Superhero DNA: What It Takes to Succeed in Media Technology - Episode 39

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The Content & Media Matters Podcast

The Content and Media Matters Podcast

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A series of interviews with key leaders through the Content & Media industry. All brought to you by the Content & Media team at neuco a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.

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A series of interviews with key leaders through the Content & Media industry. All brought to you by the Content & Media team at neuco a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.

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Superhero DNA: What It Takes to Succeed in Media Technology - Episode 39 - Bob Boster, President at Clear-Com

The Content & Media Matters Podcast

40 minutes 33 seconds

8 months ago

Superhero DNA: What It Takes to Succeed in Media Technology - Episode 39 - Bob Boster, President at Clear-Com

Join hosts Tegan Valeny & Henry Johnson as they explore what it takes to succeed in media technology with Bob Boster, President at Clear-Com, who reveals the "superhero DNA" that drives excellence in the communications industry.

Throughout the episode, Bob shares his remarkable 18-year journey at Clear-Com, from his early experiences as an 8-year-old theater kid using Clear-Com belt packs to leading a company whose technology reaches nearly 70% of the world's population. He discusses the critical importance of finding team members willing to go above and beyond—jumping on planes to solve customer problems and tackling unique challenges across diverse industries.

Listen along as Bob offers valuable insights on talent retention, the evolution of communication technology, and why problem-solving agility matters more than job descriptions. He also shares his perspective on sustainable innovation, the potential of cloud-based solutions and AI, and why Clear-Com's customer service orientation has been key to their decades of success.

Chapters:

00:00:54 - Bob's introduction and background

00:02:02 - Early career and experiences with Clear-Com

00:05:55 - Journey to leadership at Clear-Com

00:10:38 - Proudest career achievements

00:13:07 - Keys to talent retention

00:16:42 - The "superhero DNA" needed in hiring

00:20:08 - What drew Bob to communication technology

00:24:31 - How communication technology will evolve

00:28:55 - What sets Clear-Com apart

00:32:43 - Clear-Com's global impact

00:35:25 - Quick fire round

00:39:16 - Advice for industry newcomers

About our guest:

Bob Boster has served as President of Clear-Com for over 18 years, bringing a unique background in dramatic arts, radio, and audio technology to his leadership role. His hands-on experience with communication systems from childhood theater productions to professional broadcasting has shaped his customer-focused approach to business leadership and his eye for identifying the "superhero" qualities that make technical professionals truly exceptional.

The Content & Media Matters Podcast is brought to you by neuco, a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm. To find out more about us,visit www.neuco-group.com