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

About this episode

Josh Kosnick interviews Joshua Lifrak about the mindset systems that contributed to the 2016 World Series win and their application in various aspects of life.

Send us Fan Mail World 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 li...

People in this episode

Host: Josh Kosnick

Guest: Joshua Lifrak

Topics covered

• neutral thinking
• leadership
• mental coaching
• performance
• mindset
• business strategies

Keywords

• neutral thinking
• leadership
• mental skills
• performance coaching
• World Series
• business mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Limitless Minds, Chicago Cubs

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