What are the 4 leadership behaviors of the L.E.A.D. Model?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nUnderstanding the core behaviors of safety leadership outlined in the L.E.A.D. model will help leaders to establish the behaviors and leadership practices needed to create a safer and more productive workplace.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Lay out a vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nWhen was the last time you attended a safety briefing or toolbox talk that was engaging and actually inspired you? It\u2019s a rare thing. Successful safety leaders excel in presenting their people with a compelling and motivating vision for safety that clearly demonstrates why it matters, as well as why they should care about it. Here\u2019s how they do it:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Be crystal clear <\/strong>\u2013 It should be very clear to everyone what the leader is asking for. Expectations and goals should be communicated in a straightforward manner, leaving no room for miscommunication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make it personal<\/strong> \u2013 Leaders should share personal reasons behind their commitment to safety<\/a>. This helps their team understand why it\u2019s a core value and therefore furthers their ability to safely lead and navigate behaviors in the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2. Embrace change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nAs we all know, change is constant these days. When changes impact safety policies or procedures, strong safety leaders use this next step of the L.E.A.D. model to help convince their people of the benefits and successfully implement the changes, even when there is initial push back. So, how do they do this? Here are a couple of tips:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Involve others<\/strong> \u2013 Leaders can get buy-in from their people by involving them in the process, getting input from them, and being open to new ideas on how to implement changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drive change<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Get ahead of the change! Why wait for questions and confusion when you can proactively communicate the right way from the start?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
3. Act as a coach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nWhat do teams with a great safety culture tend to have in common? Often, it\u2019s that their leader acts like more of a coach than a sergeant or a buddy. So how do you act like a coach when it comes to practicing safety leadership? In the next step of the L.E.A.D. model, leaders learn to:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Actively listen<\/strong> \u2013 By listening to employees and asking questions before correcting an unsafe behavior, you completely change the paradigm and show how much their leader values and respects them as a person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Give timely and constructive feedback<\/strong> \u2013 Knowing how to give effective feedback is essential for safety leadership. Feedback should be balanced \u2013 it should start with the positive, then discuss where improvements can be made. It should also be constructive rather than negative and it should be given as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep it positive<\/strong> \u2013 People respond best to positive interactions and positive reinforcement. Therefore, a great safety leader always keeps their interactions positive, professional, and respectful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. Demonstrate credibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nWhen it comes to effective safety leadership, you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to lead a team successfully if you have no credibility in their eyes. At the end of the day, people need to have respect for their leaders and know that they have integrity. When it comes to exhibiting safe behaviors and leadership in the workplace, this is even more critical. Safety leaders must:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Walk the talk<\/strong> \u2013 If you want people to wear their PPE on the shop floor \u2013 guess what? You\u2019d better be wearing it, too! Good safety leaders must always role model safe behavior in the workplace and adhere to organizational safety policies and procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Everyone\u2019s accountable, starting with the leader<\/strong> \u2013 Supervisors must feel a personal sense of accountability for the safety of their people. While everyone is accountable when it comes to staying safe at work, it must start with the leader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be organized <\/strong>\u2013 In order to lead safety initiatives with credibility, leaders must be organized and plan ahead. Safety leads should always know what\u2019s going on as it builds trust and credibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Embracing the L.E.A.D. model for effective safety leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nAdopting the L.E.A.D. model is a transformative step for any organization committed to fostering a culture of safety leadership. By embodying the four core behaviors discussed above, leaders can effectively model leadership behavior and navigate complex safety challenges. These behaviors of a leader not only set a high standard but also inspire others to follow suit.\n\nHowever, these types of behaviors do not come easily to all leaders. Their personality traits, leadership style, and experiences dramatically influence their ability to model leadership behaviors effectively. By learning about one\u2019s SafetyDNA\u00ae profile<\/a> through validated psychological assessments and personalized coaching, any leader can gain insight into their tendencies and blind spots. And as we have seen time and time again, once the core behaviors of a leader \u2013 as outlined in the L.E.A.D. Model \u2013 are understood and applied, they can immediately begin using safety leadership to help build and develop a safer workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As the world of work continues to change, the role and attributes of leaders continues to be debated and reviewed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Everyone\u2019s accountable, starting with the leader<\/strong> \u2013 Supervisors must feel a personal sense of accountability for the safety of their people. While everyone is accountable when it comes to staying safe at work, it must start with the leader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Give timely and constructive feedback<\/strong> \u2013 Knowing how to give effective feedback is essential for safety leadership. Feedback should be balanced \u2013 it should start with the positive, then discuss where improvements can be made. It should also be constructive rather than negative and it should be given as soon as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drive change<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Get ahead of the change! Why wait for questions and confusion when you can proactively communicate the right way from the start?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Make it personal<\/strong> \u2013 Leaders should share personal reasons behind their commitment to safety<\/a>. This helps their team understand why it\u2019s a core value and therefore furthers their ability to safely lead and navigate behaviors in the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n