Start With A Win

By: Adam Contos
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Is Being an Overwhelmed Leader Holding You Back from Success? / Jan Rutherford
    Jan 15 2025

    In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos dives into the depths of leadership with Jan Rutherford, a former Green Beret turned executive coach and entrepreneur. Together, they explore the profound parallels between leading in the wilderness and leading in the boardroom, uncovering the traits that define exceptional leaders. With vivid stories from battlefields and boardrooms alike, Jan shares insights on resilience, decision-making under pressure, and the delicate balance between self-reliance and team accountability. If you've ever faced overwhelm or wondered how to lead with clarity and purpose in the face of adversity, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss the chance to discover the secrets to building unshakable teams and unlocking your full leadership potential.

    Jan Rutherford is an executive coach, keynote speaker and a former Green Beret. He is the founder of Self-Reliant Leadership® where he leads Crucible® wilderness expeditions with executives and veterans. He’s the co-host of The Leadership Podcast, has online courses on LinkedIn, Skillsoft, and Udemy, and is the author of “The Littlest Green Beret: On Self-Reliant Leadership.” His next book, “Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader: How Grit and Disciplined Duty Forge Indomitable Teams,” will be out in the Summer of 2024.

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
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    00:00 Intro
    01:27 Does a leader have the highest rank?
    03:16 Factors that always come up
    04:40 What is the biggest problem out there today?
    09:02 Where is the duty of accountability?
    12:57 This didn’t matter, all that matter is this!
    18:02 Take the leadership opportunity and help people understand this!
    20:01 What is performance?
    23:24 Four levers of how employees produce results!
    28:05 A long this and the amazing this can be the best start of the day!


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    Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
    Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
    Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
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    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

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    30 mins
  • Quick Win - The Surprising Reason Why You Can't Get Things Done!
    Jan 10 2025

    Revitalize your organizational efficiency with the power of rapid execution! Cultivate a culture of swift action, urging your team to swiftly implement decisions and plans. Embrace agile methodologies to expedite project completion and adapt to change seamlessly, often referred to as sprints.

    Identify your goals, set a clear finish line, and sprint towards it with a focus on achieving a minimally viable product swiftly. Experience the boost in productivity as you cross the finish line.

    Measure and reward speed and efficiency in task completion while upholding quality standards. Regularly review and check your work to maintain excellence. That's your quick win for the day! #RapidExecution #AgileCulture #ProductivityBoost

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱
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    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

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    Connect with Adam:
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    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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    1 min
  • Quick Win - Habit Changes: Your Shortcut to Success
    Jan 3 2025

    Let's talk about the power of habit changes in unlocking success. Imagine transforming your daily routine to fuel your journey to greatness. Swap that morning donut for a healthy snack, or trade social media scrolling for productive sales calls. It's all about replacing old habits with new ones that propel you forward. Trust me, habit replacement is the shortcut to success you've been searching for. Don't miss out on today's quick win! #SuccessTips #HabitChanges #QuickWins

    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership

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    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

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    Connect with Adam:
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    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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