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Helping Others Thrive: How Great Leaders Navigate Turbulence Together
While many leaders spend their careers trying to avoid uncertainty, GE Aerospace CIO David Burns has built his by embracing it. After more than 25 years leading through transformation, disruption, and some of the biggest moments in modern business and technology, David has developed a leadership philosophy rooted in continuous learning, developing people, and helping teams thrive when the path ahead is anything but clear. In this episode of Tech Whisperers , we are shining the light on David’s journey and exploring what it takes to lead through turbulence, build high-performing teams, create a culture of continuous improvement, and use AI to accelerate both innovation and business outcomes. Connect with David: http://linkedin.com/in/david-andrew-burns GE Aerospace: https://www.geaerospace.com/ Tune in for David’s expert insights, including: How GE's leadership culture develops confident, adaptable technology leaders What it means to be both an exceptional operator and an innovative CIO in the age of AI How continuous learning helps leaders separate meaningful signals from constant noise Why coaching, trust, and authentic relationships are essential to building high-performing teams How GE Aerospace is using AI to accelerate customer value and continuous improvement Practical leadership lessons for navigating uncertainty with confidence and clarity Featuring submitted questions from: Alf Cherry, CIO, Commercial Engines & Services, GE Aerospace Monica Caldas, Global CIO, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Episode 59 Guest Dinakar Deshmukh, VP, Data Science & Analytics, GE Aerospace James Ross, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Phillips 66 Ehren Powell, Chief Digital Officer, Jim Fowler, Chief Technology & Product Officer, Lumen Technologies
