Start With A Win

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 thing as an overnight success story.…

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 School - for an eye-opening conv…

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 constantly interrupts? Don't do that. S…

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 interaction, spreading misery a…

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 powerhouse. Host Adam Contos sits down w…

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Trust starts with consistency. Be predictable in your words and actions to build the foundation of any great…

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 culture strategy. It’s future-proo…

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 disruption. Drawing from his exp…

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 daily one.
Grow your mindset. Grow …

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 about having a title — it’s about…

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 the “one-two-three” rule.
One deep b…

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 journey - from humble beginnings in a …

People don’t just want a paycheck — they want purpose.
A paycheck gets compliance. But purpose? That gets commitment.

Mission-driven workers are 54% more likely to stay long-term. Loyalty like that doe…

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 communication is strong.

Ask your team o…

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 stress and how radical self-accept…

A single 15-minute conversation can be the reason someone stays — or the reason they leave.
Weekly, meaningful check-ins aren’t a “nice to have.” They’re the leadership game changer.

Gallup found that …

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People don’t quit jobs — they quit feeling …

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 true leadership potential. With a…

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 in your customer experience.

Engag…

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.

We train the front line. We invest…