--- title: Insights (17) description: Read our articles, insights & interviews to gain inspiration and knowledge to help you grow and make an impact (17) --- [![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) # [John McDowell](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/john-mcdowell-chief-information-officer-at-saint-francis-ministries) JOHN MCDOWELL Chief Information Officer at Saint Francis Ministries [Read More](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/john-mcdowell-chief-information-officer-at-saint-francis-ministries) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Relax.png?width=500&height=500&name=Relax.png) Just relax! 6 practical ways to achieve relaxation and maintain performance To perform at our best there is no argument that we need to look after our wellbeing. High performance can equal burnout if we don’t make time in our day and life to relax. Alecs 3 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/just-relax-6-practical-ways-to-achieve-relaxation-and-maintain-performance) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALECS%20Template%20for%20Blogs%20%20(1)-Apr-04-2024-04-22-08-3728-AM.png?width=500&height=500&name=ALECS%20Template%20for%20Blogs%20%20(1)-Apr-04-2024-04-22-08-3728-AM.png) Adrian Berry ADRIAN BERRY Chief Technology Officer at Asda The CIO Circle Editor 4 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/adrian-berry-group-cio-at-aston-barclay-vehicle-remarketing) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1570036340722-b301922be4b5.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=photo-1570036340722-b301922be4b5.jpg) Are you a secret procrastinator? What is procrastination? The definition of procrastination is “the action of delaying or postponing something.” Alecs 3 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/are-you-a-secret-procrastinator) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALECS%20Template%20for%20Blogs%20-Apr-04-2024-04-14-38-4245-AM.png?width=500&height=500&name=ALECS%20Template%20for%20Blogs%20-Apr-04-2024-04-14-38-4245-AM.png) Dr. Ken Knapton DR. KEN KNAPTON Chief Information Officer at Rocky Mountain The CIO Circle Editor 5 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/dr-ken-knapton-chief-information-officer-at-rocky-mountain) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1513759565286-20e9c5fad06b.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=photo-1513759565286-20e9c5fad06b.jpg) Is anyone capable of being a Leader? Before answering the question on whether or not anyone is capable of being a leader, we need to define the meaning of the word leader. The dictionary states it is “the person who leads or commands a group, organisation, or country”. Is this an outdated view of leadership? There is an argument that ... 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Beyond being buzzwords or a tick box exercise, these principles are essential for fostering a ... Brad Dowden 3 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/embracing-diversity-inclusion-and-equity-in-tech-leadership-a-cornerstone-of-success-in-todays-world) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ALECS%20Template%20for%20Blogs%20%20(1)-3.png?width=500&height=500&name=ALECS%20Template%20for%20Blogs%20%20(1)-3.png) Arthur Sabintsev ARTHUR SABINTSEV CIO and COO at Grove The CIO Circle Editor 5 min read](https://www.theciocircle.com/insights/arthur-sabintsev-cio-and-coo-at-grove) [![](https://www.theciocircle.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1523287562758-66c7fc58967f.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=photo-1523287562758-66c7fc58967f.jpg) 10 Easy Ways to Boost your Self-Development Self-development or self-improvement is something that is expected of us in our professional lives. But self-development is far more than clocking up the CPD hours and reading a few books. 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