Class of 2008 Yearbook: The Honorees
James E. Schinski
CIO, vice president
Employer: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator
LOCATION: Carmel Ind.
Favorite book: Freakonomics, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
Favorite movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Most valuable career advice received: "As a leader, leave every interaction with your staff with their self-esteem intact or enhanced -- even when delivering critical feedback."
What would surprise the people with whom you work? "I was awarded a patent for a consumer product -- a beach chair."
More Info
- IT Elite: The IT leaders who shatter the mold
- Editorial: People are the noncommodity
- Frankly Speaking: IT leaders know how to tap into collective brainpower
- Class of 2009 Yearbook. A photo gallery of the year's Premier 100, along with personal tidbits.
- Honor Roll. View Premier 100 IT Leader alumni from 2000 to 2009
- Get Networking. Join honorees at the Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference March 1-3, 2009.
- Know an IT Leader? Nominate that person for next year's list.
- Editor's Picks. Read Computerworld's best stories on leadership.
- How we chose the honorees.
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