PRIZES to win! PROMOTIONS

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

Safety Leadership and The Sense of Chronic Unease

Nelson Oliveros Taehee Kim Chris Allen

$51.95   $43.78

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

QTY:

English
Nor Publishing LLC
08 July 2025
In high-hazard industries-where a single mistake can cost lives, reputations, or entire enterprises-safety leadership is not optional. It's a mindset. In Safety Leadership and the Sense of Chronic Unease, Nelson Oliveros distills over three decades of global experience into a compelling guide for executives, safety professionals, and operational leaders who want to go beyond compliance and cultivate resilience.

Drawing on personal stories, major industrial case studies, and the latest research in human factors and organizational behavior, this book presents a powerful argument: real safety begins with leadership that refuses to become complacent. Chronic unease-the persistent, structured vigilance even when everything seems normal-is explored not as fear, but as wisdom in action.

The book introduces practical frameworks for assessing and improving safety culture maturity, building psychological safety, integrating risk management with leadership systems, and embedding a proactive safety mindset throughout the organization. From the boardroom to the rig floor, readers learn how to close feedback loops, empower frontliners, and transform weak signals into decisive interventions.

Rich with examples from oil & gas, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, and nuclear operations, the book shows how catastrophic failures often begin with minor oversights-and how leaders who model chronic unease can change that trajectory. It also includes a supplemental chapter on mindfulness and resilience, co-authored with Dr. Taehee Kim, linking neuroscience with emotional regulation in safety-critical environments.

Part leadership guide, part cultural roadmap, and part ethical call to action, Safety Leadership and the Sense of Chronic Unease invites leaders to adopt a new lens-not one that waits for incidents, but one that questions success itself. The absence of accidents doesn't mean the presence of safety.
By:  
Foreword by:  
Contributions by:  
Imprint:   Nor Publishing LLC
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   494g
ISBN:   9798998783142
Pages:   180
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Nelson Oliveros is a dynamic professional with a diverse background in engineering, project management, and leadership. With over three decades of experience, he has cultivated expertise in the fields of safety engineering and construction management, working on large-scale projects across various industries. His career has been defined by a commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and delivering results in complex environments.Nelson holds two Master of Science degrees in Environmental and Process Safety Engineering from the University of Southern Illinois and the University of Sheffield, respectively, as well as several leadership certificates from the London School, showcasing his dedication to continuous improvement and operational excellence.Throughout his career, Nelson has held key positions in prominent organizations, including leadership roles, and his work has spanned infrastructure development, energy systems, and sustainable solutions, reflecting his passion for contributing to transformative projects that impact the industry positively.As an author, Nelson brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the written word, offering readers unique insights into the intersection of technical expertise and human ingenuity. His writing is informed by real-world challenges and triumphs, providing valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and resilience.In addition to his professional pursuits, Nelson is deeply committed to mentoring young professionals and fostering growth within his industry. He believes in the power of knowledge-sharing and collaboration to drive progress and create meaningful change.Nelson currently resides in Houston with frequent work assignments in South Korea, where he continues to pursue his passions in leadership and construction while writing and inspiring others through his work. Dr. Taehee Kim received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from the Department of Buddhist Studies at Wonkwang University. Her doctoral research analyzed the yogic practices and metaphysical insights presented in the Gorakṣavacanasaṃgraha, a seminal text attributed to Gorakṣa widely regarded as the practical reformer of Haṭha Yoga. Through this analysis, she systematically organized the foundational doctrines of the Gorakṣa tradition within an academic framework.She currently teaches ""The Theory and Practice of Meditation"" at the Department of Yoga Studies, Graduate School of East Asian Studies, Wonkwang University, and serves as a senior researcher at the Yoga Studies Institute of Wonkwang University. She also holds academic leadership positions as Chair of the Academic Committee of the Korean Yoga Society and Chair of the Academic and Publishing Committee at the Academy of Korean Thought and Culture.Dr. Kim facilitates mindfulness-based meditation programs at institutions such as the Samsung Human Resources Development Center, supporting a wide range of participants including corporate professionals, adolescents, and children not only in cultivating emotional healing and psychological resilience, but also in strengthening mindfulness-based leadership grounded in neuroscience and psychology.She works at the intersection of intellect and lived experience, sharing meditation not merely as a technique but as a living philosophy an approach that harmonizes theoretical depth with practical relevance and continues to guide her educational practice.

See Also