Richard Hawk

Richard Hawk helps safety professionals become better leaders through his keynotes, workshops, articles and books so they can create vibrant safety cultures. His popular “Mindfully Safe” keynote teaches employees how to focus better and improve their situational awareness, a key skill to preventing incidents. To contact Richard, visit makesafetyfun.com.

ARTICLES

All About You: Staying resilient during tough times

May 24, 2020

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Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares three tactics that help him handle distressing situations.

All About You: ‘Time is life, not money’

April 26, 2020

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Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk shares why taking a look at how you spend your time can increase your awareness of “the purpose and value of what you do with your moments.”

All About You: No shame in asking for help

March 29, 2020

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“Even if you’re a top expert in your field, there still will be times when you need assistance from another source,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk.

All About You: Got an idea?

February 23, 2020

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“New ideas aren’t easily accepted no matter how good they are,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips for improving your pitch.

All About You: Feeling discouraged?

January 26, 2020

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“We safety and health professionals have a tough job,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares ways to keep your chin up during difficult times.

All About You: Who do you think you are? Change your self-identity to improve your life

December 20, 2019

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“Our best and worst habits often define who we say we are,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares why you should focus on the positive.

All About You: Create competition to increase engagement

November 24, 2019

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“Any form of competition that creates an ‘us vs. them’ mentality tends to get people fired up,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares how to use this common drive to get workers more involved in safety efforts.

All About You: Bad gossip, good gossip

October 27, 2019

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"Although it has an unfavorable connotation, gossip isn't always negative," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares how focusing on "good" gossip can inspire us – and others.

All About You: Trusted techniques for tackling stage fright

September 22, 2019

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“Speaking before an audience, especially a large one, can be intimidating,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who offers five tips for conquering “those notorious butterflies” in your stomach.

All About You: Get the most out of conventions and conferences

August 25, 2019

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Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers advice for taking advantage of “all the opportunities you’ll have to learn and network” at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo.