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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Management
Entrepreneurship
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3 More Questions (Gayle Troberman) with David N...
Learn even more about how to fight to bring big ideas to life in your company.
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#109: Gayle Troberman, iHeartMedia President an...
Learn how to fight for big ideas.
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3 More Questions (Dan Rooney) with David Novak ...
Learn even more about how to embrace challenges in order to ascend.
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#108: Lt Col Dan Rooney, Founder and CEO of Fol...
Learn how to embrace challenges in order to ascend.
43 min
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3 More Questions (Oz Pearlman) with David Novak...
Learn even more about how to create memorable moments for your customers.
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#107: Oz Pearlman, Professional Mentalist – Cre...
Learn how to create memorable moments for your customers.
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3 More Questions (Jim Weber) with David Novak a...
Learn even more about how to master the power of focus.
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#106: Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running – The po...
Learn how to master the power of focus.
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3 More Questions (Maritza Montiel) with David N...
Learn even more about how to summon the courage to take on big challenges.
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#105: Maritza Montiel, Deloitte Former Deputy C...
Learn how to summon the courage to take on big challenges.
54 min
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3 More Questions (Peyton Manning) with David No...
Learn even more about how to stop posing and start being yourself as a leader.
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#104: Peyton Manning, Legendary NFL Quarterback...
Learn how to stop posing and start being yourself as a leader
43 min
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3 More Questions (Geoff Yang) with David Novak ...
Learn even more about how to assess people for the skills and traits your team needs.
12 min
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#103: Geoff Yang, Partner and Managing Director...
Learn how to assess people for the skills and traits your team needs.
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3 More Questions (Brian Cornell) with David Nov...
Listen in to hear even more about how to manage your energy for peak performance.
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#102: Brian Cornell, Target’s Chairman and CEO ...
Learn how to manage your mental and physical energy for peak performance.
55 min
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3 More Questions (Stanley Druckenmiller) with D...
Listen in to hear even more about how to see the future differently and make more strategic investments in business, philanthropy, and life.
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#101: Stanley Druckenmiller, the #1 investor in...
Learn how to see the future differently
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3 More Questions (Mark Erwin) with David Novak ...
Listen in to hear even more about equipping your team properly.
12 min
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#100: Mark Erwin, President and CEO of Bardstow...
Learn how to build high-performing teams by equipping them properly.
56 min
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3 More Questions (Roger Goodell) with David Nov...
Listen in to hear even more about fighting complacency
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#99: Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL — F...
Learn how to keep pushing the status quo, no matter what level of success you’ve achieved.
56 min
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3 More Questions (Kelly Coffey) with David Nova...
Listen in to hear even more about embracing feedback
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#98: Kelly Coffey, City National Bank CEO—Embra...
Learn how you can optimize your team by asking for – and receiving – feedback. Get a simple but powerful strategy for combating imposter syndrome. Plus, advice for anyone who’s trying to balance home and family life with a job that requires you to be highly responsive.
50 min
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3 More Questions (Cyrus Freidheim) with David N...
Listen in to hear even more about getting an outside perspective.
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