If we are the “best” place to work in our communities we serve, every member on our team will know how to make a meaningful contribution to fulfilling our goals.
Key contributors choose safety. All the time.
First, you’re mindful of your personal, individual safety:
- Following the rules.
- Adhering to the procedures.
- Becoming a “safety” student of your environment so that you are alert to the risks facing you.
- These are all ways to make a big contribution.
Second, you’re a force for safety on your team:
- You ask good questions.
- You point out unsafe situations and unsafe actions.
- You teach new people safety.
- You hold teammates accountable to safe behavior.
- You will not let unsafe conditions stand.
And finally, an intentional, safe teammate means being active:
- You choose it.
- You devote energy to it.
- You don’t let your guard down.
- These things require mental toughness and commitment.
My experience is if you will be tough and committed to safety, other good things follow.
