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. 85: Courage Casts - Bringing Out The Best in the People Around You
In this episode, Josh Bitsko shares what he has learned from a career spent in high pressure environments where performance matters and confidence makes the difference. Drawing from his time as a police captain, leader, and instructor, Josh breaks down why people rarely operate at their true potential and how the right kind of leadership can unlock it.
He talks about the power of noticing people, recognizing strengths they do not see in themselves, creating room for growth, and keeping your ego out of the way so others can step forward. This conversation is about practical leadership, but it is also about being a better human: paying attention, encouraging people, letting them learn, and building a culture where everyone feels safe enough to show who they really are.
If you have ever wondered how to raise the confidence of a team, a family, or a single person you care about, this episode offers grounded and real world guidance you can use today.