Grant Shepherd
I'm Grant Shepherd, author of The Correctional Leadership Series. I write practical, real-world lessons about correctional leadership, supervision, accountability, difficult employees, and building stronger teams.
FLS Complete Field Tool Collection
FLS – Complete Supervisor Tool Collection
First-line supervisors are expected to lead people, make decisions, handle... Read more
The First Line Supervisor Leadership Planner: 168 Shifts – Digital Edition
Lead every shift with a clear plan. This 224-page fillable planner includes 168 daily shift plans, monthly leadership... Read more
FLS New Supervisor Starter Pack
FLS – New Supervisor Starter Pack
Getting promoted gives you the rank. It doesn’t automatically teach you how to... Read more
FLS Promotion Ready Pack
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FLS First 30 Days Supervisor Action Plan
Start your first month with direction—not guesswork.
A streamlined introduction to the First Line Supervisor Leadership... Read more
FLS Before You Counsel an Employee
Prepare the conversation before you have the conversation.
A practical preparation tool for first-line supervisors who... Read more
FLS Difficult Conversation Planner
Difficult conversations get harder when you walk into them unprepared.
A practical planning tool for first-line... Read more
FLS 5 Questions Before You Call the Sergeant
A quick-reference tool designed to help new and developing first-line supervisors work through everyday problems before... Read more
FLS End-of-Shift Leadership Debrief
The shift may be over. The leadership lesson shouldn’t be.
A quick end-of-shift reflection tool designed to help... Read more
FLS Employee Check-In Sheet
A good supervisor shouldn't only talk to employees when something goes wrong.
The FLS Employee Check-In Sheet gives... Read more
FLS Conversations & Documentation Pack
FLS – Conversations & Documentation Pack
Difficult conversations are part of supervision. Walking into them unprepared... Read more
FLS Report Review & Editing Tool
FLS – Report Review & Editing Tool
Reviewing reports isn't just about correcting grammar. It's about making sure the... Read more
FLS Supervisor Shift Notes
FLS – Supervisor Shift Notes
A supervisor can deal with dozens of conversations, decisions, employee issues, and... Read more
FLS New Supervisor Survival Card
FLS – New Supervisor Survival Card
The first few months as a supervisor can make you question every decision. You don't... Read more