The 11 Secrets of Highly Influential IT Leaders

"Phenomenally insightful; this is EQ for IT leaders. Whether for strategic decision making or guiding day to day operations, I'm already putting it to work" Jim Korcykoski Enterprise CTO, Nationwide Insurance Avoid stumbling blocks. Follow the proven road map to success in IT. Whether you are a CIO, IT manager, or aspiring professional, Marc’s book will give you the shortcut you need to reach your career goals. Through Marc’s proven framework and real-life examples of individual and group transformation, the 11 Secrets packages Marc’s 25+ years of experience into a clear, compelling, and practical manual. "The unique value of this book, and the system Marc presents, is the tangible road map it provides for aspiring professionals and managers to follow in order to succeed in this demanding field." Lori Beer Computerworld 100 Premier IT Leader CIO, J P Morgan Chase Corporate and Investment Bank

Marc J. Schiller is a leading voice and thinker on IT leadership and longtime mentor to IT leaders. His recent book, The 11 Secrets of the Highly Influential IT Leaders, breaks new ground and takes on the most pressing problems of IT leaders today: gaining the respect of stakeholders, effectively promoting the value and role of IT, gaining buy-in for ideas, and ultimately, winning a seat at the table.

During a distinguished career as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a Global Practice leader at IBM Consulting, and an entrepreneur who sold his first business (a data warehousing and CRM consultancy) before age 30, Marc has spent more than two decades consulting to the world s leading companies across three continents. Today, Marc is the CEO of Rain Partners LLC, a boutique IT strategy and analytics firm based in Westchester, NY.

He is a sought after speaker, facilitator and consultant. He leads acclaimed, highly rated programs, noted for their energy and engagement, for IT leaders at corporations, professional conferences, and industry associations. His widely read articles on IT leadership are published in several languages on sites around the world.

Marc brings an insider s view and rigorous research to his pioneering work on influential IT leadership. He is passionate about helping IT leaders build influence that makes a difference in their organizations and their careers.