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 (Aylwin Lewis) with David Nova...
Topics include: how to improve turnover rates, the best mindsets for C-level jobs, and what to look for when joining a new company
11 min
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#174: Aylwin Lewis, former CEO of Potbelly and ...
Learn how to create happy teams and cultures without compromising on the results. Get tips for reducing your turnover. Plus, practical ways you can listen better to your frontline workers.
61 min
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3 More Questions (Lynn Swann) with David Novak ...
Topics include: prepping employees for their next role, making time to listen to your people, and how to create opportunities for your entire team to win
8 min
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#173: Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer — Listen i...
Learn a powerful perspective that will help you build strong relationships with your team, no matter what your role is. Plus, the one quality that all high-performing teams have in common (and how to develop it!).
48 min
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3 More Questions (Lisa Lutoff-Perlo) with David...
Topics include: advice for dealing with rejection, how to think through the customer experience, and what leadership skills you need to have a lasting impact in your industry
12 min
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#172: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrit...
Learn how the power of persistence can help you overcome obstacles, skepticism, and rejection. Plus, the secrets of tapping into what customers really want (and why it’s often not what they say).
52 min
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3 More Questions (Walter Driver) with David Nov...
Topics include: best recruiting strategies as a leader, how to make a merger or acquisition work for your business, and the importance of emotional consistency for leaders.
12 min
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#171: Walter Driver, Co-founder and Co-CEO of S...
Learn how to help your organization get better at learning and incorporating feedback. It could make or break your success! Plus, five keys to building a curious and driven culture where people can do their best work.
58 min
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3 More Questions (Admiral Mike Mullen) with Dav...
Topics include: creating a "trust profile", the best way to seek diverse perspectives when making decisions, and how to know it's time to step away from your job
10 min
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#170: Admiral Mike Mullen, 17th Chairman of the...
Learn why it’s important to speak truth to power – and how, as a leader, you can make sure you’ve surrounded yourself with people who will tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear. Plus, what it was like behind the scenes of the mission to take out Osama bin Laden.
73 min
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3 More Questions (Dan Hurley) with David Novak ...
Topics include: pushing to be better even when you're winning, teaching people to make good (and quick) decisions, and how to increase the intensity as a leader.
9 min
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#169: Dan Hurley, UConn Men’s Basketball Coach ...
Learn how to keep pushing yourself to the next level of success. See what it takes to dial in a healthy, high-performing team. Plus, creative ways to boost the confidence of someone in a slump.
43 min
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3 More Questions (Brian Niccol) with David Nova...
Topics include: getting comfortable making tough calls, leveling up acumen to deal with Wall Street, and building a fail-then-lean mindset
7 min
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#168: Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle — Follow th...
Learn how to surface great ideas and then create a process to follow through on the right ones. See what it takes to get a new team to believe in you as a leader. Plus, one unusual way to tell if it’s time for a job change.
55 min
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#167: The Best Of Q4
Learn from some of the best leadership insights of Q4 2023
41 min
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3 More Questions (Bret Baier) with David Novak ...
Topics include: a way to elevate your own performance, the importance of surrounding yourself with truth tellers, and how to stay calm in tense situations.
12 min
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#166: Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor of Fox...
Learn how to keep your eyes and ears open – and why it’s key to being an agile, responsive leader. Plus, expert advice for handling nervy moments and tense conversations coolly and confidently.
50 min
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3 More Questions (Mignon Francois) with David N...
Topics include: advice for entrepreneurs, the appropriate amount of vulnerability to show as a leader, and what role faith should play as the leader of a for-profit company
12 min
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#165: Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The C...
Learn why it’s vital to understand what your core values and beliefs are. See what it takes to bootstrap a successful business. Plus, sage advice for anyone who works with family.
39 min
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3 More Questions (Joe Moglia) with David Novak ...
Topics include: making self-awareness a competitive advantage, why you should put your prospects through stress to properly evaluate them, and how to properly deal with naysayers.
9 min
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#164: Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade –...
Learn how to approach leadership with the mentality of a coach. See how to motivate a team to reach a big goal. Plus, a simple exercise that can help you clarify your career path.
49 min
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3 More Questions (Mark King) with David Novak a...
Topics include: combatting incrementalism, whether to trust your direct reports to shoot you straight, and the difference between managers and leaders
9 min
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#163: Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell — Chase somet...
Learn how to pair incremental progress with big aspirational goals. Get practical tips for better in-house communication. Plus, the key to becoming a more innovative organization.
44 min
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3 More Questions (Jim Levine) with David Novak ...
Topics include: sneak peek into the content of David's new book, how leaders should hunt down ideas, and facing rejection.
10 min
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#162: Jim Levine, literary agent – Ignite the t...
Learn what it looks like to help others win—and why it matters. Go behind the scenes of the book publishing world. Plus, the key to being a good listener that practically no one talks about.
47 min