Authors

Tom Shanahan, MBA, CAE

Telephone number : (847) 299-9070

NRCA's vice president of enterprise risk management and executive education. He has an executive certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Articles authored

TitleSubtitleDate
Don't sweat the SWOTAnalyzing your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats is a useful exerciseJune 2023
Triumph over turbulenceThe CERTA program has evolved but remains a tremendous successJuly 2022
A new approach to safety Safety programs always face hurdles, but training competent persons properly will helpDecember 2021
What’s your plan?Offering health care benefits helps recruit and retain top talentOctober 2020
Climb to safetyProper setup and use of ladders keep workers safeNovember 2019
You can do it!Leadership coaching is a skill worth learningApril 2019
Foremen as leaders: What do they need?To be effective leaders, foremen should receive specialized trainingDecember 2018
Onward and upwardNRCA unveils its strategic plan, including its new vision and mission statementJune 2018
Safety is a mindsetCreating a culture of safety in a company requires thought and diligenceAugust 2017
Does executive education make a difference?Continuing education offers as many benefits to company leaders as lower-level employeesJanuary 2017
New findings are inScientific findings support the safety of asphalt fumesFebruary 2016
Are you a leader or a manager? Does it matter whether you lead or manage your roofing company?November 2015
A broader approachBy widening the scope of risk management, contractors can run more professional, efficient and profitable companiesAugust 2014
Watch your back!Avoid injuring your back while on the jobJune 2013
Falling for safetyIs OSHA's steep-slope fall-protection standard in workers' best interests?March 2013
Safety is no accidentFall protection, I2P2, silica and asphalt fumes—there is no shortage of concernsFebruary 2012
Embracing safetyFebruary 2011
Safe SolutionsFall-protection guidelines in jeopardySeptember 2009
Branding: Is the hype worth the buzz?May 2008
It's all about the visionUnderstanding your passion is the key to successful strategic planningMarch 2007