The 7 Attributes of Great CIOs with Giant Eagle’s Kirk Ball

Tech Whisperers: Inside the Playbooks of the Best Digital Leaders

How do you identify and adopt the differentiators that enable the top CIOs to pull away from the rest of the pack? For Giant Eagle CIO & EVP Kirk Ball, these differentiators have become etched into his tech leadership playbook, allowing him to foster successful C-level tenures at organizations like Kroger. 

We are unpacking Kirk’s playbook so that you can discover what it means to be a top CIO, how you can differentiate yourself as a tech leader, and how relationship-building is at the center of it all.

Tune in as we explore:

  • The Seven C’s of Great Leaders
  • Keeping IT connected to the mission and the customer
  • Staying current with the rapidly-evolving technology landscape
  • Building and sustaining culture in virtual environments
  • Leading with courage
  • Becoming an effective storyteller

Featuring submitted questions from:

Charlie Feld

Chris Hjelm

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