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

What happens when a successful business owner decides to walk away from comfort, security, and decades of hard work… to step into the unknown world of middle school teaching?

In this episode of Made to Matter, Adam Landrum sits down with longtime friend Shannon Harvey to talk about his radical midlife career transition — from running a successful Allstate Insurance agency to becoming a middle school math teacher.

Shannon shares:

• Why losing one key employee sparked the beginning of his career change.
• How personality assessments (and his wise wife) confirmed teaching was his true calling.
• The challenges of starting over in midlife and what he learned about faith, humility, and listening to advice.
• The surprising health benefits of teaching — including why teachers may live 7–8 years longer.
• Practical advice for anyone considering leaving corporate or business ownership to pursue a second-half purpose.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, follow your calling, and build a life of significance.

👉 If you’re a high-achieving man in your 40s, 50s, or 60s searching for your second-half purpose, this episode will inspire you to take the leap.

Connect with Adam:
🌐 Website: https://madetomatter.coach
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlandrum
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madetomatter_
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madetomatter

Connect with Shannon Harvey:
🌐 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonharvey/

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Most men in midlife stop dreaming—not because they’ve given up, but because they’ve lived.

Success didn’t look like what they imagined. Failure left scars. The unknown feels too risky. But here’s the truth: your second half doesn’t start with a plan. It starts with a dream.

In this video, Adam Landrum explores how high-achieving men can rewire their minds to dream again—even if they’ve been stuck in survival mode for years. If you’ve lost your vision, this episode will help you get it back.

Links:
🌐 Website: https://madetomatter.coach
📅 Free Workshop: https://secondhalfmanworkshop.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlandrum

In this episode of the Made to Matter podcast, host Adam Landrum sits down with Larry Conn to explore his remarkable transformation in the second half of life. Larry opens up about a lifetime of weight struggles, the gradual slide into poor health, and the wake-up call that finally pushed him to change.

From discovering the right resources to embracing a lifestyle—not a fad diet—Larry’s story is one of self-discipline, honesty, and persistence. His journey toward whole, unprocessed foods and a healthier mindset not only transformed his body but also inspired positive changes in his family.

Whether you’re navigating midlife, facing health challenges, or simply seeking motivation to make a lasting change, this episode offers practical wisdom and proof that transformation is possible at any age.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How honesty with yourself is the first step toward change.
• Why a doctor’s warning can be the catalyst you need.
• The role of whole foods and sugar elimination in sustainable weight loss.
• How lifestyle change impacts not just you, but your family.
• The mindset shifts that make transformation last.