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In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos dives into the journey of building confidence, navigating systemic challenges, and redefining leadership from a personal and professional perspective with guest Kelli Thompson.  Kelli an award-winning executive coach and author of Closing the Confidence Gap, explores the tools and mindset shifts necessary for women—and everyone else—to lead wit...

Some people want to start a business but are overwhelmed to the point of inaction. Yet strategic action offsets overwhelm. How can you propel yourself to move forward in your career? Today on Start With a Win, host Adam Contos joins Pat on his podcast: In the latest episode of Destination Business Freedom, Pat Mancuso invites Adam Contos, a Partner at Area 15 Ventures, to speak about building vent...

In today’s episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos dives into key leadership challenges and strategies for overcoming them. Adam explores how personal mindset, clarity in communication, team development, and humility play vital roles in successful leadership. He underscores the ripple effect leaders have on their teams and organizations, emphasizing the importance of starting each day positively,...

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In this captivating episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos welcomes franchise innovator Sam Ballas, founder and CEO of East Coast Wings & Grill. Sam shares his fascinating journey from Wall Street executive to thriving restaurateur and franchising expert, recounting how a single restaurant venture sparked a transformative career. Together, they delve into building enduring business syst...

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Grab paper/pen, your computer, your journal, in this engaging episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with workplace strategy expert Daisy Auger-Domínguez to explore the art of building thriving, high-performing teams in today’s evolving work environment and you will want to take notes! With a career spanning leadership roles at Google, Disney, and Vice Media, Daisy shares her jour...

In this episode of Start With a Win , host Adam Contos is on The Inspiring Leadership podcast with Scott Comey.  Scott interviews Adam about the leadership lessons he learned from his military and SWAT days, all the way through being CEO of RE/MAX Holdings and other ventures.  Adam shares the importance of Emotional Intelligence and offers the 3 A's of Awareness.  He also offers his best tips on t...

Elevate your team's results with influential leadership! Lead by example, demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic. Utilize persuasive communication to align efforts with organizational goals. Cultivate a positive attitude, strong decision-making skills, and lasting relationships. Your influence inspires action. That's your key to success! #InfluentialLeadership #LeadershipExcellence #Team...

Calling all Leaders, this is Part 2 with Blair LaCorte, if you missed Part 1 go back and listen as that is a masterclass of leadership wealth, you can’t miss! In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam welcomes back dynamic business leader Blair for the insightful conversation on longevity. Blair unveils the often-overlooked crisis of health span in America, where the nation ranks 39th globally in...

Listen up leaders, this is an episode, well two you do not want to miss.  In this Part 1 episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos, welcomes Blair LaCorte.  A seasoned leader with experience across industries from aviation to AI, he shares insights on leadership, innovation, and the value of humility in driving success. Blair talks about his diverse experiences, from leading startups to IPOs,...

Foster a culture of solution-oriented thinking within your team! Ask the crucial question: What would have to be true for this to occur? Knowing the answers empowers your team to approach challenges with creativity and effectiveness. Equip your team with the necessary tools and training to address tasks efficiently, utilizing their understanding of the questions that need to be asked. Solution-bas...

In this episode of Start With a Win, host, Adam Contos sits down with Sarah Williams, a leading entrepreneur in the subscription box industry, to unpack key leadership insights on business growth and innovation. Sarah shares her transformative journey from corporate layoffs to creating a thriving multi-million-dollar enterprise through personalized subscription boxes. With an emphasis on courage,...

Enhance your team's productivity through strategic resource management! Assess and allocate time, budget, and personnel effectively to maximize results. Beware of resource creep, which can lead to unnecessary spending and wasted time. Combat business waste by continually evaluating resource utilization, ensuring optimum efficiency, and identifying areas for cost savings. Achieve more by managing r...

Are you ready to uncover the hidden leadership gaps that might be hindering your success? Business leaders and entrepreneurs, this episode of Start With a Win is a game-changer. Host Adam Contos delves into the critical gaps in leadership that might be holding you back. Shockingly, 80% of leaders believe they're in the top 10% of leadership, revealing widespread blind spots. Adam shares six vital...

In this episode of Start With a Win , host Adam Contos joins Scott Albrecht and Scott Anderle on their podcast, The Credit Union Leadership.  We are entering into a new era in our movement. In the next five years we will see a record high in credit union CEO's retiring. The challenge is that most have not raised leaders to take our place as we move forward. In this episode we talk with Adam Contos...

Host, Adam Contos is joined by Dr. Elia Gourgouris, known as America’s Happiness Doctor in this compelling episode of Start With a Win! Their discussion dives deep into the transformative power of happiness in leadership. Dr. Elia shares insights from his journey as a clinical psychologist and executive coach, revealing how happiness can be both this and that (listen to the episode to find out). D...

In this captivating episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos invites listeners to explore the profound connection between leadership and the power of sports. Joined by the legendary Don Yaeger, a master storyteller and leadership expert, the discussion delves into how high-performance teamwork in sports can seamlessly translate into the business world. Don, who has worked with iconic figures...

Grab a pen, paper and get ready to take notes in this engaging episode of Start with a Win host, Adam Contos dives into the art of building habit-forming products with Nir Eyal, a renowned expert in psychology, technology, and business. Nir, known for his groundbreaking books "Hooked" and "Indistractable," shares insights into creating products that captivate users by integrating psychological pri...

In this insightful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos engages in a compelling discussion with Justin Jones-Fosu, CEO of Work Meaningful, on the art of respectful disagreement. Justin delves into his new book, "I Respectfully Disagree," which provides a framework for navigating challenging conversations with empathy and respect. The conversation covers Justin's personal journey influenced by...

In this engaging episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos dives deep into the art of mental strength with Scott Mautz, CEO and founder of Profound Performance. Scott, a seasoned leader from Procter & Gamble, shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming an influential author and educator. The conversation explores the essence of mental strength, breaking down its critical components...