As CIO, you should …

1. Know when to try harder and when to walk away. (Being CIO means there will be days you will fail. It is part a part of the job.)
2. Know who you can trust, who you can’t. (Politics plays an important role in our careers)
3. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault. (Others will be quick to blame you because it is easy.)
4. Believe that you deserve being CIO. (You are CIO for a reason. Be a CIO.)
5. Have a résumé that that shows how strategic you are. (It is documented and ready in the event you need it.)