Which two roles in the C-Suite are the dynamic duo in the fight against disruption? And who helps push them to be better? i.c.stars President & Co-founder Sandee Kastrul and I discuss it in Part 3 of our 4-part Q & A, "How the C-Suite Combats Disruption."

You can also catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them.

In a new 4-part discussion between i.c.stars President & Co-founder Sandee Kastrul and myself, we explore the evolution of the C-Suite. Part 1 focuses on what I feel is the most important insight into how the C-Suite is changing. Read "Introducing the Chief Digital Officer" here.

Digital touches all areas of the business - operations, finance, marketing, sales, customer engagement, and IT. With experience in all of these areas, the Chief Digital Officer is brilliantly positioned for the CEO shortlist.

Putting a pretty fabulous spin on the traditional mixer, i.c. stars held a one-of-a-kind learning event on earlier this month: CXO Disrupt 2016. Anyone familiar with i.c. stars--an organization dedicated to preparing low-income Chicago youth for technology careers--knows to expect amazing things from the innovative team that leads it. Nevertheless, I didn't expect an evening dedicated to examining the convergence of IT and marketing to kick off with a mixology contest. And I really didn't expect to compete!

One leadership trait matters more than any other for women looking to work, advance and lead within the technology sector. Five accomplished female tech leaders discussed that trait in Seattle, at ARA's  recent event "Conversations with Women in the Mobile Movement."

The role of chief digital officer (CDO) is opening the door to the c-suite for women. Both strategic and technical, the CDO role is one that women appear to be fully embracing.

In each of the past three years, Harvey Nash Australia has hosted a digital innovation event, bringing together some of Australia's brightest minds to explore the impact of digital on our jobs, our businesses and our lives.

This, our fourth year, was another standout event. With participation from more than 150 business, technology and digital leaders, our discussion was led by an outstanding panel of experts:

Who doesn't love New York in spring? I may be a blatantly biased New Yorker, but let me assure you that the season of new beginnings in New York made for the perfect backdrop for the April 27 CDO Summit.

What I enjoyed most about this intense day-long session of learning and strategy sharing with Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) and IT leaders was it felt just like a day in the city.

Spend a day out in New York City and your senses are bombarded with information--sounds, sights and smells. Spend a day with clever, pioneering digital leaders and you are overwhelmed with new knowledge and perspectives.

On April 27, 2016, I will join Chief Digital Officers from some of the biggest organizations in the world as they gather in my hometown of New York City for the CDO Summit.

As I prepare to address this audience of business and IT leaders, I find myself astonished at how the role and work of the CDO is reshaping strategic leadership at incredible speed. Does your business have a CDO today? If not, check again tomorrow.

That's how fast the digital marketplace is re-organizing how we work and lead.