Pat Welsh
Host of Warrior Servant Leader
Patrick J. Welsh, founder and president of PJ Welsh & Associates, LLC, has dedicated his life to serving and leading in the criminal justice arena. With over 40 years of experience as a lawyer, police executive, nationally recognized speaker, and trainer, Pat has worked tirelessly to help law enforcement professionals and corporate clients develop and implement leadership strategies that empower them to protect with courage, serve with humility, and lead with compassion.
Pat's career includes serving as a major with the Dayton Police Department, where he honed his skills in criminal investigations, leadership, and public safety. He’s also an adjunct instructor at the Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville, where he teaches courses on homicide investigations, strategic management, and performance management for law enforcement officers. As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with The John Maxwell Team, Pat focuses on leadership development and culture change in law enforcement and corporate settings.
Pat also authorizes the best-selling books Warrior, Servant, Leader: Life Behind The Badge and Warrior, Servant, Leader: Life Behind The Cross, and Healing Happens. Through his work, Pat combines his vast experience with a deep commitment to personal growth, strategic thinking, and mentoring others to be the best versions of themselves.
In addition to his professional achievements, Pat has devoted his personal life to his faith, his family, and his mission to guide others. He has been happily married to his soul mate for over 44 years, raising five children and enjoying the blessing of two granddaughters.
Pat has also worked with global organizations, consulting on strategic management and security operations and serving as a faculty member for the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He’s passionate about helping others reach their full potential, whether they are law enforcement professionals, corporate clients, or faith communities.
If you're ready to build a stronger, more effective leadership mindset, Pat invites you to join the Warrior Servant Leader community. With his proven experience and commitment to excellence, Pat equips individuals and organizations to succeed in their personal and professional journeys.
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I provide comprehensive consulting, training, and keynote speaking services in Strategic Management, Federal and Administrative Law, and Leadership Development. Based on my 40-year career as an attorney, law enforcement professional, and instructor to law enforcement agencies, business organizations, litigation firms, and government agencies, I have extensive experience in these areas.
Pat with legendary speaker and leadership guru, John Maxwell.
Warrior-Servant-Leader: Life behind the badge
Danger. Duty. Distrust. These three words accurately describe the everyday life of a cop: on and off duty. The danger and duty of protecting and serving comes with the job. Over my 26 year career, many people have told me, “I could never be a cop.” They never heard the call to live the law enforcement officer’s life of danger and duty. For others, it is an inherent distrust, and almost hatred, of police officers. But most people don’t realize the distrust they have of cops is a two way street. Warrior, Servant, Leader. Three words citizens do not typically associate with cops. You hear the word cop and picture a guy in uniform, gun and badge and handcuffs, arresting someone or racing down the street with lights and siren screaming “get out of my way!” If you are stopped by a cop, you secretly say to yourself, “Why is he harassing me?” If you need a cop, one is never around. If you are a cop, you spend some days wishing “stupidity” was a crime so you could take everyone you meet to jail. This book will take a look at the Warriors, Servants and Leaders who wear the uniform of Law Enforcement. Life behind the badge is a life most cops guard and treasure. You will get a hard look at a life most people can only imagine. The stories and lessons shared are about cops, but this book applies also to the Warriors, Servants and Leaders in all walks of life. If you are a spouse or parent or businessman, student or pastor or your hardest job is just being yourself, the principles and lessons are entirely applicable. Take the Warrior-Servant-Leader self assessment at the end of the book to enhance your vision and journey as a Warrior, Servant and Leader. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.