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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#261: Nathan Smith, Walker Cup Captain – Know w...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Walker Cup Captain Nathan Smith and discover how to unlock your team’s potential so everyone wins together.
59 min
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#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive M...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market, and discover the power of the right business model for your big idea.
70 min
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#259: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of O...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Sarah Gibson Tuttle, CEO and Founder of Olive & June and discover the power of self-awareness, especially in big career changes.
55 min
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3 More Questions (Paul Brown) with David Novak ...
Topics include: Marketing strategies, brand consistency, and balance in leadership.
13 min
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#258: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire ...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands, and learn how to get right to the point in your messaging.
52 min
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3 More Questions (Klaus Kleinfeld) with David N...
Topics include: driving motivation within an organization, balancing performance and energy, and turning visions into reality.
11 min
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#257: Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO of Siemens an...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Klaus Kleinfeld, former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, and discover the power of purpose, both for yourself and your team.
61 min
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3 More Questions (Hayden Brown) with David Nova...
Topics include: Courage in pursuing a vision, outsourcing tasks, and resolving conflict.
9 min
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#256: Hayden Brown, CEO of Upwork – Create clar...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Hayden Brown, CEO of Upwork, and discover what it takes to give your team clarity.
56 min
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3 More Questions (Clark Hunt) with David Novak ...
Topics include: Leadership during change, casting a vision in a team, and leading with humility.
13 min
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#255: Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansa...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Clark Hunt, CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, and discover how he’s built a dynasty by giving others the credit.
57 min
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3 More Questions (Tom Hale) with David Novak an...
Topics include: Good leadership habits, balancing mission and performance, and customer loyalty.
12 min
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#254: Tom Hale, CEO of Oura – Be a balancing force
Listen to this leadership podcast with Tom Hale, CEO of Oura, and see what balanced leadership looks like, especially in times of rapid change and growth.
62 min
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3 More Questions (Roger Crandall) with David No...
Topics include: stoping bureaucracy in an organization, decision making based on outside input, and self reinvention.
9 min
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#253: Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and C...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Roger Crandall, President and CEO of MassMutual, and discover how to get your team to feel more connected to your big goals.
54 min
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3 More Questions (David Levy) with David Novak ...
Topics include: moving up in an organization, impacting your team as a leader, and trusting your intuition.
12 min
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#252: David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports + Ex...
Listen to this leadership podcast with David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports + Experiences, and see how to back your big ideas and get people on board with them.
53 min
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3 More Questions (Peter Cuneo) with David Novak...
Topics include: industry shifts in a career, talent management, entering unknown work environments.
12 min
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#251: Peter Cuneo, Former CEO and Vice Chairman...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Peter Cuneo, former Marvel CEO, and see the incredible turnaround story behind this iconic brand.
33 min
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3 More Questions (Dr. Michael Gervais) with Dav...
Topics include: intuition in leadership, mental skills training, and leadership confidence.
11 min
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#250: Dr. Michael Gervais, Renowned high-perfor...
Listen to this leadership podcast with top performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais and discover how to lead better by training your mind.
60 min
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3 More Questions (Zak Brown) with David Novak a...
Topics include: F1 racing, high pressure situations, and performance in teamwork.
9 min
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#249: Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing – Perfor...
Listen to this leadership podcast with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and create an engaged team that’s more connected to your big mission.
55 min
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3 More Questions (Mike Cessario) with David Nov...
Topics include: edginess in branding, brand momentum, and taking action in larger companies.
12 min
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#248: Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid ...
Listen to this leadership podcast with Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death, and discover how to take a disciplined approach to building a disruptive brand.
61 min