July 11 2022
By: Shawn M. Galloway
My wife invited the friends of our seven-year-old triplets and their mothers to what she called, and believed she was clear on, a "Summer Party Play Date." Pizza, bouncy house and swimming were on the agenda, and something special for the ladies. I planned to seclude myself in the office, working on an upcoming book.
The first party guest to arrive was only the father (and coach of the boys' baseball team) and his son. As the many other guests showed up, most of them, 
including several with their husbands in tow, brought birthday gifts, thinking the event was a birthday party. It turned out that the communication with the ladies was not as straightforward as my wife thought. The something special for the ladies wasn't as fitting for the husband, and I didn't get much work accomplished on the book. Communication is often difficult in any of our relationships. What steps do you take to ensure your messages are clear, understood, and produce the desired outcome?
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others." - Tony Robbins
"Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall." - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
"It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech." - Mark Twain
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.
