Dave Haas

A termination meeting can last less than 15 minutes, but the risk around it can start days earlier and continue long after the employee leaves. Most separations are calm. Some are not. The difference often comes down to preparation. High threat terminations need a clear process, not guesswork or panic. The goal is to look at warning signs, reduce avoidable triggers, protect everyone involved, and handle the employee with dignity. Safety planning should never turn into humiliation or...

Airports are full of distractions. Boarding passes, bags, food stops, gate changes, tired kids, long lines, and flight stress all compete for attention at the same time. That is exactly why smart travel safety starts before anything looks wrong. Personal and family safety while traveling does not mean acting fearful or suspicious of everyone nearby. It means staying aware, making simple plans, and knowing how to respond if something feels off. A calm traveler who knows where the exits are,...

A normal drive can turn frightening in seconds. Someone cuts you off, tailgates, screams, blocks your lane, or seems to keep turning everywhere you turn. In that moment, the goal is not to prove a point. The goal is to get away safely, protect passengers, and avoid making a bad situation worse. Road rage and aggressive following are unpredictable because the other driver is already making poor choices. You cannot control their temper, but you can control your distance, your route, your...