
Episode 71: Kevin Whitsell
In this conversation, Kevin Whitsell shares his experiences as an operations manager for a children's hospital and reflects on his journey in EMS. He discusses the silent war within, the importance of humility in leaders

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The Passionate Leader Podcast Real talk from the frontlines of the fire service. Hosted by Deputy Chief JP Royea, this show cuts through the noise with raw stories, leadership lessons, and hard-earned insights from nearly 25 years in the job. Whether you’re a new recruit, rising officer, or veteran looking to lead with purpose. This podcast is for you. No ego, no nonsense just the truth about what it takes to build respect, culture, and accountability in the firehouse and beyond.
Unknown Host hosts The Passionate Leader, a business show with 75 episodes published.

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