Workplace Safety

Our society and workplaces have become overly polarized. While once we could agree to disagree, we now avoid or even cancel those who have opinions differing from our own. I help leaders prevent and overcome polarization to craft a healthy workplace culture by illustrating . . . How people respond in conflict Engagement levels and what leads to quiet quitting The resulting culture if we don’t fix this problem How to foster diversity of thought Behaviors preventing polarization Steps for overcoming toxic division—if you’re already thereDiscussion questions at the end of each chapter ...

Leading the Way: The Role of Leadership in Promoting a Speak Up Culture gives you the tools needed to set your organization apart from the norm and help develop innovative and best in class employee engagement, people and culture, talent management, and diversity equity and inclusion programs. Speak up culture refers to an environment or organizational culture where individuals feel empowered and encouraged to express their opinions, ideas, concerns, or feedback openly and honestly. It is a culture that values and promotes open communication, active participation, and the sharing of diverse...

Individuals suffering from psychiatric or substance use disorders sometimes display any one of a number of frightening behaviors: verbal outbursts, physical threats and even violence. Security guards must frequently deal with such individuals in locations as varied as hospital emergency rooms, shopping malls, places of business and isolated warehouses in the middle of the night. In this comprehensive guidebook, Ellis Amdur and William Cooper offer security guards a comprehensive set of strategies to keep themselves, those they are protecting and the general public safe, while functioning at...

This collection of essays deals with the situated management of risk in a wide variety of organizational settings. The emphasis in these contributions is upon the variety of ways in which organizational actors, in combination with a range of material technologies and artifacts, such as safety reporting systems, risk maps, and key risk indicators, accomplish and make sense of the normal work of managing risk - riskwork.

Are you inspiring with power—or controlling with fear? Courage at work isn’t about being the loudest voice—it’s about making bold yet thoughtful choices that drive success. Whether you’re a young professional finding your voice, a mid-level manager balancing authority with empathy, or a senior leader shaping workplace culture, mastering courage is essential for impact. Learn how to: Speak up with confidence—without being aggressive or passive. Make tough decisions with integrity—even in high-stakes situations. Foster psychological safety and inclusion in your team. Handle ...

Join Foreword Writer, Sir Dr. James Dentley and contributing scholars as they discuss doctoral research findings regarding the stresses and challenges of the mental health space. Doctoral scholars will share current research and their words of wisdom regarding effective application of policy and practices used in various industries to discover best practices and lessons learned to contribute to better mental health. Come join us! This volume will continue to shape the conversation of future success in business leadership as it impacts mental health around the world. Chapter 1: Dr. Anita A. ...