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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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Send a text 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, or trying to turn something around, this conversation will challenge how you think about hiring, culture, and conviction under pressure. Ready to lead at a higher level? Apply for the Bridge Builder M...
Send a text 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 his journey from homelessness to building and exiting a multi-decade company, why most exits lead to depression, and the framework he uses to help leaders move from emotional reactivity to grounded presence...
Send a text 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 Americans while real issues go untouched. This conversation explores why modern protests rarely lead to meaningful change, how “peaceful protest” has been redefined, and why emotional politics benefit tho...
Send a text 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 built on simplicity, discipline, and execution. Trace breaks down what most leaders get wrong about scaling—and why chasing complexity, top-line revenue, or “passive income” often destroys the very thing y...
Send a text 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 politics and why trust is collapsingForeign influence vs. America-first leadership (and why people disagree on who’s really pulling strings)The Minnesota daycare scandal allegations, media coverage, and why a...
Send a text 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, bestselling author, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire—for a raw, honest conversation about leadership, power, burnout, and reinvention at any age. Lyndsay shares her personal leadership journey, the moment she ...
Send a text 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 something to get through? In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick explores why Christmas is actually one of the greatest leadership stories ever told. Long before Jesus ever preached or led p...
Send a text 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 — for a candid conversation on authenticity, mindset, culture, and the realities of high-performance living. With over 20 years building elite sales teams and coaching top CEOs, JM breaks down: 🔥 W...
Send a text 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. Dr. Chong is the founder of Reveal Wellness and a leading practitioner in regenerative medicine, specializing in human cellular tissue products, shockwave therapy, and non-invasive recovery methods. His a...
Send a text 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 through focused 90-day sprints. He walks through the same process for your family life so you can stop drifting and start living on purpose. You’ll learn why most New Year’s resolutions fail, how to choose the...
Send a text 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 of truth in American media and politics - Cancel culture and the new “untouchables” - Race, accountability, and uncomfortable conversations - The infiltration of Sharia ideology and its implications ...
Send a text 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. Dr. Rusin has worked with MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic gold medalists, and world-record-holding powerlifters. Named one of Men’s Health’s “Top 50 Health & Fitness Experts,” he’s the founder of th...
Send a text 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 accident. What followed was even more brutal: unbearable phantom pain, opioid dependency, an identity crisis, and a battle with suicide. But this story isn’t about suffering — it’s about the blueprint for ...
Send a text 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 collective of business leaders dedicated to helping local children and families move from survival → success → significance. Together they unpack how a small idea born on a golf course became a powerhous...
Send a text 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 Murphy shares hard-earned lessons on staying calm under pressure, leading with accountability, and earning trust through humility and courage. This is what leadership looks like when the stakes couldn’t be hi...
Send a text 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 blends discipline, humility, and performance psychology for elite entrepreneurs and executives. Guest: Aslak de Silva | LinkedIn Host: Josh Kosnick | Spartan Leadership Podcast ⸻ ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 ...
Send a text 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 House Community Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. He’s also the co-founder of The Founder Collective, a movement mobilizing believers to live out their faith beyond the walls of the church. This isn’t just a...
Send a text 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 Charlie’s death, to the dangerous normalization of political violence on social media, to the difference between justice and vengeance — this is a sobering conversation about the value of human life, leadership, ...
Send a text 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 Review. We’re diving deep into: •The erosion of free speech in modern America •The hypocrisy of both political parties •How black-on-black crime is ignored while race narratives are manufactured •The trut...
Send a text 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 truth, even when it offends his own side. A contributor to The Federalist, The Christian Post, and Not the Bee, Mik has written about Christian nationalism, the moral collapse of conservative media, and the ris...
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