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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 run.

Josh and Andy go beyond the “business framework” and dig into the man behind it: the tradeoffs, breakdowns, and convictions that led Andy to redesign his life and work around profit, impact, and enjoyment instead of endless hustle. They explore the $500K–$5M bottleneck, the hidden costs of firefighting, and why enjoyment is a serious metric for leaders who want a business that serves their life, not the other way around.

You’ll hear candid stories about fear, clarity, and calling; how structure creates freedom for both owners and their families; and what legacy Andy wants to leave as a husband, father, and guide to small-business leaders.

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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 commentary.

This is a direct conversation about:
• The Iran situation and rising global tension
• Political corruption and institutional distrust
• Free speech, media influence, and narrative control
• Why leadership is breaking down across politics, business, and culture

When leadership fails at the highest levels, it doesn’t stay there—it impacts everything.

So the real question becomes:
What does strong leadership look like in a world like this?

At Spartan Leadership, we challenge leaders to think critically, take ownership, and lead with clarity—especially when things get uncertain.

Because leadership isn’t about titles.
It’s about responsibility.

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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 level—especially when you don’t feel like it.

They dive into discipline, the “next play mentality,” and why consistency—not intensity—is what separates top performers from everyone else.

If you’re serious about growth, leadership, and execution, this conversation will challenge how you think about performance.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Kobe Bryant Lesson That Changed Everything
02:00 Simplifying Success and Mastering the Basics
04:45 Kobe’s Legacy and Life Perspective
08:00 Alan Stein Jr.’s Backstory and Career Path
11:00 What Elite Performers Do Differently
13:00 Finding Your Strength Zone
15:30 The Passion vs Skill Quadrant
18:00 Flow State and Kairos Moments
21:00 How to Increase Flow State (Presence, Preparation, Letting Go)
24:30 Triggers and Staying Present
26:00 The Next Play Mentality
28:00 Emotional Control vs Emotional Suppression
31:00 The 90-Second Rule for Emotions
33:00 Building Emotional Strength
36:00 Leadership Mistakes That Hurt Teams
39:00 Leadership and Parenting Parallels
41:00 Separating Identity from Performance
45:00 Defining Success on Your Own Terms
50:00 Where to Find Alan Stein Jr.
50:45 Unpopular Beliefs and Final Thoughts

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