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Adam Contos
Start With A Win
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  • Start With A Win

    Moe Carrick: The Real Reason Your Best People Leave

    2026/06/03 | 28 mins.
    What does it truly take to build a workplace where people don't just show up - they ignite? In this electrifying episode of Start With a Win, host Adam sits down with Moe Carrick, a visionary work futurist and culture architect whose unconventional path - from wilderness guide to organizational mastermind - has given her a perspective on human potential that most leaders never discover. Moe pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping today's most successful (and most struggling) organizations. In a world rocked by seismic workplace shifts, a loneliness epidemic, and the relentless rise of AI, she challenges everything leaders think they know about what employees actually need - and what it costs when those needs go unmet. This is the raw, resonant truth about what separates thriving cultures from toxic ones, and the surprisingly human principles that make all the difference. If you lead people - or aspire to - this episode will change how you see your organization forever.
    Moe Carrick is a work futurist, culture architect, and bestselling author who helps leaders and organizations turn workplace friction into fuel for growth. With over two decades of experience working with companies big and small - from Nike to nonprofits - Moe’s research-backed methods help teams align, scale, and create cultures where connection drives performance. A TEDx and SXSW speaker recognized by Thinkers 360, Fast Company, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Moe is on a mission to fix the way we work so people thrive - and businesses win.
    00:00 Intro
    03:45 We all need this… 
    04:54 This is where organizational culture starts.
    08:55 Never heard this statement before… 
    12:40 Employers are being mindful and designing systems for this! 
    16:00 Biggest important need!
    20:01 Why we fixing after the fact when those things are core?
    24:50 Non-negotiable in setting a culture for your organization. 
    26:15 My fav ritual. 
     
    https://moementum.com/ 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/ 
    https://www.instagram.com/moecarrick/ 

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    Quick Win - Positive vs Negative Influences

    2026/05/29 | 0 mins.
    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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    Quick Win - Turning Paychecks Into Purpose

    2026/05/22 | 0 mins.
    People don’t just want a paycheck — they want purpose.
    A paycheck gets compliance. But purpose? That gets commitment.
    Mission-driven workers are 54% more likely to stay long-term. Loyalty like that doesn’t come from perks — it comes from meaning.
    Connect the task to the impact. Show your team who benefits from their work.
    How are you helping your team see the purpose behind what they do?
    ⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱?  ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
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    Shaun Rawls: The Cost of Saying Yes to Everything

    2026/05/20 | 33 mins.
    In this episode of Start With a Win, join Adam Contos, host, as he steps into a powerful, no-fluff conversation with Shaun Rawls - a leader who has built empires, walked away from them, and redefined what success truly means.  Shaun pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping how we spend our time, energy, and attention - challenging the habits, relationships, and decisions we often accept without question. Through candid stories, sharp insights, and a few unexpected twists, this episode invites you to rethink what’s driving your life and leadership… and what might be quietly holding you back.
    Shaun Rawls is the Founder and CEO of Rawls Consulting, a national speaker, and author of F-it-less: Living Without What Holds You Back. Over 25 years, he built Atlanta's #1 residential real estate firm — The Rawls Group of Keller Williams — growing it to 2,000 agents and $4 billion in annual sales, earning him a spot on Real Trends' Top 40 Brokers in America.
    A Georgia Tech grad, Shaun lives in Atlanta with his wife Jeri and their five kids. When he's not building businesses, he's at the beach, on a motorcycle, or on the tennis court.
    00:00 Intro
    02:15 Sometimes you have to get out to start new…
    04:35 Wanted to write it to be this not reactive!
    06:40 Skills are to make part of your toolbox not this… 
    08:35 Key skill – listen up!
    14:10 Biggest aha on writing a book or not writing…
    15:40 Four Energy Quadrants 
    19:35 Willing VS Want.
    22:30 Where leaders get in trouble a lot!
    24:40 Make them feel the pain to understand.
    30:05 Gratitude didn’t resonate with me! 
    https://shaunrawls.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/theshaunrawls/ 
    https://x.com/rawlsshaun 
    https://www.instagram.com/theshaunrawls/

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    Quick Win - The Surprising Secret to Driving Exceptional Results

    2026/05/15 | 0 mins.
    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
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    #adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory
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About Start With A Win
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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