How Leaders Lead with David Novak

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How should leaders at the very top stay informed about what’s actually going on in their business? How should leaders handle disagreements with their boss? What do leaders need to be thinking about when it comes to recruiting? ———ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 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! Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Dr. Mark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, discusses staying focused on the mission, handling disagreements with bosses, establishing teamwork and servant leadership, and the importance of understanding history.

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Should you hire people for their input or their output? When have you failed fast and what did you learn from it? What’s your take on how companies today should incorporate DE&I into their organizations? ———ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 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! Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Paul Sarvadi, Chairman & CEO of Insperity, discusses his unique approach to diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. Instead of simply checking off DEI initiatives, he focuses on building genuine connections and finding commonality. Topics include the importance of a people plan, hiring for more than productivity, the limitations of DEI programs, and personal growth as a leader.

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What advice can you give leaders about how to negotiate well? What can someone do to move from a specialized role to one of a leader / General Manager? Why do you think leaders derail and what can leaders do to avoid that? ———ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 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! Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Today’s guest is Mike White, who served as the Chairman and CEO of DirecTV from 2010 until his retirement in 2015.As you might recall, that’s exactly when streaming services really took off. People were cutting the cord on traditional TV left and right and the whole media landscape got turned upside down. So what does it take to be a great leader when the world is changing right before your eyes? It takes resilience—and a lot of it! And if you’ve ever wanted to really see what resilience looks like in action, then you’re going to love this conversation. Mike doesn’t lose his stride when things get tough. He knows how to see around corners and anticipate what’s coming. And most importantly, he knows how to keep people going when things feel uncertain.The truth is, the world is ALWAYS changing, and this conversation will help you tap into the power of resilience in a changing world. You’ll also learn: What it’s like to be a CEO on the TV show Undercover Boss Three big-picture market trends that every leader needs to understand The most common blind spot in business (and how to account for it) How to leverage the advantages of being an underdog to a major competitor Three negotiation tricks—including one weird one you’ve probably never heard The #1 factor that derails leaders  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: For leaders trying to scale their business, what should they be focusing on? What are ways leaders can reward their hard-working team in a time that demands more of their employees? What kind of balance do leaders need to have between instructing people on what to do, then setting them loose to go and do it? ———ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 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! Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Former CEO of TransPerfect, Liz Elting, discusses her strong bias toward action in leadership and shares insights on building a billion-dollar business. Highlights include focusing on scaling quickly, overcoming personnel mistakes, hitting goals, hiring for sales roles, and practical sources of new ideas. She also stresses the importance of critical safeguards in business partnerships. The episode emphasizes the value of taking action, setting goals, and executing them.

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Was there a time in your career you resisted the urge to dispense advice and instead, asked more questions to your team to pull out their insights? What practices have you used to celebrate others' ideas? What are some practical ways to shift from “boss” to “coach”? ———ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 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! Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader. Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

Michael Bungay Stanier, founder of Box of Crayons and bestselling author, talks about the power of curiosity in leadership. He shares practical tips on coaching, taming the 'Advice Monsters,' using silence, and improving communication skills. The podcast also explores challenges of founder transitions, the journey of publishing a best-selling book, and the impact of giving up power in leadership.