Podcast Episodes

Jim Stevenson: How to Build Team Culture in 2025

Episode 358

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 scrappy startups, Jim has been i…

Published on 9 hours ago

Quick Win - The Secret to Effective Resource Management

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 un…

Published on 5 days, 9 hours ago

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 thing as an overnight success story.…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Dr. Alexa Chilcutt: How to Improve Your Executive Presence Instantly

Episode 356

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…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Quick Win - The Power of Active Listening

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…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Quick Win - Respect People's Time

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…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

How Ken Schmidt Saved Harley-Davidson

Episode 357

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…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Quick Win - Building STRONGER Relationships in your Team

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

Published on 1 month ago

Quick Win – Grow Leaders, Keep Talent

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…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Vijay Pendakur: The #1 Leadership Mistake You're Making That RUINS TRUST

Episode 355

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…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago