Leading Through Community: How SC Telecom Turns Connectivity into Local Impact

In this Leaders with Martha LinkedIn Live, Martha Galley sits down with Carla Shearer, CEO of SC Telecom, to explore what it means to lead with a community-first mindset. Carla shares her journey in a multigenerational co-op business, how SC Telecom builds trust through service, scholarships, and volunteerism, and how innovations like SmartTown-style public Wi‑Fi, solar-powered access points, and interactive smart benches can expand opportunity in rural areas. The conversation closes with practical leadership lessons on workforce development, partnerships, and building loyalty through real human connection.