How to Lead with Purpose: Lessons from Leadership Coach Adam Tarnow

Made to Matter

What does it take to lead well—not just in your career, but in life?

In this episode of the Made to Matter podcast, Adam Landrum sits down with Adam Tarnow—leadership coach, consultant, author, and host of How to Lead with Clay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow. Together, they dive deep into what it really means to lead with purpose in today’s world.

From facilitating leadership development workshops across industries like oil & gas, technology, and professional services to writing and speaking about effective leadership, Adam Tarnow brings decades of hard-earned insights. You’ll hear practical tools for building influence, leading with integrity, and creating impact far beyond your job description.

Whether you’re leading a corporate team, running your own business, or navigating your “second half,” this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, purpose, and legacy.

You’ll Learn:

• The leadership mistakes most executives don’t see coming
• How to create a culture people actually want to work in
• The habits that turn good leaders into great ones
• Why purpose-driven leadership matters now more than ever

Links & Resources:

• Adam Tarnow’s Website: adamTarnow.com
• Adam Landrum’s Website: madetomatter.coach

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Adam Tarnow
02:14 – Adam Tarnow’s journey into leadership coaching
05:36 – The biggest challenges leaders face today
10:48 – How to lead in industries outside your expertise
14:20 – Why self-awareness is the foundation of leadership
19:42 – The role of purpose in great leadership
25:55 – Leadership lessons from coaching executives
31:18 – Practical takeaways for purpose-driven leadership