In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Daniel Hummerdal, a psychologist who focuses on the role of humans in safety and organizational improvement.

Drawing on insights from his new book, ‘An Invitation to Safety Conversations’, Daniel uncovers how dialogue closes the distance between leaders and workers, creating cultures where truth flows, partnerships develop, and safety performance improves.

The interview offers fresh perspectives on safety leadership and the role of a safety professional, moving away from checklists, control and compliance towards curiosity, compassion and courage.

Daniel shares his six types of conversations that uncover hidden risks, make sense of everyday work complexities, and help workplace safety become a collaborative effort.

This episode invites EHS professionals to reconsider what safety work means and how they can learn and keep workers safe through more humanistic leadership.

Learn more about Daniel’s book: An Invitiation to Safety Conversations

Daniel also recommends: Humble Inquiry by Edgar H. Schein

Daniel on LinkedIn: Daniel Hummerdal | LinkedIn

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