Over the past year, Laulis has been instrumental in fostering a digital-first mindset, significantly advancing Cable One’s digital transformation. Under her direction, the company continues to invest in its infrastructure across its brands, making capital investments totaling more than $1 billion over the past 3 years and building a robust and reliable network with the capacity and reliability to support the digital future of the more than one million customers currently served, as well as extend broadband service to areas previously unserved and underserved.
“Storytelling! I believe everything can be solved with a conversation, yet as CEO, the conversations take on elevated meaning and importance. The ability to give context, to motivate, to clarify, to include the “why it matters” is something that I am exploring and learning about on an ongoing basis. This is a skill set that has whole-life benefits, especially when paired with active listening!”
Who is a woman today that you feel is changing the world? I think Melinda Gates is changing the world. From her decade of work at Microsoft, her board work, and serving as founder/co-chair of the Gates Foundation, she is highly accomplished. Through her organization PIVOTAL, she is working to accelerate the pace of progress and advance the power and influence of women in the US and around the world. She is also an author and mother of three – clearly, she fits the definition of superwoman!