Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James called for Bold Leadership.  But what does bold leadership mean, and what does it look like?  Boldness takes courage and courage is product of vulnerability.  To get to a place of bold leadership, first leaders must understand the many complex emotions that are a part of leadership (uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure) and how to manage or make use of them in a way that's healthy and productive so they can be a powerful source of influence and motivation rather than seeking to repress or ignore them or letting them spiral out of control. These are my notes/thoughts so far, and would appreciate an opportunity to discuss/determine how to best capture these themes.  I only provide this to give you a general idea of what I'm thinking.  I'm not tied to any of this, and am open to feedback. -  Leading is about people – if done right it is an emotional experience, a leaders own emotions, beliefs and biases play a large role in who they are as a leader and their effectiveness.  -  Leadership roles constantly generate feelings of vulnerability, but leaders are typically conditioned to hide their vulnerabilities at all costs. Leaders need to cultivate the ability to be vulnerable without feeling compelled to close themselves down in an attempt to safeguard or project the image he or she has been taught is that of a successful leader. Leaders have to develop a sense of comfort with discomfort, and understand the emotions behind it in order to r -  The ability to do this is of critical importance to a leader, for leaders not only not only manage their own emotions, but also need to be aware of the significant impact his or her emotions have on everyone around them (positive or negative). Science has shown that emotions are literally contagious--we sense them in others, pick them up and pass them on--and people are even more sensitive to the emotions of those in leadership positions or if viewed as having a high status. Therefore understanding emotions, and having the skill set to leverage this dynamic effectively provides a leader tremendous advantage. Leaders need to have a better understanding of the emotions that are inherent to leadership,  and how to manage or make use of them in a way that's healthy and productive so they can be a powerful source of influence and motivation rather than seeking to repress or ignore them or letting them spiral out of control.   -  Leadership is an inside-outside game.  Leaders have to look in to see out.  How we think about things impacts what we do. In today’s frenetic world, we’re often so busy doing things that we don’t notice our thinking—our Inner Operating System, which then takes on a life of its own and it is often hidden from our view. We are caught in our own habitual patterns, without noticing, at high cost since the inner life impacts personal effectiveness, creativity, innovation, and performance.  USAF Secretary James called for bold leadership in fa.

1. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James called for Bold
Leadership. But what does bold leadership mean, and what does
it look like? Boldness takes courage and courage is product of
vulnerability. To get to a place of bold leadership, first leaders
must understand the many complex emotions that are a part of
leadership (uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure) and how
to manage or make use of them in a way that's healthy and
productive so they can be a powerful source of influence and
motivation rather than seeking to repress or ignore them or
letting them spiral out of control.
These are my notes/thoughts so far, and would appreciate an
opportunity to discuss/determine how to best capture these
themes. I only provide this to give you a general idea of what
I'm thinking. I'm not tied to any of this, and am open to
feedback.
- Leading is about people – if done right it is an emotional
experience, a leaders own emotions, beliefs and biases play a
large role in who they are as a leader and their effectiveness.
- Leadership roles constantly generate feelings of vulnerability,
but leaders are typically conditioned to hide their vulnerabilities
at all costs. Leaders need to cultivate the ability to be
vulnerable without feeling compelled to close themselves down
in an attempt to safeguard or project the image he or she has
been taught is that of a successful leader. Leaders have to
develop a sense of comfort with discomfort, and understand the
emotions behind it in order to r
- The ability to do this is of critical importance to a leader, for

2. leaders not only not only manage their own emotions, but also
need to be aware of the significant impact his or her emotions
have on everyone around them (positive or negative). Science
has shown that emotions are literally contagious--we sense them
in others, pick them up and pass them on--and people are even
more sensitive to the emotions of those in leadership positions
or if viewed as having a high status.
Therefore understanding emotions, and having the skill set to
leverage this dynamic effectively provides a leader tremendous
advantage.
Leaders need to have a better understanding of the emotions
that are inherent to leadership, and how to manage or make use
of them in a way that's healthy and productive so they can be a
powerful source of influence and motivation rather than seeking
to repress or ignore them or letting them spiral out of control.
- Leadership is an inside-outside game. Leaders have to look
in to see out. How we think about things impacts what we do.
In today’s frenetic world, we’re often so busy doing things that
we don’t notice our thinking—our Inner Operating System,
which then takes on a life of its own and it is often hidden from
our view. We are caught in our own habitual patterns, without
noticing, at high cost since the inner life impacts personal
effectiveness, creativity, innovation, and performance.
USAF Secretary James called for bold leadership in face of
service-wide uncertainty. Merriam- Webster dictionary defines
bold as: not afraid of danger or difficult situations.
Dictionary.com defines bold as: not hesitating or fearful in the
face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and
daring; not hesitating to break the rules of propriety; forward;
impudent; necessitating courage and daring; challenging:
a. What is bold leadership: Define bold, what is opposite, why
can we not get there without talking about emotion.
1. How emotions limit and support
0. Define emotion

3. 0. Neuroscience of emotion and how it subconsciously drives
behavior –
0. Ladder of Inference and how it’s subconscious
0. Biases and blind spots
1. There are many emotions that could and should be addressed,
but for the sake of this paper I’ve chosen uncertainty, risk and
emotional exposure
1. Uncertainty
1. Quote: “I know this because I do All-Calls everywhere I go,
and I know that the biggest issue on the minds of our Airmen is
uncertainty. This is uncertainty about their careers, about the
downsizing, about budgets, and uncertainty about the world
environment.” SECAF James
1. Fear/Safety -- how it manifests in leadership behavior and
how understanding and coutering it will lead to an vironment of
safety
1. Micromanagement – Empowerment (Discover/Exploration) --
Fear leads to desire for control which leads to
micromanagement, rather we want an enviornement of
empowerment, but how does a leader accept letting go of
control to get there.
1. Risk
0. Quote:
0. Acceptance of possible failure as a necessity for
Creativity/Innovation
0. Self-Doubt -- (I have a source that discusses negative
manifestations of self-doubt that I'd like included)
1. Emotional Exposure
0. Quote:
0. Transparency as a necessity for Trust
0. Sympathy – Empathy (alienation/connection)
3. Why is empathy important? First, empathy breeds courage. In
a recent study of nearly 900 youth, ages 11-
13, Nicola Abbott and Lindsey Cameron’s, psychology

4. researchers at University of Kent, found that participants with
higher levels of empathy were more likely to engage in
“assertive bystander behavior.” In other words, they were
willing to stand up to a bully on behalf of someone outside their
peer group. This kind of courage can be life changing for a
victim of bullying and prevent the damaging effects of social
isolation and exclusion that often lead to anxiety and
depression.
0. Stagnation -- Growth (Feedback/Difficult Conversations)
1. What needs to be done:
0. Normalize language – need to discuss emotions to help
people understand they’re not alone, belong and healthy process
1. Teach self-awareness/self reflection
i. Introspection/Mindfulness Training – at earliest levels
ii. Journaling
iii. Meditation … how it helps introspection, emotional
awareness … and
1. 360s and Feedback – to understand how one is perceived and
emotional skills that need to be addressed.
i.
1. Leader Mentor/coaching training
Running Head: INTRODUCTIONS TO CORRECTIONS
1
Introductions to Corrections 2

5. Introductions to Corrections: probation and parole system
Student’s Name:
Institutional Affiliation:
Introductions to Corrections
As we all understand, parole as well as probation basically are
alternatives to incarceration; however, with regards to
probation, it tends to occur preceding to and often instead of
prison or jail time while on the other hand, with parole, it is
simply an early release from prison (Sieh, 2006). There exist a
number of differences between the probation and parole system,
for instance, the probation system is simply the time which or
rather before a given person is in point of fact sent to jail or
prison. This is to say that when the offenders in question
receive probation instead of being pronounced a sentence which
sends them straight to jail, the judge awards an opportunity to
show that they desire to rehabilitate themselves. In retrospect,
parole simply refers to the period of time after which a given
defendant is released from prison. This simply means that a
given defendant who is on parole may to a particular extent face
similar safeguards and controls as probation (Stohr & Collins,
2013). The basic function of a probation system is to reduce the
costs which are inherent of the incarceration or deterrence
programs. While on the other hand, the function of a parole
system is to make sure that the released defendant has reformed
over the period of incarceration. The main difference between
them is the verity that probation is done before one is sentenced
and parole is carried out after one has already been sentenced

6. (Durnescu & McNeil, 2013).
References
Durnescu, I., & McNeil, F. (2013). Understanding Penal
Practice. New York: Routledge.
Sieh, E. W. (2006). Community Corrections and Human
Dignity. New York: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Stohr, M., & Collins, P. A. (2013). Criminal Justice
Management, 2nd Ed.: Theory and Practice in Justice-Centered
Organizations. New York: Routledge.
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James called for Bold
Leadership. But what does bold leadership mean, and what does
it look like? Boldness takes courage and courage is product of
vulnerability. To get to a place of bold leadership, first leaders
must understand the many complex emotions that are a part of
leadership (uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure) and how
to manage or make use of them in a way that's healthy and
productive so they can be a powerful source of influence and
motivation rather than seeking to repress or ignore them or
letting them spiral out of control.
These are my notes/thoughts so far, and would appreciate an
opportunity to discuss/determine how to best capture these
themes. I only provide this to give you a general idea of what
I'm thinking. I'm not tied to any of this, and am open to
feedback.
- Leading is about people – if done right it is an emotional
experience, a leaders own emotions, beliefs and biases play a
large role in who they are as a leader and their effectiveness.

7. - Leadership roles constantly generate feelings of vulnerability,
but leaders are typically conditioned to hide their vulnerabilities
at all costs. Leaders need to cultivate the ability to be
vulnerable without feeling compelled to close themselves down
in an attempt to safeguard or project the image he or she has
been taught is that of a successful leader. Leaders have to
develop a sense of comfort with discomfort, and understand the
emotions behind it in order to r
- The ability to do this is of critical importance to a leader, for
leaders not only not only manage their own emotions, but also
need to be aware of the significant impact his or her emotions
have on everyone around them (positive or negative). Science
has shown that emotions are literally contagious--we sense them
in others, pick them up and pass them on--and people are even
more sensitive to the emotions of those in leadership positions
or if viewed as having a high status.
Therefore understanding emotions, and having the skill set to
leverage this dynamic effectively provides a leader tremendous
advantage.
Leaders need to have a better understanding of the emotions
that are inherent to leadership, and how to manage or make use
of them in a way that's healthy and productive so they can be a
powerful source of influence and motivation rather than seeking
to repress or ignore them or letting them spiral out of control.
- Leadership is an inside-outside game. Leaders have to look
in to see out. How we think about things impacts what we do.
In today’s frenetic world, we’re often so busy doing things that
we don’t notice our thinking—our Inner Operating System,
which then takes on a life of its own and it is often hidden from
our view. We are caught in our own habitual patterns, without
noticing, at high cost since the inner life impacts personal
effectiveness, creativity, innovation, and performance.
USAF Secretary James called for bold leadership in face of
service-wide uncertainty. Merriam- Webster dictionary defines

8. bold as: not afraid of danger or difficult situations.
Dictionary.com defines bold as: not hesitating or fearful in the
face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and
daring; not hesitating to break the rules of propriety; forward;
impudent; necessitating courage and daring; challenging:
a. What is bold leadership: Define bold, what is opposite, why
can we not get there without talking about emotion.
1. How emotions limit and support
0. Define emotion
0. Neuroscience of emotion and how it subconsciously drives
behavior –
0. Ladder of Inference and how it’s subconscious
0. Biases and blind spots
1. There are many emotions that could and should be addressed,
but for the sake of this paper I’ve chosen uncertainty, risk and
emotional exposure
1. Uncertainty
1. Quote: “I know this because I do All-Calls everywhere I go,
and I know that the biggest issue on the minds of our Airmen is
uncertainty. This is uncertainty about their careers, about the
downsizing, about budgets, and uncertainty about the world
environment.” SECAF James
1. Fear/Safety -- how it manifests in leadership behavior and
how understanding and coutering it will lead to an vironment of
safety
1. Micromanagement – Empowerment (Discover/Exploration) --
Fear leads to desire for control which leads to
micromanagement, rather we want an enviornement of
empowerment, but how does a leader accept letting go of
control to get there.
1. Risk
0. Quote:
0. Acceptance of possible failure as a necessity for
Creativity/Innovation

9. 0. Self-Doubt -- (I have a source that discusses negative
manifestations of self-doubt that I'd like included)
1. Emotional Exposure
0. Quote:
0. Transparency as a necessity for Trust
0. Sympathy – Empathy (alienation/connection)
3. Why is empathy important? First, empathy breeds courage. In
a recent study of nearly 900 youth, ages 11-
13, Nicola Abbott and Lindsey Cameron’s, psychology
researchers at University of Kent, found that participants with
higher levels of empathy were more likely to engage in
“assertive bystander behavior.” In other words, they were
willing to stand up to a bully on behalf of someone outside their
peer group. This kind of courage can be life changing for a
victim of bullying and prevent the damaging effects of social
isolation and exclusion that often lead to anxiety and
depression.
0. Stagnation -- Growth (Feedback/Difficult Conversations)
1. What needs to be done:
0. Normalize language – need to discuss emotions to help
people understand they’re not alone, belong and healthy process
1. Teach self-awareness/self reflection
i. Introspection/Mindfulness Training – at earliest levels
ii. Journaling
iii. Meditation … how it helps introspection, emotional
awareness … and
1. 360s and Feedback – to understand how one is perceived and
emotional skills that need to be addressed.
i.
1. Leader Mentor/coaching training