When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Leadership
October 6, 2026
When Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Leadership What if self-doubt is part of leadership, not proof that you don’t belong? Imposter syndrome has a way
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Do I Belong Here? Learning in Public About Imposter Syndrome
September 1, 2026
Even the most accomplished leaders can wonder, “Do I belong here?” This reflection explores imposter syndrome, the stories we tell ourselves, and what can happen when leaders are willing to learn in public. It’s a reminder that uncertainty doesn’t mean we don’t belong. Sometimes, it means we’re growing.
When Leadership Challenges Start Within Us
August 12, 2026
When leadership challenges arise, it is easy to focus on what others need to do differently. Adaptive leadership invites us to look inward instead. Explore how greater self awareness can help us recognize our impact, navigate complexity, and create meaningful change.
What Happens When Leaders Do The Work Themselves
April 15, 2026
What Happens When Leaders Do The Work Themselves The Iowa Department of Corrections Joint Leadership Team (JLT) represents leadership across the full state system, including
From Compliance to Commitment Culture in Pretrial Service Agencies
March 29, 2026
Pretrial agencies often focus on policies and tools, but culture is what determines whether change actually sticks. Moving from compliance to adherence shifts the focus from enforcing rules to building engagement and commitment. When culture aligns with purpose, better outcomes follow.
Leading in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environments (VUCA)
February 9, 2026
Here’s the thing. In a VUCA world, the real challenge is not time management. It is attention management.
How to Lead by Design with Strategic Planning
February 3, 2026
The start of a new year often brings both hope and overwhelm. This blog reflects on how leaders can stay grounded in times of change by clarifying identity, anchoring in purpose, and treating strategy as a living discipline.
How Leaders Can Build Feedback Skills
December 16, 2025
Giving feedback is one of the most challenging leadership skills in the criminal and legal justice system. This post shares practical insights from ACJI’s Nov. 2025 Learn@Work LIVE webinar to help leaders build feedback skills that strengthen trust and performance.
ACJI Survey Reveals Big Gains from Executive Coaching in Justice Field
November 10, 2025
Executive coaching is transforming how justice leaders lead. By building emotional intelligence and self-awareness, coaching strengthens decision-making, team trust, and resilience across the system.