Leadership

Correctional officers want nothing more than a "smooth shift," which requires firm, fair and consistent inmate interaction

How paying attention to all staff messaging will help you lead a corrections team

The leaders I admire carry the talents and traits they perfect in the workplace home with them, and it pays off in their personal relationships

How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight

Focus your cybersecurity investment on initiatives that create more effort for the attacker

If you let an underperformer go unchallenged, you are guaranteed lower morale among your higher performers over time

When it comes to communicating with inmates, officers and administrators should always pay attention to the small issues

Coaches can assist in developing employees, enhance morale and drive cultural change

If you can’t help wondering why you feel like you’re new and why those stripes are a little heavy, read on

The measurement of work productivity, facility violence and inmate recidivism will tell the tale as time goes on

Fears have been weighing heavily on staff for more than a year now, undermining their health and well-being, and most likely affecting their job performance

The level of effectiveness within your organization is directly proportional to how well your teams work within themselves and with other small teams

It is critical to communicate early and often with employees about safety and ongoing planning

I challenge every administrator to step out of their carpeted bubble and walk the concrete floor with their officers