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Why Curiosity Is the Foundation of Better Safety Leadership | Jake Wenmark
"Be curious, not judgmental. And as a safety professional, that's so key. Because as soon as we're judgmental and we assume that we know or have all the answers and we don't understand the whole backstory, we're going to lose that all day, every day." - Jake Wenmark
Safety leadership starts with understanding people, not judging them. When safety professionals approach incidents with curiosity, listen to frontline workers, and build trust across teams, they create a stronger workplace safety culture.
Jake Wenmark, VP of Risk and Safety at Knobelsdorff (KE), brings a unique perspective shaped…
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