What kind of legacy are you building as a law enforcement leader? In this candid episode, Mike—a 40-year law enforcement veteran—and Cathy—a 40-year law enforcement spouse—explore the real impact of leadership legacy in policing, both at work and at home.

Building on last episode’s heartfelt conversation with Mike’s father, they reflect on how leadership habits, values, and even mistakes are passed down through generations. Mike and Cathy share personal stories about the legacies they’ve inherited, the challenges of breaking negative cycles, and the power of being intentional about the mark you leave on your agency, your team, and your family.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How legacy in law enforcement is shaped by both what you inherit and what you choose to pass on

* Real examples of positive and negative leadership traits handed down through agencies

* The shift in law enforcement culture toward valuing family and work-life balance

* Why self-awareness and honest feedback are crucial for leaders who want to change course

* Practical ways to become more intentional about your leadership legacy—starting today

Whether you’re a chief, supervisor, or aspiring leader, this episode will challenge you to reflect on your own journey and give you actionable ideas to build a legacy you—and those who follow you—can be proud of.

Don’t miss the closing challenge: one simple step you can take this week to strengthen your leadership legacy.

In this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, host Mike McIntosh welcomes his father, veteran superintendent John McIntosh, for a powerful conversation on generational leadership in law enforcement and public service. Hear real stories about overcoming adversity, the impact of mentors, and the critical role of trust and recognition in building strong teams.

Discover practical leadership advice on:

Building trust and repairing broken relationships

Recognizing every team member, from frontline officers to support staff

Balancing professional demands with family and wellness

Creating a positive, accountable organizational culture

Whether you’re a law enforcement leader, supervisor, or aspiring to serve at a higher level, this episode offers actionable insights to help you lead with integrity, connect across generations, and elevate your call to service.

View our show notes at www.leleaders.com/elevate/40-generational-leadership

Unlock the power of proactive leadership in law enforcement.

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Abigail Tucker, a board-certified police and public safety psychologist and co-founder of the Heroes Active Bystander program. In this essential conversation, Dr. Tucker reveals why active bystander skills are critical for law enforcement leaders who want to prevent misconduct, reduce costly mistakes, and foster a culture of wellness and accountability.

Learn how to overcome the hidden barriers that keep officers from intervening, and find out why simply having a “duty to intervene” policy isn’t enough. Dr. Tucker shares actionable strategies for building a department where every member feels empowered to step in—protecting their colleagues, their careers, and the communities they serve.

This episode delivers practical insights and proven tools to help you create a safer, healthier, and more resilient agency. Don’t miss this deep dive into the psychology of intervention, the importance of ongoing training, and the steps you can take today to elevate your call to service.

View our show notes at www.leleaders.com/elevate/39-the-moment-you-stay-silent-how-one-miss-can-change-your-law-enforcement-career

Is self-doubt killing your law enforcement leadership potential?

Relentless pressures like community unrest, staffing shortages, and self-doubt can fracture teams and erode trust. In Episode 38 of Elevate Your Call to Service, we reveal how personal leadership conquers chaos.

Learn practical tools to overcome impostor syndrome, build trusted teams, and lead with resilience. This episode offers actionable strategies to strengthen your agency leadership and restore community confidence.

Don’t let self-doubt derail your legacy—tune in to unlock your potential and lead with purpose.

Overwhelmed by agency chaos or self-doubt?

As a law enforcement executive, you face relentless pressures—protests, staffing shortages, and budget cuts that erode team morale and community trust. Episode 37 of Elevate Your Call to Service equips you with proven tools to conquer overwhelm and lead with confidence. Join hosts Mike and Cathy McIntosh as they share the CALM framework—a repeatable system to control what you can, assess with clarity, lead with integrity, and move forward deliberately.

Drawing on real-life crises, like a line-of-duty death and a US Navy tactical pause, this episode delivers actionable strategies to build trusted teams, restore community confidence, and transform your agency.

Don’t let uncertainty derail you.

Tune in to lead proactively and leave a lasting legacy.

Exhausted from endless shifts? Can't shut off your brain after a high-stress call?

Discover why sleep deprivation is the silent epidemic plaguing law enforcement and how you can reclaim your health, resilience, and edge on the job. In Episode 36 of Elevate Your Call to Service, we dive deep into the critical role sleep plays in officer wellness with insights from Dr. Chris Winter’s The Sleep Solution.

Learn battle-tested strategies to conquer sleep debt, boost performance, and thrive in your career and personal life. From crafting a sleep hygiene routine to optimizing your environment, we share practical tools tailored for shift workers. Stop running on fumes—sleep is your secret leadership weapon!

Tune in to transform your rest and elevate your service.

Is Your Agency Bleeding Talent? Stop Toxic Systems from Sabotaging Your Team!

Toxic workplaces are crushing your best officers, and Episode 35 of the Elevate Your Call to Serve Podcast shows you how to fight back.

We dive into the leadership traps—like vague directives, politics over people, and silenced voices—that fuel officer burnout and drive good cops away.

Our proven ASSESS framework provides you with the tools to rebuild trust, restore purpose, and enhance retention. Ready to lead with heart and end the sabotage? Tune in to transform your agency now!

Why do 80% of leaders overestimate their self-awareness, burning bridges with their teams?

In Episode 34, we uncover the hidden test most leaders fail—and how to pass it by boosting self-awareness. With raw vulnerability, we share our own struggles and growth, revealing practical tools to overcome blind spots, build trust, and strengthen law enforcement teams.

This episode equips you to lead with clarity and impact. Join us for a weekly challenge to kickstart your self-awareness journey and transform your leadership, career, and community today!