Correctional leaders must engage with their employees in a more approachable way and be able to respond empathetically to situations. As such, the National Institute of Corrections encourages transformational leadership, which is a leadership style based on mentorship and accessibility. In addition, all corrections employees should aim to improve their emotional intelligence, which can help them respond more effectively to volatile situations.
In this video, American Military University’s Dr. Michael Pittaro explains why transformational leadership and emotional intelligence are both essential in the field of corrections.
For more information on transformational leadership and emotional intelligence, check out the resources below:
- Transformational Leadership can Improve the Culture of Corrections
- Corrections Administrators Must Change their Leadership Style
- How Emotional Intelligence Benefits Correctional Officers
- Transformational Leadership and the Impact on Morale, Satisfaction in Corrections
