This episode we’re shining the light on Kathy Kay, a leader whose name is synonymous with “building” — and she is a builder in every sense of the word. Kathy not only excels at developing high-performance teams, she extends that builder mindset across multiple areas in both her personal and professional lives.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Kathy is sharing how she applies her philosophy of building to her current role as EVP & CIO at Principal Financial Group. We’ll explore her strengths in building courage, collaboration, community, innovation, and family as she lives out a leadership style that balances personal and professional success.

Tune in to learn:

• How to simplify complex projects for your team
• How to ensure your team is aligned with the overall corporate strategy
• How to maintain optimism and keep your team energized
• Kathy’s plans for using AI and cloud innovation to enable business growth
• Kathy’s insights about the human impact of AI
• And more!

Featuring submitted questions from:

• Dan Houston, Chairman & CEO (Ret.), Principal Financial Group
• Anil Cheriyan, Board Member & 3x CIO, Tech Whisperers Guest Ep. 55
• Ryan Downing, CIO, Enterprise Business Solutions, Principal Financial Group
• Jen Hartsock, Chief Information & Digital Officer, Cargill
• Rajesh Arora, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Principal Financial Group
• Lance Henning, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
• Brian Waller, President, Technology Association of Iowa
• Mackenzie Keogh, Kathy’s Daughter
• Jackson Keogh, Kathy's 2-Year Old Grandson