Ep 3 | From Boots to Boardroom with RL Grubbs | Safety Leadership Lessons | KYRO AI

Welcome back to From Boots to Boardroom! In this third episode, host Hari Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of KYRO AI, sits down with RL Grubbs, a lineman and seasoned utility industry safety leader, to explore decades of experience driving workplace safety improvements and building a culture of safety and excellence in the line trade.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:- RL Grubbs’ journey from Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient to health and safety leader in utilities- How his combat experience shaped his views on teamwork, discipline, and accountability- The importance of empathy in leading safety programs and rebuilding after storms- Firsthand insights into managing risk and protecting crews in hazardous field conditionsAbout Our Guest:RL Grubbs is a decorated Vietnam War veteran and lifelong Texan with over five decades of experience in the electrical line industry. Starting as a lineman’s helper, RL rose through the ranks to become a journeyman lineman before dedicating much of his career to workplace safety leadership. Certified in OSHA 10 and 30 training and recognized as a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), RL has been a passionate advocate for improving safety culture, reducing fatalities, and fostering psychological safety in high-risk work environments. His unique blend of frontline experience, military service, and safety expertise has made him a trusted leader and mentor in his field.About the show:From Boots to Boardroom is a podcast that shines a light on the people who keep America running. Not every leader sits in a corner office — leadership is found on job sites, in the field, and in the boardroom.In each episode, we share the journeys of those who build, restore, and power our nation. From linemen and builders to entrepreneurs and executives, these are stories of grit, tenacity, empathy, and vision.Follow Hari Vasudevan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harivasudevan/Subscribe for episodes featuring the leaders who power America's infrastructure!Like this episode? Hit the thumbs up and let us know what leadership topic you'd like us to explore next!Follow KYRO on our socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyrosaas/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyro.aiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyrosaasVisit https://kyro.ai/podcast for more information!#FromBootsToBoardroom #UtilityLeadership #StormRecovery #CommunityResilience #WorkplaceSafety #HumanPerformance #DisasterResponse #LinemenLife #PurpleHeartVeteran #LeadershipLessons #TexasStrong #ResilientCommunities #SafetyFirst