Bad news gets safer when leaders make it safe to share. Some of the most important information a leader receives begins with words nobody particularly wants to hear: “We have a problem.” “I noticed something.” “This doesn’t look right.” “I think we should stop.” In mining, construction, manufacturing, and engineering, a near miss can be a gift, but only if somebody feels safe enough to talk about it. The real danger isn’t bad news. It’s bad news that never reaches t