Ohio Trucking Safety Council - May Meeting

Description

The Power of Active Listening in Safety 

The primary goal of every safety professional is simple: to ensure that everyone goes home safe. Achieving this, however, requires navigating complex communication, addressing stigma, and consistently upholding high standards. One of the most powerful skills for meeting these challenges is active listening. When safety leaders listen with intention, they build trust and respect with their coworkers—creating relationships where people feel valued, understood, and open to guidance.

Join us on Thursday, May 7 at the Medallion Club for an insightful presentation led by Paul Lawson of Paul Lawson Helps LLC. You’ll learn:

• How warmth, respect, and empathy work together to create effective active listening
• Why active listening is essential for strong, effective safety leadership
• What our industry could look like if skills like active listening became the norm

Schedule: 
11:15 am - Registration
11:30 am - Lunch
12:15 pm - Meeting Begins
1:30 pm - Meeting Concludes
* Note that each registered attendee will receive lunch

About the Speaker:
Paul Lawson holds a bachelor’s degree from Cincinnati Christian University and has over ten years of experience in ministry. He combines his passion for wellness with his work in the construction industry in central Ohio, where he is a respected advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. A two-time cancer survivor who has navigated his own mental health journey, Paul brings both lived experience and boots-on-the-ground perspective to his work. After developing a comprehensive mental health program for a local contractor, he founded Paul Lawson Helps LLC to expand this impact across the industry. Paul serves on the board of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is dedicated to fostering a culture of care in the industry through training, speaking, and advocacy.

Refund Policy:
Our refund policy is as follows:

• You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel more than 10 days before the event.
• You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel more than 3 days before the event.
• You will receive no refund if you cancel less than 3 days before the event.
• No shows will be responsible to pay 100% of the registration fee.