October 09, 2023
Achieving excellence starts by asking the hard questions.
Years ago, I attended a journalism training that featured a panel of Pulitzer-prize winning reporters. As they recounted their experiences of uncovering those investigative features, I marveled at how they had time for such pursuits. Now, of course, I realize they didn’t have the time; rather, they made the time.
In our September/October print issue, we featured the 2023 class of America’s Safest Companies. After judging this competition for a few years, it’s safe to say you don’t win this award by accident. This year’s crop of winners, as in years past, stand out because they made the time and a commitment to doing the hard work. They also ask the tough questions—of themselves and of their organizations.
Creating a world-class safety program takes time and effort, but you can begin today. Even if you only have 10