Strong execution might earn results, but it doesn't automatically build influence.

In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner Vice President Analyst Rob O'Donohue explains why CIOs can no longer afford to leave their leadership brand to chance. From understanding the difference between brand and reputation to diagnosing when a reset is needed, Rob shares a practical "4D" Framework to help leaders intentionally shape how they're perceived and trusted across the organization.

 

You'll learn:

• Why "doing a great job" is no longer enough to build executive influence
• The difference between brand and reputation, and why both matter
• The three events that signal it's time for a leadership brand reset
• How CIOs can use feedback, GenAI and behavior change to strengthen their reputation
• What it takes to turn a desired leadership brand into a lasting perception
  
  

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Understanding the difference between brand and reputation

(03:44) The 4D Framework for shaping executive perception

(08:53) How GenAI can help strengthen your executive brand

(12:00) Identifying gaps between perception and reality

(18:36) Turning your brand strategy into daily habits

(22:10) Why reputation changes more slowly than behavior

(24:22) How to protect and sustain your executive reputation

(27:16)The first step to building a stronger executive brand