
How Chubb Fosters a Culture of Leadership
A great safety leader possesses more than just business continuity, security, and risk mitigation skills. To be a well-rounded leader, individuals must also develop soft skills and a holistic mindset to help keep their employees and business safe.
In this episode, Rick Kelly, Senior Vice President of Global Safety, Security, and Business Continuity at Chubb, explains why emotional intelligence is an important aspect of effective leadership and how he prepares the next generation of safety leaders for success.
We discuss:
- Rick’s approach to cultivating leadership in a multi-generational workforce
- The skills and experience Rick looks for when hiring future leaders
- Why incorporating servant leadership helps reinforce Chubb’s safety culture
- Advice for professionals looking to pursue a career in safety or security
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here.

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