Mark Breslin, CEO, Breslin Strategies INC

Mark Breslin is an author, speaker, and CEO at the highest levels of business in North America. He has spent decades advising CEOs and senior leaders in business, government, labor and non-profit arenas in both the U.S. and Canada. As a top-rated public speaker and strategist, he has spoken live to more than 400,000 people. His five bestselling books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have improved leadership, accountability, profitability, innovation and engagement for organizations and individuals. Influencing groups from 50 to 5,000 at a time, Mark drives home the lessons needed for positive change that create profound results. Noted in the New York Times, major trade magazines and frequently interviewed by media outlets focusing on business, his imprint and influence have been widely recognized.
Session Title and Description:
“Safety as a Values & Belief System: Beyond Rules & Compliance to People”
Engagement and Performance Safety is a direct byproduct of leadership and culture. Every choice, every conversation, and every belief they hold sets the tone for how their teams think, act, and protect each other. Real safety leadership isn’t about policies or paperwork—it’s about people. This program challenges leaders to move past compliance /controls and toward a deeper, values-driven approach where safety becomes a personal belief system, not a checklist. When people believe in safety—not because they have to, but because they want to—performance, accountability, and engagement follow. Built from decades of experience in the field and on the front lines of crisis, this keynote is designed to reshape how leaders view safety—from something you enforce to something you inspire.