. Yet many IT leaders inadvertently sabotage that goal - and potentially their leadership careers - by adopting behaviors that diminish their influence and expertise.
Are you doing all you can to become a respected and effective C-level executive? Here's a look at eight ways CIOs damage their influence without knowing it.