Public Figure Profiles

Norman Carlson

Norman A. Carlson (August 10, 1933 – August 9, 2020) was an American correctional officer and businessman. He was best known for his direction of the Federal Bureau of Prisons from 1970 to 1987 and long-time involvement with this bureau. During his 30-year involvement, he served in the United States Penitentiary of Leavenworth, Kansas, and also in the Federal Correctional Institution of Ashland, Kentucky. He was president of the American Correctional Association from 1978 to 1980 and was the adjunct professor for the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota for 11 years (1987–98). In 1978, he was awarded the Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership for his leadership in the training of federal government managers and executives and in his organizational abilities.

He served as director emeritus of GEO Group, a private prison company based in Boca Raton, Florida.Carlson died on August 9, 2020, at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona from lymphoma, aged 86.

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Some of their strengths

Norman Carlson has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Energetic, Extroverted, Brave, Honest, Intuitive, and Generous.

Bold and Confident

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Norman Carlson is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.

Constant and Serious

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Norman Carlson well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.

Imaginative and Sentimental

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Norman Carlson as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.

A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.

Altruistic and Ambitious

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Norman Carlson is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.

They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.

Creative and Leadership-oriented

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Norman Carlson tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.

Some of Norman Carlson's challenges

While Norman Carlson has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Norman Carlson can be Arrogant, Status-seeking, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Irritable, Moody, and Blunt.

Arrogant and Status-seeking

One of Norman Carlson's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.

Norman Carlson must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Irritable and Moody

Norman Carlson is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.

Domineering and Stubborn

Finally, Norman Carlson also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.

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