Start With A Win

Adam Contos
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Every day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.

  1. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Quick Win - Give Recognition

    Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential! =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  2. Oct 23 ·  Bonus

    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 isn’t just about morale. It’s your competitive edge. Start small: ask your team what’s working for them this week — and what’s not. That clarity creates energy. That energy drives results. When’s the last time you checked in with intention? ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  3. Oct 21

    Tara May: Your Business is Missing this ONE THING

    Can kindness actually be a competitive advantage? Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech - a tech company where over 90% of the team is autistic - has built a thriving business by proving that empathy and performance go hand in hand. Join host, Adam Contos as he sits down with Tara to explore her path from driving major revenue growth at Winsight and working with brands like Disney, Hershey's, and Wells Fargo, to founding a company centered on neurodiversity. You'll discover the "ROI of kindness," why clarity is one of the most underrated tools in leadership, and how accountability and compassion can coexist even in the toughest workplace decisions. As a champion for neurodiversity and a mom of an autistic child, Tara brings a powerful perspective on what it really means to lead with both heart and results in this episode of Start With a Win. 00:00 Intro 02:50 Cultural Transformation? 05:08 ROI of this, what does it mean! 08:40 This is what is needed for engagement in the workplace. 12:10 Built environment to thrive and if you don’t have it, it could cost you! 14:33 Can you have both accountability and this in a business? 19:55 Key tips when you hold up a mirror. 23:45 Be great if it was a triple shot of espresso however it is this! https://www.roiofkindness.live/ https://aspiritech.org/ =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  4. Oct 7

    Chip Higgins: Why Friction is Your Business's Best Friend

    Have you ever thought about your business the way a physicist thinks about motion? Our guest, Chip Higgins, banking veteran and founder of Bizzics, has spent over 35 years helping entrepreneurs find the momentum that turns small businesses into massive ones. In this Start With a Win episode, you'll discover why bigness and greatness aren't the same thing, how to pinpoint the mass at the core of your company, and why friction - done right - is your business's best friend. Learn how narrowing your focus can widen your growth, and why the smartest leadership shift you can make is putting the power in your team's hands. If you're ready to rethink what drives your business forward, this episode will change how you see momentum for good. Chip’s Bio: I’ve spent over 35 years helping small business owners build momentum, strengthen leadership, and create lasting impact. As the founder of Bizzics and author of The Bizzics Way: Powering Your Small Business to Maximum Momentum, I equip entrepreneurs with practical strategies to thrive in competitive markets. During my decades in banking and executive leadership, I realized that small businesses often lack access to the same strategic insights and resources available to larger companies. That inspired me to develop The Bizzics Way, a framework that blends the laws of physics with proven business practices to help leaders generate energy, velocity, and sustainable momentum. I’m passionate about teaching entrepreneurs how to build high-performing, purpose-driven organizations — businesses that don’t need to be large to be massive. As a founding member of the John C. Maxwell Team, I enjoy speaking, coaching, and sharing actionable strategies that deliver real-world results with clarity and inspiration. 00:00 Intro 05:13 How to make sense of it all when there is so much out there!  06:38 This is the holy grail of business…  09:27 If you haven’t figured out this then you will have a rough go at it! 12:40 Which should be considered? 16:03 It’s mutual understanding…  18:17 What is the biggest source that slows businesses? 21:25 Leadership mindset shift that will change your company’s trajectory. 24:21 It’s a John Maxwell finish…  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  5. Oct 2 ·  Bonus

    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 the “one-two-three” rule. One deep breath. Two clarifying questions. Three focused steps forward. You can’t eliminate stress, but you can lead through it. How do you help your team navigate stress when it hits? ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  6. Sep 25 ·  Bonus

    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 conversation, a statement, or an action, your attitude sets the tone. Start with the right attitude, and watch the magic unfold! ✨ A positive, can-do approach filled with optimism and good spirit not only influences your perspective but also inspires those you lead. It's a ripple effect that shapes the dynamics of the entire team. Leadership is, at its core, an attitude game. Begin with the intention of fostering a great attitude within yourself, and that positivity will resonate with your team. 🚀 Your quick win for today: embrace the power of attitude in leadership. Reflect on your approach, infuse it with positivity, and witness the transformation in your leadership journey. Share your thoughts on how attitude plays a role in your leadership style! 💬 #LeadershipAttitude #PositiveLeadership #AttitudeMatters ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  7. Sep 18 ·  Bonus

    Quick Win - Mastering the Art of First Impressions

    Mastering first impressions isn't just about the handshake and smile—it's about genuine interest and leaving a lasting positive impact. Start with warmth and curiosity, ask great questions, and end with gratitude and a smile. These steps build relationships that last. #FirstImpressions #RelationshipBuilding #PositiveImpact ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

  8. Sep 16

    Jill Reilly: Your AI Strategy Isn’t Enough

    In this Start With a Win episode, you'll meet Jill Riley, a global change strategist who's spent decades helping people break free from outdated systems. Discover the power of the '10 Permissions' and learn how to navigate profound change in your life and business. Join host, Adam Contos for a conversation that challenges you to unlearn the old rules and give yourself permission to write new ones. Get ready to step into transformation and reinvention with Jill's insights from post-apartheid South Africa to AI-era classrooms. Jillian Reilly - author, global change strategist, and creator of The Ten Permissions.  She works at the intersection of personal development, social disruption, and future readiness - helping people rethink what it means to live, work, and thrive in a world that’s rewriting its rules in real time. For 30 years she worked on the frontlines of change - from post-apartheid South Africa to AI-era classrooms. Jillian helped people across generations break out of outdated systems and write new scripts for their lives. Now bringing that expertise to leaders, students, educators, and parents navigating an unpredictable future. 00:00 Intro 02:27 Thinking it was a six-month trip! 04:10 Unlearn to give yourself permission to learn the new 06:30 If you don’t embrace this way, you will miss out! 09:47 No, leaders are not ready…they need to own this! 14:28 Thought on AI and how to build into culture 18:35 Four great questions to frame the conversations… 23:58 It is as simple as this…       Website: https://tenpermissions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianreilly/ =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱  =========================== YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347 Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT =========================== Connect with Adam: =========================== Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/ Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

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Every day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.

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  • Creator
    Adam Contos
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    579
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Adam Contos
  • Show Website
    Start With A Win

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