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Oil Rig Tragedy and Silence
- Tommy shared a story of a fatal accident on the old oil fields where a man was killed by a spinning pipe.
- Despite witnessing tragedy, the old rig culture demanded emotional suppression and continuing work without showing weakness.
Oil Rig Emotional Training
- Shell implemented emotional openness exercises for rig workers to reduce accident risks.
- Men practiced sharing personal stories and emotions, a radical shift from hyper-masculine rig culture.
Openness Boosts Safety and Productivity
- Changing emotional norms on the oil rig led to an 84% decline in accidents and improved productivity.
- Openness enabled sharing technical information and admitting mistakes, fostering a safer working culture.