Nov 2025
Operational Excellence
Aug 2025
Operational Excellence
What do spaceflight and oil & gas operations have in common?
High stakes – and zero room for error.
In this episode, host Jeanne Johns sits down with Captain Jim Wetherbee (ret) – a six-time NASA astronaut, Navy test pilot, and oil & gas executive – to explore what it means to control risk when failure is not an option.
With 35 years in high-hazard environments, Jim shares powerful insights on leadership under pressure and why the fundamentals of operating excellence are essential to controlling risk.
Whether you’re managing a refinery or being launched on a rocket, this episode delivers practical wisdom for anyone serious about safety and performance.
Click here for written transcript: Risk Matters Episode 5
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