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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 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 – 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...

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...

Quick Win – The Most Overlooked Growth Strategy in Your Company

Middle managers are often the most underdeveloped layer in your business β€” and it’s costing you.42% of employee exits could’ve been prevented with better management.We...

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 β€” silence did.Only 28% of fully remote employees feel connected to their company’s mission. That’s not just a gap. That’s a fract...

Quick Win – The Most Underrated Tool in Leadership

Recognition isn’t optional β€” it’s essential.The most powerful leadership tool you have costs nothing, but most leaders were never taught how to use it.Organizations th...

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 β€” it’s an $8.8 trillion leak.That’s the global cost of people mentally checking out while still on the clock.Engagement isn’...

Quick Win – The 15-Minute Reset Every Manager Needs

Managers are under more pressure than ever β€” not just leading teams, but picking up the slack.That weight is burning people out. And burnout spreads fast.Take 15 minut...

3 Steps To Level Up Your Personal Brand / Lee Heyward

⚑️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.comIn this eng...

Quick Win - Only 23% of Employees Worldwide Are Engaged at Work!

Most people aren’t disengaged because they’re lazy β€” they’re disengaged because they feel pushed, not led.Only 23% of employees worldwide are truly engaged at work. Th...

Quick Win - Leadership Starts With Your Attitude

Unlock the essence of leadership with a single guiding force: Attitude! 🌟 The journey of leadership commences with the energy you bring to the table. Whether it's a co...

Why Your Team is Disengaged β€” And How to Fix 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.comIn this pow...

How to Lead with Vision with Mick Hunt

⚑️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.comIn this com...

Quick Win - Are You Killing Your Team with Poor Communication?

Clarity is king in communication. Make sure your team understands the what and the why behind every action. Pick one key message today, make it crystal clear, and conf...

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