I am sure you have heard the statement you should correct or reprimand people in private and recognize people for positive things in public. I learned an important distinction about this from my good friend Scott Geller. He pointed out in one of his presentations the importance of recognizing people in a positive way with […]

When I was the safety motivational speaker at an event at NASA’s Langley facility I heard a couple of wonderful presentations. They were done by employees who had experienced a close call and were willing to share what happened with the entire workforce to ensure their safety. Prior to the meeting the safety team had […]

Several years ago when I was the safety speaker at a corporate safety leaders’ meeting making my presentation, “A Safety Mindset For Effective Leaders.” I experienced the most unique introduction I had ever received. As is my custom, I had arrived early for the meeting and was sitting in the room listening to the presentations […]

This concept is one I learned very early in my career as a motivational safety speaker. The genius is that when you give yourself no option other than success the creative part of your brain will create a solution. Too often, we allow ourselves the option of not succeeding and our brain gives up after […]

Another important part of my life when I am not out traveling as a safety speaker is my volunteer work. A couple of weeks ago I attended our local Boy Scout Council Recognition Dinner. We did a presentation about the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and the great success it was.  So what does this have […]

Great new safety book for all your employees! “Would You Watch Out For My Safety” by Safety Speaker John Drebinger To purchase your own copy to to: http://www.drebinger.com/?page_id=774   What’s Inside!   Introduction How to read this book Chapters 1-5 are written in story form. The second part of the book, beginning in chapter six, addresses […]

Many companies begin the year with an annual safety meeting or kickoff. They review the past year’s incidents and share the goals for the next year.  The real safety champions are easy to spot; they go way beyond this model. They hold quarterly or even monthly all-hands meetings to make sure people keep their safety […]

As one of the nations top Safety Motivational Speakers I am amazed how writing a daily blog on safety has improved my ability to come up with new topics. My current technique is to reflect on the events of the day and think about any significant moment that would illustrate a safety concept or idea. […]

A few entries ago, I referred to a company that opened their meeting with a safety share that pointed out the need to refresh your skills as you enter a new season of riding your motorcycle. Good advice for any sport or activity in which people participate. If you haven’t done something for a while, […]

I was the motivational safety speaker for a company truly committed to everyone’s safety. It was my second year speaking at a very special safety meeting. They are a construction company and they have an annual safety day held at a hotel with a water park. Obviously, they invite their employees and they make it […]