Leading Safety: 2025 World Expo Safety Symposium Panel

Leaders with high emotional intelligence foster a workplace environment where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. Emotionally intelligent leadership is essential to building work environments where employees feel secure in expressing their ideas, taking risks, and addressing challenges without fear of retribution or judgment.

This panel explores current research and industry experience with:

• The relationship between emotionally intelligent leadership and workplace mental health from a Canadian perspective.
• The impact on employee engagement, workplace stress, and overall well-being.
• How prioritizing psychological safety cultivates a culture that of trust, collaboration, and resilience—and drives organizational performance.