IP Institute Podcast

How did you learn the stove was hot? Common sense tells us we have an innate awareness of hazards and yet I’m guessing most of us touched it and learned it was hot. What about brushing your teeth? Ever hurt yourself doing that? When was the last time you locked your keys in your vehicle or slipped on ice? Have you ever run into a stationary object while driving? Common sense would tell us these th...

Altitudes, humidity and transient over voltages, oh my! When OSHA updated its 1910.269 standards back in 2014, it brought about a number of changes to minimum approach distance—or MAD—requirements to take into account the unique environmental changes that can impact air insulation.  In this episode, Pam Tompkins goes over why those changes were made and how they help improve the safety of your wor...

To be an effective leader, one leadership style does not fit all. Learn why it's important to adapt your leadership styles based on the situation, people and context in this podcast with David McPeak. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course...

Learn why emotional intelligence is a fundamental key to leadership success and how it helps create better communication amongst your team. David McPeak will give insights into the importance of emotional intelligence and provide you with some tips and guidance.  This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience...

What is influence and why is it an essential trait for every leader to have? David McPeak will discuss just that in this episode as well as provide some insights on how you can improve your own influence.  This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced c...

How do utility safety & ops leaders have healthy relationships with their team in ways that makes the team, its team and the quality of life better? Join David McPeak as he answers this question and also explains why it is impossible to be an effective leader if you don't have healthy relationships with your team. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program,...

What is utility safety and operations leadership? How do influence, performance and standards apply? These are the questions David McPeak will answer in this Frontline Utility Safety Leadership session. First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course, Frontline helps you improve the leadership and safety across your organization. To learn mo...

If there is one thing that is especially challenging for people to overcome, it's leading people to accept and embrace change. Join David McPeak as he discusses how great utility leaders lead change. This conversation was developed from our popular utility safety leadership program, Frontline.  First developed as a classroom experience, but now available online as a video-driven, self-paced course...