BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260521T153000Z DTEND:20260521T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Safety Council DESCRIPTION:Topic: Rethinking Leadership: How to Cultivate a Safer and More Resilient Workplace\n\nSpeakers: Mike Thompson\, Owner\, Mountain View Leadership\n\n\n\nSession Description:\n\nTrue leadership isn't about enforcing compliance it's about building trust. We'll explore three powerful pillars that form the foundation of a safer\, more resilient workplace: Communication that's clear\, open\, and courageous\; Connection that fosters psychological safety and mutual respect\; and Culture that sustains these values from the ground up.\n\n \n\nThis session will challenge traditional assumptions and offer practical\, human-centered strategies to help leaders of all levels foster environments where people and safety can thrive.\n\n \n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n Discover how shifting from authority-based leadership to relationship-centered leadership can transform safety outcomes and build lasting trust across teams.\n Learn how to foster open\, honest\, and courageous dialogue that not only prevents incidents but creates a workplace where people feel seen\, heard\, and valued.\n Explore practical strategies to embed safety into the heart of your workplace culture where resilience grows\, connection thrives\, and every employee feels empowered to lead from where they are.\n\n \n\nProfessional Bio:\n\nMike Thompson is a passionate coach\, trainer\, and consultant with over 17 years of experience in social services and workplace safety. With an MBA and certifications in Workplace Stability\, Global Priority Solutions\, and Bridges Out of Poverty\, Mike blends expertise with heart. He has led over 1\,000 support group sessions\, empowering under-resourced individuals through life skills coaching and trauma-informed support.\n\n \n\nMike currently serves as the Coordinator of the Portage County Safety Council where he has facilitated more than 200 safety trainings. He's also the producer and co-host of The Safety Leadership Collective\, a podcast with over 300 episodes that has been downloaded in over 81 nations.\n\n \n\nIn 2025\, Mike launched Mountain View Leadership\, a training\, coaching and consulting company that helps organizations strengthen communication\, connection and culture. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: \;Rethinking Leadership: How to Cultivate a Safer and More Resilient Workplace
\nSpeakers: \;  \;Mike Thompson\, Owner\, Mountain View Leadership
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\nSession Description:
\nTrue leadership isn&rsquo\;t about enforcing compliance&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about building trust. We&rsquo\;ll explore three powerful pillars that form the foundation of a safer\, more resilient workplace: Communication that&rsquo\;s clear\, open\, and courageous\; Connection that fosters psychological safety and mutual respect\; and Culture that sustains these values from the ground up.
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\nThis session will challenge traditional assumptions and offer practical\, human-centered strategies to help leaders of all levels foster environments where people&mdash\;and safety&mdash\;can thrive.
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\nLearning Objectives:\n\n \;
\nProfessional Bio:
\nMike Thompson is a passionate coach\, trainer\, and consultant with over 17 years of experience in social services and workplace safety. With an MBA and certifications in Workplace Stability\, Global Priority Solutions\, and Bridges Out of Poverty\, Mike blends expertise with heart. He has led over 1\,000 support group sessions\, empowering under-resourced individuals through life skills coaching and trauma-informed support.
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\nMike currently serves as the Coordinator of the Portage County Safety Council where he has facilitated more than 200 safety trainings. He&rsquo\;s also the producer and co-host of The Safety Leadership Collective\, a podcast with over 300 episodes that has been downloaded in over 81 nations.
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\nIn 2025\, Mike launched Mountain View Leadership\, a training\, coaching and consulting company that helps organizations strengthen communication\, connection and culture. \; LOCATION:Dutch Valley Restaurant 1343 Old Route 39 NE Sugarcreek\, Ohio 44681 UID:e.1349.1401 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260427T192630Z URL:https://business.tuschamber.com/events/details/safety-council-1401 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR