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“Procedures, rules, reports, permits and more are a vital part of our work, but they’re not the most important part. People are.”

“Sometimes situations need to change, and complaints can help them be brought to light and corrected.”

“Music can be magical, both in your personal and professional life. Try using it to inspire yourself – and workers – to take action.”

“Done well, it’s an effective way to make people feel appreciated and influence them to work safely.”

Richard shares his experiences with “repeating a reassuring or inspiring phrase – whether aloud or in the mind” to help deal with anxiety and improve performance.

Make the most out of them – whether in person or virtual – with advice from safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

“No matter what you’re doing, approach the task with an upbeat attitude and figure out ways to go beyond what’s typical.”

It’s a skill “that will increase your influence, make you more likable and, as a safety pro, increase the effectiveness of your communications.”

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.”

“Just as sports coaches train and spur athletes to perform better, coaching someone to work safely is fulfilling.”