Leadership Dynamics in Prisons | Throwback Episode

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Ron and Kristin explore the complex leadership dynamics within prisons, discussing various aspects such as inmate hierarchy and prison culture.

Send us Fan Mail In this special throwback episode, Ron and Kristin share an inside look into the fascinating world of prison power dynamics with inmates and correctional officers. Specifically, prison code, prison argo/language, inmate leadership hierarchy, personality types (ex: the colonist / religious inmate), females in prison and much more. Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers t...

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Hosts: Ron Ward, Kristin Sokoloff

Topics covered

• prison power dynamics
• inmate leadership
• correctional officers
• prison code
• personality types
• females in prison

Keywords

• prison dynamics
• leadership
• inmates
• correctional officers
• prison code
• personality types
• females in prison

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Places: prisons

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