Summary

In this conversation, Tim and Ian discuss their deescalation course for corrections and the importance of creating a safe and vulnerable environment for learning and growth. They emphasize the need for individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace discomfort in order to grow and pursue their purpose. They also highlight the significance of providing feedback and celebrating failure as a means of fostering a culture of improvement and safety. The conversation touches on the challenges within the corrections and law enforcement culture and the importance of training and support from administration. The conversation explores the importance of safety and de-escalation in various environments, including prisons and everyday life. It emphasizes the need to create a sense of safety and model the behavior being taught. The discussion also delves into the impact of trauma on corrections officers and the importance of rewiring the brain through practices like meditation and mindfulness. The conversation concludes by highlighting the value of combining both hardware (hard skills) and software (communication and human performance) in training.

Keywords
deescalation, corrections, safety, vulnerability, growth, comfort zone, feedback, failure, culture, training, administration, safety, de-escalation, modeling behavior, trauma, rewiring the brain, meditation, mindfulness, hardware and software

Takeaways

• Creating a safe and vulnerable environment is crucial for effective deescalation and growth.
• Stepping out of one's comfort zone and embracing discomfort is necessary for personal and professional development.
• Providing feedback and celebrating failure can foster a culture of improvement and safety.
• Challenges within the corrections and law enforcement culture can be addressed through training and support from administration. Creating a sense of safety is crucial in any environment, including prisons and everyday life.
• Modeling the behavior being taught is essential in training.
• Trauma can have a significant impact on corrections officers, and it is important to address the aftereffects.
• Practices like meditation and mindfulness can help rewire the brain and improve well-being.
• Combining both hardware (hard skills) and software (communication and human performance) is essential in training.

Titles

• Feedback and Failure: Fostering a Culture of Improvement
• Embracing Discomfort for Personal and Professional Growth Modeling Behavior in Training
• Addressing the Impact of Trauma

Sound Bites

• "Safety is the key across the board to making anybody start to de-escalate."
• "If you don't have the ability to be vulnerable, to be silly, to play, to show, to be open and show that you are human at the end of the day, then you are not confident."
• "You can only grow if you're outside of your comfort zone."
• "We have a responsibility to bring safety back to the table."
• "Safety is the game. Safety. That is it."
• "It is a meaningful training that has aspects to it and elements to it that lead to successful outcomes when it comes to volatile situations."

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Context

02:12
Overview of the Deescalation Course

08:52
Embracing Discomfort for Growth

21:02
The Paradox of Safety and Comfort

27:09
Feedback and Failure: Fostering Improvement

31:21
Addressing Challenges in the Culture

36:59
Addressing the Impact of Trauma

54:57
Rewiring the Brain through Meditation and Mindfulness

01:02:01
Combining Hardware and Software in Training

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Summary
Matt Porter shares his journey into law enforcement and the importance of prioritizing in life. He emphasizes the need for a personal why and the significance of building relationships. Matt also discusses his background in martial arts and how it has influenced his training and teaching in control tactics. He highlights the principles of Aikido and the importance of joint locks in law enforcement techniques. Matt Porter started teaching leadership and emotional intelligence courses in law enforcement after being encouraged by a friend. He found it to be a fulfilling and rewarding experience, and his passion for teaching grew. He eventually started his own training company, focusing on emotional intelligence, de-escalation, and leadership development. Matt believes that great instructors and great leaders share similar qualities, such as the ability to articulate under pressure and inspire others to be their best. He emphasizes the importance of trust and building relationships in leadership and believes that emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for success in any field.

Keywords
law enforcement, prioritizing, relationships, martial arts, Aikido, control tactics, teaching, leadership, emotional intelligence, law enforcement, training company, de-escalation, trust, relationships

Takeaways

• Prioritizing is key in balancing work and personal life
• Building relationships and having a personal why are important in law enforcement
• Martial arts principles, such as joint locks, are valuable in control tactics
• Training in martial arts can enhance physical fitness and self-defense skills Teaching leadership and emotional intelligence can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience.
• Great instructors and great leaders share similar qualities.
• Building trust and relationships is crucial in leadership.
• Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for success in any field.

Titles

• The Influence of Martial Arts in Control Tactics
• The Importance of Prioritizing in Law Enforcement The Role of Instructors in Inspiring Others
• Building Trust and Relationships in Leadership

Sound Bites

• "Life has lots of tasks. I have a lot to prioritize."
• "Teaching leadership and emotional intelligence can be intoxicating."
• "Instructors can fill a similar role as leaders in inspiring others."
• "Instructors and leaders are the same."

Chapters

11:11
The Importance of Prioritizing in Law Enforcement

19:14
Building Relationships and Finding Your Personal Why

36:39
Enhancing Fitness and Self-Defense Skills through Martial Arts

38:50
Starting to Teach Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

40:41
The Role of Instructors in Inspiring Others

45:00
The Impact of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

56:16
The Journey of Teaching Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

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Summary
Tim Valentine shares his experience working in juvenile corrections and the importance of training and mentorship in the field. He discusses the challenges and unique aspects of working with juvenile offenders, including the high levels of aggression and trauma they often face. Tim highlights the need for comprehensive training programs that focus on skill development and the transference of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of advocating for training and providing evidence-based research to support its effectiveness. Tim also discusses the impact of training on officer safety, reducing injuries and use of force incidents. He concludes by highlighting the need for administrators to understand the value of training and invest in their staff's development. Tim Valentine shares his journey from being a field training officer to becoming a full-time instructor at the Department of Corrections Academy. He discusses the challenges and rewards of being an FTO and the importance of proper training and curriculum design in the corrections field. Tim also highlights the need for ongoing training and the impact it has on the safety and effectiveness of corrections officers. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing wellness and family and taking advantage of every opportunity for professional development.

Keywords
juvenile corrections, training, mentorship, skill development, officer safety, evidence-based research, corrections, training, curriculum design, field training officer, Department of Corrections Academy, wellness, family, ongoing training

Takeaways

• Working in juvenile corrections requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of young offenders.
• Advocating for training and providing evidence-based research is crucial for securing support and resources.
• Investing in training not only improves officer safety but also reduces injuries and use of force incidents.
• Administrators should prioritize training and recognize its long-term benefits for staff and the community. Prioritize wellness and family as a corrections professional
• Take advantage of every opportunity for professional development
• Proper training and curriculum design are crucial in the corrections field
• Ongoing training is essential for the safety and effectiveness of corrections officers

Sound Bites

• "People learn when they're happy, people learn more when they're excited. They definitely do not learn when they're terrified or humiliated."
• "You're either going to pay now or pay later. And the difference is if you're paying later, somebody's probably hurt."
• "You're not going to get paid what you're worth. You want to do it for other reasons. And really a lot of it is making people better."
• "Your wellness and your family are our priority."
• "Take every opportunity to do every little thing that they ask you."
• "Take care of your family, take care of you, take every opportunity that they will give you."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Building Relationships

07:30
Entering the Field of Juvenile Corrections

14:12
The Challenges and Unique Aspects of Juvenile Corrections

27:31
The Importance of Training and Advocacy

33:50
Transitioning to a New Agency and the Value of Training

35:40
The Journey from FTO to Full-Time Instructor

53:47
Prioritizing Wellness and Family in the Corrections Field

59:44
The Importance of Proper Training and Curriculum Design

01:09:13
The Impact of Ongoing Training on Corrections Officers

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