Three ways technology leaders create impact that lasts:
IMPACT THE TEAM
Build workplaces where technology professionals thrive and grow
The Impactful Technology Leader
Pursue Your Purpose to Innovate, Motivate and Inspire
Based on research from 1,600+ technology leaders across 60+ countries and the experiences of award-winning CIOs and CTOs
IMPACT THE FIRM
Drive technology innovation that creates competitive advantage
IMPACT THE PROFESSION
Support the next generation of technology professionals and leaders
The Three Dimensions of Impact
Impact the Profession
Move beyond managing technology and become the innovation driver your firm needs by mastering the proven discovery skills of award-winning CIOs and technology executives.
Impact the Firm
Impact the Team
Build a workplace where technology professionals thrive by learning how award-winning leaders go beyond employee satisfaction to create cultures of growth, development, and career advancement.
Answer the call to expand and diversify the tech talent pipeline by following the lead of technology leaders who are opening doors for the next generation of technology professionals and leaders.
Whether you're an aspiring technology leader, an experienced CIO or CTO, a technology manager, or a leader committed to strengthening the profession, this book offers practical ideas for increasing your impact.
The Research Behind the Book
1,600+ Leaders. 60+ Countries. One Question.
What separates technology leaders who make an impact from those who simply manage technology?
To find out, I surveyed more than 1,600 technology leaders across 60+ countries and interviewed 15 CIOs and CTOs about the leadership choices, behaviors, and experiences that shaped their impact.
Three questions shaped the research:
Innovation
How do the leaders who consistently innovate think and act differently?
Workplace
What do leaders of technology organizations where people thrive do differently?
Profession
What are today's leaders doing to build the technology talent pipeline for tomorrow?
The answers form the foundation of The Impactful Technology Leader, a research-informed framework for creating impact in your firm, through your team, and across the technology profession.
What Technology Leaders Are Saying
"Chris gives readers practical tools that they can use to replicate the results of the best leaders he talked to." - Board Director and Former Federal CIO
"Most offer frameworks that sound compelling in theory but dissolve under operational pressure. The Impactful Technology Leader is different because Chris Caruso has actually lived everything he writes about." - Information Technology Director
"He makes a compelling case that long-term success is driven not only by strategy and innovation, but by culture, trust, collaboration, and the ability to develop strong teams." - Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT
"The frameworks are simple to understand but powerful in application, and the stories bring them to life." - CTO, Financial Services
"This book provides a roadmap for harmony and productivity in professional relationships." - University Professor and Former CIO
"A must-read for any leader. Chris dives into key strategies, approaches and insights critical to developing and motivating diverse teams." - Senior Technology Leader
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Your purchase has a second purpose.
100% of the profits from the sale of the book support a fund for the next generation of technology professionals and leaders.
Your purchase helps support opportunities for aspiring technology professionals through programs, mentoring, education, and career development.
You're not just buying a book. You're helping extend its mission.
About Chris Caruso
Former Global CIO | Speaker | Advisor | Author
Chris Caruso spent four decades leading technology organizations through rapid change and innovation. As Chief Information Officer at PPG, he directed an IT team recognized with the CIO 100 Award for innovation and included in Computerworld's "Best Places to Work in IT" list. His work on digital paint color selection tools led to him being a co-inventor on six patents.
Now, Chris focuses on what he's learned along the way. He mentors university students and emerging technology leaders, advises nonprofits on their digital strategies, and writes and speaks about the evolving demands of technology leadership. His perspective stems from real experience navigating the daily challenges faced by technology leaders.
Where to Buy
Available at any bookstore worldwide. ISBN 979-8-9937455-0-3
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Directory of Organizations Impacting the Tech Profession
Built with input from technology leaders worldwide, this directory brings together organizations that help people launch, grow, and give back through careers in technology. It's your starting point for finding the right communities and resources.
New Research: The Future of Entry-Level Technology Hiring
Based on 1,222 responses from senior technology leaders, this July 2026 report explores how entry-level hiring of Computer Science and Information Science graduates will change over five years. Results are broken down by region, sector, country, company size, gender, and title, alongside key themes from respondents' comments.