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Spartan Leadership with Josh Kosnick
by 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.
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Steven Pressfield: Resistance, Spartan Virtue, And The Unlived Life
Send us Fan Mail Steven Pressfield is the reason a generation of leaders finally put a name on the enemy inside them. He called it Resistance — capital R. The force that stops the founder from starting, the writer from writing, the leader from leading. He gave the language for it in The War of…
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I Am Undefeated. And This Is How I Know. | Trey Roth
Send us Fan Mail Trey Roth spent ten years being called a failure before the world called him a success. He founded YayStack in September 2014. Raised money. Failed. Raised again. Failed again. Facebook killed his API access and forced a full rebuild. He watched other founders zoom past him with...
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Why 84% Of Adults Read Nothing (And How To Fix It) | Nick Hutchison
Send us Fan Mail Nick Hutchison walked into his senior year of college with a 0% homework average and zero interest in reading. Ten years later, he's read over 1,000 personal development books and built BookThinkers into a seven-figure book marketing agency serving hundreds of authors a year. In...
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Ken Rusk | The Ditch Digger Who Built a Nine-Figure Empire — Comfort, Peace, and Freedom Without a Degree
Send us Fan Mail Ken Rusk was 15 years old when he walked through a hole in the fence behind his high school, into an industrial park, and asked a construction company what they did. Their answer: we dig ditches and fix wet, smelly basements. Ken said, “I thought I was qualified for that,” and…
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Your Best Customer Is Dying. Now What?
Send us Fan Mail In-N-Out took 80 years to become a legend. Raising Cane's did it in 36 — with worse chicken and a better marketing team. Two founders sat down with Josh at the Book & Bourbon Club fly-in to debate what actually wins in 2026: the slow, silent build or the personal-brand…
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How He Got John Maxwell's Cell Number for $400 | Chris Welton
Send us Fan Mail Chris Welton was born with one hand. He's a performance coach, TEDx speaker, and international bestselling author of One Jordan — and he built his entire professional network by mailing strangers a single Jordan sneaker with a note: want the other one? Give me a call. It worked…
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What Marcus Aurelius Got Wrong About Legacy
Send us Fan Mail Most people think legacy is something you build at the end — a monument, an inheritance, a name on a building "someday." That's the first lie. The second one is even more common: legacy is what you leave behind. In this solo episode, I break down the two lies about legacy almost...
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Why People Say “You Don’t Change” (And Why They’re Wrong)
Send us Fan Mail People don’t change. It sounds wise… until it quietly wrecks your life. In this episode, Josh makes the case against one of the most common lies in our culture: that you’re stuck with who you’ve always been. He breaks down why that belief feels safe, how it kills growth in real...
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From One Can to a National Brand: The Carbliss Playbook
Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to go from a $2,500 bet to a 9‑figure beverage brand? In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Adam Kroener, co‑founder and president of Carbliss, to break down how he went from putting a drink “in a can” and “selling the…
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How to Use New Tools to Buy Back Your Time and Win | Matt Schmitt
Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t here to replace you. It’s here to multiply you. In this Spartan Leadership episode, Josh sits down with entrepreneur and operator Matt Schmitt to break down why his core thesis is simple: AI + humans = superpowers. Matt shares how he went from an IT grad in the Great...
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Purpose Is a Verb: Dr. Christine Whelan on Redefining Success After Your Plans Fall Apart
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the business, career, or life plan you built your identity on suddenly disappears? In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Dr. Christine Whelan, the “purpose professor,” to talk about why purpose is a verb—something you do every day...
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This is the Leadership Skill Our Culture Forgot
Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick tackles a problem that’s quietly wrecking our society, our homes, and our boardrooms: the inability to hold two truths at the same time. From Memorial Day to the boardroom to your marriage, he breaks down how binary…
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Thomas Massie vs AIPAC: $35M Primary Fight & What Trump’s REALLY Doing to America
Send us Fan Mail Thomas Massie is facing a $35 million AIPAC-funded primary challenge—the most expensive congressional race in history. Why? Because he stood on principle instead of party loyalty. In this Leadership In Review episode, we break down what’s really happening in American politics,...
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Inside Vortex Optics: What Really Drives the Brand and the People Behind It | Joe Hamilton
Send us Fan Mail Most conversations about Vortex Optics focus on the products. This one is about the people and the principles behind the glass. In this Spartan Leadership episode, Joe Hamilton, CEO of Vortex Optics, gives an inside look at what truly drives the brand — from his father’s original...
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Neutral Thinking Under Fire: World Series Mental Coach on How Leaders Actually Win Today
Send us Fan Mail 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 Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Coach, to unpack the...
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If Your Best Days Are Behind You, You Are the Problem
Send us Fan Mail 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, and deciding his best days would not be…
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Building a Business You Actually Enjoy (The Whole PIE of Profit, Impact, and Enjoyment) | Andy Clark
Send us Fan Mail 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 impactful, and actually enjoyable to...
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What’s Really Happening in Iran?
Send us Fan Mail 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 leadership. This isn’t surface-level...
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Success Simplified | Alan Stein Jr. on Discipline & Performance
Send us Fan Mail 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 what it really takes to perform at a high...
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Your Leadership Formula Is Already Broken
Send us Fan Mail 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. Many entrepreneurs build their companies...
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The Best Leaders Fail More Than You Think | Kevin Hohe
Send us Fan Mail 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 lost art of bringing people together.…
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Discipline Is a Decision | The Mindset of a High-Performance Leader
Send us Fan Mail 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 discipline vs. motivation, how marriage…
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4 Sports Stories That Redefine Discipline & Courage
Send us Fan Mail 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. If you’re building a team, developing talent,...
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Why High Performers Burn Out Even When They Win | Stephen Scoggins
Send us Fan Mail 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 without losing meaning. Stephen shares…
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ICE, Protests, Free Speech & Media Manipulation Explained
Send us Fan Mail 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 media-driven outrage is being used to divide...
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Scale Without Losing Your Sanity (Simple Systems That Actually Work) | Trace Miller
Send us Fan Mail 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 fast-growing healthy fast-food franchise...
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Leadership In Review: Foreign Influence, Minnesota Daycare Fraud & Rugged Individualism
Send us Fan Mail 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 accountability in real time. We dig into: The chaos of modern...
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Why High Performers Keep Becoming Bad Leaders | Lyndsay Dowd
Send us Fan Mail 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 executive, Harvard guest lecturer,...
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What Does Christmas Teach Us About Leadership?
Send us Fan Mail 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 carry. But what if Christmas isn’t just...
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Work–Life Balance Is a Lie: JM Ryerson on What Actually Works
Send us Fan Mail 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, bestselling author, and founder of Let’s Go Win…
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What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Regenerative Medicine | Dr. InJun Chong
Send us Fan Mail 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 plans that never address the root cause....
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10-Year Vision, 90-Day Sprints: How High Performers Actually Win
Send us Fan Mail 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 into a 3-year picture, and then execute…
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The Truth Hurts: Cancel Culture, Hypocrisy & the War for America’s Soul
Send us Fan Mail 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 no punches. They cover: - The erosion...
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Pain-Free Performance & Lifelong Strength | Dr. John Rusin
Send us Fan Mail 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, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert Dr. John Rusin.…
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Ben Shortreed | The Blueprint for Unbreakable Mental Toughness
Send us Fan Mail 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 losing his left hand in a freak fireworks...
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How 100 Men of Dane County Turned $1,000 Donations Into $2.8 Million of Impact
Send us Fan Mail 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 founding members of 100 Men of Dane County—a...
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Colonel Mike Murphy: A Leadership Masterclass from The Battlefield to The Pentagon
Send us Fan Mail 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 — and brought every soldier home. Colonel…
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Elite CEO Mindset: Control Stress, Build Discipline, and Lead with Clarity | Alsak de Silva
Send us Fan Mail 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, Aslak’s “black belt in leadership” philosophy...
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From Navy Veteran to Pastor: Anthony Hart on Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership
Send us Fan Mail 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 stepping into ministry, where he now leads Open...
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Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: A Line America Can’t Cross Back
Send us Fan Mail This week feels different. The assassination of Charlie Kirk wasn’t just another tragedy — it was a line crossed in America. In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick shares his unfiltered response to the events of this week. From the cultural divide exposed by…
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What Free Speech Really Means (And What It Doesn’t)
Send us Fan Mail In this no-holds-barred episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick is joined by Jason Smith and Emanuel Whitfield for a fiery roundtable on the state of leadership, censorship, and cultural division in America. This is not your average podcast—this is Leadership in...
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Telling the Truth—Even When It Costs You | Mik Olson on Integrity, Faith & the Woke Right
Send us Fan Mail What happens when telling the truth costs you your platform, your reputation, and your place in the tribe? In this powerful episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with journalist Mik Olson, who’s faced backlash for doing exactly that — telling the…
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Prayer Changes Everything: How Coaches Can Lead with Faith | Mitch Matthews
Send us Fan Mail Watch the full conversation with Mitch Matthews as we explore the intersection of faith, business, and identity in the coaching world. This is not a surface-level interview. Josh and Mitch go deep on calling, purpose, and what it actually takes to build a life and business that...
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What I Learned After Coming Back To Life! | Alex Vonderhaar on Neuromarketing, AI & Influence
Send us Fan Mail Mastering Marketing and Leadership with Alex Vonderhaar In this episode of Spartan Leadership, host Josh Kosnick delves into the fascinating journey of Alex Vonderhaar, a neuro-marketing expert. They discuss Alex's profound near-death experience, which led him to change his…
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He Built a Cookie Empire by Letting Go of Control | Bennett Maxwell
Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to explosive business growth is letting go? In this powerful episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Bennett Maxwell—entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Dirty Dough. After scaling his cookie company to 450+ franchises sold in...
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Loneliness Is Destroying Leaders: How Connection Drives Performance with Shasta Nelson
Send us Fan Mail Loneliness is silently destroying leaders—and destroying teams. In this Spartan Leadership episode, Josh Kosnick sits down with Shasta Nelson, top keynote speaker and author of The Business of Friendship and Frientimacy, to uncover why connection is not a luxury for leaders—it’s…
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Trump Bombs & Tucker Roasts. Is This Leadership?
Send us Fan Mail Trump drops bombs on Iran. Tucker roasts Ted Cruz. NYC votes for socialism. Israel calls for a ceasefire. In this episode of Leadership in Review, we break down the chaos and call out what’s real: – Was Trump’s Iran strike bold leadership or reckless? – Tucker vs. Ted Cruz: who’s...
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Inside LinkedIn’s Hyper-Growth Playbook with Steve Cadigan
Send us Fan Mail Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first CHRO and top global talent strategist, joins Josh Kosnick on the Spartan Leadership Podcast to discuss how leaders can navigate rapid change, foster meaningful culture, and build high-performance teams. With experience scaling LinkedIn from 400 to...
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Pat McNamera on Real Discipline, Leadership, and Why 'Basic Dude Stuff' Matters
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Pat McNamera—retired Sergeant Major, Special Operations veteran, elite performance coach, and the mind behind “Basic Dude Stuff.” Introduced by Dr. Trevor Wilkins, Pat unpacks decades of hard-earned wisdom on...
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This Is Why Most Leaders Fail | Chris Widener
Send us Fan Mail What makes a truly great leader? Why are so many influencers just echoes of others? In this powerful conversation, Chris Widener—one of the most respected speakers in the world—joins Josh Kosnick to discuss mentorship, integrity, revival, and the crisis of masculinity in modern...
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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.
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