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Tailgate Topics - Coaching Courage - Breaking Down Social Barriers on the Job Site
In this episode of Tailgate Topics, Rod Courtney and Nick discuss Daniel Cooper's impactful article, "Coaching Courage on the Front Line". They dive deep into the psychological and emotional needs of utility workers, exploring why human nature's biological craving for comfort often prevents employees from speaking up about safety hazards. The hosts unpack the critical difference between physical courage and "social courage," explaining why simply telling a crew they have "stop work authority" is not enough. Listeners will walk away with actionable "upstream thinking" strategies—such as…
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