You Can’t Fly a Desk is a field-tested leadership playbook for safety professionals and supervisors who want to lead people, not just manage paperwork. Drawing from military service and real-world safety leadership experience, Kevin M. Getchell, CSP, delivers practical lessons, true stories, and actionable steps to build trust, strengthen accountability, and create a culture where safety and performance thrive. Written in a direct, no-nonsense style, this book is a resource for leaders at every level who are serious about driving results and protecting their teams.