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The Third Quotient: Why IQ and EQ Are No Longer Enough

Tough Love Thursday The Third Quotient: Why IQ and EQ Are No Longer Enough Why do so many people struggle to change habits or behaviors even when they know what they “should” be doing? Why do so many high performers still feel disconnected, exhausted, or unfulfilled despite outward success? These, and more questions, are explored in our Warrior Servant Leadership Podcast today with our guest Nami Prakash. Nami is a leadership transformation strategist, speaker, coach, author, and founder of The Mind Quotient™, or MQ, a framework focused on helping people develop the internal skills required to lead, perform, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Nami is on a mission to establish what she calls “the third quotient.”  IQ may get you in the room.  EQ helps you read the room and connect with others.  MQ is how you lead the room and manage yourself. Our conversation today moves beyond surface-level success and into something far more impactful and human.  https://mqcheckin.com/ [https://mqcheckin.com/] This link will help you learn more about The Mind Quotient™ (MQ), and its framework designed to help people strengthen self-awareness and self-management skills so they can lead, perform, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. You can access the MQ check in, along with resources and tools to strengthen your own MQ, navigate change with greater intention, and develop the inner skills required for courageous leadership, resilience, and aligned living. Connect with Nami at https://www.coach-nami.com/ [https://www.coach-nami.com/] Master Your Mind and Lead With Courage. 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] #leadership #leadershippodcast #mentaltoughness #WarriorServantLeader #ToughLoveThursday

You Were Created4Success, Purpose and Impact with Holly Sweat Raper

Double Dose of Wednesday Wisdom! When Life Hits Hard: Turning Pain into Purpose and Setback into Strength with Holly Sweat Raper What if your greatest pain could unlock your greatest purpose? Today’s guest, Holly Sweat Raper, hits back—with purpose, power, and faith.” She’s on a mission to help people live out what they were Created4—success, purpose, and impact. Holly Sweat Raper is a powerhouse speaker, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and career consultant with over 20 years of experience helping thousands discover their purpose and walk boldly in it. As the founder of Created4Success, she believes people are Created4Success, Created4 Purpose, and Created4 Impact. Holly’s no-nonsense style, practical wisdom, and contagious humor inspire audiences to overcome adversity and pursue their calling with confidence. After walking through the heartbreaking loss of her husband to cancer, Holly now shares her journey of faith, resilience, and hope in her upcoming book Living in Victory, Not Defeat. She equips people to rise strong, live purposefully, and stand on God’s promises—even in life’s hardest battles.  https://created4success.org/ [https://created4success.org/] 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]

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]