--- title: Insights (3) description: Read our articles, insights & interviews to gain inspiration and knowledge to help you grow and make an impact (3) --- [![Black CIO Circle logo-2](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Black%20CIO%20Circle%20logo-2.png?width=160&height=60&name=Black%20CIO%20Circle%20logo-2.png) ![White CIO Circle logo](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/White%20CIO%20Circle%20logo.png?width=160&height=60&name=White%20CIO%20Circle%20logo.png)](https://www.theciocircle.com) [![Black CIO Circle logo-2](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Black%20CIO%20Circle%20logo-2.png?width=180&height=68&name=Black%20CIO%20Circle%20logo-2.png)](https://www.theciocircle.com) - [Advisory](https://www.theciocircle.com/advisory) - [Advisory Overview](https://www.theciocircle.com/advisory) - [Tech Cost Optimisation](https://www.theciocircle.com/tech-cost-optimisation) - [Tech Leadership & Strategy Advisory](https://www.theciocircle.com/technology-strategy-advisory) - [Community](https://www.theciocircle.com/the-cio-circle-community) - [Community Overview](https://www.theciocircle.com/the-cio-circle-community) - Memberships - [Community Membership](https://www.theciocircle.com/community) - [Leader Membership](https://www.theciocircle.com/membership-leader) - [Executive Membership](https://www.theciocircle.com/membership-executive) - [Partners](https://www.theciocircle.com/partners) - [Partners Overview](https://www.theciocircle.com/partners) - [Insights](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights) - [Advisory](https://www.theciocircle.com/advisory) - [Advisory](https://www.theciocircle.com/advisory) - [Advisory Overview](https://www.theciocircle.com/advisory) - [Tech Cost Optimisation](https://www.theciocircle.com/tech-cost-optimisation) - [Tech Leadership & Strategy Advisory](https://www.theciocircle.com/technology-strategy-advisory) - [Community](https://www.theciocircle.com/the-cio-circle-community) - [Community](https://www.theciocircle.com/the-cio-circle-community) - [Community Overview](https://www.theciocircle.com/the-cio-circle-community) - Memberships - [Community Membership](https://www.theciocircle.com/community) - [Leader Membership](https://www.theciocircle.com/membership-leader) - [Executive Membership](https://www.theciocircle.com/membership-executive) - [Partners](https://www.theciocircle.com/partners) - [Partners](https://www.theciocircle.com/partners) - [Partners Overview](https://www.theciocircle.com/partners) - [Insights](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights) [Member Login](https://member.theciocircle.com/wp-login.php) [Join Free](https://www.theciocircle.com/request-access-to-the-cio-circle-community) # [Simon Ifaorumhe](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/former-chief-information-officer-at-realedge-digital) SIMON IFAORUMHE Former Chief Information Officer at RealEdge Digital [Read More](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/former-chief-information-officer-at-realedge-digital) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Dietrich.png?width=500&height=500&name=Michael%20Dietrich.png) Michael Dietrich MICHAEL DIETRICH CIO-at-large at McLaughlin Moore The CIO Circle Editor 8 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/michael-dietrich-cio-at-large-at-mclaughlin-moore) [![automation](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20CIOs%20Strategic%20Role%20in%20Leveraging%20AI%2c%20ML%20and%20Automation-1.png?width=500&height=500&name=The%20CIOs%20Strategic%20Role%20in%20Leveraging%20AI%2c%20ML%20and%20Automation-1.png) The CIO's Strategic Role in Leveraging AI, ML and Automation AI and automation are transforming enterprises. 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Brad Dowden 2 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/the-cios-strategic-role-in-leveraging-ai-ml-and-automation) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jesse%20Daniel%20Brown.png?width=500&height=500&name=Jesse%20Daniel%20Brown.png) Jesse Daniel Brown, PhD JESSE DANIEL BROWN PhD CIO/CTO at Occamsops The CIO Circle Editor 4 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/jesse-daniel-brown-phd-cio-cto-occamsops) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Greg%20Holcombe.png?width=500&height=500&name=Greg%20Holcombe.png) Greg Holcombe GREG HOLCOMBE Chief Information Officer at SuuS The CIO Circle Editor 8 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/greg-holcombe-cio-at-suus) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CIO%20%E2%9A%AB%EF%B8%8F%20Featured%20images%20for%20blogs%20(11).png?width=500&height=500&name=CIO%20%E2%9A%AB%EF%B8%8F%20Featured%20images%20for%20blogs%20(11).png) Navigating Challenges with Confidence Leadership is not just about holding a title; it's about making difficult decisions, managing crises, and inspiring teams to achieve a shared vision. 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