The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast
Warrior Servant Leader Podcast Welcome to the Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, hosted by Pat Welsh, a man whose extraordinary life has shaped his mission to help others lead with courage, service, and purpose. Left in an orphanage in Dublin, Ireland, at just three days old and adopted by an American family 16 months later, Pat’s life journey taught him that true leadership begins long before you hold a title. It begins with resilience, faith, and service to others. Pat brings over 40 years of experience as a lawyer, police executive, nationally recognized speaker, and criminal justice trainer, sharing battle tested leadership lessons and personal stories that show you how to lead at home, on the job, in your faith, and in your community. Every week, Pat delivers: TACO Tuesday (Take Action Crush Obstacles) where you will get real talk and practical tools to break through life’s toughest challenges. Wednesday Wisdom where Pat unpacks leadership insights gained from decades in the trenches and on the frontlines. Tough Love Thursday where Pat delivers honest conversations about the mindset and heart-set needed to lead with honor and faith. More than a podcast, this is a community for those who want to live and lead with purpose. Whether you wear a badge, work in the corporate world, or lead your family, you will walk away with tactical strategies and inspiring stories to help you show up stronger every single day. This is not a show for armchair experts or keyboard warriors. This is for real people who face real challenges and are ready to take real action. If you want to become a Warrior, Servant, and Leader in every part of your life, you belong here.
Episodes
From Chile to America, Steve went from being called "good for nothing", by his parents, to Southside Chicago street fighter, to Marine, to cop, singer/songwriter, to lawyer, speaker and author. His incredible and inspiring story will leave wanting to know more and maybe even change your own story.
NEW EPISODE: Standing in the Gap — Faith, Hope, and Love Versus Evil 🎙️
Most people think the root of evil is money.
But Scripture says otherwise — it’s the love of money, the disordered desire that corrupts the soul.
Dig deeper, and you find the real culprits: ego, greed, and hate.
They destroy families, poison communities, and erode nations.
The antidote?
Not politics. Not policy.
But the timeless virtues of faith, h...
In the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia, October 1993, a group of young U.S. Rangers and Delta Force operators found themselves in one of the fiercest battles since Vietnam. That story became Black Hawk Down.
But behind the movie and the headlines are the real warriors who lived it. One of them is Matt Eversmann—and I had the privilege of sitting down with him for this week’s Warrior Servant Leader Podcast.
Matt’s story is not ju...
Mercy, Courage, and Kindness — Weapons of the Warrior Servant Leader’s Heart
The three F’ words: Forgiveness. Forget. Forward. – Actions of the Warrior, Servant, Leader.
In a world drowning in hate and violence, how do we rise as true Warriors Servants Leaders?
In this episode, Pat Welsh pulls no punches — reminds us of three forgotten virtues that can change the battlefield of everyday life:
· Mercy — strength under...
In a world drowning in hate and violence, how do we rise as true Warriors Servants Leaders?
In this episode, Pat Welsh pulls no punches — breaking down three forgotten virtues that can change the battlefield of everyday life:
· Mercy — strength under control
· Courage — doing what’s right when it hurts
· Kindness — the quiet form of revolution
This is not soft leadership.
This is gritty, fire-tested cha...
Leadership is lonely. If you’ve carried the weight of responsibility—whether as a cop, a soldier, an executive, or even as a parent—you know what I’m talking about. The silence at the top. The feeling that nobody understands. That burden eats away at leaders every single day.
Here’s the truth: leaders isolate themselves. We armor up. We don’t want to look weak. We don’t want to burden the people we lead. So we walk alone. And...
Everyone is Born Unique, But Many Die as Photocopies
Reflections on Blessed Carlo Acutis and the Call to Holiness
This week, Blessed Carlo Acutis will officially be canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church. Known as the “patron saint of the internet,” Carlo was only 15 years old when he died of leukemia in 2006, but his short life continues to inspire millions.
He left behind one simple but piercing quote:
“Everyone is ...
"The writing is on the wall." You’ve probably heard the phrase before. It usually means it is the beginning of the end for someone or something.
But do you know where it comes from? The Book of Daniel. A king who thought he was untouchable. Until the handwriting of God declared his time was up.
The King's ego and arrogance was his downfall - and people saw it coming. So did God. So God gave him notice of what was about to h...
How do we impact, mold and empower the next generation of young folks to rise above their current circumstance and become Warriors, Servants, Leaders? If you ask our next guest, Capt. Kory Flowers, Greensboro NC PD, you go old school.
Because old school is cool and still works. Kory, along with Sgt. Jon Matthews – cop turned Youth Minister turned back to cop to make a difference in the lives of young folks in Greensboro have ...
Keeping the Faith When Chaos Hits
Chaos. Challenges. Betrayals.
If you’re in law enforcement—or any high-risk, high-stress career—you know they’re not if, they’re when.
What can you do? The simple answer – don’t go it alone.
In our latest Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Smith—a man who’s walked through storms most people couldn’t imagine.
USMC veteran. Retired police executive. Husband. Father. Grand...
I don't believe in Superheroes. I don't believe in superpowers, either.
In today's world of AI, quick fixes, animosity, news cycles and division we don't need superheroes. Superheroes are for kids and adults who want to have a break from reality.
Besides, every superhero has to live a hidden life, fearing someone will find their imaginary weakness - kryptonite or whatever. That is no way to live.
No what we need is ordinary...
From Army Private First Class to Delta Force Operator—LTC (Ret.) Jeff Tiegs embodies the warrior ethos and servant leadership at the highest level.
In this powerful upcoming episode, Jeff shares his journey:
🪖 Airborne
🪖 Ranger Tab
🪖 Special Forces Green Beret
🪖 Elite Delta Operator
But it’s not just about accolades—it’s about authentic heroism in a time when our culture is starving for real leadership. Jeff opens up...
🚔 Law Enforcement is Bleeding Talent. Here's How We Stop It. 🚔
Across America, police departments are in crisis:
❌ Record-low recruitment numbers
❌ Skyrocketing resignations and early retirements
❌ Declining standards and rising public distrust
In this episode of The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, I expose the painful truth:
👎 Weak leadership is driving the talent drain.
✅ Real leadership can reverse the trend.
We ...
🧠 EMPATHY can burn you out.
💛 COMPASSION can save you.
In today's episode of The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, we’re getting real about emotional survival for leaders, first responders, caregivers—and anyone who carries the weight of other people’s pain.
🎙️ Title: Burnout Begins with Empathy: Why Compassion is the Cure
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by what you see, hear, and feel in your work…
This episode is for y...
In this episode of the WSL Podcast, TACO Tuesday, we get to hear from Monty Bynum, cop, Marine, DEA Agent, entrepreneur and now Founder of A Different Breed Training. Quite frankly, Monty is a badass, faith driven Warrior, Servant, Leader. His insights on training, mindset and servant leadership are inspiring.
We’ll explore:
The shocking truth about police training.
Unlocking untapped potential in LE.
How to stand as a shi...
Have you ever just felt like you have totally gassed out? You’ve been busting your butt at work, trying to be a good spouse and parent at home, trying to be at every kids sporting event or extra-curricular stuff. You don’t seem to have any down time, and even trying to get a good night’s sleep is almost impossible. The last thing you think about is being bold.
But that is what our world is craving. We desperately want and nee...
Today we will take a look at how our lives change when we listen.
Being a good listener is probably the hardest task I have and continue to struggle with. I’m a talker – 100% Irish and born with the gift of gab! I’m also a trained litigator and adjunct professor – lots of talking involved there! Listening is difficult for me.
Ever feel like telling someone to STFU?.......Do you ever take time to sit quietly and listen?
T...
So, do you struggle with where are you going in life? Why am I stuck in this rut? Things have got to get better or I’m going to explode? You can’t shake your past, struggle with your present, and have no idea what the future holds?
Well you are not alone and today we are going to share some insights on growing right where you are planted or have been transplanted.
I get we all have feelings and emotional responses to things that happen in our lives – we are human beings…..we all have good days and bad days, maybe even bad weeks or months……we can’t live life on that roller coaster of how we feel at any given moment.
We can’t treat people on a daily basis based on how we feel that day.
We also can’t suppress our feelings and emotions and just suck it up buttercup.
I saw this quote by ...
TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Welcome back to another episode of The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast.
In LE, many labels are attached to the job called Police Officer – some not so nice. Law Enforcer. Protector. Cop. Pig. Problem Solver. Servant. Social Worker. Warrior. Guardian. Sheepdog. Seems everyone has their idea of how to describe, label, in one or two words what makes a police officer a police officer.
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