101 episodes

Real leaders leave a legacy. They capture the hearts and minds of their teams. Their origin story puts the safety and wellbeing of their people first. Great companies ubiquitously have safe yet productive operations. For those companies, Safety is an investment, not a cost for the C-Suite. It’s a real topic of daily focus. The SAFETY GURU with host Eric Michrowski, a globally recognized Ops & Safety Guru, public speaker and author explores through leader interviews how to leave a safety legacy. Your legacy success story begins now.

The Safety Guru Eric Michrowski

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Real leaders leave a legacy. They capture the hearts and minds of their teams. Their origin story puts the safety and wellbeing of their people first. Great companies ubiquitously have safe yet productive operations. For those companies, Safety is an investment, not a cost for the C-Suite. It’s a real topic of daily focus. The SAFETY GURU with host Eric Michrowski, a globally recognized Ops & Safety Guru, public speaker and author explores through leader interviews how to leave a safety legacy. Your legacy success story begins now.

    The Science Behind Safe Decision Making with Dr. Constance Dierickx

    The Science Behind Safe Decision Making with Dr. Constance Dierickx

    As we celebrate our milestone 100th episode, we're excited to spotlight a crucial topic on The Science Behind Safe Decision Making with our special guest, The Decision Doctor®, Dr. Constance Dierickx. With her expert insights, Constance shares strategies for overcoming common decision-making biases and the importance of saying no to urgency when faced with consequential decisions in the workplace. This episode is packed with practical solutions grounded in fascinating research and science. Tune in to transform your approach to safe decision-making, armed with effective strategies!
    About the Guest:
    Dr. Constance Dierickx is a sought-after advisor to boards and senior executives in high-stakes situations, including strategic pivots, CEO transitions, board conflicts, and crises. Constance has consulted with dozens of boards and over 500 executives on five continents. Clients call her “The Decision Doctor®.” Recognized as an expert on governance and executive leadership, Constance has been interviewed by National Public Radio for Marketplace Morning, The Wall Street Journal, and Chief Executive and writes for Harvard Business Review and Forbes as well as Directorship, Boards and Directors, and Corporate Board Member.

    For more information: https://constancedierickx.com/
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    • 44 min
    From Aviation to Healthcare: How System Factors Drive Safety Decisions with Norman MacLeod

    From Aviation to Healthcare: How System Factors Drive Safety Decisions with Norman MacLeod

    Don't miss our latest episode on The Safety Guru! Join us as Norman MacLeod, a seasoned expert in organizational human factors, shares decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge with us. Drawing from his extensive background in both aviation and healthcare, Norman shares the critical system factors influencing safety decisions within organizations through riveting research findings and real-life examples. Gain invaluable insights and practical solutions to navigate system impacts in your organization. Tune in now!
    About the Guest:
    Norman MacLeod served in the Royal Air Force for 21 years in the Training and Education specialization, during which time he was involved in a number of pilot training projects, the most extensive of which was his involvement in C-130 transport aircraft crew training. On leaving the RAF, he worked for 17 years as a consultant delivering CRM to pilots and cabin crew in over 25 countries around the world. He has written 2 books on aspects of instructional systems design in aviation, and in 2021, his third book was published, which takes a systems view of aviation and explores what that means in terms of pilot competence.
    For more information: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/normanmacleod
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    • 39 min
    Alone and Not Unseen: Profound Strategies for Lone Worker Safety with Dr. Ryan Olson

    Alone and Not Unseen: Profound Strategies for Lone Worker Safety with Dr. Ryan Olson

    In this must-listen episode of The Safety Guru, we're focusing on the critical yet often overlooked topic of lone worker safety. While they have fewer interactions with leaders and coworkers, their decisions are still shaped by the safety climate and priorities set by their organization. Join us to dive deeper into this topic with Dr. Ryan Olson, who will share his invaluable insights, groundbreaking research, and profound strategies for lone worker safety. Tune in!
    About the Guest:
    Dr. Olson is a Professor in Occupational Health Psychology at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Utah. His research has focused on safety, health, and well-being interventions for isolated or “lone” workers. Dr. Olson leads an internationally recognized safety and health intervention research program with commercial drivers funded by NHLBI and has also designed impactful supportive group interventions for home care workers with funding from CDC/NIOSH. His interventions have improved a range of outcomes for workers, including safety, diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and job satisfaction.
    For more information: http://bit.ly/r-olson
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    • 38 min
    Move Smart and Stay Safe: Proactive Steps for Injury Reduction and Prevention with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp

    Move Smart and Stay Safe: Proactive Steps for Injury Reduction and Prevention with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp

    We are thrilled to feature a lively and perceptive conversation with Kelly Lynch Feldkamp, an expert injury prevention specialist and founder of ProVention Plus. Kelly passionately advocates using our body movements as a critical factor to stay safe and proactively reduce and prevent soft tissue injuries. Tune in as Kelly shares the many benefits of preventive physical therapy, highlighting how it can elevate safety for your team on and off the job site and improve their overall personal health with proactive injury prevention and reduction strategies. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation filled with invaluable insights!
    About the Guest:
    Kelly Lynch Feldkamp is the Founder of ProVention Plus, an onsite injury prevention company that is changing the way companies take care of their manual labor or craft employees. Kelly has a Master's Degree in Exercise and Wellness and is the creator of the Move Better Program used by thousands of Jobsite Athletes over the last 20 years. Kelly and her team at ProVention Plus have been blessed to work with those who are most in need of injury prevention care but are also the least likely to seek it out for themselves. She is playing an active role in moving the industry toward a place where pain is not an unfortunate by-product for the Jobsite Athletes who build the world we all enjoy.
    For more information: https://proventionplus.com/
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    • 32 min
    Vision 2024: Shaping the Future of Safety Culture & Leadership with Dr. Josh Williams

    Vision 2024: Shaping the Future of Safety Culture & Leadership with Dr. Josh Williams

    We encourage you to join us for another engaging conversation with Dr. Josh Williams, a seasoned safety culture expert for over 25 years and partner at Propulo Consulting. Josh highlights five key, big-picture safety themes for 2024: structured governance and executive commitment, SIF prevention, human performance, why observations still matter, and attitudes, beliefs, and mindsets. You're sure to gain indispensable insight as Josh provides a clear vision for successfully shaping the future of your organization's safety culture and safety leadership this year!
    About the Guest:
    Dr. Josh Williams is a partner at Propulo Consulting. For more than 25 years, Josh has partnered with clients around the world to improve safety culture and prevent SIFs. Dr. Williams earned his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Virginia Tech and is a behavioral safety, human performance, and safety culture improvement expert.
    Josh is the author of Keeping People Safe: The Human Dynamics of Injury Prevention and co-editor of Keys to Behavior-Based Safety. He has published more than 150 book chapters, government reports, white papers, blogs, and articles in leading journals. Josh has also delivered hundreds of presentations at leading national conferences and is a highly regarded public speaker. He received the Cambridge Center National First Prize for his research on behavioral safety feedback.
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    • 22 min
    Year In Review: The 2023 Highlights on The Safety Guru with Eric Michrowski

    Year In Review: The 2023 Highlights on The Safety Guru with Eric Michrowski

    As we wind down the year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for our special guests who've enriched our show with their expertise and insights. This year, we welcomed many inspiring voices from around the world, including renowned academics, safety motivational speakers, and top industry leaders. Dive in with your host, Eric Michrowski, as he highlights our podcast's most impactful insights and top themes of 2023.
    To our listeners, thank you for joining us on this journey. Your engagement and support have been instrumental in making this year's series so meaningful. Don't miss this time of reflection!
    About Your Host:
    Eric Michrowski is a globally recognized thought leader and guru in Operations and Safety Culture Transformations. A highly sought-after Executive speaker on the global stage, he has led executive training programs, coached the C-Suite, and connected with thousands of Fortune 500 senior leaders. His approach is anchored in evidence-based research and practical applications in Human Performance, Process Excellence, and Organizational Change. He brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in Operations Management, Culture & Business Transformations, and Safety, having worked across a broad range of industries.
    For more information: https://www.ericmichrowski.com/
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    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

ITzSaadS ,

Highly Recommend!!!

Super informative with diverse guest speakers. Regardless if you're in the safety business or not, every episode offers something new to consider to better understand workplace incidents.

Adriann9 ,

Inspirational and Relatable!

I’ve watched multiple podcasts now and felt compelled to inform potential viewers how much I’ve learned over the course of those sessions. The speakers have so many inspirational experiences that they relate to everyday life, feelings and perspectives. Every episode has been engaging and enjoyable - it’s a must watch!

e.m.wood ,

Fantastic Podcast!

A very informative, yet easy and fun to listen to podcast. The host and all the guests are very knowledgeable and provide great insight into how you can elevate safety awareness in a variety of aspects of your life. A must listen for anyone looking to learn more about safety and safety culture; this podcast is fantastic for both those with and without a safety background.

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