The Courage To Live
The Courage to Live podcast is hosted by retired Police Captain Josh Bitsko and his wife Jenna, and it explores resilience, leadership, and the real stories behind critical incidents and everyday challenges. Each episode blends lessons from Josh’s career in law enforcement including his response to the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas with honest conversations about trauma, growth, and the courage it takes to face both professional and personal battles. The show covers everything from leadership and decision making under stress to mental health, family, and the daily choices that help us live with purpose.
The Courage To Live
Ep. 44: Courage Casts - Leadership is Perishable
In this episode of The Courage to Live Podcast, Josh Bitsko shares why leadership is a skill that must be continually developed because if it’s left untouched, it goes bad like milk in the fridge.
Drawing from his own experience in multiple leadership roles and lessons from mentors throughout his career, Josh explains how the best leaders stay curious, keep learning, and evolve with the people they lead. He also talks about how stagnation can quietly erode culture, trust, and relevance.
Leadership isn’t about one-time success. It’s about staying sharp, consistent, and humble enough to keep growing.
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