Leadership is the most critical component of a successful organization and applies to all areas of performance, not just safety. Without engaged leadership, performance fails to achieve optimal results. The degree of leadership at every level of an organization has a direct bearing on whether employees perceive management truly cares about them. Those perceptions play a large role in employee decision-making and subsequent behaviors.

Many organizations struggle with employee engagement. Even the best and most sophisticated programs, tools and activities will not achieve employee engagement if they are not supported by effective leadership. The engagement of employees is directly tied to the engagement of leadership.

Each level of leadership is supported by the level above. Weak leadership in any position undermines the efforts of those below. This can cause frustration, disengagement and low morale, ultimately impacting performance.