Mike SedamApr 2, 20192 minCommunication: Positive or Negative. It's Your Choice.It is important for us to consider where we are coming from when we communicate with other people. For example, imagine a supervisor having a conversation wi...
Mike SedamNov 20, 20182 minAntidotes to AnxietyA 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
Mike SedamNov 19, 20183 minTransforming - It's Not Just for Optimus PrimeVisit www.crucialtalks.com for more. Throughout our lives, we are constantly changing. These changes help us learn, help us grow, help us mature, and help us...
Mike SedamDec 15, 20172 minLightning Strikes Twice! The Seed of Revolution as a Shared GoalIn 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. Otis was an attorne...
Mike SedamNov 29, 20173 minThe Phalanx - Social Motivators at WorkThe 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 close ranks and inter...
Mike SedamOct 6, 20172 minJack Bauer Consulting - Human Behavior Lessons from Terrorism AnalysisIn eight years, or 192 hours, Agent Jack Bauer has responded to eight terrorist attacks. Now that he has entered retirement, Agent Bauer is looking for a li...
Mike SedamSep 27, 20172 minChange the Lens - Managing Capacity by Leading PeopleComplex industries depend on human beings for success. This conflicts with some policies and procedures that are written as if people are the problem. In r...
Mike SedamSep 19, 20172 minSteeling Paper - Bridging Communication Gaps: A Lesson from the United SteelworkersI was driving into work this morning, I listened to the “Pre-Accident Investigations” podcast by Todd Conklin. In episode 134, Mr. Conklin interviews Mr. Mi...
Mike SedamSep 14, 20172 minThe Human Machine – Our Interface with the World is SpecialFrederick Taylor created the concept of “scientific management” where he thought the tasks of workers could be analyzed so that the best way to do a task cou...
Mike SedamSep 13, 20172 minSafety 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 animals, just like we ...
Mike SedamSep 11, 20172 minHuman Behavior - The Force That Surrounds "Normal" Safety TrainingRequired safety training comes from many sources. There are legal requirements, company requirements, and industry requirements regarding safety training. ...
Mike SedamSep 5, 20173 minHazards vs. Risks from a Steeler-Watching, Lego Block Dodging, Middle-Aged ManThere are many hazards out there. Understanding what a hazard is and what a risk is provides the first step in understanding and managing r
Mike SedamAug 7, 20172 minWho 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 the identities that ...