Can a keynote about Safety be FUNNY?
The realization of safety initiatives, as with any workplace goal, is in the hands of leaders. Poor safety compliance, like poor performance, is merely a symptom of poor leadership and culture. So, how do leaders at any level INSPIRE safety? How do they COMMUNICATE safety? How do they deliberately mold a workplace where people CARE about safety, or anything else, for that matter?It’s called The Levity Effect and it’s not just about throwing parties and riffing with jokes (although a ‘sense’ of humor is an absolute must.) It’s more about lightening up. Levity is defined by three umbrella concepts: latitude, attitude and gratitude. Things like trust, respect, accountability, communication, recognition, and teamwork all contribute to creating a work culture where people actually care about and carry out goals, strategies and initiatives — like safety.
Safety on Set
• Hollyweird and famous injuries
• Personal stories of filmed mishaps
• A humorous (but true) review of current workplace injury trends
Leadership and Culture
• What employees REALLY want
• Workplace management done wrong
• The real reasons TOP employees perform
• Trusting teams
What is LEVITY?
• Defined
• Latitude, Attitude and Gratitude
• Inspiring examples of LAG
• The business relevance of LAG
Why LEVITY?
• Data/statistical review
• “Serious” industries and LEVITY case samples
• Powerful stories of recognition
A Culture where people CARE
• Examples of good/bad Communication
• The refreshing odor of Authenticity
• Appreciation and Respect
• Enjoyment is a crucial component
The keynote is characterized by its adherence to a ‘practice what you preach’