Episode Details

After 45 years as a CIO and IT leader, Jeff Ton walked away from corporate life to become an author, speaker, and explorer — retracing the Lewis & Clark Trail with his wife in a profound journey of love, legacy, and leadership.

In this insightful conversation for people in their 20s, Jeff shares:

• Transitioning from high-stakes tech leadership to purposeful exploration

• Leadership lessons drawn from Lewis & Clark’s uncharted path

• The power of place as a teacher and love as a compass

• Building community (founder of Indiana CIO Network) and amplifying your value

• Advice on career pivots, legacy, and navigating life’s unknown territories

Perfect for aspiring leaders, tech professionals, and anyone seeking deeper meaning beyond traditional success.

Jeff Ton is a former CIO, author of *Uncharted Moments* and the *Amplify* series, speaker, and storyteller.

👉 Learn more about Jeff Ton & his books:

https://jeffreyston.com/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Jeff Ton

1:40 - 45 Years in IT Leadership & CIO Roles

8:15 - Founding the Indiana CIO Network

15:30 - The Call to Explore: Lewis & Clark Trail Journey

23:50 - Love, Legacy & Place as Teachers

32:10 - Transitioning from Corporate to Author & Speaker

40:45 - Key Leadership Lessons from Uncharted Paths

49:20 - Advice for Young Professionals in Their 20s

57:30 - Amplifying Your Value & Building Community

1:05:10 - Final Thoughts on Purpose & Exploration