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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#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.
16 min
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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
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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