How Leaders Lead with David Novak
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.
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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Feb 26, 2024 • 14min
3 More Questions (Tim Schurrer) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
What made you hire Tim in the first place?
What’s your vision for the How Leaders Lead app and why do you believe it will be so powerful for leaders?
What’s a story from your career about a time when someone helped you win, and how did that impact you as a leader?
———GO DEEPER
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Feb 22, 2024 • 40min
#175: Tim Schurrer, Author and CEO of David Novak Leadership – Help others win
Explore the importance of helping others win to achieve personal success. Learn marketing mistakes to avoid, the impact of developing strong leaders in youth programs, and how to refine your definition of success. Discover innovative ways to build a stronger team dynamic and support others in reaching common goals.
Feb 19, 2024 • 12min
3 More Questions (Aylwin Lewis) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
David Novak discusses the importance of hiring to reduce turnover rates and achieve success. He emphasizes patience in the hiring process. The podcast also delves into leadership insights for C-suite roles and strategies for leading in a new industry.
Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
#174: Aylwin Lewis, former CEO of Potbelly and Sears – Results are paramount
Former CEO of Potbelly and Sears, Aylwin Lewis, shares insights on creating happy teams and cultures while achieving results. Topics include strong cultures driving efficient operations, lowering turnover rate, listening to frontline employees, and practical tips for better public speaking.
Feb 12, 2024 • 8min
3 More Questions (Lynn Swann) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
David Novak, leadership expert and author, discusses topics such as preparing fired employees for their next role, making time to listen as a leader, and recognizing and encouraging behind-the-scenes contributors.
Feb 8, 2024 • 49min
#173: Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer — Listen if you want to learn
NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann shares his insights on building strong relationships with your team and what it takes to develop more leaders. He also discusses his experience playing in a Super Bowl and the emotions that come with it. Additionally, Swann talks about his decision to run for governor and the challenges of being an athletic director. Don't miss the lightning round of questions and the importance of family support in his career.
Feb 5, 2024 • 12min
3 More Questions (Lisa Lutoff-Perlo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
David Novak discusses leadership skills and gives advice to leaders on topics like handling rejection, tracking customer needs, mapping the customer journey, and inspiring innovation.
Feb 1, 2024 • 52min
#172: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises – Persistence pays off
Learn from Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, about persistence and overcoming obstacles as a leader. Discover how to better understand customer needs, deal with doubt, adjust leadership style, and unite a team. Gain insights into the changing definition of luxury and how Celebrity Cruises celebrated International Women's Day. Dive deep into leadership skills with the How Leaders Lead app or sign up for coaching from David Novak's Weekly Leadership Plan.
Jan 29, 2024 • 12min
3 More Questions (Walter Driver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
David Novak, former CEO of Yum! Brands, shares his best recruiting strategies, thoughts on mergers and acquisitions, and the importance of managing your inner world. They discuss creating an appealing work environment, aligning cultures in M&A, and the power of emotional and mental consistency in leadership.
Jan 25, 2024 • 59min
#171: Walter Driver, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Scopely – Make your organization a learning machine
Walter Driver, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Scopely, a leading gaming company, shares invaluable insights on fostering a learning culture in organizations. He discusses how this culture can greatly impact success and what young professionals often overlook. Driver highlights five keys to building curiosity and drive among teams, while offering tips on smart acquisitions. He also critically examines the pitfalls of a single founder's vision and emphasizes the necessity of stability in leadership. Plus, he shares a surprisingly controversial take on soup!
