I have been uncomfortable with environmental health and safety leadership for a while now. Obviously, discontent is in the air. I feel it. I've had people relay their concerns to me.
Research underscores the fear and anxiety that's out there.
I'm not criticizing the established guard for neglecting their duties to the profession. Most EHS folks have very good to excellent technical and management skills. But leadership is not about technical knowledge or management ability. A leader is someone who pursues a vision and inspires others to work toward this vision. I can identify many excellent EHS managers, but I see few true leaders.