The NYPD Chief Who Jumped the Fence (And What It Reveals About Leadership)

The NYPD Chief Who Jumped the Fence (And What It Reveals About Leadership)

March 17, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode explores how leaders develop their instincts and habits before facing pressure, using a viral story of an NYPD chief as a case study.

A viral story out of New York shows an NYPD chief in full dress uniform jumping a fence and running toward a suspected bomb threat. Most people see a heroic moment. But that moment didn’t start there. In this episode we unpack why leaders don’t magically rise to the occasion. They fall to the level of their habits. The instincts that show up under pressure are built long before the pressure arrives. We talk about muddy boots leadership, kingdom instincts, and why daily rhythms matter more than big intentions. If you want courage, clarity, and action when the moment comes, the work starts in the ordinary days no one sees. Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8 Visit covomultipliers.com for upcoming training, immersions, and resources. Find Dave on Substack here: https://substack.com/@damillertime And Mark on Substack here: https://substack.com/@multiplyingdisciples

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