The Hidden Cost of "Never Show Weakness": Why Hiding Instructor Errors Undermines Dive Safety

The Hidden Cost of "Never Show Weakness": Why Hiding Instructor Errors Undermines Dive Safety

The Hidden Cost of "Never Show Weakness": Why Hiding Instructor Errors Undermines Dive SafetyAndy Leonard
Published on: 14/01/2026

Hiding mistakes feels professional, but it quietly erodes safety. This article explores error culture, psychological safety, and just culture in diving, showing why credible leaders talk about their errors, learn fast, and build safer, stronger dive teams, so they can be better than yesterday.

Sense-making, Decision-making, & Psychology
Asking Why. Telling Stories. Owning Accountability

Asking Why. Telling Stories. Owning Accountability

Published on: 17/08/2025

When divers face tragedy, meaning is found through justice, learning, and accountability. By sharing stories, showing proof of change, and using forward-looking accountability, we create safer teams and a stronger community. Learn, reflect, and improve - that way we can be better than yesterday.

Melhores Dicas para Mergulhadores Iniciantes: Segurança Psicológica e Cultura Justa

Melhores Dicas para Mergulhadores Iniciantes: Segurança Psicológica e Cultura Justa

Published on: 30/07/2025

Segurança Psicológica e Cultura Justa são as bases para aprendermos a partir de nossos erros e acertos. Este blog explica o que são elas e como você pode começar a usa-las em seus mergulhos.

Top Tips for Beginner Divers: Psychological Safety & Just Culture

Top Tips for Beginner Divers: Psychological Safety & Just Culture

Published on: 29/07/2025

Psychological Safety and Just Culture are the basis for learning from your failures and successes. This blog explain what they are and how you can begin to use them in your diving