Building Stronger Teams Through CareFull Leadership

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Build supervisor leadership skills.

Give supervisors the tools to succeed.

Grow more long-term leaders.

Meet Kevin Burns

I'm Kevin Burns, and I'm dedicated to helping industrial companies create workplaces where people thrive.

I believe that when frontline supervisors are equipped to lead with care and empathy, it transforms not just productivity and safety, but the entire employee experience.

For over 25 years, I've worked with companies facing the challenges of today's changing workforce – from shortages and disengagement to the rising costs of turnover.

My work is about strengthening the relationship between frontline supervisors and their teams. Because when that relationship is healthy, everything else falls into place.

In my books, PeopleWork: The Human Touch in Workplace Safety and The CareFull Supervisor, and in my video series, The ROI of Supervisor Development, I share practical strategies for building that strong foundation.

It's about giving supervisors the tools to:

  • Create a culture of trust and respect  
  • Communicate openly and support growth 
  • Prioritize employee well-being and safety 
  • Inspire commitment and teamwork
     

 

I'm passionate about helping companies build a future where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Because ultimately, when you take care of your people, they take care of your business.

The 3 steps to get started

1

Fill out the form

Kevin will usually respond the same day. Then, set up a Zoom call for you and your team to meet Kevin.

2

Pick your first cohort

Identify the group of supervisors who will go first and then to act as mentors to others.

3

Schedule a start date

The sooner you start, the sooner you see the positive results. Stop waiting.

"I wanted better skills for safety meetings. What I got were skills to build personal relationships, prove my trust in a team setting, and then show that I mean it when I talk about safety. I think this program is incredible." 

- Curt S.

Curt S.

"I've been more willing to let my guys get to know me better. Something I just wasn't doing. But they want to and I see the value in building our team that way. And my new skills allow me to see them better too. "

- Bo K.

BoK

A safety standdown changed everything.

An oilwell drilling company had organized a standdown at a rural community center miles from nowhere for their area rig employees. I was their guest speaker.

While the management team awaited the arrival of employees' buses, they lamented the loss of a rig manager who, 90 days previously, quit and walked across the street to a competing company.

Management was angry and openly showed it.

The safety manager approached me and asked, “Do you understand the discussion?”

“Seems like you lost a rig manager 3 months ago,” I replied. “What’s the big deal?”

The safety manager said, “We didn’t just lose the rig boss. Over the last 3 months, all ten of his crew have quit and followed him to the competition.”

“You mean the whole crew quit your company to follow their old boss?” I asked, and he nodded. “Damn, we need to create more supervisors like that!”

That started the journey to what is now KevBurns Learning and the PeopleWork Supervisor Academy. 

Is yours the next company to create a loyal, engaged, empowered team of safety-focused employees? Fill out the form, or enroll.

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