We had an incredible opportunity to sit down in person with Ralph Loura, the SVP CIO at Lumentum, for a special two-part conversation at The CIO 100 Awards in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Ralph’s leadership journey encompasses some of the most well-known technology and consumer products companies around. Along the way, he’s been recognized time and again as an inspiring, transformational CIO whose innovative approaches create real business value.

But that’s not all there is to Ralph Loura. He also plays a few other vital “roles” for his team: the Chief Truth Telling Officer, Chief Storytelling Officer, Chief Motivation Officer, and the Chief Sustainability Officer. In part one, we open up Ralph’s playbook to unpack his superpowers of truth-telling and storytelling, and how he cuts through the noise to communicate effectively and with clarity. In part two, we explore how Ralph motivates his teams as well as his work to improve sustainability in the tech industry.

Join us for part 1 as we discuss:

How to earn a “seat at the table” in significant conversations and meetings
How to take inspiration from multiple sources to focus on solving problems in unique ways
How leaders become more effective when they get out of the mix and widen their perspective.
Why leaders need to cut through the noise with clear communication so their team can unite around a clear mission in order to collaborate and innovate
The importance of research, preparation, and “the meeting before the meeting” when making big decisions

More information about Ralph Loura and today’s topics:

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphloura/
Company Website: https://www.lumentum.com

Cutting Through the Noise as a Digital Leader with Lumentum's SVP CIO, Ralph Loura, Part 1