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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Special Episode: How Leaders Learn audiobook pr...
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3 More Questions (Will Guidara) with David Nova...
Topics include: best practices for controlling your business, how to be a persistent yet effective leader, and advice for when you're searching for a new role
10 min
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#196: Will Guidara, former owner of Eleven Madi...
Learn how to make people seen and understood—and why that’s key to creating the kind of trust you need to lead well. Plus, all kinds of advice on how to build a strong, healthy team.
57 min
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3 More Questions (Charlie Scharf) with David No...
Topics include: the difference between leadership and management, how to work with others to change direction, and how to create a sense of urgency in your people
10 min
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#195: Charlie Scharf, CEO and President of Well...
Learn how your actions (not just your words) can help you build a stronger team and culture. Get an inside look at a major turnaround. Plus, see why it’s OK if your career path isn’t a straight line.
55 min
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3 More Questions (Rocky Collis) with David Nova...
Topics include: how to better evaluate talent, how self coaching can level up your leadership, and how to scale genius throughout your organization
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#194: Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard – Go all in ...
Learn how to build a team and a strategy around your mission. See what every entrepreneur needs to look for when they’re hiring. Plus, one surprising truth that might change your priorities.
55 min
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#193: The Best Of Q2
Learn from some of the best leadership insights of Q2 2024
41 min
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3 More Questions (Eric Church) with David Novak...
Topics include: David's favorite Eric Church song, how feedback can affect your vision, and how to determine your vision for your company
15 min
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#192: Eric Church, 10-time GRAMMY nominee and C...
Learn how being committed to your vision shapes everything you do as a leader. See how to recognize the “right” risks to take. Plus, fun stories on everyone from Michael Jordan to Taylor Swift!
69 min
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3 More Questions (Irina Novoselsky) with David ...
Topics include: how recognition can create safety in the workplace, best practices for managing people who are different than you, and how to succeed with a "stand near closed doors and knock" mindset
12 min
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#191: Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite and fo...
Learn how to ruffle some feathers and bring boldness to your career and relationships. Discover practical ways to get more from your social media strategy. Plus, what you might be getting wrong in your job postings.
57 min
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3 More Questions (Steve Duncker) with David Nov...
Topics include: how to stand out while being a team player, how to adjust your leadership style when moving to a new company, and how to be a successful leader in different industries
9 min
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#190: Steve Duncker, former Chairman of NYRA –...
Learn the importance of adapting your leadership style as the situations and people around you change. Discover how to embed your cultural values in everything you do. Plus, get must-hear advice for making big career decisions.
45 min
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A *Very* Special Edition of 3 More Questions wi...
29 min
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#189: David Novak, Cofounder and former CEO of ...
Learn how to be an active learner—someone who is constantly seeking knowledge, and then putting those insights into practice. Hear stories that will help you build a culture of recognition. Plus, hear a David Novak original song that may have you wondering who cut all those onions.
61 min
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3 More Questions (Steve Squeri) with David Nova...
Topics include: how to show that you are acting on feedback, having an enterprise mindset for performance, and how to adjust your leadership style for each employee
14 min
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#188: Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of AMEX – ...
Learn how to supercharge your development by embracing feedback and self-reflection. Discover the four questions you can ask your team in a new role. Plus, practical insights to help you navigate hybrid, remote, and in-person work decisions.
56 min
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3 More Questions (Rory McIlroy) with David Nova...
Topics include: how to handle business relationships with close friends, how to focus on systems while setting goals, and how to be a decisive leader while remaining open-minded
12 min
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#187: Rory McIlroy, Professional golfer – Be op...
Learn what it looks like to keep an open mind as you lead. Discover a key part of goal-setting that most people overlook. Plus, the counterintuitive way Rory prepares for big events.
51 min
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3 More Questions (Val Ackerman) with David Nova...
Topics include: how to involve others in your leadership, how to recruit if your organization isn't at its full potential, and what to focus on when assembling a great team
9 min
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#186: Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big Eas...
Learn how to cultivate more cooperation on your team. See what it takes to get stuff done in a high-bureaucracy environment. Plus, inspiring advice for women in leadership—or anyone who wants to inspire the next generation.
50 min
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3 More Questions (Bill Mudd) with David Novak a...
Topics include: how to lead when your team has more knowledge in certain subjects, identifying what keeps leaders up at night, and how to energize your team
11 min
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#185: Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill D...
Learn how you can craft a great customer experience by putting the right operational processes in place. Discover how to drive big growth by pursuing adjacent opportunities. Plus, the danger of not having everyone on the same page.
47 min
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3 More Questions (Hal Rosenbluth) with David No...
Topics include: how to implement your cultural values on a global scale, how to know when it's time for someone to move on, and how to innovate in your company
12 min