Behavior

This is the second in my 5-part blog series on the five Principles of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP). This series is written to help provide specific actions leaders can take to implement…

Wallpaper is making a design comeback with bold colors and eye‑catching patterns. But there is another kind of “wallpaper” you might walk past every day at work: the visual management board. It often…

I will be writing a 5-part blog series on the 5 Principles of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) because I have heard dissatisfaction from many leaders attempting to implement HOP inside…

Desired paths are a fascinating example of behavior in the real world. A desired path is a trail that appears when people, or even one person, repeatedly walk to a destination using what makes the…

Curiosity has been praised by researchers, therapists, and business leaders as a mindset that strengthens relationships, boosts well-being, and sparks creativity. That makes it an appealing choice…

I recently came across a series of articles (links at the end) published in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News that explored the role beliefs play in safety – specifically risk management and…

There is a trend emerging in the tech/AI world of pushing a 72-hour work week. 996 refers to working from 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week. The practice started in the tech industry in China in the 2010s.…

Many organizations invest significant resources into lean culture and process improvement initiatives. Despite the time and effort, the failure rate for these initiatives is a staggering 80%. Why…

Providing clarity of what desired performance looks like is a foundational leadership skill. Pinpointing, task clarification, or simply being clearer about what excellence looks like and what…

Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) is becoming an increasingly popular approach to safety. HOP’s five principles offer an interesting framework for thinking about human error or behavior in…

Frustrated by leaders who seem to flip-flop on their decisions? When leaders have a habit of making a decision and then reversing course soon after, those affected often start taking a wait-and-see…

Two Consultants on Leadership: Establishing InfluenceLeadership means having an influence on the people around you. Beyond relying on position of power or fear-based management, leadership is about…

Unhealthy conflict will be something that every leader has to address at some point. As leaders, helping team members address conflict is good for business. When team members are experiencing…

The negative impact of stress in the workplace is well documented. Long-term stress can cause physical health issues (high blood pressure, headaches), mental health issues (irritability, depression,…

Given the current administration’s focus on deregulation and deep personnel reductions in government agencies, it’s hard not to be concerned about the long-term impact of these actions on safety. It’…

Welcome to the 2025 blog series! In 2025, I am taking a slightly different approach to my newest blog series. I’ll continue to focus on leadership best practices and leader behaviors that will…

The tenth and final blog in this series is dedicated to one leader’s commitment to supporting one of his life’s missions—ensuring people live their best lives. Many leaders go through life…

Safety is filled with checklists. Pre-task checklists, equipment checklists, start-up and shut-down checklists to name a few. Unfortunately, it is all too common for people to “pencil whip”…