August 01 2022
By: Shawn M. Galloway
When I was in the Army, during training and exercises there was a command to "Drink water!" In some missions requiring difficult and necessary hyperfocus, this was, in hindsight, a welcome reminder. One of my teenage daughters was in the emergency room at Texas Children's a few weekends ago. She was battling a type of flu (despite all possible tests and panels, we never found out what it was) and had a resting heart rate of 160. 
The cardiologist interpreted additional tests and came to the conclusion that on top of fighting a type of flu, she was dehydrated. Unbeknownst to me, she wasn't drinking enough water. The previous week, my son-in-law in Myrtle Beach was rushed to the hospital from his job due to a heat stroke; he was dehydrated. What things do you do to ensure your family and followers stay hydrated? If it can happen to the family of a safety expert, it can happen to anyone.
"When the well is dry, we'll know the worth of water. — Benjamin Franklin
"I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man." — Henry David Thoreau
"Thousands have lived without love, not one without water." — W. H. Auden
Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety, is an expert in safety excellence. With almost thirty years of experience, he is a highly sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and expert witness. Shawn has become a trusted partner to leading organizations across various industries worldwide. He ranks in the top 1% of the most prolific writers in his field, having authored over 500 articles and several bestselling books. He also launched the world's first safety podcast, Safety Culture Excellence©. As a recognized authority in safety, Shawn has received awards such as being named among the Top 50 People Who Most Influence EHS and a Top 10 Speaker, among others.
He is a regular guest on Bloomberg, Fox News, The Daily Mail, Dubai One, U.S. News & World Report, Sirius Business Radio, Wharton Business Daily, and leading safety magazines and podcasts. Shawn also serves as a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, Forbes Business Council, and Fast Company Executive Board, enabling his influence to shape safety thinking and strategy at the executive level.
