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Quick Win: What Are People Really Buying? Jul 15, 2022

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What are people really buying? It's not just a product or service—it's a desired outcome! So when thinking about your customers, sell to them with their desired outcome in mind.

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QuickWin: Don't Try To Impress, Try To Be Impressed Mar 25, 2022

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If you're trying to impress someone when you first meet them, the truth is you're about it all wrong! The key is actually to be impressed BY THEM! Ask great questions and be really interested in what they have to say. This will build a bridge to a positive relationship!

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Quick Win: What Are The Two Magic A-Words? Jan 14, 2022

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Adam shares how employing these two simple, magic A-words can help you see results in your life!

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Life is Not a Spectator Sport with General Martin E. Dempsey Nov 03, 2021

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In this episode of Start With A Win, General Martin E. Dempsey joins Adam for a conversation about how effective leadership begins with becoming a good follower.

General Dempsey was the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and retired in 2015 after 41 years of military service. He now teaches leadership and public policy as a Rubenstein Fellow at Duke University and serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey was named one of TIME magazine's most influential people, is the author of the new book, No Time For Spectators: The Lessons That Mattered Most From West Point To The West Wing.

General Dempsey opens the conversation by talking about his perspective on how best to lead a diverse group of people. He points back to his time in the military when he learned the important responsibility of a leader to always foster a sense of belonging.

Adam asks General Dempsey about his reasons behind writing his newest book, No Time For Spectators. The General shares that in writing a book on leadership, he realized that some of those most important principles he learned about leadership actually originated from his years of being a “follower” in his career.

General Dempsey rounds out the conversation by talking about his current role as a professor at Duke University and his philosophies on teaching the practical application of public policy and giving students an insider’s perspective on the decision-making process of national leaders.

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Teddy Roosevelt’s speech, "The Man in the Arena”
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Quick Win: Happiness Feb 12, 2021

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Before you start your day, before every meeting, before every big decision, make sure that your head is right. If you get to a headspace of happiness, you are in the right place to perform at the highest level. Be intentional about focusing on happiness and see the impacts it will have on your personal and professional lives.

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Quick Wins: Judgmental Society Jan 17, 2020

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Interview With 2019 Freedom Award Winner Levi Rodgers Aug 21, 2019

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Our guests on this episode of the Start with a Win podcast are Levi Rodgers and Richard Pacheco of the Levi Rodgers Group of RE/MAX Military City. Levi is Retired Special Forces and he got into real estate in the San Antonio area after being wounded in combat serving our country. Richard is active in the National Guard and he also serves as the Operations Manager for the Levi Rodgers Group. Because of their commitment to helping people in their community buy and sell their homes, Levi and Richard are also very involved with their community at large, reaching out to people in all walks of life and giving back in every way they can.

In fact, as a result of their service to their community and their service to our country, the Levi Rodgers Group was awarded the 2019 Freedom Award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense. One of only 15 recipients out of more than 2,000 nominees, Levi and Richard were able to participate in a ceremony at the Pentagon, which was a very affirming culmination of all of Levi’s dedication to freedom.

While the transition from military life to civilian life was tough for him, Levi has found much success in creating an organizational culture that allows agents to thrive. He focuses on many concepts that he first learned in the military such as being in the right place at the right time in the right uniform, acting with integrity, looking for the win, and solving problems within yourself before trying to solve problems in others.

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Freedom Award Recipients Named: https://www.army.mil/article/223172/freedom_award_2019_recipients_named

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Chaos Jan 11, 2019

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On this episode of the Start with a Win podcast, Adam outlines the six steps to dealing with chaos:

Clear your mind. Take a deep breath and try to relax, which will prepare you to see the situation objectively.
Assess the situation. Lift your head up from the situation right in front of you and look around. Remember that you have the capacity within yourself to find the solution.
Revisit your goals. Ask yourself if this chaotic situation aligns with one of your goals; if it doesn’t, you should remove yourself from the situation.
Apply your systems. Refer back to the processes you have prepared for this very moment. Maintain forward momentum by sticking to the plan.
Execute. Don’t let fear paralyze you from taking action. Start chipping away to experience growth.
Appreciate. Being grateful for your life will provide you with the motivation to execute, and executing will provide you with more motivation.

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Mr. Rogers bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers

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