# Voice of Experience - From the Field to the Foreman’s Office - Mastering Leadership in the Utility Industry

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Podcast: [Utility Safety Podcast by Incident Prevention Magazine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/utility-safety-podcast-by-incident-prevention-magazine-3553918)
Published: 2026-01-01T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Danny Raines, CUSP, joins the show to discuss the critical transition from being a crew member to a leader in the utility industry. Drawing from his extensive career—from journeyman lineman to safety consultant—Danny explores the challenges of supervision, such as navigating generational differences and the importance of communication skills. The conversation delves into the ”glass house” effect, highlighting how a leader’s actions on and off the job, including on social media, influence safety culture. Danny also breaks down different leadership styles, advocating for servant leadership as the most effective approach for modern crews. Buy Danny’s Book - https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Ole-Lineman-learning-Journeyman-ebook/dp/B0FXN6G7V8/ref Key Takeaways: The Difficulty of Transition: Moving from a ”doer” to a leader is a long road because it is often easier to do the job yourself than to get others to do it according to expectations. The ”Glass House” Effect: Leaders must realize they are always being watched by their crew and peers. This extends to social media, where liking or interacting with unsafe content can undermine a leader’s credibility and influence new apprentices negatively. Servant Leadership: The most successful leadership style is ”servant leadership,” defined by Danny as never asking a crew member to do something the leader hasn’t done or isn’t willing to help with. Admitting Knowledge Gaps: Leaders should never ”blow smoke” or pretend to know everything. If a leader doesn’t know the answer, they should admit it, pause the work, and find the correct information to maintain trust. Generational Awareness: Effective leadership requires understanding generational differences (e.g., Baby Boomers vs. Millennials) and adapting communication s…

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