Rich Horwath: Stop Wasting Time on Business Strategy That Doesn't Work

Rich Horwath: Stop Wasting Time on Business Strategy That Doesn't Work

From Start With A Win by Adam Contos

April 1, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 371

About this episode

Adam Contos interviews Rich Horwath about effective business strategy and leadership.

In a world where “strategy” has become a buzzword and busywork often masquerades as progress, host Adam Contos sits down with renowned strategic thinking expert Rich Horwath, today on Start With a Win, to cut through the noise and get to what really drives results. This conversation dives into the hidden habits, mindsets, and decision filters that separate reactive leaders from truly intentional ones - those who create clarity, focus their teams, and win on purpose instead of by accident. Packed with sharp insights, real-world stories, and practical wisdom, this episode challenges you to rethink how you spend your time, set priorities, and lead with direction. If you’re ready to trade chaos for clarity and turn strategy into a daily advantage, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Rich Horwath is the Founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, where he helps leadership teams think, plan, and act more strategically to drive direction, advantage, and results. A strategy workshop facilitator, executive coach, and keynote speaker, he has helped more than 250,000 leaders worldwide strengthen their strategic capabilities. Rich is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Contos

Guest: Rich Horwath

Topics covered

  • business strategy
  • leadership
  • strategic thinking
  • time management
  • decision making

Keywords

  • strategy
  • leadership
  • clarity
  • focus
  • intentionality
  • decision filters
  • business
  • entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strategic Thinking Institute, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine

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