Episode 191: Brian Fielkow & his book, Making Safety Happen: The Roadmap to a Safe, Productive & Profitable Business

ABOUT BRIAN

Brian is the former CEO of Jetco Delivery, now EVP of Risk Resources at Acrisure, and a nationally recognized speaker on leadership, safety culture, and operational performance. He recently released his new book Making Safety Happen: The Roadmap to a Safe, Productive & Profitable Business.CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Brian’s path from history major to law school to COO to CEO to author and advisor• Brian current work helping companies manage risk as part of building stronger organizations• Why risk management is really a leadership issue, not a separate function• How writing sharpened Brian’s thinking and improved the clarity of his leadership communication• The gap between what a leader intends to say and what employees actually hear• Why his message shifts depending on the audience, the setting, and how clearly the idea is already formed• The wide range of industries Brian speaks to, including trucking, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, stevedoring, and staffing• The role of acquisitions, especially the importance of transparency and cultural due diligence• Why he believes leadership is about impact, not title or authority• How his upbringing in a family of retail business owners shaped his understanding of leadership and customer service• The framework behind Making Safety Happen and why it is built for action, not theory• Why resilience improved when he became more analytical and less reactive during adversity

The MAIN QUESTION for you that comes out of my conversation with Brian is, Aside from the offense in the knowledge, tactics, and strategy of your work, how is working defensively, preparing for risk and threats you may not see on the surface, part of your regular preparation and mindset?

FIND BRIAN

• Website: https://brianfielkow.com• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfielkow• Email: brian@brianfielkow.com

LinkedIn - Full Podcast Article:

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads Podcast - Brian Fielkow00:42 - Introduction & Bio 01:07 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?11:13 - What did you path to today look like?24:58 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?26:45 - What is your superpower?28:49 - What does leadership mean to you?34:03 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?37:02 - A breakdown of the chapters in the book.41:15 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?45:39 - What’s next for your writing?50:50 - What book has inspired you?54:53 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

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