Spartan Leadership with Josh Kosnick

Inside Vortex Optics: What Really Drives the Brand and the People Behind It | Joe Hamilton

May 12, 2026

Send us Fan MailMost conversations about Vortex Optics focus on the products. This one is about the people and the principles behind the glass.In this Spartan Leadership episode, Joe Hamilton, CEO of Vortex Optics, gives an inside look at what truly drives the brand — from his father’s original vision to the employee‑owners in Barneveld who show up like it’s their company, and the front‑line team that lives out “we’ll take care of you” every single day.We go deep on:Why Vortex once refused to...

Neutral Thinking Under Fire: World Series Mental Coach on How Leaders Actually Win Today

May 05, 2026

Send us Fan MailWorld Series rings don’t come from hype—they come from how you think when everything is on the line.In this conversation, Josh Kosnick sits down with Joshua Lifrak, Director of Performance and Coaching at Limitless Minds and former Chicago Cubs Mental Skills Coach, to unpack the mindset systems behind the 2016 World Series run and how those same tools translate directly into the boardroom, the home, and your inner life.They break down neutral thinking, why most leaders live in...

If Your Best Days Are Behind You, You Are the Problem

April 28, 2026

Send us Fan MailNo one sets out for a mediocre life. We drift there—one delayed decision, one small compromise at a time.In this solo episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick shares the real story behind buying 80 acres, walking away from comfort, and deciding his best days would not be behind him, but built in front of him. You’ll hear the raw driveway moment, the tension between “good enough” and calling, and why protecting the life you’ve built can quietly kill the life you’re meant to ...