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Win Today: Start at Mile Zero with Coach Joshua Lifrak

A little Wednesday Wisdom on your favorite Leadership Podcast! What does it take to perform at your best over and over again?  Mental performance coach Joshua Lifrak, former Director of the Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Program, answers that question and more today on the WSL Podcast. From elite athletes to C-Suite Executives, Coach Lifrak has helped instill leadership skills that resulted in World Series Champions and successful business enterprises. In his inspiring new book, WIN TODAY: Six Steps To Mental Resilience, Peak Performance, And A Thriving Life(Wiley; June 9,2026), Coach Lifrak shares a practical guide drawn from more than two decades helping elite athletes and business leaders perform under pressure. Over the course of his career, Joshua has worked with world number one golfers, GrandSlam finalists, NFL and NBA stars, and senior executives at major global companies. He also served in the front office of the Chicago Cubs’ as the Director of the mentalskills program during the team’s historic 2016 World Series championship, helping players stay focused through one of the most pressure-filled runs in sports history. Today, Joshua shares the successes and setbacks that shaped his thinking and explains how the mental habits of elite performers can be applied far beyond sports. Including a clear framework built around six principles that he has refined through years of coaching: • Define Your Story – Shape your mindset by defining your goals, expectations, and identity. • Build Bonds – Develop strong relationships that fuel growth and performance. • You Are Here – Learn how to stay fully present when pressure and distractions mount. • Stop the Storm – Recognize and manage the negative thoughts that sabotage performance. • Choose Growth – Commit to the daily work required for improvement. • Mile Zero – Reset your mindset every day with courage, urgency, and belief. Get ready to stop being just a spectator and jump into the arena you’ve dreamed about all your life. Contact Coach Lifrak: https://www.joshualifrak.com #servantleadership #mentaltoughness #discipline #chicagocubs Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06] #WarriorServantLeader #WednesdayWisdom

Freedom From Mental Captivity with Stan Lewis

TACO Tuesday! Take Action Crush Obstacles Freedom From Mental Captivity with Stan Lewis What is keeping you locked up and preventing you from living the transformed life you have always wanted? Today’s guest, Stan Lewis, firmly believes it is Mental Captivity that is holding you back. Stan Lewis is a nationally recognized mediator, leadership, and communication expert, personally endorsed by Dr. John C. Maxwell, and the Amazon #1 bestselling author of the series “Stand on The Shoulders of GIANTS.”  He has delivered transformational results for more than 300 companies, corporations, and governmental agencies across the U.S.  At the core of Stan’s impact are his proprietary programs: The Freedom Perspective™ Program, The Ripple Effect of Servant Leadership™, and Conflict Resolution: Moving from Doubt to Freedom™. These frameworks guide leaders to identify and overcome mental barriers, unlocking transformation at both a personal and organizational level.  Stan is committed to the principle that true leadership transformation results in lasting, positive change for individuals and organizations alike. To discover how Stan Lewis and The Freedom Perspective™ can elevate your team or agency Learn more and connect with Stan here: https://stanlewis.net/podcast [https://stanlewis.net/podcast] And get his Complimentary Copy of Crafting Your Leadership Legacy Workbook: https://links.nwardjourney.com/widget/form/YjQrDxhUNPgbVBYnLYLK [https://links.nwardjourney.com/widget/form/YjQrDxhUNPgbVBYnLYLK] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06]

From Friction to Flow with Grant Harris

Tough Love Thursday! A message you may not want to hear, but need to. From Friction to Flow with Grant Harris Buckle up, this is not the conversation you might think it is. Today’s guest, Grant Harris, is a globally recognized neuroinclusive performance strategist and speaker who shifts organizations from friction to flow by fixing their process, not their people, so they can save time, keep talent, and deliver value by redesigning how work gets done at scale.  Grant’s work starts with a simple truth: most performance challenges aren’t people problems; they’re process problems. Through a human-centered performance lens, he shows how everyday systems, meetings, roles, decision-making, and expectations either enable execution or quietly undermine it. As a late-diagnosed autistic person, author, introvert, and certified diversity executive, Grant brings both lived experience and enterprise-level rigor to his work with clients. He translates complex ideas about human cognition into clear, execution-ready insights leaders can apply immediately without turning the conversation into advocacy or awareness training.  Grant is the founder and president of GTH Consulting, a minority- and disability-owned consultancy working within complex organizations. His experience spans federal agencies, higher education, global enterprises, and nonprofit systems where execution, accountability, and scale matter. His approach is known for being clear, grounded, and immediately actionable so organizations improve processes and performance.  Selected clients include The Washington Post, the Federal Railroad Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Loudoun County Government, Leadership Snohomish County, ASICS, and First Place Arizona. Grant holds a BA in Psychology, an MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development, and a post-master’s certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration.  Learn more: https://linktr.ee/GTH_Consulting [https://linktr.ee/GTH_Consulting] and access his FREE Process Before People Scorecard, a short 7 question checklist for workplace leaders and managers. Discover how embracing neurodiversity — including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences — can strengthen and grow your business. This training provides practical strategies, expert tips, and best practices to recognize and optimize the unique talents of neurodistinct employees. Learn how to reduce stigma, recruit inclusively, and build a culture that supports neurodiverse teams.  Through lived experiences and actionable tools, you’ll see the proven business impact of neuro-inclusion — from higher employee engagement and retention to greater innovation and performance. Every brain deserves a place to thrive—and when it does, so does your organization. To learn more about neurodiversity in the workforce, visit Grant’s site:  https://disabilitysolutions.thinkific.com/products/courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace?_gl=1*1fmdxxk*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjMzODUwNzEuQ2owS0NRaUFyT3ZJQmhETEFSSXNBUHdKWE9hSnJieDl3dDZYVkZFYjY0TTYzX3c3S3FoeWRjdWVaN2t0SkVHSkdaNVMtUTl2OWJ3cVVBTWFBbDVCRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTU5NTQ5NjA1NC4xNzYzMDQxNTY3 [https://disabilitysolutions.thinkific.com/products/courses/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace?_gl=1*1fmdxxk*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjMzODUwNzEuQ2owS0NRaUFyT3ZJQmhETEFSSXNBUHdKWE9hSnJieDl3dDZYVkZFYjY0TTYzX3c3S3FoeWRjdWVaN2t0SkVHSkdaNVMtUTl2OWJ3cVVBTWFBbDVCRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTU5NTQ5NjA1NC4xNzYzMDQxNTY3] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06]

When Everything Falls Apart: Finding Faith in the Fire with Dr. Ken Kaufman

Wednesday Wisdom When Everything Falls Apart: Finding Faith in the Fire with Dr. Ken Kaufman Today’s guest, Dr. Ken Kaufman, is a speaker, author, and former sports medicine entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience working with high-level athletes and active adults. But his most powerful message didn’t come from success—it came from collapse, including the death of his wife. After decades of building a thriving practice, Ken walked through a season where everything unraveled—business, finances, and identity. In that process, his faith was stripped down and rebuilt on a deeper foundation.  We talk about what do you do when prayer isn’t answered. We dive into Faith vs. Fear.  Ken shares why working harder, planning better, ego driven success and purpose left him still feeling empty inside. We even talk about how fire comes before revelation. Now, through his book Spiritual Endurance: Faith Forged in the Fire, Ken delivers a compelling message about trusting God beyond circumstances, finding purpose in adversity, and becoming stronger through life’s hardest seasons. Our conversation today is going to leave you challenged, encouraged, and equipped to endure—and grow—through whatever you are facing. Get Ken’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX1ZD6SM#customerReviews [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX1ZD6SM#customerReviews] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/] Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 [https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06]

High Performance Isn’t Motivation: What Really Sustains Results Over Time with Silvia Rizzo

TACO Tuesday! High Performance Isn’t Motivation: What Really Sustains Results Over Time with Silvia Rizzo Today’s guest's, Silvia Rizzo, work sits at the intersection of high-performance sport and business, where pressure, decision-making, and responsibility are part of everyday reality. From being an elite competitor in international motorcycle racing to the precision of dressage and C-suite consultant, Silvia is here today, all the way from the Netherlands, to have an honest conversation, share practical examples, and thoughtful dialogue around leadership under pressure, managing error, and making decisions in complex situations.. Silvia is the Founder and CEO of Hof Marabunta, where she has spent over 14 years operating in high-pressure, high-visibility environments, where clarity of decision-making, discipline and system design determine outcomes. Her  background combines international top-level sport with long-term leadership responsibility: performance planning, team coordination, operational management and external partnerships. Alongside leadership and performance work, Silvia collaborates selectively with international brands on representation and narrative, particularly where identity, discipline and execution must align under public exposure. She is particularly interested in how simplicity, structure and accountability enable consistent performance when conditions become demanding. Learn more and connect with Silvia here: https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior [https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior] Be sure to download, Like and Share this, and all our podcasts with someone you know who needs to hear the Warrior Servant Leader Mindset message. Want to chat with Pat about his Speaking, Coaching and Training services? Schedule a FREE consultation call: https://calendly.com/pjwelshllc/new-meeting-free-consultations-only?back=1&month=2026-06 Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms and at https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com [https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com/]