June 1, 2026
1:45PM - 2:45PM

Leadership Track

Authentic Leadership in Safety: 3 Key Factors to Building Unshakable Trust

Speaker: Tommy Nipp

In safety-critical industries, trust is not a soft concept it is a core operational requirement. This session explores how Authentic Leadership directly supports Human Performance (HOP) and Psychological Safety, creating the conditions where people speak up, report hazards, and learn from failure. Participants will examine how the leadership pillars of Humility, Sincerity, and Respect influence frontline behavior, near-miss reporting, and learning culture.

This session connects leadership behavior to safety outcomes, demonstrating how trust driven leadership reduces silence, strengthens reporting, and improves system learning. Attendees will leave with practical, immediately applicable behaviors that help leaders move beyond compliance toward a culture where people feel safe to raise concerns, especially when it matters most.