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“It’s not who’s right.
It’s what’s right.”
It’s what’s right.”
Field Notes — Issue No. 001
Industry Perspective New
It’s Not Who’s Right. It’s What’s Right.
After 40 years in fire alarm and life safety, the most dangerous words I’ve heard on a job site aren’t “I don’t know.” They’re “trust me, I’ve always done it this way.” Five words stopped me cold recently — and they deserve more than a LinkedIn post.
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