Sincere friendliness has the power to warm hearts – and increase your influence as a safety and health professional, says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk.

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It’s a skill “that will increase your influence, make you more likable and, as a safety pro, increase the effectiveness of your communications.”

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Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26066-all-about-you-master-your-voice

Published November 2024

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.”

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Published October 2024

“Just as sports coaches train and spur athletes to perform better, coaching someone to work safely is fulfilling.”

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Published September 2024

“The best moments I’ve had while working, even at nuclear power plants with strict rules, were when my colleagues and I enjoyed what we were doing and had fun.”

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Published August 2024

“Our minds are extraordinary, and we have more control over them than we sometimes realize.”

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Published July 2024

“I want to help others and support people. As a safety pro, I have plenty of opportunities to do that. You do, too.”

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Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25453-all-about-you-be-like-a-tree

Published June 2024