How to Lead Podcast with Clay Scroggins Podcast
1) Don't Memorize Your Message
When Clay first started speaking, he’d shut down his calendar and memorize his talk word for word. It was exhausting and it didn’t make him a better communicator.In this episode, Clay and Adam unpack ...Show More
2) What Every Speaker is Afraid to Hear (But Needs Most)
Public speaking is one of the most vulnerable things a leader can do. You’re exposed, you’re being judged in real time, and the stakes feel high — which is why most speakers either avoid feedback alto...Show More
3) The #1 Reason Most Talks Fall Flat
Most leaders rush to the solution. They skip the most essential part of compelling communication—creating tension. In this episode, Clay and Adam break down why tension matters, how the brain is wired...Show More
4) Connecting with Audiences: Lessons from a Stand-Up Comedian
In this conversation, Scott Bedgood emphasizes the critical role of audience connection in effective communication, whether in standup comedy, keynotes, or meetings. He discusses how initial engagemen...Show More
5) Public Speaking: Don't Irritate the Bouncer
June 29, 2007— the day public speaking changed forever. Before smartphones, a bored audience member had to doodle or stare at the ceiling. Now they have a casino in their pocket. If you want to hold p...Show More
6) Public Speaking Isn’t About Mechanics — It’s About a Message
Most people think becoming a great speaker means mastering body language, vocal tone, and slide design. But the truth? None of that matters if you don’t have something worth saying.In this episode, Ad...Show More
7) The Power of Bringing Humor to Work
Work is serious — but does it have to feel that way? In this episode, Adam and Clay explore how humor can make us better leaders. From lowering defenses to building trust and sparking creativity, humo...Show More
8) Keeping Humans Engaged in an AI Driven World
As AI transforms the workplace by automating tasks and boosting productivity, leaders face a new challenge: keeping humans engaged, connected, and valued. This episode explores how the real threat isn...Show More
9) The Illusion of Communication
George Bernard Shaw once said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” In this episode, Adam and Clay dig into why miscommunication happens so often at w...Show More
10) How to Say What No One Else Will
Every leader eventually faces this challenge: noticing something others don’t—and deciding whether to say it out loud. In this episode, Adam and Clay unpack why helping people see their blind spots is...Show More