What Fighter Pilots Know About Safety Debriefs with Sam Gladman & Mike Mason

Most safety teams already run pre-task talks and post-incident reviews, so why do the same risks keep showing up, and the same lessons keep slipping through the cracks?  In this episode, ex-combat aviation pilots Sam Gladman and Mike Mason of On Target Teaming open up the brief and debrief framework that's non-negotiable in a fighter jet cockpit and explain why most HSEQ leaders have never had access to it. We discuss why typical toolbox talks underdeliver, what an effective brief actually looks like, how to surface insight from routine operations (not just incidents), and how a properly structured debrief builds the psychological safety teams need to talk honestly about performance.  You'll hear practical, ready-to-use guidance any safety leader, supervisor, or operations professional can apply on their next shift, whether you work in mining, construction, manufacturing, aviation, or any safety-critical environment.  This is essential listening for HSEQ professionals who want to move from compliance to performance.  New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.