The Safety Leadership Collective is a podcast by the Portage County Safety Council, bringing people together to elevate workplace safety, leadership, and well-being. Based in Ravenna, Ohio, we spark meaningful conversations with safety and leadership experts from across the nation—sharing insights, inspiration, and practical ideas that help build stronger cultures and safer workplaces for all.
Episodes
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Episode 139: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO, called in to chat about how to stay safe driving in school bus traffic! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Episode 138: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on December 12, 2019. The topic was Practical Application of Electrical Safety and it was presented by Karl Cunningham, Global Electrical Safety, Maintenance and Project Specialist, ES Squared, Inc. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Episode 137: Do you abandon your new safety strategy too soon? In this episode, Mike & Nic chat about the diffusion of innovation model and what it means for safety! Here's a link to the Ted Talk mentioned in this episode. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Episode 136: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on January 9, 2020. The topic was Reboot Your Health and it was presented by Dr. Aubree Jones of Peak Family Chiropractic. Our members overwhelmingly rated this presentation "Excellent!" For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Episode 135: We caught up with Katy Tombaugh of Wellness Collective, at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about how employers can improve & develop their workplace wellness programs! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Episode 134: We caught up with Dr. Aubree Jones of Peak Family Chiropractic, at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about stress! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
![[Workplace Wellness] Mindfulness in the Workplace](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Jennifer_Stefanak_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Episode 133: We caught up with Jennifer Stefanak, Market Well-Being Partner at Mercy Health, to chat about mindfulness at work after her presentation at the Northeast Ohio Safety Expo! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Episode 132 is a live recording of our Healthy Workers are Safer Workers campaign launch at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on January 9, 2020. PCSC Manager, Mike Thompson, shares the insight from a recent survey that led to the development & launch of the campaign as well as the free resources that are available online aimed at helping employers promote & improve workplace wellness. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
![[Bonus] Mirror Neurons: Hardwired for Empathy (Live)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Monkey_in_mirror_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Episode 131: Here's an excerpt of a recent live training on mirror neurons from trainer Mike Thompson. Although the training is addressed to workers in social services, it's relevant to all staff, especially those who provide one-on-one care, coaching or case management. We hope you enjoy this free bonus training! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
![[Workplace Wellness] Small Changes Can Make Big Improvements](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Lisa_-_Build_a_Body_1_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Episode 130: We caught up with personal trainer, Lisa Kelleman-McClain, owner of Build A Body Personal Training LLC, at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about workplace wellness! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!