With Risk Goes Reward

In Seth Godin's blog, he talks about two different types of people in the workplace - thrill seekers and fear avoiders. Seth goes onto say that thrill seekers are the ones that love change and are excited to try new things. If you have read any of my articles in "The Advisor," you know that I strongly encourage consultants to go out on a limb and try new things. As safety professionals, we are trained to avoid or lessen risk and if an employee is a thrill seeker at work, they are likely to have a lot of accidents - exactly what we do not want.  The key is to understand that there are right risks and that not all risk is bad. Yes, trying a radically different approach to workplace safety is risky but isn't it riskier not to try something new that could have a positive effect on the lives of thousands of workers? One of my favorite books is "Right Risk: 10 Powerful Principles for Taking Giant Leaps with Your Life" by Bill Treasurer. (Click here for an excerpt that was posted on the Business Know How website). Mr. Treasurer really puts risk in perspective. Even after several readings, this little book (it's only 200 pages) is still one of my favorites.  Take Seth Godin's and Bill Treasurer's advice - be a thrill seeker and find those risks that are right for you.