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 (Michael Bungay Stanier) with ...
Topics include: taming your inner "advice monster", creating space for others to thrive, and shifting from boss to coach.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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3 More Questions (Jim Fish) with David Novak an...
Topics include: how our upbringing can impact our leadership, the top retention factor on the minds of employees, and how leaders can create a sense of urgency to drive performance
12 min
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#148: Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management – Put y...
Learn how to prioritize the people on your team when you make decisions – and see what it takes to really connect with them. Plus, four traits of a strong CEO and practical insights for dealing with a shrinking pool of trade labor.
57 min
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3 More Questions (Patrick Lencioni) with David ...
Topics include: how to sniff out conflict, talent or teamwork and which is most important, and avoiding a crash as a leader.
12 min
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#147: Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author – Th...
Learn how to tap into the power of vulnerability as a leader and make genuine connections with your team. Get fresh insights to improve the way you communicate big changes, deal with conflict, and more. Plus, a wild story about Patrick’s interview with Steve Jobs at Pixar!
63 min
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3 More Questions (Alan Mulally) with David Nova...
Topics include: the first steps to transforming a company culture, becoming a customer-centric company, and how leading with transparency can impact an entire team
14 min
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#146: Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Ford Motor Co...
Learn how service-oriented leadership can help you unlock new levels of teamwork. Plus, hear the leadership strategies that helped Ford go from a $17 billion dollar loss to a $9 billion profit – in just two years!
56 min
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3 More Questions (Korie Robertson) with David N...
Topics include: managing explosive growth, qualities to look for in a partner, and when to “give up” and go a different direction in a new business
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#145: Korie Robertson, TV star of Duck Dynasty ...
Learn how staying true to yourself can help you navigate seasons of big change – and why, as a leader, it’s one of the most important traits you can have in order to build trust. Plus, practical insights into scaling up, managing brands and partnerships, and more.
51 min
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3 More Questions (Kevin Warsh) with David Novak...
Topics include: learning from other leaders, changing perspective on a decision you've made, and going public about controversial subjects.
14 min
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#144: Kevin Warsh, former member of the Federal...
Learn how to elevate your leadership by studying the leaders around you. Plus, deepen your understanding of economic policy so you can strengthen and protect your organization in any economic climate.
50 min