- Introduction by Women of NATE Committee Member BeLinda Fadely
- WON Profile: Cylie Carr Price
- Where will you find the Women of NATE?
- Upcoming Events
- Notable Achievements
- Recent Event Highlights
- Feature Article: Steve Jobs Said Half of What Separates Success From Failure Comes Down to 1 Simple Word
- Book Recommendation
Release:
November 1, 2023
Women of NATE Today Newsletter
Volume 5, Issue 11
Happy Fall All! I cannot believe I am wishing everyone a happy fall; in the blink of an eye, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and then the Holiday Season - where has 2023 gone? During this time of the year, things begin to get hectic, so enjoy every minute and make sure you take a little “me” time to relax, reflect, and reset.
As we all know, this year has been a challenging year in the wireless industry with some ups and downs. We need to keep in mind that there is a brighter side, and we must focus on that.
Someone I admire once told me “Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win” (Vince Lombardi). This quote should inspire women like you and me to never give up when faced with challenges. The message is simple yet powerful – those who persist in pursuing their goals are more likely to achieve success, while those who give up/quit will likely never reach their full potential. That has stuck with me for decades in my professional career as well as in my personal life.
Perseverance leads to success.
We are all winners and will not let a down year in our industry make us quitters.
Have a great rest of your 2023!
BeLinda Fadely is the Director of OEM Sales at WANHO Manufacturing, LLC and is a member of the Women of NATE (WON) Committee. She can be reached at belinda.fadely@wanho.com or 443-831-3723.
WON Profile: Cylie Carr Price
Cylie Carr Price has over 10 years of experience working in the telecommunications industry. She started her career in the back office as an accountant, and then after graduating college, she moved into the Controller/CFO role. In 2018, she shifted into Operations and has not looked back. She was certified in Competent Climber/Rescuer in 2018 and started working in the field learning the ins and outs of carrier installs and earning the respect of her team.
She is diverse in carrier installs, raw land builds, DAS, maintenance, troubleshooting and integrations. She runs operations for the Hammond, Louisiana, office for ET Tower and has 27 team members.
Cylie holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northwestern State University and a master’s degree in Contemporary Issues of Accounting and Finance from Louisiana State University. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Project Management from Liberty State University. She is actively serving on the Women of NATE (WON) Committee and the NATE Mentorship Task Team, is a Mississippi Wireless Association (MWA) Committee volunteer, and is a member of the Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF).
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most?
In my current role I enjoy day-to-day problem solving. In telecom you typically do not run into the same problem twice, and figuring out a solution is rewarding.
What are you happiest doing when you are not working?
I enjoy traveling in my free time. I typically try to take a two week vacation every year and hit two to three states filled with State and National Parks. I spend the entire trip summiting ridge lines, taking in the scenic views, and chasing waterfalls.
What is playing in your car right now?
Morgan Wallen’s album One Thing at A Time.
What advice can you give to people who aspire to be where you are?
The best advice I could give to someone who aspires to be where I am is to work hard, never give up, and do not be afraid to fail. Failure is not the end, it is just a new beginning to something better.
Tell us three things most people don't know about you.
I am an only child.
I had 360 back surgery in 2018 in which I died after the surgery and was on life support for two weeks.
I enjoy racing quarter-mile drag cars.
If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be?
I would be on a cruise to Antarctica, trying to survive Drake’s Passage.
Do you have a favorite quote?
“Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” - Rikki Rogers
What do you do for fun?
Spending time with my daughter. We enjoy frequent trips to the park after school and work. She also loves traveling and cannot wait to catch the next adventure. This year we did a road trip that started in Louisiana, went to the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Glacier National Park, ended in Yellow Stone National Park, and then drove back to Louisiana.
What motivates you?
Being a mom motivates me the most. I want my daughter to know that she can do anything she sets her mind to, and I know that the example I set for her now will help mold her into the adult she will become later.
What's your biggest accomplishment?
Graduating college as I was the first in my immediate family to obtain a college degree.
Where will you find the Women of NATE?
Take Women of NATE with you!
Are you traveling for work or taking a leisure vacation?
Take a creative photo holding a Women of NATE (WON) logo in front of a landmark that lets us know where you are.
(Above) NATE Member Services Manager Jill Rethke promotes NATE and the telecommunications industry to high school students at the annual Watertown Area Career Expo in Watertown, South Dakota.
(Above) Women of NATE Committee member Monica Vink of Ontivity accepts a check for the Tower Family Foundation alongside Chairman of the Tower Family Foundation Advisory Committee Kenny Blakeslee of Apex Site Solutions during the DISH Wireless Technology Summit Golf Event held in Denver, Colorado.
(Left) Leticia Latino of NEPTUNO USA, Inc., Women of NATE Committee Members Jessica Cobb of MDTS, and Monica Vink of Ontivity, and Khristy Santee of TNT Communications attended the annual Wireless Hall of Fame dinner in Washington D.C.
(Above) Women of NATE Committee Member Bessy Garcia of Tower Technics, LLC participated in a global walk to bring awareness to human trafficking in her home town of Dallas, Texas.
(Above) Women of NATE Committee Member and Oklahoma WIN State Liaison Christy Hall of Texoma Contracting, Inc. volunteered at the annual Arkansas/Oklahoma Wireless Association Golf Tournament on October 26.
Submit your photos along with your name and location to nikki@natehome.com for a chance to be showcased in an upcoming newsletter or social media post.
Upcoming Events
NATE UNITE 2024 Registration and Hotel Room Block Open
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association invites you to attend NATE UNITE 2024, February 19-22 at the Renasant Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
NATE UNITE is widely regarded as the premier conference and trade show in the diverse tower and wireless communications infrastructure, construction, service, and maintenance infrastructure industries focused on safety. The NATE UNITE lineup consists of an impressive array of educational sessions, networking receptions, luncheons, and speakers. NATE’s tower stage area in the exhibit hall will host several opportunities for attendees to see the latest in new safety equipment and techniques. The newest exciting addition to the exhibit hall, the Drone Zone, is an innovative showcase for drone technology and will host educational sessions as well as sponsor demonstrations.
Visit natehome.com to register to attend and view further details regarding NATE UNITE 2024. Information regarding the educational sessions featured at NATE UNITE 2024 can be located in the Pre Show Planner. For further information on how to become an exhibitor and showcase your products and services to NATE UNITE attendees, the Sponsor and Exhibitor Planning Guide and the booth space contract are also available on the NATE website. Contact Shari Wirkus, NATE Events and Meetings Manager, at 605-882-5865 or shari@natehome.com for additional information on exhibiting or sponsoring NATE UNITE 2024.
Headquarter Hotel
Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel
250 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
If you are planning to attend NATE UNITE, you will want to make sure to have your hotel room booked. The Sheraton Memphis is the headquarter hotel for NATE UNITE 2024. The room rate at the Sheraton Memphis is $184 for single or double occupancy.
There are also five additional hotels with various sleeping room blocks for NATE UNITE.
Those hotels include the Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, SpringHill Suites Memphis Downtown, Moxy Memphis Downtown, Courtyard Memphis Downtown, and the Peabody Memphis.
All hotel reservations will be made through the ConferenceDirect link on the NATE website.
NATE utilizes ConferenceDirect for hotel reservations. ConferenceDirect is the ONLY APPROVED housing agency for NATE UNITE 2024. Make your hotel reservations today by clicking this link.
Exhibitors who need 10 or more rooms will have the opportunity to request sub-blocks.
Hotel reservations are due by Friday, January 28, 2024. Once the NATE room block has been filled, which could occur prior to Friday, January 28, 2024 the hotel will not guarantee availability. Subject to availability, rooms may be reserved at the Group Rate for the three days before February 19, 2024 and the three days after February 22, 2024.
*BE ADVISED ANY SOLICITATION FROM A VENDOR TO MAKE A HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION FOR NATE UNITE IS A SCAM. NO VENDORS WILL BE CALLING YOU TO MAKE ROOM RESERVATIONS. YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE NATE WEBSITE OR CLICK ON THE LINKS ABOVE TO ENSURE YOUR BOOKING TRANSACTION IS VALID AND SAFE.
Women of NATE Announces 2024 Education Scholarship
Women of NATE (WON) is pleased to announce the 2024 WON Education Scholarship. The scholarship was designed to encourage and inspire more women to enter the tower and communications infrastructure construction, service, and maintenance industry or advance their current roles within the industry. Women currently in or looking to join the telecommunications industry through university degrees, technical schools, or furthering education programs are welcome to apply.
Women play a prominent role as leaders and visionaries in the advancement of wireless and broadcast communications. Through the establishment of the WON initiative, the Association is delighted to recognize the vital contributions of women in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure industry. Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded to two different applicants.
Women of NATE Chairwoman Andy Page Lee of Lee Antenna & Line Service, Inc. stated, “In the present era, there is a wealth of opportunities for female students passionate about telecommunications industries. Women of NATE is proud to offer women a platform to further their educational goals. Through the WON Education Scholarship, they can break barriers, foster diversity, and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.”
“In today's ever-changing world, it is critical that we as an industry not only adapt to the new norms, but also support historically underrepresented people in participating in and leading that change. The Women of NATE Scholarship offers that support to women who are driving the future of telecommunications by pursuing an education for themselves,” added Women of NATE Committee Member Areanna Sabine of Birdzoff.
Application documents must be received in the NATE office by January 19, 2024. In addition to the one-page application form; applicants must provide an essay answering: why they believe the WON Education Scholarship will help them achieve their career goals in the telecommunications industry; proof of acceptance or enrollment in college, technical school, or continuing education program; and a letter of nomination from a current NATE member company. Click HERE to apply today!
To find out more about the WON Education Scholarship, please visit http://natehome.com/women-of-nate/won-education-scholarship/. Award recipients will be announced on February 19, 2024, in conjunction with the annual NATE UNITE 2024 event in Memphis, Tennessee.
Notable Achievements
(Above) Women of NATE Committee Member Lisa Carlee of NOKIA was the recipient of the 2023 StrongHer US Annual Award. Winners of this honorable award are nominated based on the following statement:
Throughout our journey at Nokia, many of us have been fortunate to encounter remarkable women who have been shining examples of dedication, achievement, and leadership. These women excel in their roles and inspire and transform those around them, catalyzing personal and professional growth.
We celebrate these extraordinary women each year with the StrongHer Award, designed to spotlight the phenomenal talent within our ranks.
Congratulations, Lisa, on your achievement!
Help us celebrate Women's Career Growth by submitting your own success story to nikki@natehome.com for a chance to be showcased in an upcoming newsletter or social media post.
Recent Event Highlights
(Above) #ClimberConnection spokesperson Sean Gilhooley of South Coast Towers interviews NATE Member Loui McCurley of Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc., for this edition of the popular video series about ropes.
(Right) NATE Director of Safety, Health & Compliance Kathy Stieler attended InnovX at Valmont Site Pro 1’s facility in Valley, Nebraska, where she attended lectures and visited with industry subject matter experts.
(Above) NATE Director of Safety, Health & Compliance Kathy Stieler attended the TR-14 meeting in Omaha, Nebraska and is pictured with John Robinson and Jeff Hillenbrand of Electronics Research, Inc., and Michael Lassiter and Joe Borrelli of Delta Oaks Group.
(Above) NATE WIN Utah State Liaison George Kerstetter of B&B Supply Inc. (Mountainland Supply Co), NATE WIN Chairwoman Chelle Eischens of VIKOR, Megan Reiffenberger and Paula Nurnberg of NATE, and NATE WIN Rocky Mountain Regional Ambassador Chris Memmott of Triple M Enterprises put together a successful Rocky Mountain Regional Conference held at Topgolf Centennial near Denver, Colorado.
(Above) Shawn Clark of Murphy Tower Service, LLC, Leticia Latino of NEPTUNO USA, Corp., Craig Snyder of VIKOR, Melissa Acosta of Front Range Wireless, and Chris Memmott of Triple M Enterprises presented "View from the Field: State of the Industry from a Contractor's Perspective" on a panel at the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference near Denver, Colorado.
(Right) NATE congratulates SBA Communications Corporation on their 10-Year Anniversary Celebration of their Tower "U" Training Center!
(Left) NATE Events and Meetings Manager Shari Wirkus and Programs Manager Sandy Jurgens attended the UAS Summit & Expo in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
(Above) NATE Member Services Manager Jill Rethke visited with NATE Members at WISPAPALOOZA in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(Right) NATE Projects Manager Kimberly Elliott was in Dallas, Texas, at the Susan Harwood Curriculum Meeting with other NATE members who will be supporting the PPE for Telecom Workers Hazard ID, Selection, and Use courses in 2024.
Steve Jobs Said Half of What Separates Success From Failure Comes Down to 1 Simple Word
And it's something everyone - regardless of their background, education, connections - can do.
I'm not particularly smart. I'm not particularly athletic. I don't have any real talents (when talent is the ability to learn a subject or gain a skill more quickly than most). I'm the poster child for average.
Maybe that's why, out of all the great things the Apple co-founder said, this is my favorite Steve Jobs quote:
I'm convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance. It is so hard. You pour so much of your life into this thing. There are such rough moments...that most people give up. I don't blame them. It's really tough.
While Jobs was referring to startup founders, the premise is broadly applicable. Whatever intelligence I possess is from reading at least two books a week. My fitness level is due to the fact I work out nearly every day. My writing ability, such as it is, is due to the fact I write every day.
In any pursuit, any success I've enjoyed is because I show up, even when I don't want to.
While that might sound too simplistic -- perseverance is just one factor in achieving any worthwhile pursuit -- just showing up carries outsize importance. For example, a meta-analysis published in Review of Educational Research found that college students who consistently go to class get (surprise, surprise) better grades.
While that might sound more like correlation than causation -- maybe the smartest people tend to go to class more regularly -- there's more to it.
As the researchers write:
Class attendance (better predicts) college grades than any other known predictor of academic performance, including scores on standardized admissions tests such as the SAT, high school GPA, study habits and study skills. Results also show that class attendance explains large amounts of unique variance in college grades because of its...weak relationship with student characteristics such as conscientiousness and motivation.
Not particularly smart? Not particularly motivated? Not a great student? As long as you show up, and keep showing up, you'll likely do well.
That's true for most things. Say your goal is to make 10 sales cold calls a day, but today you just aren't feeling it. Just make two calls. Something is always better than nothing, and sticking to your plan, at least in part, will help you maintain the routine. (Habits: really hard to establish, incredibly easy to break.)
Plus, those two calls could break you out of your unmotivated funk.
"If you don't want to do something," Instagram founder Kevin Systrom says, "make a deal with yourself to do at least five minutes of it. After five minutes, you'll end up doing the whole thing." Even if you don't, that's OK: Showing up every day allows you to put at least a partial X in your Jerry Seinfeld calendar chain.
And then there's this. Doing something regularly helps you, as odd as it might sound, become that thing.
Say you want to start a business. At first, you're checking off to-do lists. You're following advice from others. You're finding your way. But in time, you no longer see yourself as a person who is starting and running a business.
You're an entrepreneur; that's who you are, and you act accordingly.
Or say you hire employees. At first, you manage them -- but when you show up every day, in time you start to think of yourself as a manager. Leading is no longer something you do. You're a leader; that's who you are, and you act accordingly.
The same is true for any pursuit. When you show up consistently, over time you become the thing you do. If you've just started jogging, you would never call yourself a runner -- but by showing up, time after time after time, one day you'll wake up one day and see yourself not as someone who runs, but as a runner.
Sound too simple? Science says otherwise. A study published in Child Development found that students were 30 percent more likely to clean up when teachers said, "Can you be a helper in cleanup?" instead of "Can you help clean up?"
That small shift isn't just effective with kids. A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that people who received a letter encouraging them to be a voter rather than simply to vote were 15 percent more likely to register to vote.
That's why Jobs put so much emphasis on perseverance. Clearly staying the course matters: While showing up won't guarantee success, giving up does guarantee you'll fail.
Don't have a talent for sales? If you show up, sales skills can be learned. Don't have a talent for leading people? If you show up, most leadership skills -- giving feedback, building teams, setting expectations, showing consideration for others, seeking input, focusing on meaningful priorities, etc. -- can be learned.
Success in most pursuits doesn't require talent. Success simply requires skill.
Skill you can gain -- as long as you're willing to show up.
Jeff Haden is a motivational speaker, Inc. Magazine contributing editor, author of THE MOTIVATION MYTH, and a ghostwriter.
This article was previously published on inc.com.
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