While the concept of violence in the workplace is not new by any means, any more than workplace violence is an "American-thing," the medical sector is waking up to the reality that it is in a, so-called, league of its own. This article discusses some of the "realities" that sets medical professionals apart from other industries when it comes to dealing with violence in the workplace.

When you think of a self-defense situation, what are the top three considerations for being effective? Is it having strength, stamina, power, or a lot of techniques?

In the Ninja's art of unarmed combat known as ninpo-taijutsu, there is the core lesson of kamae - the use of effective body positioning. Other martial arts might refer to this strategic positioning of the body as "stances," but the Ninja sees kamae as an outward manifestation of the inner workings of his or her heart, rather than a fixed position dictated by one's style.

Like many policies, procedures, and programs designed and implemented in the corporate environment, workplace violence plans are typically designed by those with absolutely no knowledge or background in handling violence or aggression. And, as any self-protection expert, will tell you, what seems logical and sounds like it should work on paper, is exactly the opposite in a real world situation!

In Today's world, we expect that certain occupations come with a level of risk. And yet, statistics clearly show that these professionals may not be as at-risk as others. In fact, the list of employees and workers in so-called non-violent, even mundane professions, who find themselves in danger as often, if not more so...

The problem with most workplace violence plans is something that is often invisible to most managers responsible for the development of these policies. And yet, this missing piece could actually leave you and your company holding the proverbial bag, liability-wise, should the unthinkable happen to, or by, one of your employees.