
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D.
Articles by Michael S. Haro, Ph.D.
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Building blocks of life: Change, choice, principles
Change, choice and principles are foundational pillars for building and managing life's journey. Change…
Thursday, April 21, 2016 -
You can’t control change, but you can control how you react to it
We celebrate and congratulate those graduating from educational institutions, those getting married and…
Friday, April 08, 2016 -
The challenge of managing change
As a child, I remember my dad telling me there was one thing I could count on, and that is "things will…
Thursday, March 24, 2016 -
Rewarding failure hinders personal growth
Lack of discipline. Not paying attention to what one is doing. Unwillingness to listen, develop and grow.…
Thursday, March 10, 2016 -
Accident prevention: What’s it going to take?
The news media are consumed with critical incidents in the workplace. Before these incidents are thoroughly…
Friday, February 12, 2016 -
Integrity builds the foundation of who you are
The basic ingredients for growth and development are food, water and rest. These elements fuel, nourish…
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 -
5 keys for employee coaches after a critical incident
Critical incidents offer an opportunity for supervisors to be a coach. Employees facing after-effects…
Monday, January 11, 2016 -
The safety benefits of peer-to-peer observations
We constantly demonstrate behaviors that are observable to others. In a workplace, these observations…
Friday, December 11, 2015 -
Behavior safety: A health and safety benefit
Behavior safety is gaining recognition and value in the industrial arena. During its introductory years,…
Thursday, December 03, 2015 -
Workplace behavior safety: Problem or solution?
For the better part of my professional career, I have focused on helping people explore behavior applications…
Thursday, November 19, 2015 -
Teaching behavior safety is just ‘common sense’
Behavior safety is "common sense." To understand why, let's start by comparing computer hardware and…
Thursday, November 05, 2015 -
Take off your mask and learn how to deal with change
Many of us wear masks daily — not just on Halloween. Think about how we surrender to our thoughts,…
Thursday, October 22, 2015 -
Understanding life seasons and critical incidents
Our daily lives can be compared to the four seasons: fall, winter, spring and summer. October starts…
Wednesday, October 07, 2015 -
Why it helps to know yourself
In the 1970s, a song entitled "To Know You Is to Love You" was released. The message is important because…
Thursday, September 24, 2015 -
Contempt vs. praise: Managing your behavior
It's a warm Saturday afternoon, and your son is playing in the finals of his soccer league. You are one…
Wednesday, September 09, 2015 -
Undoing stuck behavior and fear of change
Have you ever caught yourself saying: "Why do things have to change? I've just gotten used to doing it…
Thursday, August 27, 2015 -
Shadow boxing: A nontoxic resistance to eliminate
When you encounter a challenge, do you find yourself angry and out of sorts? If so, you are "shadow boxing"…
Tuesday, August 04, 2015 -
Overcome others’ objections and choose your own path forward
Others observe our behavior, and at times object to what they think we are doing. It is important for…
Thursday, July 23, 2015 -
4 ways to build character through challenges
Challenges are nothing more than conditions over which we have little to no control. When they occur,…
Wednesday, July 08, 2015 -
3 levels of understanding human error
Accidents happen when we least expect them. Generally attributed to human error, gaining a better understanding…
Thursday, June 25, 2015 -
Human performance — ‘Where’s the beef?’
Remember the Wendy's commercial "Where's the beef?" Human performance can be compared to a sandwich with…
Thursday, June 11, 2015 -
How distractions cause stress and impede your ability to function
If you are easily distracted, your level of stress likely rises with these distractions. In this state,…
Thursday, May 28, 2015
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