Your People Want Power not Just Pizza!
I’ve been in safety for a long time — almost embarrassed to state how long. Well, not really. But I do have to say, I’ve been to enough “pizza parties” for various safety accomplishments. And just about everyone enjoys pizza and time spent together, but what your people really want is power — not pizza. They want the safety-related power that’s needed to do something big — much bigger than themselves. This often requires that people get involved with others to reach the next big and challenging milestone. But don’t stop there, unleash the power of your people by building teams and training them to influence the safety-related attitudes and actions of others.
Many of the best organizations that I work with have teams for PPE selection, hazard identification, ergonomic improvements, near-miss reporting, and the list goes on. They also invest in their leaders, at all levels, to be great safety coaches.
When you invest in your workers — empower them — and encourage them to use their talents, the outcomes are nearly always better! And if you need help empowering your people, training them, and establishing new norms within your company, please give me a call. I’d really love to work with you and help you in BIG Ways.
Following are a few recent testimonials that I’ve received from speaking and training within my client base. Helping to empower workers, leaders, and to get more engagement.
“David Sarkus connected with three very diverse groups at our Worthington Industries facility. He did his homework and his message was on target and very timely for our culture. He did a great job – awesome!”
– Dustin Lawson
EHS Manager, Worthington Steel
“I’ve followed David Sarkus for many years before he came to speak for my company, Alta Forest Products. His story often inspired me to press further with safety and safety leadership. In 2015, Dave spoke at the Washington Governor’s Conference — the first time I saw him speak at a live venue. His message was powerful and hit home for the group of safety committee members that I brought with me. I finally had the opportunity to have David speak for Alta Forest Products, and he delivered his story in his usual manner — with power, emotion, excitement, and influence. He will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Most of all, he will have you taking a hard look at how you view safety and safety leadership. He will push you to change your paradigm about safety. He will push you to use your safety leadership skills in ways that will help people remain safe. Finally, he will make you think about how you lead others and empower them for safety improvement. I cannot recommend David Sarkus enough!”
– Brian Wamsley, Alta Forest Products LLC
Corporate Safety Manager
When it comes to safety, productivity, quality, and morale:
You’ll engage your people to a much greater extent when you build them up, rather than break them down.
Leaders really listen to their workers and get the pulse for safety, every day.
Leaders work hard to treat their workers with dignity and respect.
Leaders develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence of others in order to release their power and purpose – to make your culture for safety a culture of great safety leadership and coaching.
Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from you very soon!