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Episode 496 WIN TODAY with Joshua Lifrak

Pressure doesn't create leaders. It reveals them.

Every day, healthcare leaders face situations they didn't choose—staffing shortages, difficult conversations, unexpected setbacks, and decisions that impact patients, employees, and entire organizations.

The event isn't always within your control. Your response is.

In this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike Harbour sits down with Joshua Lifrak, mental performance coach, leadership consultant, and author of Win Today. Joshua also served as part of the leadership team that helped develop the championship mindset behind the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series victory.

Drawing from his work with professional athletes, Fortune 500 organizations, and championship teams, Joshua shares practical strategies for developing the mental habits that help leaders perform at their best when the pressure is highest.

Together, Mike and Joshua explore why leadership habits are rooted in our thinking, how self-belief influences performance, and why championship cultures are built long before championship results ever appear.

Whether you're leading a hospital, a department, or an executive team, the principles discussed in this conversation will help you think more intentionally, respond more effectively, and lead with greater confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why you can never outperform your own self-belief.
  • The simple formula that changes how leaders respond under pressure.
  • Why elite performers recover faster instead of dwelling longer.
  • How defining your story influences the way you lead.
  • What healthcare leaders can learn from the Chicago Cubs' championship culture.
  • Why great organizations build winning habits long before they achieve winning results.
  • Practical ways to develop resilience, improve focus, and lead more intentionally every day.

About Joshua Lifrak

Joshua Lifrak is a mental performance coach, leadership consultant, and author of Win Today. He has worked with professional athletes, Fortune 500 organizations, and served as part of the leadership team behind the Chicago Cubs' historic World Series championship. Today, Joshua helps leaders and teams strengthen the mental side of performance so they can thrive under pressure, lead with confidence, and consistently perform at their best.

Connect with Joshua

Website: https://joshualifrak.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-lifrak-59ab5442/

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