In this episode of Pre-Accident Investigation Safety Moment, Todd Conklin delves into the intriguing concept of happiness as a pivotal element in facilitating organizational change. Despite the challenges and resistance that often accompany change, Todd argues that happiness should not be seen as oppositional but rather as an integral part of the process.
Exploring the idea that happiness is a choice, Todd emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive environment during times of significant shifts within organizations. He suggests that a content and satisfied team is more likely to embrace and navigate challenges effectively. Tune in to understand how happiness and satisfaction can play a crucial role in successful organizational transformation.
Join the conversation and reflect on how you can incorporate happiness into your daily life and work environment. As always, strive to learn something new, have fun, and be kind and safe.
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WEBVTT 00:00:00.017 --> 00:00:04.177 OK, let's talk about this just for a minute, because I think it's it's a really 00:00:04.177 --> 00:00:10.937 important thing in facilitating organizational change, but it's kind of fluffy. 00:00:11.137 --> 00:00:12.937 So it'll be interesting to chat. 00:00:15.600 --> 00:00:24.880 Music. 00:00:24.717 --> 00:00:27.917 Hey, everybody, Todd Conklin, Pre-Accident Investigation Safety Moment.
00:00:27.917 --> 00:00:32.157 But it's those little tiny moments where we get together and talk, and they're fun to do. 00:00:32.397 --> 00:00:35.697 Although many of you tell me you don't like them as much as the long ones, 00:00:36.177 --> 00:00:39.217 but nonetheless, it's what we do. It's how we do it. 00:00:39.337 --> 00:00:42.717 And I kind of like them because you can sort of start ideas, 00:00:42.717 --> 00:00:45.037 and then if they're interesting, you can make them longer.
00:00:45.397 --> 00:00:49.397 Today, I want to talk to you about the idea of being happy. 00:00:50.037 --> 00:00:54.877 Now, it's weird, and I've thought about this a lot, in fact, most of my life. 00:00:55.217 --> 00:00:58.757 And I kind of think happiness is, in essence, kind of a choice. 00:00:59.137 --> 00:01:02.457 Now, there's a context around that.
And you sort of have to choose. 00:01:02.597 --> 00:01:06.977 When something happens, you can choose to be angry or you can choose to not be angry. 00:01:07.237 --> 00:01:10.837 You can choose to be sad or choose to be happy. It's just kind of how you frame it, right?
00:01:11.277 --> 00:01:15.257 But I think one of the things that happens, especially in organizations, 00:01:15.257 --> 00:01:20.037 is when we're up against a difficult change, There's lots of resistance to the 00:01:20.037 --> 00:01:22.117 change. People don't want to change. 00:01:22.417 --> 00:01:31.157 That we oftentimes see happiness as the opposite of challenges, of the change itself. 00:01:31.417 --> 00:01:37.697 And I actually would share with you guys straight up that I think that's wrong.
00:01:38.377 --> 00:01:43.937 Just like we say failure is an essential part of success, I think happiness 00:01:43.937 --> 00:01:48.057 is an essential part of organizational change. 00:01:48.377 --> 00:01:53.977 And you can read happiness as satisfaction or smoothness. 00:01:54.297 --> 00:01:59.237 That would be a good way to say happiness. But I think we can't see them as 00:01:59.237 --> 00:02:01.117 oppositional because they're not.
00:02:01.737 --> 00:02:06.777 And so one of the key components, and I do think this is a reasonable and important 00:02:06.777 --> 00:02:11.277 thing to say, of creating significant change, 00:02:11.617 --> 00:02:17.257 a philosophical shift, if you will, in an organization, is to ensure that as 00:02:17.257 --> 00:02:18.457 that shift is happening, 00:02:18.917 --> 00:02:24.057 the people are happy, that you're happy, that leadership is happy, 00:02:24.057 --> 00:02:28.757 and creating opportunities to sort of build on happiness. 00:02:29.217 --> 00:02:36.857 Because a happy group of people is much more prone to really accept significant 00:02:36.857 --> 00:02:40.517 challenges than an angry group of people. 00:02:41.440 --> 00:02:44.780 Think about it. I mean, it's a really interesting idea.
That's the pod. 00:02:44.900 --> 00:02:45.800 I mean, it's that simple. 00:02:46.060 --> 00:02:51.140 But that's kind of what these little tiny pods do is introduce these ideas. 00:02:51.300 --> 00:02:55.000 And again, if it's worth talking about, tell me and we'll talk about it more.
00:02:55.120 --> 00:02:58.600 Until then, learn something new every single day. Have as much fun as you possibly 00:02:58.600 --> 00:03:00.300 can. Be good to each other. Be kind to each other.
00:03:00.420 --> 00:03:02.640 And for goodness sakes, you guys, be safe. 00:03:03.280 --> 00:03:15.455 Music.
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