Common words after an injury: “I’m sorry.” The injured person says it because he didn’t do something he should. Didn’t lock out. Didn’t follow a proven method. Didn’t pay attention. Colleagues say it. Usually because they could see it coming and didn’t act. No one likes to see a colleague hurt. We regret it especially […]

You’ve heard the term “obsessive compulsive,” haven’t you? It’s a psychological term used to describe people who have an extreme desire to keep everything in order. There is a sense of perfectionism about them. More commonly, we use “obsessive compulsive” to describe people who have a greater desire for order than we do. So, the […]

Have a good day today? The experts say that a key to having an energized workforce is making sure every person understands what is expected of them. Unclear expectations mean lack of purpose. People without purpose aren’t motivated. Lack of motivation means unhappy employees. So, let me tell you expectation number one. Go home safe. […]

Tom Lucas sells treated lumber to export customers and he shared a safety note he saw when visiting a shipping company, Crowley Transport, in Jacksonville, Florida. The port operations manager, Doug Walker, has this on the back of his business card: Safety: It’s Not Silent. I wish I had thought of it. I can imagine […]