President of Comcasts West Division for eleven years, I launched my career in 1996 as Regional Vice President. Hear Steve White, the President of Comcast - West Division. Keep the team focused on the purpose of the organization. Join to connect Comcast Business. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. The 138 th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention was held recently in downtown Minneapolis. Stay committed to being a customer-focused organization. White currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Comcast Foundation, COMPAC, Hormel Foods, and W.W. Grainger. Steve White, President and Special Counsel to the CEO of Comcast sits down to discuss the Comcast true-American story from 110 cable subscribers in 1963 to $110 billion in revenue, how they differentiate themselves, future ESG goals, closing the digital divide, focusing on DE&I, his leadership philosophy growing up from a motel room to the boardroom, lessons learned from his mother and uncle . Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Steve was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly 30,000 employees, serving over 11 million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion. I know that you are a very busy person. . Share transparent and regular communication (with customers and employees). 54:23 - Where can people connect with Steve White? Steves hard-won insights will help you find your fightpursuing what matters most and discovering where you can make the biggest difference. Denver Speakers Bureau | Kena Peterson Creative Designs, LLC, Professional Speakers, Keynotes, Motivational, Workshops and more. Can you tell us a bit about your backstory and how you gotstarted? White as President of the company's West Division. He also served on the Honorary Advisory Board for WICT Northern California. Here are 3 ways to refocus on your success in 2023. What sustains yourdrive? Can you share how that was relevant to you in yourlife? All Rights Reserved. This leads to more fulfillment, purpose, and a lasting legacy. Steven A. Paint a picture of what customers and/or employees would experience if the company wasnt able to fulfill itsmission. He has lived in Denver for more than ten years and champions causes related to family and education, such as the Denver Scholarship Fund. This is a book and daily empowerment to be read over and over again., Michael B. Hancock, Forty-Fifth Mayor of Denver, Colorado, Page for page, Uncompromising is brimming with highs, lows, and everything in between that happens to someone whos on a mission to live a purpose-filled life. Learn more about your ad choices. Uncompromising explores seven pathways to help you identify and live your whyleading to an impactful life and a lasting legacy.Steve Whites path from the housing projects to president of Comcast West was punctuated by definingand often heart-wrenchingmoments. Product Details Raves and Reviews Resources and Downloads Uncompromising How an Unwavering Commitment to Your Why Leads to an Impactful Life and a Lasting Legacy By Steven A. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. 56:42 - Steve White's book or podcast recommendation. With 23.8 million cable customers, 15.7 million high-speed Internet customers, and 7.4 million Comcast Digital Voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of cable systems and in the delivery of programming content. Be responsive. White grew up as the son of a fiercely determined and hard-working single mother. Q+A: Creating and Sustaining Adult Friendships, https://traffic.libsyn.com/behindthebrilliance/220SteveWhite.mp3. Steve was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly 30,000 employees, serving over 11 million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion. 08:15 - Why was Uncompromising the title of Steve's book? His broad background includes sales, marketing, and operations management in the beverage, health and beauty-care, household products, healthcare, and cable industries., Mr. White currently serves on the Board of Directors of Hormel Foods, Shaw Communications and W.W. Grainger. The exhaustion that Ive experienced is a cumulative onenot just weeks or months or even years, but a lifetime in the making. Januarys Theme: Working Through Your Exhaustion, Already Exhausted? Comcast was proud to support this year's event, which included a brief presentation by Comcast West Division President, Steve White. Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Comcasts West Division became a pacesetter by delivering industry-leading results. In person if possible. Philanthropy and Governance in Denver and Beyond. While he was in California, Mr. White was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the California Cable & Telecommunications Association (CCTA), and served on the Board of Directors for the California Chamber of Commerce and the Bay Area Council. Our readers would love to get to know you a bit better. Steve White is the President, Special Counsel to CEO at Comcast based in United States.An accomplished P&L leader with experience overseeing organizations as large as 30,000 with $18 billion in revenue and P&L responsibility. Ultimately, people will respect you for being authentic. Steve is available for speaking engagements, interviews, expert commentary, features, Q&As and select byline opportunities. At Comcast, he inspires others through continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. In this role, he was the senior executive responsible for all Comcast cable operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Texas, Idaho, and Wisconsin., Prior to his role as Division President, Mr. White served as Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast California, joining in late 2007. Steves dedication to helping others live a better and uncompromising life is an inspiration to us all.. His broad background includes sales, marketing, and operations management in the beverage, health and beauty-care, household products, healthcare, and cable industries. Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Comcasts West Division became a pacesetter by delivering industry-leading results. 17:08 - What is meant by a Table of Prosperity? He partnered with the University of Denver as an Executive in Residence and provided academic enrichment for the Daniels College of Business. Starting the new year and already feeling exhausted? What are your customers saying? Sign up below or text STEVE to 1 (202) 410-4202. He will lead a team of nearly 20,000 employees and will serve more than six million customers. At the beginning of the pandemic, we moved over 15,000 employees from an on-site environment to working fromhome. As President of Comcasts West Division for eleven years, Steve White created a culture defined by Working Together To Win Together. Start disrupting yourself before othersstart. We all have difficult days of doubt, feeling overwhelmed and not sure were on the right track. There are only two things that you can truly impact and influence: 1) the quality and development of your people and 2) the culture of the organization. Like The Podcast? 57:59 - What does success mean to Steve White? A pandemic, natural disasters, social unrest, and an evolving workplace will do that. Can you tell us what lessons or take aways you learned fromthat? I start counting my blessings, and after listing three to four, I realize whatever Im facing is not that critical. The reality is that employees will have greater respect for you if you convey as much as possible about the rationale behind your leadership decisions. Report this profile Report Report . In this capacity, Mr. White directed and managed the growth of the business, including the development of numerous new products and a re-launch of the kids line., Mr. White has 30 plus years of experience in sales, marketing, operations, and general management. THE SHOW Steve White went from humble beginnings in the midwest to the C suite of Comcast's West Division. Here is the primary question of our discussion. "His solid understanding of Comcast's operations, his passion for our long-term vision on innovation, and his charismatic leadership style will ensure the West Division and our overall organization maintains its successful momentum and reaches new heights in the future.". 20:12 - The tactics Steve White uses to manage his organization, 31:26 - Focusing on the real prize and how it keeps you aligned with your purpose, 33:32 - Living life like a learning lab, 37:31 - The significance of Steve White embracing a crooked path in life. 40:35 - How does Comcast look at innovation and evolution as an organization? In this role, he was the senior executive responsible for all Comcast cable operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Texas, Idaho, and Wisconsin. Steve White Retired Rutland, Vermont, United States. 2023 by Steve White. Comcasts Steve White: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times. Hes a member of the Colorado Forum, Executive Leadership Council, and Delta Eta Boul of Denver. I have the pleasure to interview Steve White, president, special counsel to the CEO of Comcast Cable. Where did you get the motivation to continue through your challenges? Gary Bhojwani, CEO of CNO Financial Group Inc. Steve gets it! Steve White currently serves as President, Special Counsel, working with Comcast Cable leadership and the Company on a number of important initiatives, including Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership programming and development, and the advancement of digital equity in the areas of accessibility and affordability., Most recently, Mr. White served as the President of Comcasts West Division. I lost $100 within 20 minutes. Mr. White succeeds former West Division President Brad Dusto, who has served in a number of leadership roles in his 17 year career at Comcast, including Chief Technology Officer prior to taking this key field operations role in 2002. Thats where I found my fight. Mr. White holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University. Steve Whites keynotes and upcoming book distill his work and life experiences so audiences and readers can model his approach, honor their why, and create their own lasting legacy. How an unwavering commitment to your why leads to an impactful life and a lasting legacy. Not readily sharing information. White Published by Post Hill Press Distributed by Simon & Schuster LIST PRICE $28.00 PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today! Before joining the cable industry, Mr. White spent six years with the Colgate-Palmolive Company where he held several positions of increased responsibility. In California, he led 7,500 employees who served more than 2.45 million customers and led a number of operational improvements during his two-year leadership tenure. As President of Comcasts West Division for eleven years, Steve White created a culture defined by Working Together To Win Together. My guest this week is Steve White, president and special counsel to the CEO of Comcast. D.G. When your company started, what was its vision, what was itspurpose? Driven by continuous learning, radical responsibility and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the division is a pacesetter while delivering industry-leading results. His book is a must read on so many levels especially for anyone looking to realize their true potential. . As a new teammate, I was trying to fit in. Today, I serve the role of special counsel to the CEO of Comcastone of the top 20 companies in theU.S. Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Mr. Dusto has in-depth knowledge of all elements of Comcast and its field operations, and he has agreed to stay on with company to work on key operational initiatives on a consultative basis while he focuses on his community support. 3 Ways to Refocus on Your Success in 2023. The past couple of years have contributed to everyones heightened state of fatigue. My personal favorites are pathways six and seven. Steve launched his Comcast career in 1996 as Regional Vice President, invigorated by a successful tenure at Colgate-Palmolive where he managed the overall toothbrush business to register a 430% net sales increase. As one of four boys raised by a single mother, Steves life could easily have taken a different path. He and his wife Barbita will relocate from the Bay Area to the Denver Metro area in the New Year. Steve White serves as President, Special Counsel, working with Comcast Cable leadership and the Company on a number of important initiatives, including Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership programming and development, and the advancement of digital equity in the areas of accessibility and affordability. I learned the importance of sacrifice, commitment, and living your why during those long weekend days helping her clean motelrooms. Steve knows that long-term success depends on an unwavering focus on his why. Lets now turn to the main focus of our discussion. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than one's fear. These are lessons we can all learn from, and Steves experiences make him uniquely qualified to share them.. Steve White was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly thirty thousand employees, serving almost ten million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion. Steve spent time as an executive in residence for the University of Denver. Can you share 3 or 4 of the most common mistakes you have seen other businesses make during difficult times? Comcasts Steve White: Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times was originally published in Authority Magazine on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. Giving back and paying it forward are two of Steve Whites life values. I quickly stepped away from the blackjack table. Mr. White's first assignment in the cable industry was in Chicago where he served as Regional Vice President with Telecommunications, Inc. (TCI), which was purchased by AT&T. Steve Whites Uncompromising story challenges all of us who may be leaning back with a relaxed approach, to lean forward with ferocity and focus. If the West Division was a stand-alone company, it would be one of the top 150 companies in America. Journey to the Top | Comcast, Steve White | CU South Denver - YouTube CU South Denver's Journey to the Top | C-Suite series. Before joining the cable [] Prior to his role in California, he served as the Regional Senior Vice President of the company's Mid-South Region, along with leading Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast -- a 24-hour regional sports network based in Atlanta. Can you please give us your favorite Life Lesson Quote? A large group of leaders hit the casinos for a little gambling. You will ask yourself what is my why when you finish the book., Robert E. Knowling, Jr., Former CEO of Covad Communications Group, and Chairman of Eagles Landing Partners, When Steve White talks about life or work, I listen. Extensive research suggests that purpose driven businesses are more successful in many areas. Taking shortcutsespecially as it relates to expense reductions. I was responsible for all Comcast Cable operations in the Western U.S., leading nearly thirty thousand employees, serving almost eleven million customers, and driving annual revenue of nearly $18 billion. Steve White currently serves as President, Special Counsel to the CEO, working with Comcast Cable leadership and the Company on a number of important initiatives including Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I), leadership programming and development, and the advancement of digital equity in the areas of accessibility and affordability . How can a leader make plans when the future is so unpredictable? Mr. White will begin his role immediately, and will report directly to Dave Watson, Executive Vice President of Operations for Comcast Cable. 56:42 - Steve Whites book or podcast recommendation. 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