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In this powerful episode, Alex and Emily discuss the often-overlooked psychological impact of near misses in the workplace. A near miss is an incident where no injury or damage occurs but has the potential to. A near miss may seem like a lucky escape, but for many workers, the emotional and mental consequences linger long after the danger has passed. Whether you're a safety professional, HR leader, or worker who has experienced a close call, this conversation acknowledges and addresses why identifying the psychological impact of near misses is vital for mental well-being and long-term performance.

Have you ever wondered, "Why would such a smart person make such an idiotic choice?" In this podcast, Alex and Emily discuss the psychology and neuroscience of why just having brains doesn't stop people from making poor decisions. They explore concepts from overconfidence and cognitive biases to social pressures and stress. These types of biases, pressures, and stress can cloud even the brightest minds.

Join Alex as he interviews two former Nuclear Nukes, Justin Clark and Ken Reed, to discuss the best tricks, tips, and techniques on #equipment reliability.

Join Alex, Ken, and Tim on the latest TapRooT® Podcast episode! Enjoy thought-provoking discussions that challenge conventional wisdom and explore the difference between trained skills and common sense. What do you think is more important in your field: skills or common sense? Share your thoughts and tune in for insights that might just change your perspective!

So join us as Alex, Barb, and Emily discuss real-world example to provide listeners with a better understanding on how people make decisions, why people decide to break the rules, and how people observe risk. By the end of this podcast listeners will have a deeper understanding of the mental mechanisms at play.  Timestamps:  00:00 - 00:16 Intro 00:17 - 01:32 Why Does Decision Making Matter?  01:33 - 03:44 What Affects Your Decisions?  03:45 - 07:14 Chuck Yeager Story  07:15 - 10:44 Groupthink  10:45 - 11:45 Undervaluing Risk  11:46 - 13:24 Decision Making Process  13:25 - 16:01 Pattern Matching/Chunking  16:02 - 16:49 Biases  16:50 - 24:10 Normalization of Deviance & Admiral Rickover  24:11 - 26:20 Company Culture Driving Decision Making  26:21 - 28:09 How to Make Quick Decisions  28:10 - 29:18 Is Routine Good or Bad?  29:19 - 31:40 Start Fresh  31:41 - 33:55 Communication of Information  33:56 - 35:06 Where to Learn More?  35:07 - 35:41 Leave Comment Below, Subscribe, & Outro Podcast:  • Situational Awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM5TonNEMoY&t=714s  Where to Learn More  • Summit - https://taproot.com/summit/  • E-learning Platform - https://taproot.thinkific.com/collections  Did you enjoy this video? Check out our other podcast video for even more great information, or contact us.  • Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXD-wGbdcTCtp_VzYhO423O9tM3x_XtRr  • Website - https://taproot.com/  • Contact Us - https://taproot.com/contact/  • Email - info@taproot.com  • Phone - (865) 539-2139  #podcast #decisionmaking #rootcauseanalysis