

How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow
Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow
A podcast designed to help you develop yourself and those around you.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 24min
Nobody wants to work anymore!
"Nobody wants to work anymore!"
Chances are you've heard someone say that lately.
Given the current status of the labor market, this sentiment makes sense.
Is it true? Is it true nobody wants to work anymore?
David Morrison joins Adam and Clay to discuss how the current labor market impacts the restaurant industry, and he pokes a few holes in the idea that "nobody wants to work anymore."
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Oct 30, 2023 • 32min
The Only Leaders Worth Following (Featuring Tim Spiker)
Over 75% of your leadership effectiveness is determined by two characteristics.
Yes, TWO!
Today, Tim Spiker joins Adam on the podcast to discuss these two characteristics and how you can become a leader worth following.
Learn more about Tim here: https://www.theaperio.com/tim-spiker

Oct 23, 2023 • 15min
Dealing with big reactions to feedback
Giving people feedback is one of the most important things you do as a leader. Unfortunately, not everyone handles feedback the same way.
The challenge for many leaders is what to do when you give someone feedback, and they have a BIG reaction. How do you handle those situations?
This episode of How to Lead will give you a few simple tips to keep in mind so you can keep a cool head when the drama heats up.
Shelia Heen YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLVO-OdfC8

Oct 16, 2023 • 26min
How to Avoid Frustrating Mind Traps
The mind is powerful.
One day, it can help you overcome crazy circumstances; the next, it can trap you into believing nothing will ever go well again.
In this episode, Clay and Adam unpack four common ways our minds try to trap us and simple tactics to break free.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 25min
The Mind Reader's Guide: The Power of Understanding Someone Else's Perspective
SPONSORED BY: RightNow Media @ Work
RightNow Media @ Work is a voluntary faith-based library of more than 25,000 videos on leadership, personal development, marriage, parenting, and more. Visit rightnowmedia.org/howtolead to learn how RightNow Media @ Work can help you develop leaders and care for your employees.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Bosses and employees often see the world differently; unfortunately, these differences are not always helpful.
In this episode, Clay and Adam discuss how different perspectives on PROJECTS, PAY, and PROSPERITY can often lead to unnecessary tension on the team.
When bosses and employees understand these differences, it unlocks their empathy and keeps the team moving forward.

Oct 2, 2023 • 15min
Become Your Own Champion: How to Advocate For Yourself
Sometimes, you just gotta speak up and advocate for yourself. This episode will help you learn how to master the art of self-advocacy.

Sep 25, 2023 • 23min
Is it possible to find fulfillment at work?
Clay's feeling a tad reflective in today's 100th episode of HOW TO LEAD.
Is it possible to find fulfillment at work?
Take a listen to find out.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 38min
Leadership Habits That Increase Your Influence (Featuring Marcus "Goodie" Goodloe)
This episode is brought to you by RightNow Media @ Work
RightNow Media @ Work is a voluntary faith-based library of more than 25,000 videos on topics such as leadership, personal development, marriage, parenting, and more.
Visit rightnowmedia.org/howtolead to find out how RightNow Media @ Work can help you develop leaders and care for your employees.
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Sep 11, 2023 • 19min
The Four A's of Communicating Change
On the surface, it seems like people don't like change. However, upon deeper inspection, people don't have a problem with change, they have a problem with loss.
Clay and Adam have "Four A's" to help you next time you need to implement a change on your team.

Aug 28, 2023 • 17min
Helping Others Grow in Their Self-Awareness
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