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# Ep 73 - Building Winners: What Sports Teach About Business, Leadership & Community
- URL: https://www.crossroadconversationspodcast.com/ep-73-building-winners-what-sports-teach-about-business-leadership-community/
- Published: 2026-02-05T16:00:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-05T17:14:47.000Z
- Author: Lewis Automotive

Consistency, culture, and community drive Episode 73 of Crossroad Conversations. The Lewis Brothers sit down with Mike Rush—founder of Rush Running Company—to connect running, coaching, and leadership in business.  
  
The episode opens with why people keep showing up: putting yourself around others who elevate you, even when the work is hard. The “what’s in the garage” segment features the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, then the conversation shifts into Mike’s story—running at the University of Arkansas, coaching, and building Rush Running into a hub for runners of all levels.  
  
Mike breaks down what great leaders do differently: they care about people first, hire for culture fit, and build teams that hold each other accountable. He shares how Rush’s Monday night speed group has stayed consistent for 18 years—growing from 24 people to regular crowds—because long-term commitment beats hype every time.  
  
They also unpack why most people quit goals early: no accountability and no community. Strong culture doesn’t build itself—it’s created through consistency, small wins, and avoiding negativity that can kill momentum fast.  
  
KEYWORDS  
consistency, leadership, culture, community, accountability, coaching, running, mindset, discipline, Rush Running Company  
  
TAKEAWAYS  
• Consistency beats motivation  
• Culture must be built on purpose  
• Hire for culture fit; teach the skills  
• Accountability keeps goals alive  
• Small wins build belief and momentum  
• Negativity kills teams fast  
  
TIMESTAMPS  
00:00 Elevation through community  
00:23 Podcast intro  
01:31 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack  
03:07 Mike Rush intro + Rush Running  
05:00 Staff-first leadership  
11:04 Patience + consistency  
11:25 18 years of Monday night speed  
32:06 Culture that keeps people coming back  
44:06 Why people quit goals  
48:10 Negativity kills culture  
50:38 Small wins strengthen culture  
01:11:28 Leadership lesson: consistency  
01:12:18 Where to find Rush Running  
01:14:38 Monday speed group details  
01:15:52 Closing  
  
CONNECT WITH RUSH RUNNING COMPANY  
  
Rush Running Company is dedicated to helping runners of all levels improve through coaching, community, and expert support.  
  
🏃 Website — https://www.rushrunning.com/  
  
📘 Rush Running Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/rushrunning  
  
📍 Rush Running Fayetteville Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057123803763  
  
📸 Rush Running Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rushrunningco?igsh=MTg1NjVqcmE2em53Mw%3D%3D