How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Former owner of Eleven Madison Park, Will Guidara, discusses 'unreasonable hospitality' and making people feel seen. Topics include setting audacious goals, giving effective feedback, and the importance of continuous learning and service in leadership. He also shares insights on self-care, achieving dreams, and the launch of a new hospitality group.

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your take on the difference between management and leadership and is it important to make that distinction? How would you have approached the situation Charlie was in where he had to convince people that doing what made Visa successful initially wasn’t going to be what kept them successful moving forward? What’s your take on how leaders can create a sense of urgency in their people? ———GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Charlie Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo, shares insights on driving change in a culture of complacency, defining company culture, navigating leadership challenges in banking, building a culture of urgency, and setting the right example as a leader. Learn how aligning actions with values can lead to significant turnaround and success.

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How could leaders use the idea of "wins above replacement" to evaluate talent for their organization? What’s the most important aspect of self coaching and how can leaders develop that skill? What do you think about scaling the genius of one person throughout an organization and to thousands of customers?  ———GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard—a sports coaching app backed by sports legends like Drew Brees—shares insights on leading with a powerful mission. He emphasizes how a clear focus can attract top talent and esteemed investors. Rocky discusses the importance of continuous improvement in coaching and the innovative use of technology to personalize training. He highlights mentorship's role in leadership and underscores the significance of building community through shared goals. Tune in for his invaluable advice on scaling success!

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. The Best Of Q2 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders: Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, co-CEOs of Warby Parker Jon Rahm, Professional golfer Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s) Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill Downs Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference Rory McIlroy, Professional golfer Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of AMEX David Novak, Cofounder and former CEO of Yum! Brands Steve Duncker, Former Chairman of NYRA Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite and former CEO of CareerBuilder Eric Church, CMA Entertainer of the Year and a 10-time GRAMMY nominee ———FEATURED RESOURCEThe How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What is your favorite Eric Church song? As a huge fan of giving and receiving feedback, what's your take on the idea that getting feedback when you have a strong vision can be dangerous?  What’s the best advice you can give leaders trying to determine their vision for their company? ———GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Every leader needs to have the courage of their convictions. If you’re not committed to your vision, why should anyone else be? Listen to this episode with Eric Church, a country music artist, 10-time GRAMMY nominee, and entrepreneur. You’ll find a new source of strength as a leader when you learn how to commit to your vision.You’ll also learn: How to recognize the “right” risks to take Advice for balancing your vision with others’ feedback How to differentiate your product in a crowded category What Taylor Swift told him after he got fired from the Rascal Flatts tour Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each dayWhichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How does your concept of recognition play into creating psychological safety for people at work? What advice do you have for leaders who need to understand how to better manage people that are different from them? What’s a story from your career where you stood near a closed door and knocked … and got a great outcome as a result? ———GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite, shares practical tips for enhancing social media strategy and the power of making bold connections. Topics include maximizing social media use, opening up career opportunities, avoiding job posting mistakes, and developing mentor relationships.