Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

David Novak: Why Don't I Just Be the CEO?

Jun 18, 2024

Former CEO of Yum! Brands and Cool Ranch Doritos inventor, David Novak, shares insights on his unique childhood, CEO journey, and father-daughter relationship after his wife's passing. Discusses creative process behind Cool Ranch Doritos, childhood experiences, importance of humanizing leadership, and reflections on marketing campaigns and personal connections.

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David Novak

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Quick takeaways

Balancing family and work is crucial for success and fulfillment.

Learning from failures and feedback is essential for growth and improvement.

Music and familial connections serve as sources of inspiration and strength in life.

Deep dives

Passion for Family and Work-Life Balance

David emphasizes the importance of balancing family time with professional commitments. He highlights the significance of being present for key moments in his family's life while ensuring that work responsibilities are met. David affirms the value of personal reflection and gratitude in maintaining this balance.

Intro

1min

Quality Supplements and Allergy Relief

5min

A Discussion with a Renowned Former CEO and Leader

3min

Creative Process Behind Cool Ranch Doritos

3min

Unique Childhood Experiences and Father's Work Ethic

8min

Coffee, Karate, and CEO Insights

7min

Humanizing Leadership and Leading with Purpose

29min

Reflections on Marketing Campaigns and Personal Connections

7min

What does it take to be an award-winning CEO? Well, we tracked down just the guest to answer that question. David Novak is the former CEO of Yum! Brands, and the guy who can lay claim to inventing Cool Ranch Doritos. Yeah, for real. He joins the fellas to talk about his extremely unique childhood, how he got the CEO gig, and his view on the relationship with his daughter after his wife passed away.

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