Simon Wiederkehr and the People-First System
People-first safety leadership is built through trust, experience, and human connection. Simon Wiederkehr shows how putting people first leads to stronger judgement and safer outcomes in high-risk work environments.
Josh Boychuk and the Psychology of Real Buy-In
Safety leadership is not built through policies alone. Learn how Josh Boychuk’s field-driven approach shows why psychological buy-in, trust, and real-world coaching are essential for preventing risk and building reliable teams.
Leading With Humanity: Megan Scott on Building Safety That People Trust
Trust, not enforcement, is the foundation of effective safety. Discover how people-first safety leadership helps build credibility, engagement, and real risk control by putting people before policy.
From the Rig to Leadership: Mark Leboldus’ Journey in Safety
Mark Leboldus’ journey from rig hand to safety leader shows how real-world experience, field presence, and practical thinking create safety programs that truly work.
Leading with Care and Confidence
Erin leads with empathy, communication, and genuine connection, focusing on what workers experience every day. By building trust, encouraging open conversations, and creating training that empowers people, she strengthens safety from the ground up. Her people-first approach turns safety into a shared promise, not just a policy.
Empowering Safety Through Leadership and Connection
Melanie McGrath shifts workplace safety from policy and checklists to a people-led safety leadership culture rooted in trust, ethical leadership, and consistent communication.
Building Safety Through Understanding
Ethan Winder’s approach to safety leadership goes beyond rules, he focuses on communication, trust, and understanding the real work people do. By leading with empathy and integrity, he helps build safety cultures where people feel heard, valued, and empowered.
How Curiosity, Connection, and Courage Shape a Safer Workforce
Adam Thornton’s safety philosophy goes far beyond rules. Grounded in curiosity, connection, and courage, his approach focuses on understanding real work, building trust, and strengthening cultures where people feel safe to speak up, learn, and lead. With over 30 years of experience across high-risk industries, he champions systems-thinking, ethical leadership, and human-centered change.
Leadership and Worker Protection in Construction
Matt Gruetzman’s safety journey highlights why strong leadership, trust, and communication shape safer construction sites. His approach shows how people-focused leadership builds confidence, increases reporting, and keeps crews protected.
Honest Leadership, Real Results
Dallas Schneider, Health and Safety Manager at Sang Co-Op Ltd., shares how honest leadership and strong fundamentals like management buy-in, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement build lasting safety programs.
