Former Yum! Brands CEO David Novak shares insights on active learning, recognition, and team motivation. He discusses lessons learned from failures, the importance of continuous growth, and his new passion for country music songwriting. Learn how to build a culture of recognition and drive success in leadership.
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Bob's Story
David Novak's focus on recognition started when he was at PepsiCo.
He witnessed a route salesman, Bob, crying because he felt unappreciated despite his contributions.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Recognize on Purpose
Recognize people genuinely and personally.
Give a piece of yourself, have fun, and show them you value their work.
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Cascade Recognition
Cascade recognition throughout your organization.
Train people on cultural behaviors and empower them to recognize others.
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Today’s guest isn’t a guest at all. It’s David Novak himself! We’re turning the tables and putting David in the hot seat, so you can hear more about how he leads.
This conversation is full of stories and insights into how he’s leveraged the superpower of being an active learner in order to drive success, both as the CEO of Yum! Brands but also now with David Novak Leadership.
If you want to learn how to find new ideas and turn them into action, listen now!
You’ll also learn:
The most important thing to know if you want to build a culture of recognition
A simple exercise you can do each year to focus on your own growth
How to galvanize an unmotivated team
The two big lessons David learned from his Crystal Pepsi debacle
All about David’s new passion for country music songwriting (no, really!)
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