Elevate Your Call To Service
Elevate Your Call to Service is a Law Enforcement podcast that provides tips, tools and resources to help law enforcement professionals become stronger leaders and succeed at work and in life.
Over the last several years, we’ve lost a lot of good law enforcement leaders. While this brings opportunities to reshape the profession and operate better than we have in the past, there’s a problem.
Many newer and incoming officers lack the role models and mentors they need to navigate the challenges of the job. And even worse, some of our current leaders lack the seasoned development to truly inspire and guide future generations.
It’s time to take back our justice system and restore true leadership. That’s why we’ve assembled a team of leaders with a wide breadth of experience and sound leadership qualities to share their authentic, real-time insights.
We want to be part of the solution and give upcoming leaders the support they need.
Thank you for your commitment to law enforcement. We’re honored to be a part of your journey to success. Let’s elevate our call to service, together.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Why January Goal Setting Fails Law Enforcement Leaders
Are you tired of setting goals every January—only to watch them fade away as the year gets busy? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Elevate Your Call to Service Podcast, co-hosts Mike and Cathy…
Break the Cycle: How Law Enforcement Leaders Turn Old Habits into Powerful Legacies
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 …
Generational Wisdom: A Father and Son’s Guide to Leading with Integrity and Heart
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 enforcemen…
The Moment You Stay Silent: How One Miss Can Change Your Law Enforcement Career
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 Acti…
Self-Doubt Killing Your Police Agency Leadership?
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 E…
Conquer Overwhelm: Lead Police with Tools to Build Trust
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. Epi…
Sleepless in Service: Sleep Solutions to Recharge Law Enforcement Resilience
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,…
Stop Toxic Systems and Save Your Team—Now!
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 ho…
Why 80% of Leaders Fail This Test: Boost Self-Awareness for Law Enforcement Success
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. …
Stop Struggling: Lead Through Team Disconnect with LIFT
What does it take to lead when hope seems lost? In this gripping episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, we unravel the dramatic tale of Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition, where leadership de…
Why Your Team’s Silent Half Isn’t Talking—and How to Fix It
Ever wonder why half your team stays silent while the other half won’t stop talking—and how that’s quietly sabotaging your leadership? Join us as MBTI expert Mary Thompson unpacks the introvert-extro…
Why Wellness Is the Game Changer Law Enforcement Leaders Can't Ignore
Feeling worn out, disconnected, or like emotional weight of the badge has drained you dry? You’re not alone—and this episode offers hope.
In this gripping episode of Elevate Your Call to Service, ho…
Inspiring Law Enforcement Teams: Lead with a Clear Why
What if your team’s mission wasn’t just a faded “Serve and Protect” mug—but a rallying cry that lit them up every shift? Former Sheriff Mike McIntosh digs into the playbook for crafting a mission tha…
How Law Enforcement Leaders Master Communication—and Win
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 t…
Burnout or Breakthrough? Transforming Law Enforcement with Balanced Leadership
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 man…
The Trust Problem in Law Enforcement Teams-and How Leaders Can Solve It
In this episode …
The Leadership Secret That Will Transform Your Law Enforcement Career
Developing Law Enforcement Leaders: Why Your Agency Depends On It
That’s why this episode of Elevate Your Call to Service dives into the challenges law enforcement leaders fac…
Maximizing Officer Performance: Nutrition and Exercise Strategies by Corey Proulx
Do you want to enhance your officer safety and performance through a comprehensive fitness program? Today, I'm with C…
Strategic Ways of Developing Resilience in Law Enforcement
Do you want to develop the resilience needed to better respond to trauma in law enforcement? Are you seeking a solution to improve your we…