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Mike Erwin: The Blueprint for Building an Unstoppable Team
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In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos welcomes leadership expert and combat veteran Mike Erwin for a compelling conversation on what truly separates great leaders from failing ones—often without them even realizing it. With a rich background spanning military service, Fortune 500 consulting, and in-depth research on leadership psychology, Mike dives into the game-changing power of relationships in leadership. He challenges the transactional mindset, emphasizing the need for connection, the a word no one wants to talk about, and setting the bar high to unlock untapped potential. Packed with real-world stories and powerful insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their leadership game and build stronger, more resilient teams.
Mike Erwin is a dedicated leader and founder of The Character & Leadership Center, working with organizations like Amazon, the Boston Celtics, and the U.S. military. He co-authored Lead Yourself First and Leadership is a Relationship, emphasizing solitude and relational leadership. A West Point graduate and former Army Intelligence Officer, Mike served in three combat tours, earning two Bronze Star Medals. He also founded Team Red, White & Blue, supporting veterans’ health, and co-founded the Positivity Project, which reaches over 500,000 children daily. Mike continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves.
00:00 Intro
02:15 Four intense years of leadership!
03:59 Leadership, is it a relationship?
06:35 Leadership is not this, management can be.
08:15 The big A word!
11:19 Can you get over the high bar?
13:40 The T word and being consistent with it!
18:25 Dueling Pianos?
22:32 Massive leadership impact…
27:01 I thank this person and straight into this…
https://characterleadership.center/
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Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱
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YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT
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Connect with Adam:
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Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory
544 episodes
Manage episode 486828609 series 2480490
In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos welcomes leadership expert and combat veteran Mike Erwin for a compelling conversation on what truly separates great leaders from failing ones—often without them even realizing it. With a rich background spanning military service, Fortune 500 consulting, and in-depth research on leadership psychology, Mike dives into the game-changing power of relationships in leadership. He challenges the transactional mindset, emphasizing the need for connection, the a word no one wants to talk about, and setting the bar high to unlock untapped potential. Packed with real-world stories and powerful insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their leadership game and build stronger, more resilient teams.
Mike Erwin is a dedicated leader and founder of The Character & Leadership Center, working with organizations like Amazon, the Boston Celtics, and the U.S. military. He co-authored Lead Yourself First and Leadership is a Relationship, emphasizing solitude and relational leadership. A West Point graduate and former Army Intelligence Officer, Mike served in three combat tours, earning two Bronze Star Medals. He also founded Team Red, White & Blue, supporting veterans’ health, and co-founded the Positivity Project, which reaches over 500,000 children daily. Mike continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves.
00:00 Intro
02:15 Four intense years of leadership!
03:59 Leadership, is it a relationship?
06:35 Leadership is not this, management can be.
08:15 The big A word!
11:19 Can you get over the high bar?
13:40 The T word and being consistent with it!
18:25 Dueling Pianos?
22:32 Massive leadership impact…
27:01 I thank this person and straight into this…
https://characterleadership.center/
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO
Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347
Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT
===========================
Connect with Adam:
===========================
Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/
Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO
Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO
Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/
#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory
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