by David Sarkus | Jul 31, 2019 | motivational safety speaker, motivational safety speakers, safety, safety attitudes, safety coaching, Safety Culture, safety leadership, supervisor safety training
The knowledge gap within utilities, construction, and related industries is more of a growing concern than ever — especially when it comes to serious injuries and exposures. I often speak with clients about their need for trainable or experienced workers in...
by David Sarkus | Feb 19, 2018 | motivational safety speaker, motivational safety speakers, Safety Culture, safety speakers, safey leadership, supervisor safety training, supervisors
Expectations often say more about the leader than the follower. Various forms of research suggest that when leaders have higher types of expectations for their followers, those followers often live up to their expectations. In contrast, when a leader’s expectations...
by David Sarkus | Oct 31, 2017 | motivational safety speaker, motivational safety speakers, safety, safety attitudes, safety coaching, safety consultants, Safety Culture, safety leadership safety influence safety culture safety coaching, safety speakers, safey leadership, supervisor safety training, West Virginia University
More than 30 years ago, one of my mentors in the graduate safety program at West Virginia University provided an insight that I continue to embrace. It guides much of my thinking and my actions, still today. C. Everett Marcum, often espoused his foundational belief...
by David Sarkus | Mar 8, 2017 | leadership, motivational safety speaker, motivational safety speakers, safety, safety attitudes, safety coaching
This past weekend, I was working out in a local park when I crossed the path of a large dog being walked by two individuals. Initially, the dog concerned me because he was so large and near to me. As I continued to look, the dog was old, gray, and hobbled. And as I...
by David Sarkus | Mar 25, 2011 | motivational safety speaker, Safety Culture, safety speakers
Here’s a brief testimonial from one of my more recent talks delivered for the Army Corps of Engineers and its Contractors. Another Standing Ovation – I hope you enjoy it!Please visit: www.DavidSarkus.com
by David Sarkus | Mar 24, 2010 | motivational safety speaker, motivational safety speakers, Safety Culture, safety leadership
Here’s a brief promotional safety keynote video that I will be putting up on my new website. The segments you will see were from my leadership talk given to General Motors in Cincinnati, Ohio…Please visit:...