S4 E3: Understanding Human Behavior | Leadership, Crime, Trauma, and Systems Change with Dr. Timo...

What can forensic behavior analysis teach us about leadership, trauma, crime, compassion, and changing systems? In this episode of Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers, Dr. Esther Bubb sits down with Dr. Timothy J. Templin, Ph.D., BCBA, a behavior analyst with extensive experience in forensic psychiatric care and a longtime contributor to the field of forensic behavior analysis. Tim shares his journey from psychology and forensic psychiatric care into behavior analysis and criminal behaviorology—and explains why understanding the environment surrounding behavior is essential for effective leadership. Together, Esther and Tim explore: • How environmental contingencies influence behavior and leadership • What behavior analysis can teach us about crime, aggression, and gender-based violence • Why changes in reporting and data collection matter when interpreting increases in crime • How trauma can shape behavior long after a traumatic experience occurs • Ethical challenges when applying behavior analysis in forensic and correctional settings • Why compassion and accountability can—and should—coexist • How inconsistent systems and staff responses can contribute to behavioral escalation • The importance of behavioral skills training, coaching, modeling, and reinforcement in changing institutional culture • Why behavior analysts can—and perhaps should—work beyond traditional clinical settings • How behavior science is already being used in fields such as criminal justice, worker safety, traffic safety, animal training, and other areas • One simple way leaders can become more behaviorally aware One of the central ideas emerging from the conversation is that behavior analysis does not belong to one setting or one job title. Behavior occurs everywhere—and understanding behavior can help us create more effective environments wherever we lead. As Tim reminds us, we do not always need to introduce people to technical terminology to help them use behavioral principles. Sometimes, leadership begins with simply helping people understand that different responses can produce different outcomes. Dr. Templin is the host of Criminal Behaviorology and is involved with the Crime and Behavior Academy, providing training and consultation related to crime and behavior analysis. Listen in for a thought-provoking conversation about human behavior, leadership, trauma, ethics, compassion, and the possibilities for behavior science beyond traditional boundaries. 0.5 Free BCBA Ethics CEU Available If you would like to obtain 0.5 Free Ethics CEU after listening to the episode, email Dr. Bubb at mail@esthercbubbabaservices.com. About Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change Makers is hosted by Dr. Esther C. Bubb, a behavior analyst and educational leader who explores leadership, behavior, dignity, organizational culture, and systems change. Leadership grounded in behavior. Guided by dignity. Designed for change. Connect with Dr. Esther Bubb If you're passionate about leadership, behavior science, education, and creating cultures where people flourish, you're in the right place. Because leadership isn't about changing people—it's about creating the conditions where people discover what's possible. Subscribe to Behaviorally Speaking: Leadership for Change-Makers for conversations that bridge behavior analysis, leadership, education, and organizational change. If you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Follow the podcast ⭐ Leave a rating and review ⭐ Share this episode with a colleague, supervisor, educator, or fellow leader ⭐ Visit Esther C. Bubb ABA Services for additional leadership resources, training, and professional development opportunities 🌐 Esther C Bubb ABA Services: https://esthercbubbabaservices.com 📝 Behaviorally Speaking: Insight for Change Makers Blog: https://esthercbubbabaservices.com/blog Leadership is behavior. And behavior always tells a story. About the Guest Dr. Timothy J. Templin, Ph.D., BCBA Dr. Templin has worked for many years in forensic psychiatric care as a counselor and behavior analyst across various settings. He completed his Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. For years, he has been an active member of the Forensic Behavior Analysis SIG and presents extensively on topics including forensics, ethics, competency to stand trial, and behavioral case conceptualization. He is the host of the podcast Criminal Behaviorology and co-founder of the Crime and Behavior Academy, which provides training and consultation on crime and behavior analysis. AI Info This episode description was written with the assistance of AI.