Risk Management Magazine

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.

Being that I’m very safety conscious, I’ve taken my share of boating courses and always carry more than the minimum requirement of protective gear whenever I go out on the water. Unfortunately, as I learned firsthand, not all boat owners are as serious about safety.

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.