The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast

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/ 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/ 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 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 #leadership #leadershippodcast #mentaltoughness #WarriorServantLeader #ToughLoveThursday

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 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 #WarriorServantLeader #WednesdayWisdom

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 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 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 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

TACO Tuesday! High Performance Isn’t Motivation: What Really Sustains Results Over Time with Silvia Rizzo Today’s guest's, Silvia Rizzo, work sits at the intersection of high-performance sport and business, where pressure, decision-making, and responsibility are part of everyday reality. From being an elite competitor in international motorcycle racing to the precision of dressage and C-suite consultant, Silvia is here today, all the way from the Netherlands, to have an honest conversation, share practical examples, and thoughtful dialogue around leadership under pressure, managing error, and making decisions in complex situations.. Silvia is the Founder and CEO of Hof Marabunta, where she has spent over 14 years operating in high-pressure, high-visibility environments, where clarity of decision-making, discipline and system design determine outcomes. Her background combines international top-level sport with long-term leadership responsibility: performance planning, team coordination, operational management and external partnerships. Alongside leadership and performance work, Silvia collaborates selectively with international brands on representation and narrative, particularly where identity, discipline and execution must align under public exposure. She is particularly interested in how simplicity, structure and accountability enable consistent performance when conditions become demanding. Learn more and connect with Silvia here: https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior 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. 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 Connect with Pat, @patwelshjd on all the social media platforms and at https://www.thewarriorservantleaderpodcast.com

TACO TUESDAY! Take Action Crush Obstacles! Today on The Warrior Servant Leader Podcast, I sit down with a man who is using storytelling, leadership, and hard conversations to help save lives behind the badge and beyond it. Conrad Weaver is a mission-driven filmmaker, entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for first responder wellness. As President and CEO of First Responder Wellness Solutions and founder of Conjo Studios, Conrad has dedicated his career to creating awareness, driving cultural change, and equipping leaders with practical tools to build healthier, more resilient organizations. Conrad is the creator and producer of the award-winning documentary PTSD911 — a powerful film that has sparked critical conversations nationwide about trauma, mental health, and sustainable performance in public safety professions. The film asks a sobering question: “First responders sign up to serve; they risk their lives and mental health responding to someone else’s worst day. Who rescues them?” What is the secret to taking care of your people? In this conversation, we discuss: • Leadership in trauma-exposed professions • The silent cost of unresolved stress and PTSD • Building agency cultures rooted in trust and wellness • Why storytelling changes hearts faster than policy ever will • How resilient leaders create resilient teams Conrad also hosts the First Responder Wellness Podcast, where he interviews respected leaders from law enforcement, fire, EMS, clinical practice, and leadership development to uncover practical strategies that improve both people and organizations. As a certified member of the John Maxwell Team, Conrad brings a unique blend of leadership development, media production, wellness advocacy, and real-world experience to the public safety space. His work has earned national recognition, including: • 2025 Best Director – Documentary, New York Film & Cinematography Awards • 2025 Best Documentary – Impact Docs! Awards • 2024 Best Documentary – Maryland International Film Festival • Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award Winner for Great American Wheat Harvest This is more than a podcast episode. It is a conversation about leadership, service, survival, and the responsibility we have to take care of those who spend their lives taking care of others. Listen to the First Responder Wellness Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Learn more about Conrad and his work at Conjo Studios.

REV: RESPOND, EXPAND, VENTURE℠ Today’s guest is a master in the keys to resilient leadership. He is a resilience expert with PhDs from both Harvard and Oxford (UK). His signature speeches, consulting, and coaching, REV: RESPOND, EXPAND, VENTURE℠ , equips leaders for peak mindset, agility, and performance. Our guest is a Fulbright Fellow and Harvard Horizons Scholar who has taught extensively at Harvard and Oxford, presented his research worldwide, and completed The Second City’s full improv curriculum. And yes, we discuss how important it is to have a sense of humor as a leader. We also dive into why being busy hides the real constraints that limit peak performance. How can leaders make better decisions under pressure when time, energy, and attention are constrained? Is multi-tasking really just a myth that actually hinders peak performance? These and more questions are answered in today’s episode. And there is an added bonus! Visit https://henrybowles.com/ and access a free resilience masterclass, “3 Moves That Define Resilient Leaders”, along with a downloadable PDF companion. His website also provides a clear overview of his work with leaders, teams, and organizations – so reach out to him to learn more for yourself and your organization. Please meet and welcome, Dr. Henry Bowles.