Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles

Broadstaff

Episodes

Mentioned books

undefined
Aug 5, 2020 • 43min

Creating A Culture That Attracts And Retains Talent With Thomas Kane

Culture is relative to being number one in any industry. After all, in order to provide the very best to your clients, you need to have people who also perform their jobs at their very best. Talking to someone who has brought that amazing employee culture to the telecommunications industry, Carrie Charles sits down with Thomas Kane, the President of the site development firm, Network Building + Consulting, otherwise known as NB+C. With a 500-person team behind, NB+C has one of the best human capital department in the entire country. Here, Tom shares with us how they grew the company into what it is now and what they are doing mission and culture-wise that help them attract and retain talent. He goes further and taps into employee engagement, career path programs, and his plans for hiring for 2020 and beyond. Follow along in this great episode to learn more about the secrets to creating one of the most highly engaged companies in telecommunications.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
Jul 31, 2020 • 44min

The Incredible Resilience Of Digital Infrastructures With Marc Ganzi

In these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, where almost all industries and infrastructures are taking a hit, the digital space has undeniably stood its ground and even became the connective tissue that is holding things together today. Speaking about the power of digital in this episode, Carrie Charles interviews digital influencer and infrastructure visionary, Marc Ganzi. He is a Managing Partner at Digital Colony, CEO-elect of Colony Capital, and the founder and CEO of Digital Bridge Holdings—a leading global investor and owner of mobile and internet infrastructure. Marc takes us deeper into what digital infrastructure is and what work he is doing with 5G. Addressing the elephant in the room, he then talks about the impacts of COVID-19 to digital infrastructures, where he thinks the industry is headed now, and how he has been adapting and rewriting the rules of leadership to help their employees and consumers better. There is so much to be learned from this conversation, so follow Carrie and Marc as they talk about the incredible resilience of digital infrastructures and more.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
Jun 25, 2020 • 14min

The 5G World Post-COVID: Reflections of a Futurist

The 4th Industrial Revolution merges physical and biological systems. It’s the next step in how society will interact with each other. And for it to work, we need to move data faster and more efficiently. Which is why 5G has a big role in how it plays out.And it’s become even more important as we shift to remote work in response to COVID-19.Our guest this week, Adam Zuckerman, is an expert in the 4th Industrial Revolution. In this episode, he discusses surprising outcomes—both good and bad—that show up as we all work towards the creation of a new normal, including:  You won’t want to miss Adam’s insights into this exciting new space! Listen now and subscribe for future episodes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
Jun 5, 2020 • 17min

How Samsung is Staying Ahead of Tomorrow with 5G featuring Derek Johnston

Samsung focused on 5G from very early on. So it’s pioneered many innovations, especially in the millimeter wave spectrum space. And the company is focused on expanding in the U.S, which is an asset to our industry.Our guest this week is Derek Johnston, Head of Marketing at Samsung Networks.Don’t miss hearing what Derek shares about Samsung’s:5G Innovation Zone, which explores manufacturing use cases for 5G Future augmented reality (AR) guided applications Expertise from the silicone layer through networks to devices, which helps its speed to market Humble but hungry culture that keeps an established global brand feeling like an exciting startup Commitment to bridging the gender gap, including hosting an annual Seoul Sisters event Acquisition of TeleWorld Solutions and what it means for them And much more!Listen now! And don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss an episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
May 28, 2020 • 18min

Military Veterans Enabling 5G Deployments With Cari Shyack

Over the past few months, the network has faced sudden, unprecedented pressure as work from home and school from home became an instantaneous standard.This has placed new focus on the importance of broadband and the 5G rollout, and the workforce shortages affecting them.This week’s guest is Cari Shyiak, CEO of SAC Wireless. SAC teams work within all facets of wireless projects.For people looking for new careers, telecom holds a lot of promise. The industry will be expanding for years to come. Incredible opportunities will keep opening up. Do you like working outside? Inside? Training? Managing? Serving Customers? Chances are there’s a position that fits what you like to do.In this episode, Cari discussesWhy Veterans are well-suited for transitioning into a telecom career and climbing the ranksHow SAC is handling the move to remote work and what they’ll do nextHis company’s training and retention practices, and moreCari describes 5G as the underpinning technology for civilization to come. And for the people who want to help make that happen, telecom is a great place to be. Listen now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comInstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
May 12, 2020 • 22min

Network Convergence and the Internet of Me With Derek Peterson

When people talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), they’re often talking about the many devices that can be connected. But we don’t want things to simply connect. We want to have a combined experience with those connected things.This week’s guest, Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has thought about convergence a lot. In his “Convergence Manifesto,” he called on the industry to stop competing and start collaborating.In this episode, Dr. Derek shares:What the convergence mindset is and how it can reduce costs and improve opportunities in the industry Why SPIRIT and after-action reviews are important to the Boingo culture How a more personal internet—the “IoMe” instead of the IoT—will reduce everyday friction in our livesAnd you don’t want to miss the way Dr. Derek has incorporated this last point very intimately into his life—with a microchip in his hand!Listen now to hear how this implant is streamlining his life and decluttering his pockets.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
May 2, 2020 • 28min

Wireless Infrastructure: 2020 Vision With Jonathan Adelstein

WIA’s premier industry conference, Connect (X), is going virtual this year. Connect (X): All Access will be held May 19, with a Small and Diverse Business Summit May 20-21. All virtual. All free.WIA’s President and CEO, Jonathan Adelstein, is this week’s guest. Listen now as he shares:What you can expect from Connect (X): All Access The exciting new Diversity Summit debuting this year The role the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) plays in championing diversity The labor shortage pre-pandemic and what we can expect after quarantine restrictions are lifted. How the deployment of 5G has become more critical as we’re all relying on broadband more than we ever did WIA’s Telecommunications Education Center and the ways it’s helping bridge industry knowledge gaps The Telecommunications Registered Apprenticeship Program and the $6M Department of Labor Grant that will help WIA improve workforce developmentThis episode is packed with industry news during this important time. Don’t miss it!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
Apr 17, 2020 • 16min

Opportunities for Carriers with 5G and the Enterprise Edge With Simon Crosby

The number of mobile customers are fairly fixed. And they will all pay roughly the same amount per month for service.If you’re a carrier wanting to recover the cost of implementing 5G, you’ll want to get smart about the opportunities to provide enterprise-class services on the edge.This week’s guest is Simon Crosby, CTO of SWIM.AI. SWIM analyses data as it’s streaming, rather than storing it to analyze later. For carriers, this helps them analyze the quality of their networks and the connections they offer their subscribers.He says the bandwidth of 5G creates opportunities for carriers to experiment with a portfolio of enterprise-class offerings.At the same time they can massively reduce the cost and complexity of their core networks.But it will require skills many mobile providers don’t currently have.In this episode Simon explains some of these business-class services, the challenges carriers will face implementing them, and how carriers can overcome these challenges to come out ahead.Listen now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
Apr 10, 2020 • 34min

Promoting the Employment and Advancement of Diverse Talent for 5G With Tom Marciano & Iris Dawson

Most companies recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I). But they may find themselves short of their goals when it comes to implementation. This week’s guests are from a Top 100 Certified Minority Business. They know what an effective D&I strategy looks like.Tom Marciano, CRO, and Iris Dawson, VP of Site Development work at inRange Solutions…A company with high retention rates and a management team that came mostly from backgrounds other than telecom.The company started with a culture of hiring for diversity and inclusion and for drive and integrity. This winning strategy continues through today.Tom and Iris explain why D&I have made inRange successful. They also share the factors inRange looks for in candidates. And they reveal how the company thinks about empowering and growing their people.Listen now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube
undefined
Apr 4, 2020 • 25min

Creativity in Times of Crisis: Leading and Managing (Newly) Remote Employees With Stephan Dohrn

When companies shift to remote work, they usually do it gradually, with a plan in place. But over the past few weeks, many companies have gone from little remote work to almost 100 percent remote.Our guest this week is Stephan Dohrn, co-founder of Radical Inclusion. His company helps leaders manage their teams in remote environments. He’s here to offer advice for leaders who may be struggling with this sudden switch.In this episode, you’ll discover what leaders and managers should know to keep teams motivated and productive. Like how to:Create rituals, Set expectations, Establish protocols for communication, Manage meetings, Connect with team members, Remain flexible and compassionate about life situations during this unique time, and Understand how you can help and what resources your team needs.Stephan then shares a new, pro-bono initiative of remote work experts prepared to help leaders learn to manage their suddenly remote teams.Listen now and subscribe.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the 5G Talent Talk Community today:broadstaffglobal.comLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTube

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
 Get the app