Trust Over Policy: Emotional Intelligence and Building Safer Teams with Joan McMillan
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Joan McMillan explores why psychological safety cannot be created by policy alone, highlighting the role of trust, emotional intelligence, and leadership behavior.
Why “Common Sense” is Dangerous in Safety: Rick Sikora on Rigging, Competency & Culture
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Rick Sikora of Cranemasters challenges the idea of “common sense” in safety, exploring how true competency, curiosity, and continuous learning prevent complacency.
Chris Cole on Building Safety Programs That Scale Without Becoming “Safety Police”
Chris Cole shares real-world lessons on scaling safety across Canada and the U.S. by focusing on visibility, trust, and fixing root causes instead of blaming people.
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.
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.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada – Designing For Worker Trust: Near Miss Reporting and Continuous Improvement with Sarah Abdul-Rasoul
In this Safety Spotlight episode, Sarah Abdul-Rasoul of Toyota shares her journey into occupational health and safety, focusing on trust, communication, and continuous improvement.
