Tarheel ASSP Hybrid Meeting – Trust First with Chris Arline, Dale Carnegie Charlotte

Topic Trust First – Building Relationships That Drive Safety

Presented by Chris Arline, Director of Client Engagement, Dale Carnegie Charlotte

This workshop will equip safety professionals with practical tools to build trust-based relationships with their teams and fellow leaders—so that safety protocols are followed not just out of obligation, but out of mutual respect and shared commitment.

Participants will learn how to

• Use genuine interest and active listening to build rapport
• Apply Dale Carnegie’s principles to foster trust and openness
• Create a culture of psychological safety that supports compliance

Why Trust Matters in Safety Leadership

When trust is absent in a safety culture, the consequences can be serious.  Team members may hesitate to report hazards, ignore protocols they don’t fully understand, or resist guidance from leaders they don’t feel connected to.  This breakdown in communication and compliance can lead to increased incidents, lower morale, and a culture of minimal accountability.

Safety professionals don’t just want compliance—they want commitment.  And commitment is built on trust. When professionals feel genuinely supported and respected by their leaders and peers, they are more likely to embrace safety protocols as shared values rather than imposed rules.  This workshop helps participants build those essential relationships that make safety a collective priority.

Outcomes

• Understand how relationship dynamics impact safety behavior
• Be equipped with tools to strengthen team trust
• Feel confident initiating conversations that lead to safer outcomes

Agenda

11:30 am – Networking
12:00 pm – Presentation

You must register and pay online to receive a Chick-fil-a lunch box.

After registering below, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.