THE SELF-IMPROVEMENT TOOLBOX

10 Traits of Leaders in Corrections

Aaron Meaders
The Self-Improvement Toolbox
7 min readMay 12, 2022

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Corrections professionals are in a unique position. They often need to be leaders with vision while rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done. It takes a specific type of individual to be successful in this field.

Today, we will explore ten traits of highly effective leaders in corrections. Keep these in mind as you work your way up the ladder — or if you’re already at the top, use them to continue inspiring those around you!

#1: The Ability to Motivate and Inspire Others

Suppose you want to be a successful leader in corrections. In that case, you must have the ability to motivate and inspire those around you. It can be tricky and even more challenging without a strong leader.

When you can encourage and inspire your team, they’ll be more likely to stay focused and do their best work. That’s why it’s so important to have strong communication skills and build relationships.

It would be best to listen to your team, understand their concerns, and then provide them with the guidance and support to succeed…

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