Interview with Skipper Kendrick, CSP || Client Side Chats

Sep 3, 2020 | Client Side Chats

It was a humbling experience chatting with Skipper Kendrick, CSP, CIT, and Owner of Kendrick Global Enterprises. In this #ClientSideChat, Skipper explains why Safety Professionals need to be able to change their mindset to handle different situations. He sees a new appreciation for what safety professionals do, and sees that safety will now be in the forefront instead of in the background. From the words of Skipper, “The door has been opened, it’s what do we do when we get to that threshold, and what are we going to do beyond.” Join us in this #ClientSideChat!

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