The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast

In today's episode, older Dave talks to his younger self about personal development.  Areas such as diet, nutrition, sleep are stressed by our doctors, but we don't always follow their advice.  Personal development will help you in your personal life as well as professional life.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the importance of professional development.  Look at the areas you struggle in professionally and shore up those areas.  

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about having a growth mindset.  Looking at challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.  Be the figure it out person.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self about facing your fears.  Whether it's public speaking or tackling an unfamiliar project.  Take an inventory of the "things" you have been avoiding at work and use it as professional development.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses how his ego was holding back the goal of keeping people safe.  As soon as he let go of his ego, he got increased buy-in from employees along with a lot more work done.  I wasn't the gate keeper anymore.

In today's episode we continue discussing Rod Courtney's book "* Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture."  Today's episode is part 3 and we focus only on habit 5.  Previous episodes include 268 when habit 1 and 2 are discussed and episode 274 where habit 3 and 4 are discussed. I really enjoyed Rod's book and a must read for Safety Professionals.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers speaks to his younger self about public speaking.  Public speaking can be uncomfortable but a great way to get the safety message out.  I wish I hadn't dodged public speaking and probably lost some great opportunities.  Seek opportunities to do public speaking.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers discusses the role of the formal leader in occupational safety.  The formal leader is there to support the safety function but that doesn't mean issuing out blank checks.  Talk to the formal leaders about your assessment techniques, walk them to the hazard to better explain the issue.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks about "Explaining Why" to employees and management.  Talking about rules and regulations does work a little but explaining why lets employees understand the intent of the training and regulations.  Help employees understand why it's important to follow procedures.

In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Rod Courtney about his book, "8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture." This is a continuation of Episode 268 where we covered the first two habits.  In this episode, we cover habit 3 and 4.  I really enjoyed Rod's book and I'm happy to have him as a repeat guest.