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How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow

How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow

Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow 217 Episodes Oct 6, 2026

A podcast designed to help you develop yourself and those around you. Hosted by Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow, it offers leadership insights and practical advice for personal and professional growth.

Episodes

The Conversations We Have About People in Our Heads
The Conversations We Have About People in Our Heads Oct 6, 2026 00:12:33 Have you ever been frustrated with someone without actually saying anything to them?I have. And I've noticed something happens when criticism stays in my head: I start collecting evidence.Once I've decided someone is selfish, difficult, lazy, inconsiderate—or whatever verdict I've reached—suddenly I notice everything they do that proves I was right.In this episode, I talk about the dif
Does Your Team Have Too Many Rules | Ryan Bradley
Does Your Team Have Too Many Rules | Ryan Bradley Sep 23, 2026 00:29:24 In this episode of the How to Lead Podcast, Clay and Ryan Bradley discuss the importance of establishing team norms and fostering a culture of trust and communication within organizations. Ryan shares his journey from athletics to higher education leadership, emphasizing the need for clear expectations and shared values to enhance team dynamics. The conversation highlights practical strategies for
3 Childish Instincts I Still Need to Outgrow
3 Childish Instincts I Still Need to Outgrow Sep 8, 2026 00:12:22 Growing older is automatic. Growing up isn't.I've noticed there are a few childish instincts I still haven't completely grown out of. I’m just better at hiding them now. 😂In this episode, I unpack three:I want it now.What about me?!I'm telling!They show up differently as adults—in impatience, comparison, envy, gossip, and avoiding hard conversations—but the instincts aren't all
Can You Be Friends With the People You Lead? - with Lauren Seymour
Can You Be Friends With the People You Lead? - with Lauren Seymour Aug 24, 2026 00:25:17 Can you be friends with the people you lead—and still hold them accountable?Lauren Seymour believes you can. And she has some credibility on the subject.Lauren leads a team of roughly 600–700 people at Insulet, and she’s one of the best leaders I’ve ever watched when it comes to building genuine relationships while still having hard conversations and holding people accountable.In this conversation
The Most Irresponsible Person in My Life
The Most Irresponsible Person in My Life Aug 11, 2026 00:14:14 What if self-leadership isn’t primarily a discipline problem, but a relationship problem?In this episode, Clay explores the relationship between who you are today and the person who has to live with your decisions tomorrow. He shares three practical ways to become more generous to “future you." And one simple question that can change how you approach your work, calendar, and leadership.David
FROM THE VALUT: How to End a Meeting
FROM THE VALUT: How to End a Meeting Jul 27, 2026 00:15:12 This summer, we're revisiting some of our most popular episodes.How to End a Meeting - the last in a three part series.Enjoy!Produced and edited by ⁠Sound of a Rose⁠.
FROM THE VAULT: How to Run a Meeting
FROM THE VAULT: How to Run a Meeting Jul 20, 2026 00:19:33 This summer, we're revisiting some of our most popular episodes.How to Run a Meeting - the second in a three part series.Enjoy!Produced and edited by ⁠Sound of a Rose⁠.
FROM THE VAULT: How to Start a Meeting
FROM THE VAULT: How to Start a Meeting Jul 13, 2026 00:14:38 This summer, we're revisiting some of our most popular episodes.How to Start a Meeting - the first in a three part series.Enjoy!Produced and edited by Sound of a Rose.
One Chapter Ends and Another Begins
One Chapter Ends and Another Begins Jul 6, 2026 00:03:07 A quick update about the future of the Podcast and our plans for the summer.
Be Easy to Work With (featuring Berry Mansfield)
Be Easy to Work With (featuring Berry Mansfield) Jun 29, 2026 00:25:03 Everyone wants to stand out at work. Berry Mansfield figured out that the secret isn't being the loudest or the smartest — it's being the easiest. Berry has built an entire career on one principle: be easy to work with. In this episode, he traces how that idea carried him from accounting all the way to the president's chair, and why the simplest principles are usually the most powerful
Culture Matters (featuring Jenni Catron)
Culture Matters (featuring Jenni Catron) Jun 15, 2026 00:39:08 In this episode, Adam sits down with Jenni Catron, leadership expert, founder of The 4Sight Group, and author of Culture Matters , to talk about one of the most important and most overlooked responsibilities of any leader: building a healthy organizational culture. Jenni brings clarity and practical wisdom to a topic that can feel abstract, and this conversation will leave you with both a better u
The People-Pleasing Tax
The People-Pleasing Tax Jun 1, 2026 00:25:49 We've all done it: said yes before we even finished thinking, then immediately regretted it. Clay and Adam dig into why people-pleasing feels like the kind thing to do, why it isn't, and what it quietly costs you as a leader: trust, clarity, energy, and the hard conversations that only get harder the longer you wait. Plus, five moves to start breaking the reflex this week.

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