Transformational Leadership in Suicide Prevention -- Lessons Learned from the Construction Industry: Interview with Jerry Shupe | Episode 84

What is transformational leadership?Transformational leadership happens when people come together to rise for a daunting challenge to benefit the common good. Transformation leaders focus on impact and empower others to reach for higher and higher levels of motivation and morality. Transformational leaders are:BoldIdealized influencersCreativity encouragersRole models for a compelling visionProcess challengersPurpose AND people drivenToday’s podcast is about transformational leadership in the area of construction suicide prevention. I interview Jerry Shupe, the Corporate Director of Safety and Health for Hensel Phelps, one of the nation’s largest construction contractors.About Jerry ShupeJerry ShupeJerry Shupe, CSP is the Corporate Director of Safety and Health for Hensel Phelps which specializes in building development, construction, and facility services. He graduated from Montana Tech with a degree in Occupational Safety and Health and has more than nineteen years’ experience in the industry. Jerry serves on the Industry Advisory Board for Montana Tech’s Safety and Health Program and is involved in a variety of industry groups including the American Society of Safety Professionals and the National Construction Safety Executives. He was recognized as the Safety Professional of the Year by AGC of California and received the Award of Excellence from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/84