Executive Field Presence: Transforming Site Visits from Strategic Liabilities to Strategic Assets
By Martin Royal The Visible Leadership Paradox Over the years, I've had the opportunity to interview many workers in various industries, and a common theme often emerges: Executives are a significant source of distraction and, as a result, a potential safety liability when showing up at the work site. Some crews even stop work entirely when a manager, especially a senior or executive-level leader, arrives, creating a dilemma. On the one hand, we encourage leaders to be more visible, to prioritize site visits, and to conduct safety observations. Conversely, many leaders are hesitant because they've bought into the narrative that "managers are a