Antidotes to Anxiety
A mindset shift can help us deal with anxiety. A lot of anxiety comes from the negative stories we tell ourselves. We need to establish a ne
Transforming - It's Not Just for Optimus Prime
Visit www.crucialtalks.com for more. Throughout our lives, we are constantly changing. These changes help us learn, help us grow, help us...
Lightning Strikes Twice! The Seed of Revolution as a Shared Goal
In the book I am writing on Identity-Based Behavior, I talk about James Otis. What? You’ve never heard of James Otis. I had not either....
The Phalanx - Social Motivators at Work
The Phalanx is a close formation of warriors made famous, at least in my mind, by the movie 300. The Spartans would form up densely in...
Jack Bauer Consulting - Human Behavior Lessons from Terrorism Analysis
In eight years, or 192 hours, Agent Jack Bauer has responded to eight terrorist attacks. Now that he has entered retirement, Agent Bauer...
Change the Lens - Managing Capacity by Leading People
Complex industries depend on human beings for success. This conflicts with some policies and procedures that are written as if people...
Steeling Paper - Bridging Communication Gaps: A Lesson from the United Steelworkers
I was driving into work this morning, I listened to the “Pre-Accident Investigations” podcast by Todd Conklin. In episode 134, Mr....
The Human Machine – Our Interface with the World is Special
Frederick Taylor created the concept of “scientific management” where he thought the tasks of workers could be analyzed so that the best...
Safety Decision-Making – The Hive Can Fight!
Bloomberg released an article last month that the bee population is recovering after years of decline. Interestingly, bees are social...
Human Behavior - The Force That Surrounds "Normal" Safety Training
Required safety training comes from many sources. There are legal requirements, company requirements, and industry requirements...
Hazards vs. Risks from a Steeler-Watching, Lego Block Dodging, Middle-Aged Man
There are many hazards out there. Understanding what a hazard is and what a risk is provides the first step in understanding and managing r
Who are you?
Who are you? What makes you tick? How do you know when you are doing the right thing? The answers to all of these questions are based on...












