{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"499: Ted Decker & Ian Cinnamon\u2014Orbiting Home","description":"What do a Home Depot employee and a satellite have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Mike Rowe talks with two CEOs about the people and technology quietly building the future around us. First, Mike sits down with Ted Decker, CEO of The Home Depot, to talk about workforce development, the company\u2019s \u201cinverted pyramid\u201d philosophy\u2014where frontline associates and customers sit at the top and management exists to support them\u2014and why developing people from the ground up is central to the company\u2019s success. Decker also explains the story behind Home Depot\u2019s Kids Workshop program, which has introduced generations of young people to tools, building, and the satisfaction of making something with their own hands. Then Mike talks with Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Ian Cinnamon, CEO and co-founder of Apex, a company tackling one of the space industry\u2019s biggest challenges: making satellites faster and at much greater scale. Cinnamon explains just how many aspects of everyday life depend on satellites\u2014from communications and navigation to weather and national security\u2014and why getting more capable spacecraft into orbit is becoming increasingly important. From the aisles of Home Depot to the edge of space, this is a conversation about building things, building people, and building what comes next. Shout out to our great sponsors K12.com\/Rowe\u2014Find a K12-powered school near you and see what's possible for your child with K12's Career and College Prep. ZipRecruiter.com\/Rowe\u2014The recruiting site that really is the smartest way to hire. Post a job for FREE and find a qualified candidate in 24 hours. GoodRanchers.com\/ROWE\u2014Sourcing 100% of their meat from American farms and ranches and delivering straight to your door. Get $50 off anything on their site and get DOUBLE the FREE meat with every order when you start a plan. CamelCityMill.com\u2014The last work sock you\u2019ll ever need. 100% American made with a 10-year warranty.  Use code ROWE for 10% off Mike\u2019s favorite work sock. ","author_name":"The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/74011","html":"