How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow

Start 2023 off on the right foot by defining what would make this year a success (for you). If you don't pick a destination, you'll likely drive around in circles all year.

You might not know this, but you have a brand. "But I don't own a business; how can this be?" You know how we you see a logo or an advertisement you instinctively have a gut feeling about the company? In your eyes, that gut feeling is the company's brand. What we do for companies, people also do for us. When people see your name, they have a gut feeling.  That gut feeling is your brand. Today on How to Lead we unpack a few simple ways to strengthen your personal brand.

Who knows what will happen with the economy over the next 12-18 months, but if you feel a tad insecure about the stability of your job, it's understandable. Today, Adam and Clay will give you a few simple ways to evaluate your relationship with your boss.

Today we are excited to introduce you to a new friend: Eva Daniel. Eva is a public speaking coach and the founder & owner of The Speak Shop. She will share why public speaking is still an essential skill for career-minded professionals and how you can begin to improve those skills even when you don't have any "gigs." Give her a follow on LinkedIn - her content on public speaking is world-class: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-rose-daniel/

Do you like everyone you work with? If so, then feel free to skip this episode. For everyone else, Clay and Adam suggest a few practical ways to deal with those people at work who do a great job of pushing your buttons. Enjoy! 

Today all How to Lead listeners are receiving a free gift! The first chapter from the audio version of Adam Tarnow and David Morrison's new book, The Edge: How to Stand Out by Showing You're All In. In this chapter, you'll learn "why" it's so important to find your "why" and you'll also hear three simple ways to try and discover your "why." If you enjoy this chapter and want to hear more, head on over to Amazon and pick up a copy (available in paperback, hardback, Kindle, and Audible). ______________ Helpful Links: AdamTarnow.com David Morrison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-morrison-8a36338a/ The Edge on Amazon: LINK

Not sure if anyone has told you this, but you have two job titles. This second job title doesn't show up on your business cards. It doesn't show up at the bottom of your email. It's not in your LinkedIn profile. Many of you might not even know you have this second job title. Today, Clay & Adam want to fix that. If you are going to crush this second job, you first need to understand what it is. Welcome to How to Lead: Helping You Develop Yourself and Those Around You

Last week's episode was four minutes longer than usual. This week, Adam and Clay give you that time back with an episode four minutes shorter than usual. You're welcome.  No, it's okay.  It's not that big of a deal. Today you'll hear the following: Something that is probably in short supply in your workplace right now. How this "short supply" gives you a great opportunity. Hot sports opinions about the famous Leave it to Beaver character Eddie Haskell. What Clay sounds like when strolling through Hobby Lobby. Welcome to How to Lead: Helping You Develop Yourself (and Those Around You)!

"Are you even listening to a word I'm saying?" Today we start in Clay's kitchen and end in your office. Many people think the keys to influence are charisma and charm. Those will certainly help, but they aren't the keys. If you really want to improve the influence you have on your team, then seek to improve your listening skills. In this episode, Adam and Clay share five ways to improve your listening and they also test out a new podcast tagline. Welcome to How to Lead!

Every leader will face a moment when they need to be creative. Sometimes you need to come up with a creative solution to a problem. Sometimes you need to devise a creative way to communicate an idea. Sometimes you need a creative way to have fun with your team. You cannot escape the need to be creative if you are a leader. The challenge, for many leaders, is not recognizing the need for a creative solution but instead finding a creative solution. How do you find creativity? It starts by listening to this episode of How to Lead.