Risk Management Magazine

Although Sprain is not his real name, his story is true. He is a smart rider. He has plans further out than tomorrow, so he does not take risks just for the thrill of it. On this day, however, a series of choices and events will conspire against Sprain that will cause him to give up the motorcycle for some time. Today, he will wreck his bike.

I’ve taken many long motorcycle trips over the past few years. On this one, however, I was caught by surprise. It wasn’t anything big — just something that never crossed my mind.

So, what does any of this have to do with cutting corners, which is the title of this article? Well, we can look at it in riding terms and in terms of Army leadership.