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Part 2: Pseudo-Silence is the Quiet Enemy of Culture Change and Psychological Safety

September 12, 2025

Silence is not always agreement. Sometimes it is pseudo silence, when people hold back their real thoughts because they do not feel safe. Leaders may mistake this quiet for buy in, but it hides resistance, erodes trust, and prevents meaningful change. Breaking pseudo silence requires courage, structure, and a commitment to rewarding truth telling so culture change can move from pretending to progressing.

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What I Always Wanted to Know About Culture Change

August 29, 2025

Organizational culture is the hidden force that makes or breaks reform, and without the right patterns of behavior, mindset, and meaning even the best strategies fail. This article explores what culture really is, why it matters, and how leaders can intentionally shape it with ACJI’s new IDEATE Organizational Culture Academy offering practical tools to turn culture talk into culture action.

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Shining a Light on Imposter Syndrome

August 13, 2025

Roughly 70% of people experience Imposter Syndrome, the belief that success feels undeserved and the fear of being “found out.” Learn where it comes from, how it affects leaders at every career stage, and strategies to move from self-doubt toward resilient, values-driven leadership.

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So You’re a Supervisor Now

July 18, 2025

Becoming a supervisor is a shift in identity, not just a change in title. This post explores how justice system leaders can grow into that role with clarity, purpose, and the support they deserve.

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Forget Work-Life Balance. Aim for Alignment.

June 11, 2025

Work-life balance sounds ideal, but it often sets us up to feel like we’re failing. In our recent Learn@Work LIVE webinar, Dr. Alex Walker encouraged justice professionals to shift their focus from balance to alignment by prioritizing energy, attention, and values over perfection. Explore key takeaways and practical tools to help you lead and live with intention.

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8 Strategic Planning Tips From an Implementation Pro

May 9, 2025

Discover how to turn strategic planning from a once-a-year document into a daily discipline that drives real results. These 8 practical tips from implementation expert Dr. Nicholas Powell will help your agency stay focused, mission-aligned, and ready to lead with intention.

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