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Back to SearchEpisode 277 - Public Speaking and Occupational Safety
Episode 277
🌟 Core Message
Dr. Ayers speaks directly to his younger self about the importance of public speaking as a safety professional. His central theme is s…
9 months ago
Episode 276 - The role of the formal leader in occupational safety
Episode 276
🌟 Core Message
Dr. Ayers emphasizes that formal leaders play a crucial supporting role in safety, but support does not mean giving unlimited approval…
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 275 - Explain Why
Episode 275
Key Themes
Empowerment over compliance: Dr. Ayers emphasizes that safety leadership isn’t just about enforcing rules—it’s about enabling employees …
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 274 - Rod Courtney Part 2 of his book 8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture
Episode 274
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks with Rod Courtney about his book, "8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture." This is a continuation of Epis…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 273 - Occupational Safety - Informal Leaders
Episode 273
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Informal Leaders Influence Safety More Than Titles Do
Informal leaders often set the tone for how seriously safety is taken.
T…
10 months ago
Episode 272 - Dr. Christopher Warren - Safety is a junk drawer
Episode 272
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Safety Gets Burdened With Extra Duties
Dr. Warren explains that many companies treat safety as the catch‑all department. Common “e…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 271 - Brent Sanger - DOT Safety
Episode 271
🧠 Guest Expertise
Brent Sanger brings over 10 years of experience in transportation safety, with deep knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT)…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 270 - Empower Employees to Correct Hazards
Episode 270
Key Themes
Frontline Empowerment: The episode emphasizes that employees closest to the work are often the first to spot hazards. Giving them author…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 269 - Hearing and Listening to Employees about Hazards
Episode 269
Episode 269 is a short but powerful reminder from Dr. Ayers about the difference between hearing employees and truly listening to them when they brin…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 268 - Rod Courtney - 8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture
Episode 268
In today's episode, Dr. Ayers talks to Rod Courtney about his book "8 Habits of a Highly Effective Safety Culture". I really enjoyed the book and Ro…
11 months, 2 weeks ago