How Leaders Lead with David Novak
How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more.
Other guests include:
- CEO of Starbucks
- CEO of Target
- Co-founder of Home Depot
- and many others...
David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wisdom of these leaders into actionable insights you can use to elevate your own leadership game. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading teams, this show helps you build the confidence you need to lead well.
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#97: Cyrus Freidheim, Chiquita & Chicago Sun-Ti...
Learn how getting an outside perspective can help you recognize – and fix! – your organization’s blind spots. Plus, practical advice for anyone who’s leading a team through a major turnaround or pivot.
46 min
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3 More Questions (Jesse Cole) with David Novak ...
Listen in to hear even more about why it's important to get people's attention.
11 min
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#96: Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner—Attenti...
Learn why you need a plan for attention, not just marketing. See how to put discipline and focus around even the wildest vision and creativity. Plus, SO many wacky and hilarious stories that will inspire you to break the mold in your own industry.
40 min
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3 More Questions (Marisa Thalberg) with David N...
Listen in to hear even more about why it's important to embrace big changes with curiosity.
14 min
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#95: Marisa Thalberg, Lowe’s Chief Brand and Ma...
Learn how to embrace big shifts with curiosity and tap into their full potential. Get practical advice for leading a team through a creative process. Plus, the three things every leader should know about working moms.
54 min
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3 More Questions (Guy Raz) with David Novak and...
Listen in to hear even more about why it's important to act in the service of others.
11 min
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#94: Guy Raz, NPR Creator & Host "How I Built T...
Do all that you do in service of others. I can't think of a better quality of leadership than that, which was modeled so brilliantly by Guy in this conversation.
51 min
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3 More Questions (Bill Harrison) with David Nov...
Listen in to hear even more about why it's important to prepare the next leader.
12 min
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#93: Bill Harrison, JPMorgan Chase Former Chair...
Learn why it's important for leaders to identify top talent and do whatever is required to help others succeed in their careers (even if that means equipping them to take your job).
51 min
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3 More Questions (Dawn Sweeney) with David Nova...
Listen in to hear even more about why speaking up when something can be better is a quality of great leaders.
13 min
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#92: Dawn Sweeney, Former National Restaurant A...
Learn where the Milk Mustache campaign came from, how to build better relationships with government agencies, and why you should speak up when things can improve.
43 min
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3 More Questions (Rob Manfred) with David Novak...
Listen in to hear even more about how finding common ground is a quality of every great leader.
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#91: Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner—Finding Comm...
Learn how to navigate tough negotiations, why Rob Manfred makes his email address public, and how to find common ground with people that have vastly different priorities.
42 min
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3 More Questions (Jason Kelly) with David Novak...
Koula Callahan asks me about learning from companies in other industries, communicating vision to get employee buy-in, and explaining the complexities of Yum! Brands with clear and compelling stories.
13 min
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#90: Jason Kelly, Ginkgo Bioworks Cofounder & C...
Learn how to talk about your company with clarity and confidence, how programming DNA is a lot like programming computers, and how to fire up your workforce to operate like owners.
47 min
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3 More Questions (Ken Langone) with David Novak...
Hear David's take on questions he asked Ken Langone about getting started in business, how to staff your gaps, and learning from the front lines.
15 min
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#89: Ken Langone, The Home Depot Cofounder—Bein...
Learn how to find your success in helping others succeed, how Ken has avoided bad investments (like when Bernie Madoff approached him about one), and why it's important to invest in the front line.
56 min
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#88: Carol Loomis, Fortune Magazine Former Seni...
Learn how Carol helped create the Fortune 500 list, what she discovered by editing Warren Buffett’s annual letter, and how to grow one step at a time without getting anxious about the end game.
46 min
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#87: Jon Rahm, Golf's Defending US Open Champio...
Learn how to improve your performance by studying those who’ve come before you, how to respond to setbacks and victories alike with unfiltered honesty, and why gratitude is essential for making an impact in your career.
50 min
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#86: Bill Acquavella, Acquavella Galleries Hea...
Learn what it takes to build the trust required to close big deals, how to work through unexpected challenges with clients, and why your reputation is a critical business asset.
44 min
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#85: Juliet Funt, Fortune 500 Executives Consul...
Learn how to wedge white space back into your calendar, sniff out the productivity culprits stealing your time, and focus your attention on what matters most.
46 min
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#84: Ryan Serhant, Real Estate Entrepreneur & T...
Learn how Ryan’s persistence has landed him some of his largest real estate deals, the impact “brutal consistency” can have on your success, and how to create an emotional connection with the people you do business with (and why that even matters).
44 min
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#83: Paul Varga, Brown-Forman Former Chairman &...
Learn how to scale your brand by developing your people, live in the tension between being competitive and collaborative on a team, and what it’s like to steward iconic brands like Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve.
37 min
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#82: Molly Fletcher, Keynote Speaker & Former S...
Learn how to become a more effective negotiator by listening to tips and strategies from a sports agent who’s negotiated over $500 million in contracts.
45 min
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#81: Patrick Spence, Sonos CEO—Build to Last
Learn how to focus on long-term success over short-term challenges, set your people up to make effective decisions, and build an organization that will last long after you leave.
52 min