Ryan Jenkins

Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author & Thought Leader

MONDAY MORNING KEYNOTE: CONNECTIONS

At the IT Alliance Spring Collaborative, where innovation and transformation are always in motion, the real differentiator isn’t just technology…it’s connection. As AI accelerates and work becomes increasingly distributed, IT professionals are experiencing more isolation, burnout, and misalignment. In fact, 72% of workers feel disconnected at least monthly, creating real challenges for collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to change.

In this energizing session, Wall Street Journal bestselling leadership author Ryan Jenkins reveals how connection (and the human skills that fuel it) are the key to thriving through change. Drawing on a decade of research and consulting, he offers practical strategies to strengthen trust, belonging, and resilience while leveraging AI in a way that supports, not replaces, human relationships.

Attendees will walk away with actionable tools from The Team Connection Model™ to build more engaged, aligned, and future-ready teams—no matter how fast the industry evolves.