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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#80: Terry McGuirk, Atlanta Braves Chairman—Kno...
Learn how to build a winning team, solve problems by studying them from every angle, and what Terry did to facilitate a massive turnaround and achieve his goal of winning the World Series in 2021.
50 min
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#79: Larry Bossidy, Honeywell Former Chairman &...
Learn how to build an action plan that won’t die on the page and how to grow as a leader without swelling your ego.
35 min
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#78: Elane Stock, ServiceMaster Brands CEO—Lear...
Learn how to unlock the potential of your company by giving up control, reestablish trust with team members and partners, and inspire your team to rally around your noble cause and grow the business.
48 min
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#77: James Gorman, Morgan Stanley Chairman & CE...
Learn how to find opportunities for growth in a crisis, keep the vision and day-to-day tactics aligned, and value the people and beliefs that keep you grounded as a leader.
53 min
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#76: Jim Nantz, Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broad...
Elevate your performance and preparedness by learning how the great Jim Nantz gets ready for major broadcasts like the Super Bowl, March Madness, and the Masters.
85 min
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#75: David Novak and Jason Goldsmith discuss th...
Learn how to find purpose in your life and career, turn goals into achievements, and become the coach you always wanted.
60 min
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Sneak peek of "Take Charge of You" read by Davi...
Learn how self-coaching can transform your life and career
20 min
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#74: Tom House, Coach to Elite Athletes & Musta...
Learn why studying the elite will improve your performance, techniques for coaching others that Tom has used with some of the greatest athletes of all time, and the four nutrition tips we can all apply to be at our best.
77 min
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#73: Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey's Corporation C...
Learn how to think creatively about generating revenue, inspire your team to be more innovative, and leverage your company’s past to propel you into the future.
50 min
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#72: Shantanu Narayen, Adobe Chairman & CEO—Pla...
Learn from Shantanu why having unreasonable expectations as a leader may actually be a good thing, how to inspire innovation within your team, and why your vision may not be aspirational enough.
47 min
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#71: Larry Senn, Senn Delaney Founder & Chairma...
Learn why you should create epiphanies for team members, the difference between Walmart and Woolworth’s, and how to cultivate a thriving company culture.
44 min
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#70: Brittany Fuisz, Malibu Mylk Founder & CEO—...
David and Brittany talk about the disruptive power of flax milk, making tough product quality decisions at 2am, and how to start building a brand from the ground up.
49 min
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#69: Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist—How ...
Scott and David talk about overcoming health challenges to win gold in Sarajevo, preparing to take on a backflip on ice, and how to get up after falling down 41,600 times.
52 min
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#68: Ken Chenault, AMEX Former Chairman & CEO—E...
Listen as Ken and David discuss defining reality, growing up in the midst of the Civil Rights movement, and getting out of the “Ken-zone.”
48 min
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#67: Aneel Bhusri, Workday Cofounder, Co-CEO & ...
David and Aneel discuss tech entrepreneurship, Phil Mickelson in Workday ads, and how to build a culture with active core values.
50 min
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#66: Ginni Rometty, IBM Former Chairman & CEO—Y...
Ginni and David talk about reinventing IBM, changing hiring priorities to tap new talent pools, and how the best growth happens when you’re uncomfortable.
48 min
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#65: Dave Calhoun, Boeing CEO & President—Resto...
David and Dave talk about navigating the 737 MAX and COVID crises, how General Electric prepared Dave for the Boeing challenge, and why stability is his #1 metric for success.
39 min
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#64: Will Ahmed, WHOOP Founder & CEO—Prioritize...
David and Will talk about improving athletics by tracking sleep, managing a complex business with steady vision and delegation, and how to “Growtain” customers.
55 min
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#63: The Best of 2021
David shares the best leadership insights from 2021 for succeeding in 2022 with guests like Marvin Ellison, Indra Nooyi, and Tom Brady
25 min
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#62: Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors Head Coa...
Listen as Steve and David discuss what he’s learned as a player and a coach in the NBA about unlocking the power of the team
56 min
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#61: Eric Gleacher, Mergers and Acquisitions Bu...
David and Eric discuss the impact of the Marine training on business, working with flawless integrity, and how to take the right risks.
43 min
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#60: Alexa von Tobel, Inspired Capital Founder ...
David and Alexa discuss how to lead through uncertainty personally and professionally, disrupting FinTech during the Recession, and parallels between athletes and leaders.
55 min
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#59: Scott Mahoney, Peter Millar Chairman & CEO...
Scott talks about how to achieve top quality, what Ralph Lauren taught him about leadership & how putting mints in shipping boxes boosts the bottom line.
51 min
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#58: Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Orthopedic Surgeon—Wh...
Listen as David and Neal discuss why chasing passion is a sure way to set yourself up for failure and burnout, and that there’s something better to chase.
46 min
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#57: Rob Light, Creative Artists Agency Managin...
Learn how listening is a superpower – whether it’s in client management, negotiation, or spotting opportunities in the market. Plus, weird and wonderful leadership lessons from managing artists like Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Dua Lipa, and more.
67 min