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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3 More Questions (Peyton Manning) with David No...
Learn even more about how to stop posing and start being yourself as a leader.
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#104: Peyton Manning, Legendary NFL Quarterback...
Learn how to stop posing and start being yourself as a leader
43 min
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3 More Questions (Geoff Yang) with David Novak ...
Learn even more about how to assess people for the skills and traits your team needs.
12 min
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#103: Geoff Yang, Partner and Managing Director...
Learn how to assess people for the skills and traits your team needs.
49 min
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3 More Questions (Brian Cornell) with David Nov...
Listen in to hear even more about how to manage your energy for peak performance.
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#102: Brian Cornell, Target’s Chairman and CEO ...
Learn how to manage your mental and physical energy for peak performance.
55 min
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3 More Questions (Stanley Druckenmiller) with D...
Listen in to hear even more about how to see the future differently and make more strategic investments in business, philanthropy, and life.
10 min
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#101: Stanley Druckenmiller, the #1 investor in...
Learn how to see the future differently
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3 More Questions (Mark Erwin) with David Novak ...
Listen in to hear even more about equipping your team properly.
12 min
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#100: Mark Erwin, President and CEO of Bardstow...
Learn how to build high-performing teams by equipping them properly.
56 min
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3 More Questions (Roger Goodell) with David Nov...
Listen in to hear even more about fighting complacency
10 min
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#99: Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL — F...
Learn how to keep pushing the status quo, no matter what level of success you’ve achieved.
56 min
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3 More Questions (Kelly Coffey) with David Nova...
Listen in to hear even more about embracing feedback
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#98: Kelly Coffey, City National Bank CEO—Embra...
Learn how you can optimize your team by asking for – and receiving – feedback. Get a simple but powerful strategy for combating imposter syndrome. Plus, advice for anyone who’s trying to balance home and family life with a job that requires you to be highly responsive.
50 min
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3 More Questions (Cyrus Freidheim) with David N...
Listen in to hear even more about getting an outside perspective.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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