It doesn't matter how badass you are. If you fall into substance abuse or addiction, it can take everything away from you – including your life. It could affect the people around you, your friends, your family, it could just take your entire world down. 

Today’s guest, Don, has been in the Navy for 15 years, spending his entire career in special operations. He shares his journey through alcoholism, his recovery, and how he’s now making an impact on the community.

Substance abuse is a real issue in our industry, and too many people sweep it under the rug. Too many employers are turning a blind eye to drug testing. Too many employers or even crew members or teammates are turning a blind eye to their fellow employees who could be under the influence. 

And so, now is the time to check your ego at the door. Whether that's alcohol, smoking, drugs, or food, do you have things that you struggle with? Addiction is real. It can be detrimental to your health and it can cause problems not only for you but also for the people around you. 

Show Highlights:

• Don’s story and background

• The importance of having a safe environment

• Integrating self-awareness and honesty into your work

• How alcohol and drugs are used in the workplace

• The pursuit of personal excellence

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Think about a four-man crew. You work with three other people, and one of those people brought a lot of experience when it comes to safety, or standard, or whatever that is. And so, being a part of a team is extremely valuable because everyone gives a different kind of perspective, depending on what they specifically bring to the table. 

Somehow, everyone in the team creates the kind of culture in your team. Therefore, different perspectives in the industry are a good thing. We can learn from each other and grow collectively if we are more accepting of different perspectives. 

In this episode, I'm interviewing three women, Cylie Price, Nicole Bivona, and Jordyn Ladner, as they share some of the things that they juggle. Especially in a male-dominated industry, it's important that we're able to create a safe space for females to work in. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to do so.

Show Highlights:

• How they help employees keep up with their work
• The struggles of being a single parent
• Embracing vulnerability opens the lines of communication
• Differentiating how you lead at home and how you lead at work
• The importance of setting a good example as parents

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Supporting Resources:

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-Lasts/dp/080241270X 

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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

College doesn't promise you success. Unfortunately, for so many years, college was being glorified and trades demonized. College has always been Plan A, and trades, as the Plan B. But there is actually no need for that because there are people better suited for college, and some people better suited for trades.

In today’s episode, Kenny Blakeslee discusses the war on trades that’s been happening since the 50s and how this impacts our industry. He also talks about our industry and what we can do to bridge the gap between the workforce contractors and industry leaders in wireless telecom. 

Kenny started at the bottom, creating a company and getting in 120 employees. And he's got goals to grow much bigger than that. He has been in the industry since 2005 when he got out of the Navy. Kenny grew up with his dad who's also been in the industry climbing towers since the 90s. What was supposed to be a summer job turned out to be something he really loved and he never left since.

Show Highlights:

• How to build an awesome culture

• The importance of core values

• How to break down the culture of perfection

• Creating opportunities in the industry

• Finding holes in your game

• Meeting your people where they are

• The war on trades and how it impacts the industry

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