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Quick Win - 3 Steps to Enhance Your Leadership Presence
Leadership presence hinges on three critical elements: gravitas, communication, and appearance. The way you show up visually matters because people make subconscious j...
Jonathan Bennett: The #1 Job of a Leader is to Replace Yourself
In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with Jonathan Bennett, a seasoned executive, advisor, and coach who has walked the path from building a thri...
Quick Win - Overcoming Procrastination: How to Get Things Done Now
Boost your productivity by prioritizing critical tasks and projects! Instead of merely checking boxes, focus on meaningful activities that make a real impact. Identify...
Quick Win - Maximize Productivity: How to Set Clear, Achievable Goals and Take Action
Make today count by setting clear, achievable goals with specific actions and outcomes. Planning your day ensures you don't miss opportunities that come your way. Don'...
Anne & Frances: This 5-Day Leadership Framework Will Change Your Business
This episode of Start With a Win brings together two of the most dynamic voices in leadership, Anne Morriss and Frances Frei, for a conversation that challenges outdat...
Quick Win - Overcoming Procrastination: How to Get Things Done Now
Boost your productivity by prioritizing critical tasks and projects! Instead of merely checking boxes, focus on meaningful activities that make a real impact. Identify...
Quick Win - Be a Sponge!
One of the top skills every leader needs: constant learning. Trust me, it's a game-changer. Remember what my mentor once told me? Be a sponge. But here's the kicker: b...
Jim Stevenson: How to Build Team Culture in 2025
This episode of Start With a Win dives deep into the heart of leadership and culture with Jim Stevenson, founder and CEO of The Bletchley Group. From global brands to ...
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 - Respect People's Time
Positive influence vs. negative influence: Imagine two people—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: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Trust starts with consistency. Be predictable in your words and actions to ...
Quick Win – Grow Leaders, Keep Talent
The best leaders don’t just think about their own growth — they think about the growth of the leaders around them. Leadership development is retention strategy. It’s c...
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 — you need a ...
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...
Quick Win – Turning Stress Into Strength
Stress is a signal, not a stop sign. Great leaders don’t ignore tension — they notice it, name it, and guide through it. Try this: when pressure rises, pause and use t...
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 – The Fastest Way to Reduce Stress at Work
Your team isn’t overworked — they’re overwhelmed. 44% of employees say they feel stressed. But here’s the fix: stress drops fast when expectations are clear and commun...
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...
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 — 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 ...
Quick Win – The Most Overlooked Growth Strategy in Your Company
Middle managers are often the most underdeveloped layer in your business — and it’s costing you. 42% of employee exits could’ve been prevented with better management. ...
Mike Erwin: The Blueprint for Building an Unstoppable Team
In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos welcomes leadership expert and combat veteran Mike Erwin for a compelling conversation on what truly separates gr...
Quick Win – The First Thing You Should Say in Every Remote Meeting
Remote work didn’t break your culture — silence did. Only 28% of fully remote employees feel connected to their company’s mission. That’s not just a gap. That’s a frac...
Quick Win – The Most Underrated Tool in Leadership
Recognition isn’t optional — it’s essential. The most powerful leadership tool you have costs nothing, but most leaders were never taught how to use it. Organizations ...
Anne Marie Anderson: Achieve More & Overcome Failure
In this electrifying episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with three-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author Anne Marie A...
Quick Win – The $8.8 Trillion Problem You’re Overlooking
Disengagement isn’t just a culture problem — it’s an $8.8 trillion leak. That’s the global cost of people mentally checking out while still on the clock. Engagement is...
Quick Win – The 15-Minute Reset Every Manager Needs
Managers are under more pressure than ever — not just leading teams, but picking up the slack. That weight is burning people out. And burnout spreads fast. Take 15 min...