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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Josh is a leadership coach, speaker, and author of The Kairos Code: The Five Bridges to Peak Performance, Purpose, and Peace.
His work helps leaders build clarity, discipline, and purpose that lasts.
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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
🎙 Episode drops Tuesday.
This one’s not just for military leaders — it’s for anyone who leads people through pressure.
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