From fragmented law enforcement agencies to fired-up special units, Mike and Cathy McIntosh unpack how law enforcement teams can craft a team mission that inspires, motivates, and unites.

Cathy shares a simple, story-driven formula—name who you serve, define the problem, set a destination, and raise the stakes—while Mike brings it home with tales from the trenches.

Expect practical steps, a dash of grit, and unforgettable inspiration. Ready to light up your team? This episode’s your spark as you lead law enforcement teams with a clear why.

Ever briefed your team only to find chaos later? Poor communication isn’t just frustrating—it’s a leadership killer.

In this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, Mike and Cathy McIntosh tackle the hidden costs of unclear messages, from crumbling trust to life-or-death missteps.

Hear how calm clarity saved 155 lives and how a sergeant’s steady voice tamed pending chaos on a shooting scene.

We’re breaking down why communication fails, how it tanks teams, and what you can do today to fix it. Sergeants, chiefs, officers, and deputies—this is your playbook to speak clearer, listen smarter, and lead stronger.

Hit play—clarity can’t wait.

Are your officers disengaged, burned out, or drifting apart? The problem isn’t more schedules or checklists. It’s a leadership gap.

In this episode, we dive deep into the critical divide between managing tasks and leading people, revealing why law enforcement teams crumble under box-checking bosses but thrive with vision-driven leaders.

Join us as we unpack a gripping SWAT standoff that exposes the life-or-death stakes of leadership and shares practical steps to rebuild trust, boost morale, and stop the ripple effect of burnout—before it’s too late. From sergeants to chiefs, if you’re ready to transform your agency with balanced leadership, this is your breakthrough moment.

Hit play now—your team can’t wait.

Championship teams—whether on the field or in law enforcement—are built on one critical foundation: trust. Without trust, teams falter, relationships break down, and missions fail. In this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, we explore how leaders can build trust within their teams and create high-performing, championship-level organizations.

Drawing from decades of law enforcement experience and lessons learned from championship sports teams, this episode dives into the key challenges law enforcement leaders face when trust is lacking—and provides actionable strategies to overcome them. Whether you’re leading a small shift or an entire agency, this episode offers the tools you need to create a culture of trust, collaboration, and excellence.

Your leadership reputation isn’t what you say it is—it’s what others say about you when you’re not in the room. In this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, Mike and Cathy McIntosh dive into the often-overlooked concept of building your leadership reputation and why it’s critical for law enforcement leaders.  

This episode is packed with insights for law enforcement leaders at every stage of their career who want to build trust, strengthen their leadership style, and ensure their reputation works for them—not against them.  

How you develop law enforcement leaders is pivotal to the success of your organization.

That’s why this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service dives into the challenges law enforcement leaders face in preparing the next generation of leadership.

Developing leaders from within an organization is critical to its long-term success, but it requires intentionality, proactive planning, and actionable strategies to ensure those leaders are ready to step into key roles.

Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for law enforcement leaders looking to strengthen their teams, organizations, and communities.

Today, I'm with Corey Prioux, who will share the keys to nutrition and exercise in law enforcement to help you achieve peak physical fitness and improve your overall health. By implementing the recommended strategies, you can experience heightened officer safety and performance. Get ready to take your fitness to the next level and see the positive impact on your law enforcement career.

Do you want to develop the resilience needed to better respond to trauma in law enforcement? Are you seeking a solution to improve your well-being and ability to cope with the challenges of the job?

By unlocking the power of resilience, you can enhance your ability to navigate the intense demands of law enforcement and effectively respond to the trauma you may encounter. Get ready to discover the solution that will empower you to thrive in your profession and maintain your well-being.