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Strategies for Developing Leadership Competency for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

The epidemic of death by suicide in construction is dire and, without vigorous executive leadership, will most likely continue. Executives have enormous potential to influence culture and associated attitudes and behaviors, which ultimately gives hope for saving lives.
By Nancy Maki
January 2, 2020
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by Nancy Maki
Nancy Maki, LMHC, SPHR is the President and Managing Partner of Open Gate Consulting in Seattle, Wash. Nancy is a leadership development consultant focused on building influential leaders. Nancy’s interest and skills in mental health and suicide prevention were developed over 20 years in the employee assistance field as she walked with leaders navigating these complicated issues. Contact Nancy at (206) 512-7109 or nmaki@opengateresources.com.

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