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Every day you have a choice. You can wake up and choose to give in to mediocrity and complacency, you can choose bad habits and poor choices, and you can do the bare minimum to get by and fly under the radar. Or you can choose to make today the day that sets you apart from the crowd, you can choose to start doing the right things, the things that will set you up for success. You can choose to create a life that is worth living, worth waking up to, and worth sharing with the world around you. Today You can choose to start with a win.

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Adam Contos

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Coach Kon

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Mick Hunt
Mick Hunt is a transformative leader and the force behind Mick Unplugged, a movement that goes beyond motivation to drive real change. He is a leadership coach and keynote speaker, known for his top-ranked Mick Unplugged podcast, which consistently ranks in Apple's top 10 for Self-Improvement. Mick features thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers who explore themes of ambition, resilience, and character. His signature approach, the Mick Factor, which includes Mastery, Imagination, Character, and perseverance, guides his work in keynote speaking, executive coaching, and custom training programs. Mick is a sought-after mentor for business leaders, athletes, and anyone striving to unlock their full potential, embodying transformation and inspiring change.

Topics Discussed

employee engagement leadership disengagement workplace motivation Great Resignation high-performance culture commitment transformation Positive influence Negative influence Growth Success Positivity Interactions lead by example team behavior action vision purpose-driven leadership discipline success Mick Factor coaching personal growth communication clarity team success
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0:00 27:43

Why Your Team is Disengaged And How to Fix It

Hosts
Adam Contos
Guests
Coach Kon
Keywords
employee engagement leadership disengagement workplace motivation Great Resignation high-performance culture commitment transformation

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In this powerful episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos sits down with leadership expert and bestselling author Coach Kon to uncover the secret to unlocking true employee engagement. With decades of experience transforming workplaces, Kon shares eye-opening insights on why businessesbig and smallstruggle with disengagement and what leaders can do to create a thriving, high-performance culture. From the impact of the Great Resignation to the staggering financial cost of lost productivity, this conversation dives deep into the reality of workplace motivation. But the real magic? Kon reveals the four key drivers that can turn disengaged employees into committed, high-performing team members. Dont miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussionit could change the way you lead forever!
Konstantinos Apostolopoulos (Coach Kon) is the Founder & CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, helping organizations develop talent, improve results, and drive change. An award-winning coach and international speaker, he is a Thinkers 360 Global Top-50 Thought Leader in resilience and performance.
His best-selling books, The Engagement Blueprint and 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis, equip leaders with strategies for building commitment and navigating challenges. With experience across North America and Europe, Konstantinos empowers businesses to lead with impact and adapt to transformation

00:00 Intro
03:01 Two trends that started his research!
07:15 How can a leader run a small business if employees are disengaged?
10:10 Deep level of disengagement, quiet quitting?
12:06 Four drivers of engagement!
21:25 Dont always have to move vertically.
25:56 Start where everything starts


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0:00 0:58

Quick Win - Positive vs Negative Influences

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Adam Contos
Keywords
Positive influence Negative influence Growth Success Positivity Interactions

Positive influence vs. negative influence: Imagine two people—one with a smile, seeking opportunities to excel in business, eager to help and succeed. The other avoids interaction, spreading misery and negativity. The difference is clear: positivity drives growth and success, while negativity hinders progress.

Human nature often leans towards negativity, so consciously choose positive influences. Support those who uplift and inspire, rather than drain energy with negativity. Seek positivity in your interactions—it's key to a successful day.

#PositiveInfluence #ChoosePositivity #QuickWin

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0:00 0:35

Quick Win - Lead by action, not words

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Adam Contos
Keywords
lead by example team behavior leadership action

Choose one action today that demonstrates the behavior you want your team to emulate. Ready to lead by example? Start now.

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
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0:00 25:24

How to Lead with Vision with Mick Hunt

Hosts
Adam Contos
Guests
Mick Hunt
Keywords
leadership vision transformation purpose-driven leadership discipline success Mick Factor coaching personal growth

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
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In this compelling episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos is joined by leadership coach and keynote speaker Mick Hunt, who shares a deeply personal journey of transformation that started with a childhood promise. If you've ever felt stuck—whether in your career, finances, or personal life—this conversation is packed with insights to help you break through. Mick challenges conventional wisdom by advocating for a "because" statement over traditional mission and vision statements, offering a bold perspective on purpose-driven leadership. With engaging stories, thought-provoking questions, and actionable strategies, this episode will inspire you to embrace discipline, redefine success, and take charge of your leadership journey. Tune in now—you won’t want to miss this!

Mick Hunt is a transformative leader and the force behind Mick Unplugged, a movement that goes beyond motivation to drive real change. His top-ranked Mick Unplugged podcast, consistently in Apple’s top 10 for Self-Improvement, features thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers exploring ambition, resilience, and character. Mick’s signature Mick Factor—Mastery, Imagination, Character, and perseverance—guides his work in keynote speaking, executive coaching, and custom training programs. His actionable insights make him a sought-after mentor for business leaders, athletes, and anyone striving to unlock their full potential.

Why Mick?
Because he embodies transformation. He’ll inspire change, foster growth, and guide you to personal and professional fulfillment. In a world hungry for authentic leadership, he’s a beacon, empowering you to transcend limits, unlock your true potential and discover your true "because.”
 
00:00 Intro
01:50 Is success an athlete, entertainer, doctor or lawyer?
04:10 Leadership is not that!
06:18 Growth is boring, but this is overwhelming!
08:28 Mick’s concept…
11:40 Leaders should look at this to grow… it’s not judgement.
14:13 Bad Leaders do this…
18:02 We have this gap, not just a leadership gap.
23:40 Not in the morning, I start at this time!

https://mickunplugged.com/


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0:00 0:46

Quick Win - Are You Killing Your Team with Poor Communication?

Hosts
Adam Contos
Keywords
communication clarity leadership team success

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

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
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