In this episode of 5G Talent Talk, Carrie Charles interviews Leighton Carroll, CEO of Baylin Technologies, about his leadership philosophy, experiences in turnarounds and integrations, and insights into building exceptional company culture. Leighton details his career journey, focusing on his time at AT&T, where he managed complex integrations and acquisitions. He emphasizes the importance of clear frameworks, structured communication, and transparency to align teams and mitigate challenges during transitions. His empathetic approach, which includes treating employees with professionalism and respect, helps retain talent and build trust in uncertain times.
Leighton shares the key ingredients of an exceptional company culture, focusing on collaboration, respect, and accountability. He believes in empowering team members to learn and grow by framing challenges and fostering a transparent environment where problems are openly addressed. His leadership philosophy prioritizes team development and creating an atmosphere where people take pride in their work.
On work ethic, Leighton attributes his drive to his upbringing and a commitment to continuous improvement. He shares his dynamic weekly routines, which range from customer visits to strategic planning, and stresses the importance of maintaining physical and mental well-being to sustain high performance. Leighton also highlights the value of networking and giving back, which he sees as essential to leadership and business success.
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About Leighton Carroll
Leighton Carroll was appointed CEO of Baylin in June 2021 and brings over 25 years of corporate technology leadership experience, including wireless network, engineering, and software development. As President of QuadGen Wireless, a national telecommunications services engineering firm, Leighton led the company to sustained growth and customer diversification, to ultimately overseeing QuadGen’s successful acquisition by MasTec. He was the CEO of Squan Holdings from 2014 to 2016 where he transformed a NY metro wireless construction firm into a wireless and transport engineering and delivery company with 11 offices in 10 states. As CEO of Wireless Maritime Services, Leighton grew the company from $3M in revenue to the market leader in international maritime communications. Leighton worked with AT&T for 18 years in various executive roles including leading the Merger and Integration organization for wireless.
He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has executive education from Harvard Business School, the Wharton Business School, and the MIT Sloan School of Business.
