“Any form of competition that creates an ‘us vs. them’ mentality tends to get people fired up,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares how to use this common drive to get workers more involved in safety efforts.

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“Done well, it’s an effective way to make people feel appreciated and influence them to work safely.”

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Published April 2025

Richard Hawk shares his experiences with “repeating a reassuring or inspiring phrase – whether aloud or in the mind” to help deal with anxiety and improve performance.

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Published March 2025

Make the most out of them – whether in person or virtual – with advice from safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

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Published February 2025

“No matter what you’re doing, approach the task with an upbeat attitude and figure out ways to go beyond what’s typical.”

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Published December 2024

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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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