Off Script with Josh Fisher: A Leadership Podcast For People Who Don’t Like Leadership Podcast

Ep 10 - Collette Revere: The Feedback Rebellion: Ditching Performance Reviews for Real Talk

In this episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, Josh sits down with Colette Revere, founder of Open 360, to reshape one of the most dreaded workplace rituals: the performance review. Together, they explore how traditional reviews often fail to build trust, clarity, and motivation—and how feedback can become a lifeline instead of a weapon.
Drawing on her experience as a therapist and organizational consultant, Colette reveals why communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership and healthy teams. She shares how Open 360’s psychology-backed, human-centered feedback method moves beyond the outdated “once a year, anonymous, and one-sided” models to a living, breathing process based on radical transparency, real-time conversations, and ongoing relationship-building.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in toxic feedback loops or wondered how to create a culture of real connection and growth, this episode will give you powerful insights and practical tools to change the game.
Key Takeaways
Traditional performance reviews often damage trust and motivation
Anonymous feedback can make conversations ineffective and demoralizing
Real feedback is consent-based, ongoing, and future focused
Communication gaps are the root cause of many workplace problems
Radical transparency builds healthier teams and better leadership
Feedback is a lifeline, not a weapon: it needs care, conversation, and follow-up
Resources Mentioned
Open360: Psychology-backed workplace feedback platform
Off Script Journal – Companion reflective journal
Chapters
1:11 Intro to Colette & Open 3604:47 Therapy Background7:52 Traditional Leadership Feedback15:21 Healing at Work24:01 Authenticity & Personalities34:14 Feminine Leadership Qualities47:43 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership58:26 What Makes Open 360 Different1:21:38 Closing Reflections
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EP 9 - Dr. Wayne Apple: Leadership Is a Verb: Why Doing Matters More Than Knowing

In this episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, leadership coach, professor, and author Dr. Wayne Applewhite joins the show to explore what it truly means to lead.Wayne doesn’t just talk about leadership—he lives it. From his unexpected start as a cook in the Air Force to becoming an officer, author, and leadership voice, his journey is proof that leadership is less about titles and more about the actions you take every day.Together, Josh and Wayne unpack:✅ Why leadership is a verb, not a noun✅The balance of people, time, and money in every leader’s toolkit✅The role of mentors and the lessons they leave behind✅Bloody noses, second chances, and the hard truths that shape real leaders✅Why “practice makes good, and good makes consistent” beats the myth of perfectionAs Wayne puts it:“Leadership is always in motion. It’s not about being the smartest person in the room, but about listening, trusting, and never stopping your own growth.”Packed with candid stories and practical wisdom, this conversation is for anyone who wants to move beyond theory and become a leader who actually leads.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Leadership means taking action, even when it’s tough.
Integrity and consistency matter more than titles.
The best leaders are always learning—and always teaching.
People, time, and money: Get the order right.
🧠 Resources & Guest Info
Book: You Know It’s a Verb, Right? — by Dr. Wayne Applewhite & Jennifer Milius
Contact Dr. Wayne Applewhite: Wayne@mindsyncing.com
Website: mindsyncing.com
Podcast:  27 minutes with Sheila and Wayne
📱 Connect with Josh: Instagram: @offscriptwithjosh X/Twitter: @JoshFisherLead LinkedIn: Josh Fisher
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EP 8 – No Bridge Too Far; No Gap Too Wide

EP 8 – No Bridge Too Far; No Gap Too Wide
In this episode of Off Script, we step into a leadership workshop that wasn’t about policies, new rules, or checklists — but about people, connection, and the human work of leadership.
Josh takes us inside a room full of seasoned, gritty leaders — boots-on-the-ground types whose decisions carry life-or-death weight. When one of them asks a deceptively simple question — “How do we bridge the gap?” — it sparks a day-long conversation that leads to a transformative realization:
It’s leadership — not the kind we’re used to, but the kind that starts with human connection.
Through reflection, dialogue, and challenge, Josh unpacks why we too often confuse managing with leading, and how real leadership requires presence, vulnerability, and trust. And just like in the workshop, you’ll leave this episode with clear, actionable ways to bridge the gap in your own world.
Key Takeaways
Leadership fills the gap — but only when it’s grounded in connection, not just compliance.
Managing is about systems; leading is about people.
Culture grows from trust, not from checklists.
“Protect connection over perfection” — especially in high-pressure environments.
Vulnerability in a leader is not weakness — it’s the foundation of trust and accountability.
Resources Mentioned
The Off Script Journal – Companion journal for deeper reflection: https://a.co/d/cR49607
The Unfolding – 12-Phase Guided Journal for healing: https://a.co/d/cyk8JuR
In This Episode
1:25 OffScript Overview 3:32 Why? 4:40 Bridging the Gap 6:46 Ground Leadership 9:32 Checklists vs. Connection 13:16 Managing vs. Leading 19:33 The Mic Drop 21:03 Safety, Trust & Culture 24:29 Ditch the Script 27:03 Empathy & Accountability 28:40 Prompt Challenge 29:29 Closing
Off Script with Josh Fisher PodcastPodcast for those tired of performing and ready to lead with truth!
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EP 7: My First Love: What I Lost, and What I Gained

In this solo episode, Josh Fisher dives headfirst into why presence—not polish—is the ultimate leadership flex. He shares a raw, personal story of his first love and how it robbed him of presence, leaving him disconnected from life’s most meaningful moments.
Josh unpacks his journey from hiding behind the haze of alcohol and the mask of perfection to discovering the power of showing up authentically. You’ll learn the difference between leading from the outside in (perfection) versus the inside out (presence), and why being fully present is the greatest gift you can give your team.Key Takeaways
Embracing presence over perfection as a new leadership currency
Vulnerability and authentic connection in leadership
Navigating personal struggles and growth
Moving from performance to being
In This Episode0:00 Introduction & Presence1:33 Podcast Launch Thoughts3:14 Presence Over Perfection5:17 Love & Presence9:42 First Love & Feeling Safe12:21 Cost of Escapism15:52 High-Functioning Hollow18:40 Chasing the Truest Version20:38 Presence in Leadership23:09 Presence in Real Life25:50 Off Script Challenge26:53 Journal Prompt27:38 Closing & Call to Action
Join the Off Script Community
Drop a comment: How do we love thy neighbor regardless of beliefs, values, or background?Subscribe for honest, weekly conversations about what authentic leadership really means.Follow Josh Fisher:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fisherjoshleadership
Want to share your Off Script story?Email: joshua@offscript.usSUBJ: [NAME] Stories from the Stage – (Share or Do Not Share)Your voice might be featured in a future episode.
Journals: 
The Off Script Journal – Companion journal for deeper reflection
The Unfolding – 12-Phase Guided Journal for healing
 

EP 6: Thursday Thoughts – Don’t Run or Fight: Pull Up a Chair and Have the Conversation

In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Josh Fisher reflects on Frank Davis’s thought-provoking question from Episode 5:
How do we love our neighbor while holding space for freedom of thought?
Josh dives into the paradox of human connection, how we can honor others’ perspectives without compromising our own, and how love and freedom of thought don’t have to be opposites.
From emotional intelligence to curiosity over certainty, Josh explores what it really takes to lead with authenticity and live Off Script. If you're wrestling with how to hold compassion in a world full of division, this one's for you.
🖊️ Josh shares his personal journal response and invites you to do the same.📩 Email your entry to: joshua@offscript.us
🎧 And if you missed it, go back and listen to Episode 5 with Frank Davis for a powerful conversation about life, leadership, and yes—love.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Emotional Intelligence is Foundational:Self-awareness and self-management are key to navigating conflict and difference with grace.
Choose Curiosity Over Certainty:Being right feels good—but being curious leads to deeper understanding and growth.
Focus on What You Can Control:You can’t control others' beliefs or actions, but you can control how you respond—with kindness, integrity, and respect.
Lead by Example, Especially When It’s Hard:Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one’s watching. That’s real leadership.
Have the Courage to Stay:When conflict arises, resist the urge to flee or fight. Stay, listen, ask questions—you might learn something.
Be Willing to Be the Change:Like MJ said: “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.”
The Off Script Journal
Reflect on today’s episode with the Off Script Journal.This week’s prompt:"How do you lead with love while making space for others' freedom of thought?"
Start journaling here:👉 Download the Off Script Journal

EP 5: Frank Davis – The Power of a Mother’s Smile: Life, Leadership, and Love

Listener Discretion Disclaimer:This episode contains honest conversations about childhood challenges, racial experiences in the military, and personal growth. We discuss difficult topics with authenticity and respect. If you're looking for real talk about leadership, identity, and service, this conversation is for you.
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In this powerful episode of Off Script with Josh Fisher, Marine Corps veteran and leadership coach Josh Fisher sits down with Frank Davis for an extraordinary conversation about leadership, identity, and the driving force behind authentic service. Frank's incredible 26-year Marine Corps journey took him through every rank from enlisted to warrant officer to commissioned officer, but his real story goes much deeper.
From a challenging childhood that shaped his character to becoming a successful entrepreneur with Red Valor Mobile—a luxury transportation service dedicated to honoring veterans—Frank shares raw insights about leadership without masks, the power of authentic service, and how one pivotal moment with his mother changed everything. This episode explores what it means to lead with genuine care, flip traditional priorities, and find your "second mountain" in life.
If you've ever questioned what drives real leaders or wondered how to serve others while staying true to yourself, Frank's story will inspire and challenge you.
Key Takeaways
Leadership starts with authentic service to others
The power of a mother's influence can drive lifelong purpose
Success comes from taking life one step at a time
Flipping traditional priorities (people first, mission follows)
How to lead with inclusion and genuine care
The platinum rule: treat people how they want to be treated
Resources Mentioned
Red Valor Mobile: Luxury veteran transportation service
The Second Mountain by David Brooks
Contact Red Valor: info@redvalormobile.com 
Journals: 
The Off Script Journal – Companion journal for deeper reflection
The Unfolding – 12-Phase Guided Journal for healing

EP 4: Thursday Thoughts: Emotion Isn’t the Enemy—Avoiding It Is

🎙 Thursday Thoughts: Emotion Isn’t the Enemy—Avoiding It Is
In this heartfelt solo episode, Josh Fisher reflects on his personal journal response to the question posed by Mark Allen in Episode 3.
Josh opens up about the powerful role emotions play in leadership—how they can hinder decisions, deepen relationships, and ultimately shape the way we lead. He shares raw, unfiltered insights from his own journey, reminding us that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s a bridge to connection.
This episode is a call to explore your own emotional depth, to lead with greater self-awareness, and to honor your truth.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
Emotions impact us all—sometimes they cloud judgment, other times they deepen empathy.
Effective leaders acknowledge and process their emotions instead of burying them.
Vulnerability builds trust and invites others to be real with you.
Boundaries help protect your identity and integrity as a leader.
Self-acceptance is essential to growth—you can’t lead others if you abandon yourself.
Sharing your fears and insecurities can reduce tension and foster connection.
Emotional awareness is a daily practice—it’s not about perfection, but presence.
💭 Journal With UsGrab your copy of The Off Script JournalOr dive deeper with The Unfolding: A 12-Phase Guided Journal for Emotional Healing, Shadow Work, Inner Child Integration & Trauma Recovery.
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EP 3: Mark Allen: From Sacrifice to Self The Unspoken Truths of Leadership

Listener Discretion Disclaimer:
Before we begin this episode, I want to let you know that the conversation you're about to hear is raw, honest, and at times, heavy. We talk about difficult topics including mental health, emotional burnout, and suicide. There's also explicit language throughout the episode.
If you or someone you know is struggling—whether it's a passing thought, a quiet mention, or something deeper—please don't ignore it. Start the conversation. You're not alone, and there is help.
You can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988—anytime, 24/7.
Your life matters. Your story matters. Let’s keep talking.
What happens when the uniform comes off—but the weight of leadership doesn’t?
In this episode of Off Script, host Josh Fisher sits down with veteran and leader Mark Allen for an unfiltered conversation about leadership beyond the ranks, titles, and tough exteriors. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and authenticity—especially after years of service and sacrifice.
From the mental discipline of cold plunges to the emotional unraveling that often follows retirement, this episode digs deep into identity, mental health, and the pressure to hold it all together. Mark shares personal stories of pain, healing, and rediscovery—and how stepping off the traditional script of leadership allowed him to reconnect with his truth.
Whether you’re in uniform, behind a desk, or in a season of transition—this is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Who am I without the role?”
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Leadership is about human connection, not just command
Cold plunges reveal mental resilience and body trust
Sacrifice in service often comes at a personal cost
Emotional awareness builds stronger, more authentic leaders
Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the bridge to real connection
Retirement can spark identity crises—but it can also spark growth
You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful—you just have to be honest
🧠 Resources Mentioned:
Strong Hope
Mark’s Podcast: Voices in Silence
Simon Sinek’s Leaders Eat Last: https://a.co/d/2vKzM9A
The Off Script Journal – A companion to the podcast
The Unfolding – A 12-Phase Guided Journal for Healing What Hurts
Want to share your own Off Script story?Email it to: joshua@offscript.usSUBJ: [NAME] Stories from the Stage – (Share or Do Not Share)Your voice might be featured in a future episode.