Mike Erwin: The Blueprint for Building an Unstoppable Team

<p>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.</p><p>Mike Erwin is a dedicated leader and founder of The Character &amp; 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 &amp; 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.</p><p>00:00 Intro<br />02:15 Four intense years of leadership!<br />03:59 Leadership, is it a relationship?<br />06:35 Leadership is not this, management can be.<br />08:15 The big A word!<br />11:19 Can you get over the high bar? <br />13:40 The T word and being consistent with it!<br />18:25 Dueling Pianos?<br />22:32 Massive leadership impact…<br />27:01 I thank this person and straight into this… </p><p>https://characterleadership.center/</p><p><br />===========================<br />Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 <br />===========================<br />YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEO<br />Apple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347<br />Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT</p><p>===========================<br />Connect with Adam:<br />===========================<br />Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/<br />Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEO<br />Twitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO<br />Instagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamconto