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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 299 - The 1% Rule - Small Safety Wins add up
Description: Episode 299 focuses on a powerful but often overlooked truth in safety leadership: big improvements don’t come from big programs — they come from small, consistent actions. Dr. Ayers explains that the “1% Rule” is about making tiny, daily improvements that compound into major cultural and performance gains over time.
The core message: Safety excellence is built through small wins repeated consistently, not giant initiatives launched occasionally.
📈 What Is the 1% Rule?
The 1% Rule is simple:
👉 Improve one thing by 1% every day.
Not 10%. Not 50%. Just 1%.
These small improvements might seem insignificant in the moment, but...