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 (Yamini Rangan) with David Nov...
Topics include: what impressed David most about Yamini, what to keep in mind when you take over for a founder, and what can be learned treating your culture like a product.
12 min
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#161: Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot — Fortune f...
Learn how to keep your energy and priorities focused on what really matters—and why it’s a game-changer for your overall success. Learn a paradigm-shifting way to think about your company culture. Plus, a helpful mindset to overcome imposter syndrome.
54 min
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3 More Questions (Dr. Mark Esper) with David No...
Topics include: how to find out what's really going on in your business, handling disagreements with your boss, and making recruiting a top priority.
9 min
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#160: Dr. Mark Esper, Former U.S. Secretary of ...
Learn how keeping your focus on the mission at hand can help you overcome a variety of obstacles that frequently derail other teams. Get practical tips to work with your boss when you don’t see eye-to-eye. Plus, the powerful insights any leader can gain by knowing their history.
47 min
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3 More Questions (Paul Sarvadi) with David Nova...
Topics include: hiring people for their input vs. their output, failing fast, and the best way to incorporate DE&I efforts into your organization.
11 min
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#159: Paul Sarvadi, Chairman & CEO of Insperity...
Learn how to create meaningful cohesion and connection on your team (and get beyond just “checking boxes” on diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives). Plus, a better way to think about hiring.
50 min
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3 More Questions (Mike White) with David Novak ...
Topics include: upping your negotiation game, moving from a specialist to a leader, how leaders derail (and tips to prevent it)
10 min
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#158: Mike White, Former Chairman and CEO of Di...
Learn how to lead well even when big shifts are happening all around you. Discover the power of an underdog position in the marketplace. Plus, discover a weirdly specific negotiation trick to use in your next deal.
53 min
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3 More Questions (Liz Elting) with David Novak ...
Topics include: what to focus on when scaling a business, how to reward hard-working employees, and tactics for empowering your team to make big things happen
9 min
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#157: Liz Elting, Cofounder and former CEO of T...
Learn how a strong bias toward action can help you turn dreams and strategies into real-world success. Get practical advice for building a winning sales team. Plus, one big reason why you may not be hitting your goals.
48 min
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3 More Questions (Michael Bungay Stanier) with ...
Topics include: taming your inner "advice monster", creating space for others to thrive, and shifting from boss to coach.
11 min
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#156: Michael Bungay Stanier, Founder of Box of...
Learn how to tame your “Advice Monster” and instead empower your team with the power of curiosity. Hear three principles that will instantly improve your next talk. Plus, an unmissable framework for anyone navigating a big leadership transition.
52 min
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3 More Questions (Bill George) with David Novak...
Topics include: eliminating layers between you and the front lines, what to do when you've lost the passion for your job, and how to convey your company's big-picture mission to the team
12 min
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#155: Bill George, Former CEO of Medtronic — St...
Learn how to eliminate the layers that can build up between you and your front-line team. Hear practical advice for navigating your career with authenticity. Plus, discover the reason Bill set a 10-year term limit for his time as Medtronic CEO—and why it’s relevant to any leader.
52 min
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#154: The Best Of Q3
Learn from some of the best leadership insights of Q3 2023
51 min
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3 More Questions (Diana Murphy) with David Nova...
Topics include: what to look for when hiring a new CEO, how leaders can keep their teams motivated, and what to do if you're not getting along with your boss.
12 min
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#153: Diana Murphy, former president of the USG...
Learn how to tap into the power of collaboration for your team goals and projects. Get tips for managing dissent in a healthy way. Plus, lots of stories from the world of golf (including one unforgettable anecdote about Arnold Palmer).
48 min
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3 More Questions (Scott Redler) with David Nova...
Topics include: why a leader's focus should be on making other people successful, the importance of your team members operating like entrepreneurs, and how to navigate opinion and fact as a leader.
10 min
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#152: Scott Redler, Cofounder of Freddy's Froze...
Learn how to make quality a reality in your day-to-day work—not just a fuzzy ideal. Discover the secret of bringing more long-term thinking to your organization without sacrificing short-term goals. Plus, must-hear advice for anyone who works in a franchise model.
46 min
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3 More Questions (Brandon Beane) with David Nov...
Topics include: how to navigate terminating talented people, how David bounced back from a personal loss, and how to deal with traumatic situations as a leader.
13 min
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#151: Brandon Beane, GM of the Buffalo Bills — ...
Learn how to level up your growth and career by intentionally filling gaps in your knowledge. Get practical advice for creating a winning culture. Plus, hear the leadership lessons only the NFL can teach you!
58 min
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3 More Questions (Mike McCoy) with David Novak ...
Topics include: lessons learn from golf that translate into business, regaining confidence after a setback, and how to best prepare for the big moments.
13 min
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#150: Mike McCoy, Captain of the U.S. Walker Cu...
Learn what grit really looks like and why there’s just no substitute for that kind of hard work, no-quit mentality. Plus, practical strategies to help you recover from a setback and an inside look at what it takes to be an elite amateur golfer.
37 min
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3 More Questions (Geoff Colvin) with David Nova...
Topics include: a debate around natural talent, whether or not humans will get replaced by tech and AI, and how to build human capital in your organization
15 min
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#149: Geoff Colvin, Fortune Magazine’s Senior E...
Learn what deliberate practice means and how it can help you improve at almost anything. See what leaders need to be focusing on as AI gains traction. Plus, why talent counts for less than you think – and what really matters when it comes to achieving excellence.
50 min