# I’m a tech CEO who tried to give up my smartphone for a year. I wasn’t fully successful — but it did make me a better leader.

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- Published: 2019-11-17T09:30:03-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Ben Crudo is the CEO of Diff, a full-service agency that designs and builds ecommerce solutions for major retailers. Ben is passionate about demystifying ecommerce while using technology to enhance human experience and connection. A year ago, he decided to make a huge permanent change: swapping out his smartphone for a &#8220;dumb one.&#8221; As the CEO of a growing tech company, he knew it was a risky move, but he thought it would ultimately help him in the long run. While he hasn&#8217;t been able to go smartphone-free, he has found that you don&#8217;t need to go completely cold turkey to curb a tech addiction. Instead, it&#8217;s all about balance. [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at www.businessinsider.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art &amp; Design See Full Bio
