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:

🔥 Why “work-life balance” destroys more leaders than it helps
🔥 The simple ACT framework that doubles revenue and strengthens team culture
🔥 How journaling can outperform therapy for burnout
🔥 Why authenticity is misunderstood — and how to actually live it
🔥 Biohacks that transform your energy, focus, and emotional resilience
🔥 How to raise strong kids without enabling entitlement
🔥 What leadership looks like in divided times
🔥 The real cost of suppressing emotions as a man

This is one of the most aligned conversations we’ve had on Spartan Leadership — raw, tactical, and deeply human.

If you lead teams, run a business, or want to stop living in survival mode… this episode will hit home.

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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 approach challenges the traditional medical model by prioritizing the body’s natural ability to heal.

In this episode, Josh and Dr. Chong break down:

• Why the medical system prioritizes pharmaceuticals over long-term healing

• The truth about regenerative therapies and who they actually help

• The misconceptions around chiropractic care

• What people can do at home to reduce pain and improve mobility

• The leadership crisis inside the healthcare industry

• Why most people wait too long to address pain

• How Dr. Chong is integrating high-performance leadership through the Bridge Builder Mastermind

If you’ve been frustrated with the medical system, are looking for alternatives to surgery or NSAIDs, or want to understand how to take ownership of your long-term health, this conversation will give you the clarity and direction you need.

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00:00 – Introduction and Personal Responsibility

02:00 – Dr. Chong’s Backstory and Path to Regenerative Medicine

07:00 – Chiropractic vs. Medical Industry

11:00 – Stem Cell Therapy: Misconceptions and Real Results

15:00 – How the Body Heals: Cells, Pain, and Dysfunction

19:00 – Insurance, Incentives, and Healthcare System Failures

23:00 – Lifestyle, Habits, and Personal Accountability

30:00 – Media Influence and Health Confusion

32:00 – Regenerative Medicine, Shockwave, and Peptides

40:00 – Personalized Treatment and Ozone UV

46:00 – Mindfulness, Thought Work, and Emotional Health

53:00 – Risks of Surgery, NSAIDs, and Inflammation

58:00 – Gut-Brain Connection

01:06:00 – Building a Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle

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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 one goal you’d be furious not to hit in 2026, and how mission and core values actually become filters for decisions—not just words on a wall. Then Josh turns the lens to your marriage, your kids, and your home life so you’re not just building a bigger business, but a stronger family.

In this episode, Josh covers:

- Why most people never do real annual planning
- How to set a 10-year “lighthouse” vision for your business
- Turning that into a 3-year picture and 1-year targets
- The one goal you’d be mad at yourself for missing in 2026
- Why your brain needs 90-day sprints, not vague yearly resolutions
- How mission and core values filter decisions and protect culture
- The danger of aspirational values (hello, Enron)
- Using the same framework for your family and marriage
- Creating family core values and raising kids with a clear standard
-How to prevent “we just grew apart” from ever being your story

If you’re ready to stop reacting to your calendar and start leading it—for your company and your family—this episode is your sign to sit down, plan, and commit.

00:00:04 - Introduction
00:00:47 - Importance of Annual Planning
00:02:20 - Business Planning: Long-Term Vision
00:06:43 - Business Planning: One-Year Goals
00:10:02 - Business Planning: Core Purpose and Values
00:15:28 - Personal Life Planning
00:16:52 - The Role of Communication in Planning
00:18:04 - Creating a Vision for the Family
00:18:34 - The Importance of Family Core Values
00:20:24 - The Role of Individual Growth in Family Planning
00:21:01 - Planning for Children's Activities and Experiences
00:22:28 - The Importance of Prioritizing Family Over Business
00:23:51 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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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 for American values

- The importance of real leadership rooted in truth, faith, and courage

This is one of the most raw and unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had on the show.

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00:00 – Freedom, accountability, and the wood chipper
01:08 – Welcome to Spartan Leadership
03:40 – New York’s election aftermath: is America burning itself down?
08:00 – Race, accountability, and double standards in America
17:00 – Why outrage is replacing truth
23:00 – Hypocrisy in politics: the rise of black conservatism
30:00 – Obama, the establishment, and political puppets
38:00 – Sharia law, Islam, and cultural infiltration
50:00 – The media machine and America’s political confusion
1:03:00 – The problem with politicians and the loss of truth
1:13:00 – Outrage vs. Wisdom: building culture from the ground up
1:14:00 – Heart & Hustle: the true formula for leadership

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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 the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) — the fastest-growing fitness education system in the world, certifying over 20,000 professionals.

Together, Josh and John explore what it takes to achieve physical autonomy, why most people train too hard and too dumb, and how curiosity, humility, and discipline define not only great athletes but great leaders.

🔥 In This Episode

• Why physical autonomy is the foundation of leadership

• The dangers of early sports specialization

• How to distinguish pain from progress

• Building strength without sacrificing longevity

• The mindset behind sustainable success

• Turning personal struggle into purpose

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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 mental toughness that Ben forged in the fire.

Inside this raw and transparent conversation:

 • The night that changed everything
 • Facing down phantom pain and addiction
 • How fitness helped him reclaim his identity
 • Fatherhood, faith, and finding purpose through adversity
 • Why he joined the Bridge Builder Mastermind
 • What “no excuses” actually looks like

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00:00 – Ben’s mindset after the accident
01:03 – Fireworks, addiction & phantom pain
07:10 – Rebuilding post-trauma
13:41 – Phantom pain: the silent battle
16:27 – Business, identity & purpose
23:49 – Finding Supra Human
28:24 – Real transformation begins
31:09 – Fitness as identity
40:33 – Escaping painkillers
42:49 – Goals, growth & fatherhood
48:18 – Mastermind power & competition
51:56 – Action as the cure for anxiety
56:30 – Faith, regret & God’s plan
01:02:14 – Family, legacy & mental health
01:03:44 – Veterans, hormones & mission

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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 powerhouse of community transformation, giving away more than $2.8 million to Dane County nonprofits since 2018.

You’ll hear:
 • How HackFest and a cancer diagnosis sparked the idea.
 • Why simple structure and shared purpose beat red tape and perfection.
 • The real stories behind the grants changing kids’ lives.
 • Lessons on faith, fatherhood, and legacy from three servant-leaders.
 • How you can start a giving collective in your own community.

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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 higher — and why those same principles matter just as much in business, family, and life.

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to lead under extreme pressure and uncertainty
• The difference between authority and real accountability
• Why humility builds stronger teams than fear
• Leadership lessons every CEO and entrepreneur should know
• How courage and purpose shape legacy beyond the battlefield

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00:00  Real Leadership Under Fire — What It Actually Looks Like
01:22  Introducing Colonel Mike Murphy | U.S. Army Combat Commander
03:00  Leadership Lessons from Iraq: Making Life-or-Death Decisions
06:45  Bringing Every Soldier Home | Responsibility Beyond Rank
09:10  Leading With Heart: The Human Side of Command
12:34  How to Stay Calm Under Pressure and Think Clearly in Chaos
16:20  Building Trust and Unbreakable Team Culture in High-Stress Environments
19:15  Accountability vs. Authority | The Difference Great Leaders Understand
23:10  The Cost of Leadership and Carrying the Weight of Command
27:48  Transitioning From Military to Civilian Leadership | Finding New Purpose
31:22  Battlefield Lessons Every CEO and Entrepreneur Should Learn
36:05  Mentorship, Legacy, and Servant Leadership in Action
40:40  Defining Courage | What True Bravery Looks Like in Leadership
44:15  A Commander’s Message to the Next Generation of Leaders
47:00  Leadership Takeaways with Josh Kosnick | Building Purpose Beyond the Mission

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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

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00:00  Control under pressure
01:46  From world champion to CEO
03:03  Lessons from martial arts
05:21  Fighter mindset in business
07:41  Learning sales through rejection
10:18  Emotional intelligence in leadership
13:46  Reading people & building EQ
15:48  Adapting across industries
20:01  Interviewing Obama, Clooney & Wozniak
26:38  White-to-black belt roadmap for CEOs
30:35  Leadership lessons from failure
34:27  Training composure under stress
39:07  Becoming a scientist of yourself
40:20  Discipline vs. motivation
45:52  Avoiding burnout
48:40  Adaptability in leadership
51:04  Teams make the leader
52:24  Connect with Aslak

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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 an interview — it’s a conversation between two brothers in Christ about faith, leadership, and living with purpose.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:09 - The Importance of Serving
00:00:35 - Leading Like Jesus
00:01:26 - Legacy and Submission
00:02:00 - Being Present
00:03:05 - Introduction to Spartan Leadership
00:03:16 - Guest Introduction
00:03:54 - Pastor Anthony Hart's Journey
00:04:06 - Running from the Calling
00:04:45 - Returning to Faith
00:04:59 - The Role of a Pastor
00:06:28 - The Journey to Becoming a Pastor
00:08:32 - Finding Personal Faith
00:12:30 - Embracing Personal Identity in Ministry
00:15:36 - Personal Anecdotes and Reflections
00:16:17 - Importance of Checking with God's Word
00:17:04 - The Danger of Misaligned Messages in Church
00:17:39 - Overcoming Insecurities in Leadership
00:18:34 - The Role of Goals in Faith
00:20:00 - Discernment in Following Notoriety-driven Pastors
00:20:39 - The Importance of Personal Engagement with God's Word
00:21:18 - The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination
00:24:13 - The Danger of Building Foundations on Men
00:27:28 - Reflections on Past Mistakes
00:28:03 - The Danger of Mislabeling
00:29:06 - The Role of Discernment in Navigating Political Influence in Christianity
00:31:09 - Navigating Political Extremes in Christian Community
00:31:50 - The Importance of Discernment and Staying Ready
00:32:30 - The Danger of Leading People to Individuals Instead of Jesus
00:32:53 - Dealing with Praise and Compliments
00:34:44 - The Power of Saying 'I Don't Know'
00:35:48 - The Danger of Out-of-Context Interpretations
00:38:41 - The Importance of Doing Your Homework
00:39:00 - Introduction to Warriors for Christ
00:39:38 - What it Means to be a Child of God
00:42:07 - What it Means to be a Brother in Christ
00:44:24 - Accountability Among Christian Brothers
00:46:44 - Understanding Judgment and Accountability
00:47:53 - The Role of Love in Accountability
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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, and truth.

Charlie Kirk was a 31-year-old husband, father, and believer. He wasn’t a politician. He was murdered for his convictions. That reality demands we ask: which side of this divide will you stand on?

Josh reflects on Scripture, leadership, and the responsibility to use your voice even when it costs you. This is a call to clarity, courage, and justice in a culture at war with itself.

00:00 Introduction and Mission Statement
00:16 Founding the Organization
00:24 Core Beliefs and Values
00:51 Christian Duty and Public Arena
01:07 Personal Reflections and Gratitude
01:52 Grassroots Movement and Media Perception
02:14 Generational Realignment and Youth Engagement
03:21 Tragic News and Emotional Response
04:20 The Impact of Charlie Kirk's Death
10:24 Social Media's Role in Modern Tragedies
22:11 Call to Action and Leadership
33:56 Concluding Thoughts and Final Call to Action

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