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
Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com

===========================
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

Your team isn’t overworked — they’re overwhelmed.
44% of employees say they feel stressed. But here’s the fix: stress drops fast when expectations are clear and communication is strong.

Ask your team one simple question this week: “What’s your number one priority?”
Then support them in it. Clarity creates capacity.

How are you making sure every person on your team knows what matters most this week?

⚡️FREE RESOURCE: 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱? ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/myleadership
Want weekly leadership content? Go here ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com

===========================
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

In this powerful episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to uncover the surprising root of leadership stress and how radical self-acceptance plays a transformative role in professional growth. With decades of experience helping elite organizations—from NASA to Fortune 500 companies—Dr. Laura challenges conventional thinking around chaos, culture, and control. This conversation is an eye-opening exploration of how leaders unintentionally undermine psychological safety, and how understanding the science behind self-awareness can revolutionize the way we lead and live. Tune in to discover how to detox leadership overwhelm and elevate your impact—this one will stick with you long after the credits roll.

Dr. Laura Gallaher is a professional speaker and organizational psychologist who inspires driven self-starters to transform their relationship with themselves and accomplish more than ever. She combines insights on radical self-acceptance with humor to create a unique connection with her audience. Despite being a national best-selling author, Dr. Laura stands out from the typical "academic" personality of her PhD peers. Her notable achievements include being hired by NASA to reshape organizational culture after the Columbia accident, leading significant changes in performance management at Disney, and inspiring Yahoo’s global teams to pursue transformation from within.

00:00 Intro
02:35 Can culture blow up a company?
03:50 Can leaders bully employees intellectually?
06:15 Do defense mechanisms have an impact on the team?
08:01 Is stress a choice? First choice is what story…
10:35 Ability to set boundaries, is a way to reinforce this!
14:45 Instead of judging yourself, how can you do this…
17:30 How can leaders get better at growing together?
20:47 How to break free of this judgement pattern?
25:55 Moving my body with this is how I start my day with a win!

Dr. Laura's Links:
linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd
drlauragallaher.com
selfacceptancequiz.com

===========================
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