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Back to SearchQuick 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 …
8 months, 1 week 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…
8 months, 2 weeks 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 icon…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Quick Win - Building STRONGER Relationships in your Team
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Trust starts with consistency. Be predictable in your word…
8 months, 3 weeks 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…
8 months, 4 weeks 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 take…
9 months ago
Quick Win – Growth Doesn’t Start with Strategy. It Starts with Mindset.
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 chan…
9 months ago
Quick Win – The 3 Daily Questions Every Leader Should Ask
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?…
9 months, 1 week ago
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,…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Candy Valentino: Why 91% of Businesses Fail
Episode 354
In this mastermind episode of Start With a Win, bestselling author and trailblazing entrepreneur Candy Valentino joins Adam Contos in sharing a raw a…
9 months, 2 weeks ago