This episode we’re shining the light on Kathy Kay, a leader whose name is synonymous with “building” — and she is a builder in every sense of the word. Kathy not only excels at developing high-performance teams, she extends that builder mindset across multiple areas in both her personal and professional lives.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Kathy is sharing how she applies her philosophy of building to her current role as EVP & CIO at Principal Financial Group. We’ll explore her strengths in building courage, collaboration, community, innovation, and family as she lives out a leadership style that balances personal and professional success.

Tune in to learn:

How to simplify complex projects for your team
How to ensure your team is aligned with the overall corporate strategy
How to maintain optimism and keep your team energized
Kathy’s plans for using AI and cloud innovation to enable business growth
Kathy’s insights about the human impact of AI
And more!

Featuring submitted questions from:

Dan Houston, Chairman & CEO (Ret.), Principal Financial Group
Anil Cheriyan, Board Member & 3x CIO, Tech Whisperers Guest Ep. 55
Ryan Downing, CIO, Enterprise Business Solutions, Principal Financial Group
Jen Hartsock, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Cargill
Rajesh Arora, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Principal Financial Group
Lance Henning, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Brian Waller, President, Technology Association of Iowa
Mackenzie Keogh, Kathy’s Daughter
Jackson Keogh, Kathy's 2-Year Old Grandson

Kathy Kay: Building Possibilities and Enabling Growth at Principal Financial Group