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Spartan Leadership with Josh Kosnick
Good and Great Are the Enemies of Possible™️
Leadership and business coach Josh Kosnick has conversations with some of the greatest minds in leadership both in business, community, and politics. Guests provide insights from years of experience, delivering powerful messages to help you live a more inspired and impactful life.
Episodes
249 episodes
Neutral Thinking Under Fire: World Series Mental Coach on How Leaders Actually Win Today
World Series rings don’t come from hype—they come from how you think when everything is on the line.In this conversation, Josh Kosnick sits down with Joshua Lifrak, Director of Performance and Coaching at Limitless Minds and former Chic...
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If Your Best Days Are Behind You, You Are the Problem
No one sets out for a mediocre life. We drift there—one delayed decision, one small compromise at a time.In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick shares the real story behind buying 80 acres, walking away from comfort, a...
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Building a Business You Actually Enjoy (The Whole PIE of Profit, Impact, and Enjoyment) | Andy Clark
In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh sits down with Andy Clark — bestselling author, business strategist, and creator of The Whole PIE System™, a framework that helps small-business owners build companies that are more profitable, more i...
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What’s Really Happening in Iran?
What’s really happening with Iran, political corruption, and the growing collapse of leadership?In this episode of Leadership in Review, we break down the real issues behind global conflict, media narratives, and the erosion of trust in...
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Success Simplified | Alan Stein Jr. on Discipline & Performance
Most people rely on motivation. High performers rely on structure.In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Alan Stein Jr., former elite basketball performance coach to NBA athletes, to break down wh...
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Your Leadership Formula Is Already Broken
In this solo episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, leadership coach and entrepreneur Josh Kosnick explains why founders and CEOs often become the bottleneck in their own business growth and what it takes to break through that ceiling.<...
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The Best Leaders Fail More Than You Think | Kevin Hohe
In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh sits down with Kevin Hohe — leader, altruist, and self-described “brilliant failure” — to talk about what actually builds resilient leaders: public failure, ego management, risk tolerance, and the los...
Discipline Is a Decision | The Mindset of a High-Performance Leader
In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Mando Sallavanti, founder of Freedom Path Wealth, to break down what really creates long-term success.This conversation goes beyond money and business. We dive into disc...
4 Sports Stories That Redefine Discipline & Courage
In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh breaks down what the Bears’ new direction reveals about culture, conviction, discipline, and making the hard call when it matters most.This isn’t about football.It’s about leadership....
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Why High Performers Burn Out Even When They Win | Stephen Scoggins
In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh sits down with Stephen Scoggins to unpack what actually causes burnout, why success without integration costs leaders their families and peace, and how to become the kind of leader who can scale witho...
ICE, Protests, Free Speech & Media Manipulation Explained
Leadership in Review is a long-form leadership podcast focused on culture, power, and truth.In this episode, Josh Kosnick, Emanuel Whitfield, and Jason Smith break down the Don Lemon church arrest, ICE protests, free speech, and how med...
Scale Without Losing Your Sanity (Simple Systems That Actually Work) | Trace Miller
How do you scale a business without losing your values, culture, sanity—or your life outside of work?In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Trace Miller, military veteran and founder of Konala, a ...
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Leadership In Review: Foreign Influence, Minnesota Daycare Fraud & Rugged Individualism
In this high-energy Leadership In Review episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick is joined by Jason Smith and Emmanuel Whitfield for an unscripted, fast-moving conversation on leadership, power, and a...
Why High Performers Keep Becoming Bad Leaders | Lyndsay Dowd
What does modern leadership actually require—and why do toxic leaders continue to rise, even in companies that claim to value culture?In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Lyndsay Dowd—former IBM...
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What Does Christmas Teach Us About Leadership?
Christmas is one of the most meaningful seasons of the year.It’s full of joy, generosity, family, and tradition — and yes, sometimes a little pressure too. Between gifts, meals, schedules, and expectations, it can feel like a lot to car...
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Work–Life Balance Is a Lie: JM Ryerson on What Actually Works
Work-life balance is a myth. Burnout is everywhere. And most leaders are lying to themselves about what it takes to win.In today’s Spartan Leadership episode, Josh Kosnick sits down with JM Ryerson — Leadership & Performance Coach, ...
What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Regenerative Medicine | Dr. InJun Chong
Most people are stuck in a healthcare system designed to manage symptoms, not create real healing. Today, Dr. InJun Chong joins Josh Kosnick to expose why so many patients end up on painkillers, unnecessary surgeries, and endless treatment plan...
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10-Year Vision, 90-Day Sprints: How High Performers Actually Win
Most leaders plan their business year in detail—and wing their personal life.In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick shares his annual planning playbook: how to set a 10-year “lighthouse” vision, reverse-engineer it int...
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The Truth Hurts: Cancel Culture, Hypocrisy & the War for America’s Soul
In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick, Jason Smith, and Emanuel Whitfield dive deep into the chaos of modern politics, culture, and leadership. From hypocrisy in both parties to the dangers of censorship, this conversation pulls n...
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Pain-Free Performance & Lifelong Strength | Dr. John Rusin
What does it mean to build an unbreakable body — and perform at a high level for life, not just for a season?In this episode of Spartan Leadership, host Josh Kosnick sits down with world-renowned strength coach, ph...
Ben Shortreed | The Blueprint for Unbreakable Mental Toughness
Fireworks took his hand — but not his purpose.In this episode, Josh Kosnick sits down with Ben Shortreed, a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, father, and 2025 Superhuman Man of the Year. What began as a backyard party ended with Ben l...
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How 100 Men of Dane County Turned $1,000 Donations Into $2.8 Million of Impact
When a handful of friends decided to turn generosity into action, they created something extraordinary.In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, host Josh Kosnick sits down with Charlie Wills and Jason Guttenberg, two of the fo...
Colonel Mike Murphy: A Leadership Masterclass from The Battlefield to The Pentagon
What does real leadership look like when lives are on the line?In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Colonel Mike Murphy (U.S. Army, Ret.), a combat-tested commander who led hundreds of missions in Iraq — an...
Elite CEO Mindset: Control Stress, Build Discipline, and Lead with Clarity | Alsak de Silva
World-champion martial artist and CEO Aslak de Silva shares how to control stress like a pro, lead under pressure, and build systems that outperform motivation.From 100 full-contact fights to leading companies across 20+ countries, Asla...
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From Navy Veteran to Pastor: Anthony Hart on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership
Anthony Hart is a husband, father, veteran, pastor, and pioneer who has dedicated his life to raising up leaders in the church, in the home, and in the marketplace.Anthony served 21 years in the Navy as a nuclear engineer before steppin...
