Release:
July 1, 2020

Women of NATE Today Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 6

Good Day Women of NATE!

What a great time of the year right now! The sun is finally out – skies are blue – and we are busy working. In my case, I have worked every day at the office during the pandemic. I’m not sure if that has been good or bad…it’s just reality. My job as a construction manager has been to make sure that the crews that are working, are taken care of, material delivered, equipment delivered, and anything else that they need. The pandemic has happened, but the broadcast repack schedule has never slowed down. What a whirlwind. 

Even though we are going through some crazy, hectic times, I must say, I still truly LOVE this wireless industry, and in particular my broadcast family. I believe I love it, mostly due to the most incredible women that I have had the pleasure to meet and work with. At my very first NATE convention nine years ago, I felt like an island among men. But somehow, I ran into (literally) and met, some fabulous, strong, women that took me under their wing, and made me feel at home, and at ease. They allowed me to speak, and they listened. They let me have a voice, and they supported me. I have watched these women grow in the industry – and at the same time, support every other woman that they meet. Those women, my friends, are the women of Women of NATE. 

What started out as a vision has grown into such an amazing group. Women supporting women. Women lifting up other women. Women empowering women! The goal is to have all women in this wonderful industry be part of this amazing group. There are many ways that you can join us. The inaugural WON Women’s Leadership Summit that was to be held on September 21, 2020, at the Gleacher Center in Chicago, Illinois has been cancelled and rescheduled for September 23, 2021. The change of date, while disappointing since we won’t see each other for a bit longer, will just enhance the Leadership Summit even more. It will give us time to have more women join us. The NATE UNITE 2021 conference in Memphis, Tennessee will bring you two outstanding sessions from Women of NATE that focus on women. There are sponsorships available for the various WON events. When you join this group, and participate in the activities, you join with women who have history of the industry, knowledge that you may or may not have and are willing to share, plus your very own support team. How awesome is that!

Please visit our NATE website, under the Women of NATE tab, and sign up for our Mentorship Program, register for the WON Women’s Leadership Summit, and/or be a sponsor for the Leadership Summit. Join, participate, sponsor, enjoy. I’m looking forward to meeting every one of you at one of our gatherings! Until then, stay safe. 

Kathy Stieler is a member of the Women of NATE (WON) Committee and Director for ERI Installation and Safety in Chandler, Indiana.

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Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program Announces New Board Positions

June 23, 2020

ARLINGTON, VA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is pleased to announce Stephanie Brewer, Compliance Coordinator, Sabre Industries (formerly MUTI), was elected to serve as Chairperson and Joel Hightower, CEO, Hightower Communications, Inc., was elected to serve as the Vice Chairperson of WIA’s Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP).

Both Brewer and Hightower have firsthand knowledge of the benefits to training their workforce and using apprenticeship as a pathway to career advancement. Overall, TIRAP works to facilitate the training of telecommunications employees to work safely, perform quality workmanship, and help them achieve the credentials set forth by TIRAP and credentialed by the Department of Labor (DoL).

Brewer is the first woman Chairperson elected to TIRAP.

“It is a great honor to have the opportunity to lead this incredible group. It is also exciting to see more women in our industry getting involved and leading,” said Brewer.

“Whenever the board of directors appoints a long-time industry professional with outstanding credentials, it is great for the organization. When they appoint the first woman to serve as its chair, it is good for WIA, the industry and for providing diverse leadership,” said Heather Gastelum, TIRAP board member and T-Mobile’s Senior Manager, National Site Safety, TMobile.

Outgoing Chairperson Paul Roberts and Vice Chairperson Beau Aero have served on the TIRAP Board since its inception. During their term as officers this past year, the apprenticeship program has seen tremendous growth. The program now stands at 31 employers and more than 2,300 apprentices. The program was given an impressive boost with the $6 million DoL grant to address skills gaps and expand apprenticeship in the telecommunications industry.

In addition to the officers, members of TIRAP’s Advisory Board include Jonathan Adelstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Wireless Infrastructure Association; Beau Aero, President and Founder, GME Supply Co; Richard Cullum, Director of Safety for Crown Castle; Jimmy Miller, President and CEO of MILLERCO; Heather Gastelum, Senior Manager for National Site Safety and Operations; and David Sams, Vice President of Risk Management, SBA Communications Corporation. Program administration is led by Tim House, Executive Vice President and Deb Bennett, Director of Apprenticeship.

If you would like to be profiled in an upcoming issue, nominate someone who should be featured, submit articles about improving position skills, or work for a great company that supports women in technology, please email WON Committee Liaison Nikki Gronau at nikki@natehome.com for consideration. 

By Health Ambition contributor, Helen Sanders

AT A GLANCE

·         One study showed that workday exercise, not only improves well-being but participants noted a 72 percent improvement in time management and workload completed on days when they exercised.

·         Low-intensity aerobic exercise is more effective than high-intensity exercise for improving productivity.

·         ‘Sit less, move more’ workplace studies show that employees improved productivity loss and lost workday productivity.

We all want to be more productive, flying through that to do list with a breeze, increasing our creativity and effortlessly multitasking. We try apps, push ourselves harder and longer to hit deadlines to gain that competitive edge.

Nothing seems to work, you feel you’ve reached peak performance and that pushy boss leaves you feeling exhausted, heading for a burnout.

Is there a simpler way? What’s missing from your productivity routine? Could exercise be the answer? Studies have shown exercise to increase productivity. Does it matter when you work out and is the type of exercise important? How lengthy a workout is required to see an improvement in productivity? We have the answers, so read on…

WAYS THAT EXERCISE INCREASES YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

We all know exercise keeps you healthy but exercising can also increase productivity in all areas of your life. Not only does exercise give you more energy and stop that afternoon fatigue slump, exercise keeps momentum and it improves mental capacity. In theory, exercise helps with ‘brain fog’.

Exercise is shown to reduce stress, combat fatigue, improve performance and lead to fewer workday absences. A natural stress reducer, exercise combats chronic stress often suffered by workers. With exercise your sleep quality also improves, thus, you wake rested and ready to tackle another day.

Moreover, exercise increases your energy capacity, every time you exercise and push your limits, your body recovers and your energy capacity is increased.

Exercise ensures proper brain function in the hippocampus region. Not only does exercise keep blood, glucose and oxygen levels high, feeding the brain, it releases endorphins into the body giving your mood a boost. Aerobic exercise is shown to change the size of the area of the brain involved in memory and learning.

EXERCISE AND WORK PERFORMANCE

Busy working professionals find it hard to fit exercise into their hectic schedules, but taking time for exercise actually increases mental acuity. Exercise truly feeds the brain, essential if you’re going to be more effective and efficient. When your brain is performing at full capacity, you focus better, concentrate more, and thus make smarter decisions.

More and more companies are allowing employees to take exercise at work. Big giants like Google led the way with in-office gyms and Nike have in-office yoga classes for their employees. Companies are noticing the benefits exercise has on employee productivity.

Studies of office workers who regularly exercise found that long sitting time at work was linked to a lower work productivity and decreased mental well-being. Employers have taken to implementing ‘sit less, move more’ interventions such as standing desks and offering employees time for exercise during working hours to improve work productivity.

Intelligent physical exercise training (IPET) at work was studied in Denmark with a range of occupations including dentists, office and computer workers and healthcare workers. The results showed in all jobs participants improved cardiorespiratory health and muscle strength, these health improvements, in turn, saw increased productivity and fewer lost work days through illness.

Your boss might not offer this holistic approach, or if you want to do more exercise out of work hours, knowing which exercises are best for increasing work production is key.

WHAT’S THE BEST EXERCISE FOR PRODUCTIVITY?

Now we look at which type of exercise is scientifically proven to increase productivity and creativity.

1. Walking

Yes, simply walking as exercise gets those creative juices flowing. In fact, one study shows that when walking and after creativity was increased, with some participants up to 81 percent.

Another study showed that a lunchtime walk for 30 minutes helps battle that afternoon slump and the need to reach for the caffeine pick me up. Participants felt less stressed, less fatigued and were more alert, enabling them to easily cope with the workload.

Walking to work or a lunchtime stroll is a cheap form of exercise that raises your heart rate and is easy to fit into your schedule. Indoors on a treadmill or outdoors walking are both beneficial to increasing your productivity.

2. Yoga

Yoga’s principle teachings help to improve production. Studies have shown the positive effects of practicing yoga on self-esteem and motivation, in turn, increases a person’s ability to cope with stress load. Increased creativity, ability to problem-solve and higher energy levels were seen by participants.

3. Low-Intensity Aerobic Exercise

Low-intensity aerobic exercise is better than intense aerobic exercise. Studies show that individuals’ symptoms of fatigue are higher when intense exercise is performed and are lower with low-intensity exercise workouts.

High-intensity workouts are great for losing weight, but for a workout geared towards productivity low to moderate exercise is key.

4. Strength Training Exercises

Resistance training exercises using weights is a popular exercise workout in the gym. Studies show that mixing aerobic exercise and resistance training exercise increases brain function.

BEST CONDITIONS FOR ACHIEVING AMAZING PRODUCTIVITY

It’s recommended to exercise for 30 minutes on five days of the week for a healthy lifestyle. The minimum amount of exercise recommended by the American College of Sports Medicineper exercise session is at least 10 minutes.

When exercising to increase productivity, progress and consistency is more important than anything. You’re exercising to increase mood and energy not strength, so short bursts of exercise are easier to stick to in your daily routine, doing just enough exercise to mentally refresh.

Choose an exercise you like, you’re more likely to keep up something you enjoy rather than seeing your exercise workout as another chore.

The timing of your exercise sessions is important too, with an already busy work schedule most of us find it hard balancing work and family commitments. Working out at the end of the day isn’t going to benefit an already tired body. It’s recommended to exercise in the morning or at lunchtime to enhance your brain power and productivity.

Taking time to exercise before a meeting will keep you mentally sharp. A power walk at lunchtime can combat that mental fog and afternoon slump that makes you reach for the caffeine or energy drink pick me up.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Exercise is recommended for a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of exercise improve attention span, accuracy, memory and how fast our brains process information. All these benefits of exercise enable you to make decisions quickly and thus increases your productivity.

Just doing a short exercise workout gives results and you don’t have to break a sweat to get your brain on top form. Increased productivity is noticeable within weeks of implementing an exercise regime.

Exercise raises your energy levels, combats stress, battles fatigue and improves general well-being. When you feel happier and energized you’re more efficient and effective at all tasks in life.

The bottom line is that exercise is more than medicine!

Article Appeared: 

Source : Health Ambition September 2018

Reproduced with the permission of www.healthambition.com.