Procedures, rules, reports, permits and more are a vital part of our work, but they’re not the most important part. People are. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26981-all-about-you-the-benefits-of-building-camaraderie Published July 2025

“Sometimes situations need to change, and complaints can help them be brought to light and corrected.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26853-all-about-you-turn-complaints-into-positive-actions Published June 2025

“Music can be magical, both in your personal and professional life. Try using it to inspire yourself – and workers – to take action.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26742-all-about-you-make-music-part-of-your-safety-efforts Published May 2025

“Done well, it’s an effective way to make people feel appreciated and influence them to work safely.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26622-all-about-you-recognize-safety-efforts-and-successes Published April 2025

Richard Hawk shares his experiences with “repeating a reassuring or inspiring phrase – whether aloud or in the mind” to help deal with anxiety and improve performance. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26512-all-about-you-try-using-affirmations Published March 2025

Make the most out of them – whether in person or virtual – with advice from safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk. Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26349-all-about-you-5-tips-to-help-make-meetings-successful Published February 2025

“No matter what you’re doing, approach the task with an upbeat attitude and figure out ways to go beyond what’s typical.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26189-all-about-you-add-fun-and-flair-to-routine-tasks Published December 2024

It’s a skill “that will increase your influence, make you more likable and, as a safety pro, increase the effectiveness of your communications.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/26066-all-about-you-master-your-voice Published November 2024

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25971-all-about-you-keep-an-open-mind Published October 2024

“Just as sports coaches train and spur athletes to perform better, coaching someone to work safely is fulfilling.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25820-all-about-you-be-a-coach-and-a-counselor Published September 2024

“The best moments I’ve had while working, even at nuclear power plants with strict rules, were when my colleagues and I enjoyed what we were doing and had fun.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25704-all-about-you-cherish-every-moment Published August 2024

“Our minds are extraordinary, and we have more control over them than we sometimes realize.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25585-all-about-you-be-at-home-in-your-head Published July 2024

“I want to help others and support people. As a safety pro, I have plenty of opportunities to do that. You do, too.” Read Richard Hawk's column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25453-all-about-you-be-like-a-tree Published June 2024

“Getting others to integrate your unique ideas or techniques is often tricky when there’s a lack of understanding and fear of change.” Read Richard Hawk's May column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25352-all-about-you-stick-to-your-guns

“Whether doing a routine inspection, driving to work or counseling a co-worker violating a safety procedure, your perception can make each experience a positive one.” Read Richard Hawk's April column. https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25193-all-about-you-change-your-perception

“Setbacks can test our mettle and often cause us to give up on something positive we were doing before the reversal. Here’s what I’ve done and thought about to help me get back on track.” https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/25083-all-about-you-get-back-on-track-after-a-setback

“Curiosity drives us to ask questions, and being a skillful questioner benefits us in many ways.” https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/24974-all-about-you-stay-curious Published February 2024

“When we feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves, it feels good and stirs us to action,” Richard Hawk tells us. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

Richard Hawk has tips to help you and others recognize and defuse potentially upsetting situations. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column. https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you

“Deliberately paying attention to your environment and inner feelings without judgment” can help strengthen safety, motivational speaker Richard Hawk says. Read Richard Hawk's monthly column https://safetyandhealthmagazine.com/topics/994-all-about-you