8 IT Leadership Tips For First-Time CIOs
CIO, Monday, November 10th, 2025
The first few years atop the IT org chart can make or break your leadership career. Set yourself up for success with hard-earned advice from those who've been there.
Shelley Seewald has been CIO at Tungsten Automation for less than a year, but she doesn't worry about making mistakes or spinning out. Seewald's superpower is what she calls her 'little mini board of directors,' folks outside of the company who have become trusted colleagues over the years.
The board consists of five people who meet remotely around once a month. One person is also a CIO, another is a former boss of Seewald's, and most are in IT.