It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here on Start With A Win, and we’re starting off the holiday break with a good ol’ fashioned game of Christmas movie trivia! Adam and Producer Mark are joined by Social Media Manager Kayla and Engineer James as they test their knowledge of the season’s most beloved movie quotes. So put on that ugly sweater, grab an egg nog, and join in the festivities and play along with us! And as the end of 2021 is upon us, we just want to take a moment to thank ever...
Dec 22, 2021•14 min•Ep. 170
When a crisis hits, and fear and overwhelm threaten to take over, it's time to go to plan B—be present, be kind, be helpful! Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Dec 17, 2021•45 sec
Becky Morrison is a mom, wife, and lawyer turned Happiness Coach. Her mission is to spread joy. She believes most people can live happier, easier lives if they establish what matters most to them and develop a plan to do more of that and less of the rest. She is the author of The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide to Living What Matters . People and processes are at the heart of the work that she has done for the last 20+ years in corporations, law firms—as both a lawyer and administrator—and sm...
Dec 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 169
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam sits down with Tom Rath, an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Tom’s first book, How Full Is Your Bucket? , was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and led to a series of books that are used in classrooms around the world. His book StrengthsFinder 2.0 is Amazon...
Dec 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 168
Fear is worrying about something that hasn't happened yet. And when we sit in that worry but don't do anything about it, that's when the fear sets in. So what do we do? We overcome fear by taking action. Connect with Adam: startwithawin.com/ facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/...
Dec 03, 2021•1 min
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam talks to Mark Sanborn, president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote leadership speaker. He holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. The two kick off the conversation with a discussion about Mark’s newest keynote p...
Dec 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 167
It’s Thanksgiving Eve, and we’re mentally, physically, emotionally preparing for a day of feasting and giving thanks tomorrow surrounded by family and friends. Producer Mark and Social Media Manager Kayla join Adam to talk all things Thanksgiving! The conversation begins with, you guessed it, food! The trio discuss the best ways to arrange all of the courses on your plate at Thanksgiving and whether or not you should eat breakfast before the feasting commences. Mark quizzes Adam and Kayla on Tha...
Nov 24, 2021•13 min•Ep. 166
How do we create results? You have to create action! Adam shares his simple, foolproof formula to achieving results—every time. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Nov 19, 2021•47 sec
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam welcomes bestselling author and motivational speaker Jon Acuff. Adam and Jon dive into the topic of overthinking and how it can cripple us in so many areas of our lives. According to Jon, overthinking is when what you think gets in the way of what you want. Overthinking is the sneakiest form of fear that keeps us from achieving our goals, taking on new opportunities, or just getting through that tough meeting at work. That overthinking writes soundtracks...
Nov 17, 2021•27 min•Ep. 165
This episode of Start With A Win features David Burkus, a keynote speaker, organizational psychologist, and one of the world’s leading business thinkers. And his forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, and productivity. His most recent work, Leading From Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams , has helped leaders learn how to best adapt to the new world of remote work. Adam and David begin the conversation by ref...
Nov 10, 2021•26 min•Ep. 164
The first step to winning is to make your latest excuse your last one! If you find an excuse, you will never find a way. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/
Nov 05, 2021•1 min
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...
Nov 03, 2021•22 min•Ep. 163
This episode of Start With A Win features former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord. During her 14 years with Netflix, Patty was the co-creator of the Netflix Culture Deck. Since it was first published online, the Culture Deck has been viewed more than 15 million times. She is the author of the best-selling book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility , published in 2018 and translated into 12 languages. Currently, Patty is a consultant and executive coach for CEOs and...
Oct 27, 2021•25 min•Ep. 162
Adam answers the question many of us ask ourselves: Why do some people get everything done that they want to? It’s because people who are effective in what they do go into each situation with the mindset that they are going to find a way instead of finding an excuse. So, Adam’s challenge to you: Make the situation important to you, and find a way. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.c...
Oct 22, 2021•1 min
In this special episode of Start With A Win, there is a lot to celebrate! Adam and Producer Mark return to the brand new recording studio on the 12th floor of the RE/MAX World Headquarters in Denver, Colorado. And, with the new digs comes a fresh look and feel for the SWAW podcast along with a new website. Be sure to check it out! Adam and Mark also chat about the long-anticipated release of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success. Adam shares that one of the ...
Oct 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 161
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam and SWAW producer Mark pick up the conversation about Adam's first book, Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success. Adam discusses the final chapters—chapters eight, nine, and ten. He discusses the role of the ego and how it has the potential to destroy humility. Adam elaborates the ego as the manifestation of insecurity, creating an emotional response triggered to protect vulnerabilities. Good leaders maintain emotional...
Oct 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 160
How do you end your days daily? Instead of going home and turning on the TV first thing after working all day, begin writing what you’re grateful for on a piece of paper. This habit will take away your desire to watch TV and align you to be happy for the rest of the evening. When you are proactively grateful, you will gain more energy. You will also become motivated in the mornings as your first thoughts will focus on your gratitude. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www....
Oct 08, 2021•1 min
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam introduces President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective, Kindra Hall. Steller Collective is a consulting firm “focused on the strategic application of storytelling to today’s communication challenges.” Kindra’s interest in storytelling sparked at a young age during a family vacation road trip after listening to a storytelling tape by the National Storytelling Festival. She reflects how this experience unified her family, despite differe...
Oct 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 159
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam and SWAW producer Mark pick up the conversation about Adam's first book, Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success . Adam covers takeaways from chapters five, six, and seven. He explains how success takes time and does not occur overnight. Adam elaborates the core differences between managers and leaders—managers tell people how to do things, leaders provide direction and inspiration. Good leaders work to make other peop...
Sep 29, 2021•18 min•Ep. 158
How do you approach daily obstacles and challenges? Your attitude determines the reality and outcome of any situation. Your attitude determines your behavior, and behavior dictates your actions. If you want to create success in any circumstance, reflect on your mindset and adjust as needed. Ask yourself: What attitude do I need to overcome and succeed in the best possible way? Positive attitudes result in flourishing behavior. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.faceboo...
Sep 24, 2021•1 min
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam welcomes Jia Jiang, CEO of Rejection Therapy and CEO and Founder of Wuju Learning. Jia discusses how he transitioned from the corporate world into a career dedicated to rejection. Jia initially experienced failure in the early stages of his entrepreneurial endeavors after leaving the corporate world. Instead of giving up, he decided to document his failed experiences via blogging, which led to the concept of rejection therapy. Jia discusses how innovatio...
Sep 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 157
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam and SWAW producer Mark pick up the conversation about Adam's first authored book, Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success. Adam covers the main takeaways from chapters two, three, and four. He explains how experiencing both successes and failures is necessary for personal and professional growth. Failures serve as learning opportunities, while challenges develop opportunities to create success or learning moments. Adam...
Sep 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 156
How empathetic are you? Adam defines empathy as your feelings understanding someone else’s feelings. And it’s an important key to living well in relationship with those around you. Because if you don’t understand how someone else is feeling in a specific situation, then you’re not going into that situation with their best in mind. So be sure to ask yourself this simple question each time you’re in contact with someone: How do they feel? Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://w...
Sep 10, 2021•1 min
In this episode of Start With A Win, Seth Mattison, CEO of FutureSight Labs, joins Win Nation to discuss how leadership has evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. FutureSight Labs is an organization dedicated to helping leaders and their organizations navigate challenging moments of inevitable transformation and build a future-ready framework. Seth has studied leadership and the ongoing future of work for 15 years. Seth opens the conversation by reflecting on some of his key leadership takeaways ...
Sep 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 155
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam and SWAW Producer Mark pick up the conversation about Adam's first authored book, Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success . Adam announces he will be donating all book proceeds to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Adam initiates the conversation by addressing two common questions that determine life approaches: “Do I get to?” Or “Do I have to?” These questions not only shape your mindset but force you to stop and r...
Sep 01, 2021•17 min•Ep. 154
What happens to you in life is important. But the truth is, your choices are more important and they shape who you are! You are a product of your decisions, not your circumstances. While you can’t always change what happens to you, you can change your choices. Take control of your decisions and let your own choices be what change you. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamc...
Aug 27, 2021•58 sec
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam introduces Christine Riordan, President of Adelphi University and RE/MAX board member. She is the 10th President of the university and the first woman to serve in the role. Christine developed a strategic plan for Adelphi University, known as Momentum. She is also an internationally recognized expert in leadership, career success, and diversity and inclusion. Christine explains the purpose behind the strategic plan—Momentum—and how every organization wil...
Aug 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 153
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam, and SWAW producer Mark, discuss Adam's first authored book, Start With A Win . Adam shares his inspiration and process for creating the book, referring to the project as a compilation of the SWAW podcast and a reflection of his “why” in business and leadership. Adam emphasizes the impact of having a firm grasp on understanding yourself, as it determines the effectiveness of your pursuits in business, leadership, and life. He explains how he views life a...
Aug 18, 2021•18 min•Ep. 152
Want more success? Who doesn’t? Here’s how to increase your success: fail. That’s right! Getting to victory requires trying and failing. Be willing to fail enough and you’ll find success. Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/...
Aug 13, 2021•1 min
In this episode of Start With A Win, Adam welcomes Eric Papp, Keynote Speaker and Founder of Agape Leadership, LLC. Eric begins the conversation by sharing his background in the leadership development and sales industry and his inspiration for initiating Agape Leadership. Agape signifies the highest form of love, which inspired the name of Eric’s business since he believes the highest form of leadership translates into the highest form of love. Eric discusses the importance of personal developme...
Aug 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 151
