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Quick Win - Declutter Your Life Apr 10, 2026

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Take a look around. Are you organized or disorganized? Is clutter building up? Is your car or life dirty? Time to get organized and clean out the clutter. This is called pruning. Think of a rose bush: fewer buds mean bigger, lush flowers. The same goes for your life. Get rid of the garbage, and watch your happiness and organization grow. That's your quick win for the day.

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Quick Win - Is Emotional Intelligence Important? Mar 27, 2026

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Emotional intelligence is a leader’s superpower. Understanding your team’s emotions builds trust and fuels collaboration. Show you care, and they’ll go the extra mile! 🌟 #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Teamwork

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Quick Win - The Surprising Reason Why You Can't Get Things Done! Feb 13, 2026

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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

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Quick Win - Overcoming Procrastination: How to Get Things Done Now Oct 10, 2025

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Boost your productivity by prioritizing critical tasks and projects! Instead of merely checking boxes, focus on meaningful activities that make a real impact. Identify and prioritize tasks that contribute most to personal and organizational success. By concentrating on what truly matters, you'll achieve more and make a lasting difference. That's the key to a more productive day! #ProductivityHacks #TaskPrioritization #SuccessStrategies

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3 Steps To Level Up Your Personal Brand / Lee Heyward May 07, 2025

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In this engaging episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with image and brand consultant Lee Hayward to unpack the undeniable power of personal branding. If you think branding is just about logos and colors, think again. Lee dives deep into the psychology of perception, trust, and the ripple effect a strong brand can have on leadership and business success. From crafting an intentional image to the surprising ways we form snap judgments, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you present yourself to the world. Tune in for insights that could transform your business and elevate your leadership presence.

Lee Heyward is a brand consultant and the founder of The Prosperous Image, a consulting firm that helps entrepreneurs uplevel their image so they make more money. She works with seven-figure leaders to help them build brand loyalty and grow more revenue. Lee is also the author of the bestselling book Strategically Suited: Your Secret Edge to Grow Sales and Get New Clients on how to grow sales and get new clients.

00:00 Intro
01:48 Could you quit a job you love?
03:20 Doing this in a way that builds the right foundation will help build your business!
05:10 Why do we judge by what we see?
06:55 What is a brand?
13:10 Three phases of an image.
16:02 This is the most important presence!
18:40 Are these two things in alignment?
23:20 How do you get the team onboard?
28:05 Combining these two things is how I start with my day!.

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Quick Win - Are You Killing Your Team with Poor Communication? Mar 28, 2025

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Clarity is king in communication. Make sure your team understands the what and the why behind every action. Pick one key message today, make it crystal clear, and confirm understanding. Ready to lead with clarity? Start now. #Leadership #ClearCommunication #TeamSuccess

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Creating a Succession Plan That Continues Your Legacy - Adam Contos Sep 11, 2024

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In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos joins Scott Albrecht and Scott Anderle on their podcast, The Credit Union Leadership. We are entering into a new era in our movement. In the next five years we will see a record high in credit union CEO's retiring. The challenge is that most have not raised leaders to take our place as we move forward. In this episode we talk with Adam Contos - a Former SWAT Team Leader and Former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, to talk about the importance of systems to live out the legacy leaders want to be known for. We cover a set system in C-Suite succession planning, creating a weekly process to make yourself the most effective leader possible, and how to connect with others on the same path - Emerging Credit Union Leaders Group.

The Five C's of Leadership: Unlock Your Potential Today with Adam Contos May 08, 2024

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Today on Start With a Win, join host Adam Contos as he shares his compelling exploration of leadership essentials, dissecting five crucial components for immediate application in any leadership role. Adam delves into the five C's of leadership. Each "C" is meticulously elucidated with vivid examples and actionable insights, offering a roadmap for listeners to enhance their leadership prowess instantly. This podcast equips you with the tools necessary to lead effectively and inspire others to follow suit. Join Adam on a journey to elevate your leadership game, starting today, with tangible strategies to implement immediately and propel your success trajectory forward.

00:00 Intro
00:35 Does leadership take a long time to learn?
01:00 The first of the 5 C’s of leadership
02:45 Second C of leadership
05:02 Third C of leadership
07:23 Fourth C of leadership
08:52 Fifth C of leadership

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Quick Win - Challenges are the Ladders to GROWTH! Nov 10, 2023

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A growth mindset isn't just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of effective leadership in the fast-paced world of business. A leader's mindset shapes the culture of an organization, influencing how challenges are approached, failures are perceived, and success is defined.

In the realm of business, where change is constant and uncertainties are inevitable, a growth mindset is a strategic advantage. Leaders with this mindset view obstacles as opportunities to learn and evolve. Instead of being deterred by setbacks, they see them as stepping stones to improvement. This resilience in the face of challenges fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability.

Moreover, a growth mindset is contagious. When leaders embody a commitment to learning and improvement, it permeates through the entire organization. Team members feel empowered to take risks, explore new ideas, and stretch beyond their comfort zones. This collective mindset not only enhances individual performance but also propels the organization forward in an ever-evolving landscape.

Innovation is the lifeblood of business, and a growth mindset is the catalyst for it. Leaders who embrace continuous learning and encourage a culture of curiosity create an environment where creativity thrives. They understand that success is a journey, not a destination, and they inspire their teams to join them on this journey of perpetual growth.

In essence, a growth mindset isn't just a personal development philosophy; it's a strategic imperative for business leaders. It's the key that unlocks a culture of resilience, innovation, and sustained success in an era where adaptability is synonymous with leadership.

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Owning Your Mistakes Jan 25, 2023

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Business is all about relationships. It requires give and take, especially when everything doesn’t go according to plan. Much like a bank account, we can evaluate the health of our relationships by tracking both deposits and withdrawals. Good leaders constantly deposit in employees’ and customers’ relational bank accounts so that when it comes time to make a withdrawal, there is enough in the account to sustain the cost. Recognition and appreciation are some of the most powerful tools for making deposits. Gratitude and compassion build trust. When mishaps occur, people need to be able to fall back on positive past experiences in order to offer grace in the current situation. When we are honest about our mistakes, then we can make necessary pivots for getting back on track with clear communication and purposeful redirection.

Main Topics

Mark’s first “own it” of the year (01:11)
Accountability is witnessing, not judging (04:16)
Relationships are like bank accounts (07:35)
Balancing deposits and withdrawals in business and personal relationships (12:06)
What does inflation in relationships look like? (13:25)
Call to action- what have you done since the first of the year to make relational deposits? (15:57)

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