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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#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.
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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
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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
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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