A CALL FOR HELP

By: Cal Beyer & Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

"Be vocal, be visible, be visionary.  There is no shame in stepping forward, but there is great risk in holding back and just hoping for the best." 

This quote came from a group of college presidents in the 1990s who were attempting to proactively address substance abuse issues when no other campuses were. Other leaders wor­ried about how their constituents might view them if they were the first ones to voice their concerns. It took bold leadership to stand up and say, "Not another life to lose."

Today, the construction industry is seeing the same momen­tum, but the issue is suicide prevention. Increasingly, leaders are stepping forward and changing culture with a new vision and a set of best practices.  Read more...