How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Get inside the mind of Deion Sanders, a charismatic and inspirational leader, as he shares insights on communication, defining team wins, leading without authority, and the mentality needed for a turnaround. Learn how to level up your leadership skills and stay motivated from this engaging podcast conversation.

David Novak discusses the importance of evaluating teams, defining vision, and having a flexible business strategy. He also gives advice on uniting and engaging people across different sectors. The podcast emphasizes the key strategies for fostering a positive work environment and aligning people with strategic goals.

How can you get people engaged with your big plans and strategies? It starts with how you engage with them. Michelle Korsmo is the President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, and she understands the power of drawing people out in order to get them engaged with her big goals. Listen to this episode and see how it’s done! You’ll also learn: How to turn big strategies into real plans Two key factors to advancing your agenda The mindset shift you need to make after getting promoted Advice for women who want to advance in their careers 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: What are some ways leaders can hone in on who their customers really are? Why do you believe Tractor Supply Company's stock performed as well as it did from 2000-2020? How do you train your people to do the right thing with 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!

Let’s be honest: just because people work for the same company doesn’t mean they’re on the same team.As a leader, how can you truly get your team unified and working together? This conversation with Joe Scarlett, the former CEO of Tractor Supply Company, is full of practical ideas and insights. You’ll also learn: One small tweak you might need to make to your bonus structure A blueprint for conducting a successful site visit Why it’s important to open up and share company details with your team How Tractor Supply Company avoided getting squashed by big competitors like The Home Depot and Walmart 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: 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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.