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Oliver Buchannon
Jeff Smith

20+ years in enterprise IT. Founder of Simplify IT Consulting. Walking alongside IT leaders.

IT Leadership

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Your PTO Is NOT a Trophy

Jul 28, 2026

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3 min read

Your PTO Is NOT a Trophy

Why self-care comes before the job, and what work life balance gets wrong

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

IT Leadership

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The Leader Above You Changed

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

The Leader Above You Changed

What to do in the first ninety days, and how to know when it's time for something better

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

IT Leadership

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The Work Was Already Handled

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

The Work Was Already Handled

The one-on-one is where you develop people, and it rarely has anything to do with the work.

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

IT Leadership

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The Technology Worked Because the People Did

Jun 2, 2026

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3 min read

The Technology Worked Because the People Did

What a 45-day acquisition taught me about where IT leaders should really invest

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

IT Leadership

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You Are Too Busy to Lead

May 25, 2026

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3 min read

You Are Too Busy to Lead

What new IT leaders get wrong about letting go

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

IT Leadership

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The Loneliest Role in the Building

May 21, 2026

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2 min read

The Loneliest Role in the Building

What happens when IT leaders finally find their people

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

IT Leadership

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Why The Candid Walk Exists

May 20, 2026

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2 min read

Why The Candid Walk Exists

A note from Jeff before we begin

Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith

The Candid Walk

Insights from a technology leader who has walked in your shoes.

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