Craft Your People, Elevate Your Culture

Radical personal attention that improves employee development, increases engagement and inspires retention.

What is Advocate?

Advocate, our employee development process, takes a radical approach to employee development by pairing individuals with dedicated advocates who serve as champions, coaches, mentors, and invaluable resources. Participants engage in monthly sessions, guided by personalized growth plans spanning Assessments, Coaching, Training, and Ongoing Support.

Real-Time Metrics

Access data-driven insights for responsive leadership.

Engagement Amplification

Boost employee engagement, creating a motivated workforce.

Present Leaders

Empower leaders to adapt and evolve, while remaining present.

Holistic Approach

Address employee development through proven systems.

Customized Growth Plans

Tailor development plans for every Advocate participant.

Intentional Interactions

Foster deliberate, meaningful connections.

Real-Time Metrics

Access data-driven insights for responsive leadership.

Engagement Amplification

Boost employee engagement, creating a motivated workforce.

Present Leaders

Empower leaders to adapt and evolve, while remaining present.

Holistic Approach

Address employee development through proven systems.

Customized Growth Plans

Tailor development plans for every Advocate participant.

Intentional Interactions

Foster deliberate, meaningful connections.

What Your Peers Are Saying

We don’t know what we don’t know. So we need to bring in somebody who does know.

Youngdon Yun

PGI

CIO Mastermind helped our tech manager go from being just a technical expert to a real leader who can manage across departments.

Rex Hickling

PGI

Joe's coaching sessions at CIO Mastermind were customized to my needs, and the techniques he provided were immediately useful for my leadership growth.

Jeremy Sibert

Hensel Phelps

The sessions with interactivity resonated best with the team, allowing them to understand the larger picture and how the pieces worked together.

Laura Tron

DEPT®

The CIO Mastermind training surpassed my expectations. Unlike previous trainings, it provided deep dives into real-world examples and personalized approaches. Joe's dedication to individual success sets this training apart.

Daniel Bressan

DEPT®

CIO Mastermind's personalized approach and opportunities to lead sections made it an amazing experience. Highly recommended for professionals seeking to elevate their leadership skills.

Tom Longo

DEPT®

Transforming Lives, Empowering Leaders

Advocate enriches the lives of your people while driving organizational success. By nurturing professionals to become better leaders, peers, and experts, we start a ripple effect that fuels personal and corporate growth.

Your Culture, Elevated

Advocate offers a comprehensive approach to culture and talent development, tailored to the unique needs or your people.

Better Experts

Become a subject matter authority and drive innovation in your field.

Better Professionals

Elevate your people and skills so they excel in their roles.

Better Leaders

Unlock business potential and lead with confidence.

Better Peers

Collaborate effectively and build strong relationships with your fellow executives.

Ready to get started with employee development?

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Insights & Perspectives for CEOs

January 20, 2026

Why Decision Rights Fail Under CIOs... And The Levers That Reverse It

Formal decision rights mean nothing if operating norms permit bypasses. Governance mechanics restore what org charts cannot.

Political Capital As A Power Tool… How CIOs Use Trust To Drive Outcomes

Political capital depletes faster than it accumulates. CIOs who treat trust as a balance sheet outperform those who assume influence follows title.

The CEO’s Real Job In Technology… Decision Quality, Not Tools

Technology isn’t a tool problem…it’s a decision problem. The CEO’s job is to own the trade-offs, not the architecture.

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Discover the framework behind CIO Mastermind’s approach to aligning technology, leadership, and business growth. Align unpacks the four value drivers that define today’s most effective technology leaders.

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