On this week’s episode of the Lessons from the Boardroom Podcast, we speak with Edward Niles, CEO and Owner of Network Controls, a leading full service provider of structured cabling, outside plant, wireless access and controls, surveillance systems, communications, and technology infrastructure. 


Ed says, “Building a culture that is very family orientated takes time and it takes effort; you have to focus on it, you have to try to make it. A culture just doesn't happen, you have to work on it. Whatever culture you may want within your business, it's an everyday thing you have to work on.”


Ed shares how he applied his tenacious spirit, as well as:

Communications in the militaryTreating every employee like family and listening to their needsOffering an open door policyImplementing open communication within the company cultureBeing unwaveringly decisive to keep moving forwardAnd more