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A Resolution – or a Commitment?
January 31, 2022
It is hard to believe tomorrow is February and this month Paul is talking about resolutions and commitments. Fortunately, he is not examining mine, but rather is talking about a commitment he has made, and he is going to ask your help for him to… well, I am not going to steal his thunder as I think this news, and it is big, should come from him along with his request for your help. Help Paul, help you and your leaders make a difference.
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Sage Advice
January 18, 2022
In this edition Paul shares a few thoughts about experience, wisdom, and a Wyoming State Trooper’s advice on avoiding tragedy.
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Working For A Living
December 16, 2021
This month Paul examines what happens when the right things aren’t done to make sure the hazards do no harm. He examines the case of Jacob Dean and how the decisions, not just of Jacob, led to a tragedy. There are many lessons to be learned from this case regardless of where you work or what you do that can make the difference between going home alive and well at the end of the day or not going home at all. The Case for Safety depends on doing the right thing.
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Things Went Awry
November 30, 2021
This month Paul examines what happened on the set at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He finds several very important lessons for us to apply where we work when things go differently than the planned or expected course.
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Paying Attention
November 15, 2021
In this edition Paul discusses two important places to look for hazards, as well as an incident to illustrate the point. You might be surprised by the connection.
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Rules: Resistance and Enforcement
October 29, 2021
This month Paul looks at some recent very public cases where change was mandated and some cases where compliance has been resisted. Paul draws out some key learnings that every leader responsible for making change happen needs to understand.
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Regarding Enforcement
October 19, 2021
When it comes to enforcing the rules, most leaders don’t enjoy making people follow the rules. So, what if we just hit the easy button, making following the safety rules an option instead of a requirement?
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The Face of the Company
September 30, 2021
This month Paul explains why inverting the organizational pyramid is critical to understanding who the most important member of management is when it comes to getting things done and sending people home alive and well at the end of the day.
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Comparing Hazards
September 15, 2021
This month Paul looks at how we perceive the relative risk of hazards, as well as the process we use to determine which ones require the most attention.
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