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Quick Win - The Secret to Effective Resource Management

Enhance your team's productivity through strategic resource management! Assess and allocate time, budget, and personnel effectively to maximize results. Beware of reso...

Quick Win - The Real Secret to Success: Consistency Is Key

Ever wondered about the real secret to success? Spoiler alert: it's not overnight. It's all about consistent effort, day in and day out. Trust me, there's no such thin...

Dr. Alexa Chilcutt: How to Improve Your Executive Presence Instantly

In this powerful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos is joined by Dr. Alexa Chilcutt - executive presence expert and faculty lead at Johns Hopkins Carey Business ...

Quick Win - The Power of Active Listening

When somebody's talking, do you listen to respond? Many people wait to talk, not to understand. They're listening to interrupt. Are you one of those people who constan...

Quick Win - Respect People's Time

Positive influence vs. negative influence: Imagine two peopleβ€”one with a smile, seeking opportunities to excel in business, eager to help and succeed. The other avoids...

How Ken Schmidt Saved Harley-Davidson

This episode of Start With a Win dives into the remarkable story of how a motorcycle brand transformed from the brink of collapse to becoming an iconic global powerhou...

Quick Win - Building STRONGER Relationships in your Team

⚑️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘒𝘡'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸π˜ͺ𝘡𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘢𝘳 π˜“π˜¦π˜’π˜₯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩π˜ͺ𝘱?Β  ➑︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipTrust starts with consistency. Be predictable in your words and actions to b...

Quick Win – Grow Leaders, Keep Talent

The best leaders don’t just think about their own growth β€” they think about the growth of the leaders around them.Leadership development is retention strategy. It’s cu...

Vijay Pendakur: The #1 Leadership Mistake You're Making That RUINS TRUST

In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos is joined by leadership strategist and author Dr. Vijay Pendakur to explore what it really takes to lead through ...

Quick Win – Growth Doesn’t Start with Strategy. It Starts with Mindset.

The biggest business shift starts with a mindset shift.Growth stops the moment we stop growing ourselves and our people.You don’t need a radical change β€” you need a da...

Quick Win – The 3 Daily Questions Every Leader Should Ask

Every day as a leader is a chance to realign.Ask yourself: Did I serve someone today? Did I stretch myself? Did I truly see someone for who they are?Leadership isn’t a...

Quick Win – Turning Stress Into Strength

Stress is a signal, not a stop sign.Great leaders don’t ignore tension β€” they notice it, name it, and guide through it.Try this: when pressure rises, pause and use the...

Candy Valentino: Why 91% of Businesses Fail

In this mastermind episode of Start With a Win, bestselling author and trailblazing entrepreneur Candy Valentino joins Adam Contos in sharing a raw and riveting journe...

Quick Win – Turning Paychecks Into Purpose

People don’t just want a paycheck β€” they want purpose.A paycheck gets compliance. But purpose? That gets commitment.Mission-driven workers are 54% more likely to stay ...

Quick Win – The Fastest Way to Reduce Stress at Work

Your team isn’t overworked β€” they’re overwhelmed.44% of employees say they feel stressed. But here’s the fix: stress drops fast when expectations are clear and communi...

Dr. Laura Gallaher: Why Embracing Stress as a Choice CHANGES Everything

In this powerful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to uncover the surprising root of leadership st...

Quick Win – The 15-Minute Habit That Builds Loyal Teams

A single 15-minute conversation can be the reason someone stays β€” or the reason they leave.Weekly, meaningful check-ins aren’t a β€œnice to have.” They’re the leadership...

Quick Win – Why People Really Quit (And How to Stop It)

⚑️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘒𝘡'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸π˜ͺ𝘡𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘢𝘳 π˜“π˜¦π˜’π˜₯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩π˜ͺ𝘱?Β  ➑︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipWant weekly leadership content? Go here ➑︎ https://adamcontos.comPeople don’...

Tony Martignetti: The Best Way to Build Trust With Your Team

In this insightful episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos welcomes leadership advisor and author Tony Martignetti for a deeply human conversation on unlocking t...

Quick Win – Your First Customer Is Your Team

Your most important customer isn’t external β€” it’s your team.If your employees don’t feel valued, supported, or seen, it’s only a matter of time before that shows up i...

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