During my first safety position out of graduate school, I was in a long discussion regarding what I enjoyed most – my passions in life. My first boss initiated a conversation about family, friends, and what my life was like growing up. Eventually we talked about my childhood desire to play professional baseball. That dream didn’t come to fruition, but my boss challenged me. My boss challenged me to be the best safety professional I could be, and I’ll never forget that occasion.
Denver Graham’s words still resonate today. For the past 30 years, I’ve been driven to be the best and do the best I can – in nearly any context, personally and professionally. Along the way, I’ve discovered various dimensions of growth that have helped me succeed. I want to pass them on, and share them, so they might help you; and you might also share the same or similar thoughts with others. Here’s a short list of four areas that might help you and others: