web01.fireside.fm Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:01:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Intersection - Episodes Tagged with “Telecommunications” https://utc-intersection.fireside.fm/tags/telecommunications Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:15:00 -0400 The utility industry is in the midst of profound change. New technologies are empowering cleaner, more efficient energy resources and a stronger grid. Communications systems are the key to this evolving industry. UTC sits at the intersection where the energy and tech communities come together. Listen in as we discuss the latest trends, business opportunities, policies, and related issues like diversity and workforce development. Meet us at the Intersection! https://utc.org/podcast/ en-us episodic Where the Worlds of Energy and Technology Come Together Utilities Technology Council The utility industry is in the midst of profound change. New technologies are empowering cleaner, more efficient energy resources and a stronger grid. Communications systems are the key to this evolving industry. UTC sits at the intersection where the energy and tech communities come together. Listen in as we discuss the latest trends, business opportunities, policies, and related issues like diversity and workforce development. Meet us at the Intersection! https://utc.org/podcast/ no business, government, careers, leadership, energy, policy, technology Utilities Technology Council brittany.luckett@utc.org Episode 34: Leadership Principles From the Men in the Arena https://utc-intersection.fireside.fm/34 8b78e474-751d-4314-b590-864db10b8655 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:15:00 -0400 Utilities Technology Council full Utilities Technology Council 36:16 no Leadership is essential in every organization. In this episode of The Intersection, UTC President & CEO Rusty Williams speaks with industry leader Dave Harry about what it really takes to lead effectively. With decades of experience across the utility and telecom sectors, Dave shares how opportunity, preparation, and mindset shape a leadership journey. Rusty and Dave discuss the importance of developing leadership at every level, the role of mentorship, and practical lessons learned along the way. This conversation highlights what it means to lead with purpose and integrity in today’s critical infrastructure environment. Special Guest: David Hattey. leadership principles, leadership development, utility industry leadership, telecommunications leadership, critical infrastructure leadership, executive leadership insights, UTC podcast, The Intersection podcast, Rusty Williams UTC, Dave Harry leadership, career growth in utilities, mentorship and leadership, professional development strategies, building strong teams, leading with purpose, leadership mindset, leadership interview podcast, organizational leadership tips, developing leadership skills, mentorship in the workplace Leadership is essential in every organization. In this episode of The Intersection, UTC President & CEO Rusty Williams speaks with industry leader Dave Harry about what it really takes to lead effectively.

With decades of experience across the utility and telecom sectors, Dave shares how opportunity, preparation, and mindset shape a leadership journey. Rusty and Dave discuss the importance of developing leadership at every level, the role of mentorship, and practical lessons learned along the way.

This conversation highlights what it means to lead with purpose and integrity in today’s critical infrastructure environment.

Special Guest: David Hattey.

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With decades of experience across the utility and telecom sectors, Dave shares how opportunity, preparation, and mindset shape a leadership journey. Rusty and Dave discuss the importance of developing leadership at every level, the role of mentorship, and practical lessons learned along the way.

This conversation highlights what it means to lead with purpose and integrity in today’s critical infrastructure environment.

Special Guest: David Hattey.

]]> Episode 17: New Year, New Leadership https://utc-intersection.fireside.fm/17 4f06608f-021f-4d2b-bc92-e8d6ef570830 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:30:00 -0500 Utilities Technology Council full Utilities Technology Council In the 2024 season premier of The Intersection, former Interim President and CEO Ron Beck passes the torch to new President and CEO Rusty Williams. Listen as these two UTC and industry veterans discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and UTC as we enter into a new year. 26:50 no In the 2024 season premier of The Intersection, former Interim President and CEO Ron Beck passes the torch to new President and CEO Rusty Williams. Listen as these two UTC and industry veterans discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and UTC as we enter into a new year. Special Guest: Rusty Williams. Energy, Technology, Utilities, Power, Telecommunications In the 2024 season premier of The Intersection, former Interim President and CEO Ron Beck passes the torch to new President and CEO Rusty Williams. Listen as these two UTC and industry veterans discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and UTC as we enter into a new year.

Special Guest: Rusty Williams.

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Special Guest: Rusty Williams.

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]]> Episode 16: The Value of Partnership https://utc-intersection.fireside.fm/16 fb2393c2-13e1-4a2f-b80f-96d8c4a8132d Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Utilities Technology Council full Utilities Technology Council In the 2023 season finale of The Intersection, Interim President and CEO Ron Beck is joined by Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Listen for a discussion on the unique, non-competitive spirit of collaboration that exists in the utility industry between both service and technology providers, fostering the strategic partnerships required to create modern solutions to serve their consumers as best as possible. 28:36 no In the 2023 season finale of The Intersection, Interim President and CEO Ron Beck is joined by Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Listen for a discussion on the unique, non-competitive spirit of collaboration that exists in the utility industry between both service and technology providers, fostering the strategic partnerships required to create modern solutions to serve their consumers as best as possible. Special Guest: Ryan Gerbrandt . energy, technology, utilities, power, telecommunications In the 2023 season finale of The Intersection, Interim President and CEO Ron Beck is joined by Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Listen for a discussion on the unique, non-competitive spirit of collaboration that exists in the utility industry between both service and technology providers, fostering the strategic partnerships required to create modern solutions to serve their consumers as best as possible.

Special Guest: Ryan Gerbrandt .

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]]> In the 2023 season finale of The Intersection, Interim President and CEO Ron Beck is joined by Ryan Gerbrandt, Chief Operating Officer at Anterix. Listen for a discussion on the unique, non-competitive spirit of collaboration that exists in the utility industry between both service and technology providers, fostering the strategic partnerships required to create modern solutions to serve their consumers as best as possible.

Special Guest: Ryan Gerbrandt .

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]]> Episode 13: Passing the Torch 2023 https://utc-intersection.fireside.fm/13 fc46506b-3c00-4209-a412-938ec99a1901 Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Utilities Technology Council full Utilities Technology Council Former Chair or the Board and Interim President and CEO Ron Beck moderates a discussion between 22-23 Chair of the Board Dewey Day and incoming 23-24 Chair of the Board Kirt Mayson 33:58 no Interim President and CEO Ron Beck moderates a discussion between current UTC Board Chair Dewey Day and incoming Board Chair Kirt Mayson as they share their insights and wisdom as they prepare to pass the torch of leadership at the 2023 Telecom and Technology conference on June 7 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Special Guests: Dewey Day and Kirt Mayson. utilities, leadership, telecommunications Interim President and CEO Ron Beck moderates a discussion between current UTC Board Chair Dewey Day and incoming Board Chair Kirt Mayson as they share their insights and wisdom as they prepare to pass the torch of leadership at the 2023 Telecom and Technology conference on June 7 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Special Guests: Dewey Day and Kirt Mayson.

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Special Guests: Dewey Day and Kirt Mayson.

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