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. 117: Courage Casts - How Leaders Can Crush High Performers
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In this episode of the Courage to Live Podcast, Josh talks about the quickest ways leaders unintentionally crush their highest performers.
From micromanaging to piling on work because “they can handle it,” he breaks down how good employees burn out under poor leadership. High performers may be demanding at times, but they are worth their weight in gold when led correctly.
If you’re responsible for a team, this episode is a reminder to trust your best people, hold everyone to the same standard, and stop punishing reliability.