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⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipEngaged employees are a force multiplier! Gallup data shows high engagement drives 23% more profitability. Invest in your team’s connection to the mission—it’s the key to growth! ===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadershipToday’s on Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with Christian Muntean, founder of Vantage Consulting and author of Training to Lead, to discuss leadership development and its critical role in business success. Christian shares insights from his background in international disaster relief and athletics, drawing parallels between athletic training and leadership training. He emphasizes that effective leadership, much like athletic performance, requires a structured, continuous approach rather than a one-time immersion in concepts. Christian critiques the typical path to leadership, where technical proficiency often leads to promotion without adequate leadership development. He also highlights the leadership gap in modern businesses, where millennials, in particular, lack the necessary training due to insufficient mentorship from previous generations. Adam and Christian explore ways to address this gap, emphasizing the importance of ongoing leadership training in building successful organizations.Christian Muntean offers strategic consultancy through Vantage Consulting, drawing on his global experience from over 40 countries to enhance business and leadership practices. His approach is informed by a comprehensive background in organizational growth and efficiency. Christian lives in Anchorage, Alaska, where he balances his professional insights with a personal passion for woodworking and Brazilian jujitsu. Discover more about his approach to leadership and organizational development at ChristianMuntean.com.00:00 Intro02:01 If the team is this…then it can achieve amazing things!04:30 If athletes can do this why can’t leaders!06:06 Why are we missing this in leadership?08:20 Even if you have leadership content doesn’t mean you will have this!11:30 How to institute better leadership training…there are few ways!14:23 If a leader does not do this then the rest of the training/programs do not work!17:10 Structure of the book.21:46 Core/foundation leadership principles27:01 It begins here…30:31 First win is the big one…https://www.christianmuntean.com/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

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Grab paper/pen, your computer, your journal, in this engaging episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with workplace strategy expert Daisy Auger-Domínguez to explore the art of building thriving, high-performing teams in today’s evolving work environment and you will want to take notes! With a career spanning leadership roles at Google, Disney, and Vice Media, Daisy shares her journey from credit risk analyst to people-centric leadership. They discuss the pivotal role empathy and emotional intelligence play in sustainable leadership, highlighting the importance of mental health, flexibility, and authentic care in driving productivity. Tune in to learn how leaders can create environments where their teams truly flourish.Daisy Auger-Domínguez is a global leader, speaker, and workplace strategist. With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips managers and leaders with the skills they need to build high-performing teams and shift culture to drive performance without burning out. Daisy also advises startup and venture technology companies that are building a better future of work, helping founders create impactful and lasting solutions. Her books, Inclusion Revolution and the forthcoming Burnt Out to Lit Up, offer actionable strategies for building inclusive workplaces and revitalizing leadership practices. Described as a calming and invigorating voice, Daisy prioritizes people and culture as a winning strategy.A dynamic storyteller, her insights have been featured at TEDx and in publications including the Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her contributions have earned her accolades such as being named one of Hispanic Executive's Top 10 Leaders and one of People en Español's 25 Most Powerful Women. Daisy serves on the Board of Trustees at Bucknell University, her alma mater.⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos is on The Inspiring Leadership podcast with Scott Comey.  Scott interviews Adam about the leadership lessons he learned from his military and SWAT days, all the way through being CEO of RE/MAX Holdings and other ventures.  Adam shares the importance of Emotional Intelligence and offers the 3 A's of Awareness.  He also offers his best tips on the importance of personal development and how your people rely on YOU learning and growing.  This is a leadership masterclass that cannot be missed! 

Elevate your team's results with influential leadership! Lead by example, demonstrating commitment and a strong work ethic. Utilize persuasive communication to align efforts with organizational goals. Cultivate a positive attitude, strong decision-making skills, and lasting relationships. Your influence inspires action. That's your key to success! #InfluentialLeadership #LeadershipExcellence #TeamEmpowerment⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

Calling all Leaders, this is Part 2 with Blair LaCorte, if you missed Part 1 go back and listen as that is a masterclass of leadership wealth, you can’t miss! In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam welcomes back dynamic business leader Blair for the insightful conversation on longevity. Blair unveils the often-overlooked crisis of health span in America, where the nation ranks 39th globally in longevity, despite its technological advancements. With a focus on actionable advice, Blair reveals five simple yet transformative strategies to help extend your health span, including powerful tips on combating chronic inflammation and leveraging modern health technology. This episode offers a fresh perspective on aging that leaders can't afford to miss.Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive whose career spans the entertainment, aviation, AI, technology, aerospace, and supply chain sectors. Renowned for his insatiable curiosity, collaborative spirit, and competitive drive, Blair has successfully steered companies like Lumos Technologies, XOJET, and Vertical Networks from startup phases to IPOs.Blair's exceptional talent for engaging and motivating teams to achieve strategic and operational excellence sets him apart. His knack for transferring best practices across diverse industries has driven remarkable growth and substantial investor returns. Beyond his executive roles, Blair's dedication to mentorship and team building shines through his support for over a hundred companies and nonprofits as an investor and adviser.A Dartmouth Tuck School MBA, recipient of the prestigious Leibowitz Award, and a participant in Stanford's executive coursework, Blair's academic credentials bolster his impressive career. His journey is a powerful testament to the impact of innovative thinking and transformational leadership in achieving extraordinary business success.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-lacorte-68084/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blair.lacorte⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

Foster a results-driven team culture! Create an environment where achievements are acknowledged and celebrated, much like the thrill of scoring points and making plays in sports. Shift the focus from busywork to getting things done, setting clear expectations and offering regular feedback to guide your team toward key objectives.In the pursuit of success, remember that nothing happens until something happens. So, take the initiative to make things happen. That's your pathway to success! #ResultsDrivenCulture #TeamAchievements #SuccessMindset⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory

Listen up leaders, this is an episode, well two you do not want to miss.  In this Part 1 episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos, welcomes Blair LaCorte.  A seasoned leader with experience across industries from aviation to AI, he shares insights on leadership, innovation, and the value of humility in driving success. Blair talks about his diverse experiences, from leading startups to IPOs, and how his childhood shaped his ability to manage change. He explains that listening to others and showing vulnerability builds trust. Blair also discusses navigating leadership transitions, overcoming initial skepticism, and fostering a collaborative culture. Throughout, he advocates for a balance of humility, learning, and confident decision-making in both growth and restructuring environments, stressing the need to treat people with respect, even when making difficult decisions like firing. His stories of learning from others, building teams, and handling challenges offer a deeply personal perspective on effective leadership. Blair LaCorte is a dynamic business executive whose career spans the entertainment, aviation, AI, technology, aerospace, and supply chain sectors. Renowned for his insatiable curiosity, collaborative spirit, and competitive drive, Blair has successfully steered companies like Lumos Technologies, XOJET, and Vertical Networks from startup phases to IPOs.Blair's exceptional talent for engaging and motivating teams to achieve strategic and operational excellence sets him apart. His knack for transferring best practices across diverse industries has driven remarkable growth and substantial investor returns. Beyond his executive roles, Blair's dedication to mentorship and team building shines through his support for over a hundred companies and nonprofits as an investor and adviser.A Dartmouth Tuck School MBA, recipient of the prestigious Leibowitz Award, and a participant in Stanford's executive coursework, Blair's academic credentials bolster his impressive career. His journey is a powerful testament to the impact of innovative thinking and transformational leadership in achieving extraordinary business success.⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory