In this episode of the Effort Over Results Podcast, host Quinn Magnuson sits down with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey— emergency physician, military commander, and award-winning author of *Be the Weight Behind the Spear.

Dr. McConkey brings a rare combination of battlefield leadership, medical expertise, and deep purpose to the conversation. From leading in combat zones to serving in the ER, his story is a masterclass in courage, preparation, and showing up when it matters most.

Together, Quinn and Josh explore: *

💡 What it truly means to lead under pressure *

❤️ The intersection of medicine, military service, and purpose *

🧠 Lessons in composure and clarity from the emergency room *

⚔️ How adversity builds character and resilience *

📘 The inspiration behind *Be the Weight Behind the Spear* *

🇺🇸 Why service and effort are inseparable from true leadership

* How Gen Z is the Generation of True Leaders

⏱️ **Chapters / Timestamps** 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 03:10 – From Emergency Medicine to Military Command 07:45 – Leading with Purpose Under Pressure 12:30 – Lessons from the Battlefield 18:20 – Writing *Be the Weight Behind the Spear* 24:10 – Leadership, Courage, and Integrity 30:00 – Final Reflections & Takeaways

About Dr. Josh McConkey

Dr. Josh McConkey is a board-certified emergency physician, Air Force Reserve Colonel, and national leader in disaster response, crisis medicine, and community resilience. His leadership experience spans frontline emergency departments, combat medical operations in the Middle East, and interagency coordination with top national security organizations. After losing more than $5 million to a corrupt business partner's embezzlement, Dr. McConkey faced an immense personal and professional setback. But instead of stepping back, he continued serving others and rebuilding. In an extraordinary turn of fate, he later won the lottery—and chose to use his second chance not for extravagance, but to lift others. He founded The Weight Behind the Spear Foundation, dedicated to restoring resilience, leadership, and mental strength in America’s youth and communities. His book, Be the Weight Behind the Spear, has been recognized for its impact and is being adopted in leadership, education, and service training programs nationwide.

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Website: www.weightbehindthespear.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-mcconkey-md/

Twitter: https://x.com/mcconkey007

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshmcconkey

IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/joshmcconkey

flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/drjosh/

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