Steve White has more than 25 years of experience in the cable industry. He currently serves as the President and Special Counsel for Comcast. He is responsible for leading all operations, including sales, marketing, engineering, and customer service, across 15 states. Steve is also a prominent advocate for diversity and inclusion and has been recognized as one of the most influential Black executives in America.

Steve joins us on The Wow Factor podcast to share his experiences and insights on leadership, diversity, and inclusion and how building a diverse and inclusive workplace contributes to the success of an organization. He discusses the challenges he faced while leading high-performance teams and how he overcame them. Steve also discusses his involvement with ACE Scholarships, an organization providing financial scholarships to low-income families, and why he believes education is critical to social mobility.

"Everyone's watching the leader, and they pick up the habits of the leader." - Steve White

"Everything starts with awareness." - Steve White

"Education is about knowledge and awareness and reflection. It's not about two plus two; it’s about why you've been placed on this earth." - Steve White

This Week on The Wow Factor:

Steve's background and how he got started in the telecommunications industry
The importance of developing talent and creating a culture of innovation
How Steve stays motivated and inspires others to achieve their goals
The importance of setting clear expectations as a leader
Strategies for building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and leverages differences
The role of communication in effective leadership and how to create a culture of trust and transparency
The challenges of leading during a crisis and how to navigate through uncertainty and change
The importance of mentorship and sponsorship in developing the next generation of leaders
Strategies for managing stress and maintaining work-life balance in a fast-paced and demanding environment
The impact of technology on leadership, and how to leverage it to drive innovation and growth
Steve's involvement with ACE Scholarships and his thoughts on the importance of education in creating social mobility

Steve White’s Word of Wisdom:

The five or six people we spend the majority of our time with are who we will become. So be careful how you select your friends, be careful who you spend your time with, and ensure they're pouring into you in a positive way.

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