How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Today’s guest is Chris Gheysens, the President and CEO of Wawa. If you’ve spent time in the Philadelphia area, you know: Wawa is one of the most beloved convenience store chains in America.Chris has been with Wawa for more than 25 years, and he has played a huge role in growing Wawa to what it is today. He believes that putting customers and employees first – truly taking care of people – is the key to scaling a successful business.In other words, when you do the right thing, the right things happen. If you want to learn how to operationalize that big idea…If you want to build a people-first culture…If you’re trying to scale something without losing that human element…Then this is the episode for you! You’ll also learn: What to prioritize when you’re scaling a people-first culture The importance of storytelling to growing an organization  Two key advantages of an employee-owned company When to honor tradition versus when to innovate  Why knowing your authentic self is key to long-term career satisfaction 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.

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze, to learn even more about why you shouldn't be afraid to fail....BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online course "Taking People With You" will give you practical ways you can resolve issues and keep your team moving forward toward your biggest goals. Get free access here — https://howleaderslead.com/courses/

Today’s guest is Uri Levine, the co-founder of the navigation app Waze. Get this: Uri has built not ONE but TWO companies that have reached a valuation of one billion dollars without going public. That is some rarified air among entrepreneurs! He’s passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems that actually make people’s lives better. And he knows exactly what it takes to do it! But – as you’ll hear in this conversation – for all his success, Uri is not afraid to fail. Because let's face it, in business, things don't always go according to plan. But if we can learn to see failure as a valuable experience and use it to our advantage, we can achieve amazing things.You’ll also learn:• A practical idea to help you build a better culture• The #1 reason entrepreneurs say their startup failed – and how to avoid it• The question you need to ask yourself 30 days after each new hire• Game-changing insights to help you find your product market fit• Three tips to manage your boss (or your board)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.

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you....BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online course "Taking People With You" will give you practical ways you can resolve issues and keep your team moving forward toward your biggest goals. Get free access here — https://howleaderslead.com/courses/

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Dawn Hudson, the former President and CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America and former CMO of the NFL, to learn even more about why you should evolve your culture....BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online course "Taking People With You" will give you practical ways you can resolve issues and keep your team moving forward toward your biggest goals. Get free access here — https://howleaderslead.com/courses/

Today’s guest is Dawn Hudson, the former President and CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America and former CMO of the NFL. Now, you don’t work for Pepsi unless you love competition. And Dawn absolutely has that competitive drive to keep pushing for better ideas and bigger impact.But she’s also passionate about helping leaders build cultures that allow EVERYONE to win. We may not even realize the ways we’ve allowed assumptions and biases to shape our team’s culture. But they’re real. If we aren’t intentional about eliminating them, they can hamper the growth of our people – and the growth of our organizations, too. Like every great leader, Dawn understands the power of a strong, diverse culture where everyone can win – and this conversation is full of practical ways YOU can build one.You’ll also learn:• Small ways our language can create gender bias in the workplace• Why you have to pay closer attention to your work culture, especially right now• What “office housework” is and what every leader needs to know about it • Key insights into generational shifts in consumers• What every woman needs to hear before her next performance reviewTake 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.

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jay Bilas, an outstanding basketball analyst for ESPN, to learn even more about why you should put substance before style....BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online course "Taking People With You" will give you practical ways you can resolve issues and keep your team moving forward toward your biggest goals. Get free access here — https://howleaderslead.com/courses/

David Novak talks with Jay Bilas, ESPN basketball analyst, about putting substance before style in basketball and leadership. They discuss the tactics Jay learned playing for Coach K, his self-coaching techniques, and the evolving landscape of college basketball. Jay also shares a hilarious court case involving Barney the purple dinosaur and his transition from lawyer to basketball commentator. Qualities of a good leader are also explored.

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Ray Scott, President & CEO of the Lear Corporation, to learn even more about why you should never lose sight of what’s next....BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online course "Taking People With You" will give you practical ways you can resolve issues and keep your team moving forward toward your biggest goals. Get free access here — https://howleaderslead.com/courses/

Today’s guest is Ray Scott, President & CEO of the Lear Corporation.If you’re thinking of jets, think again. This Lear Corporation works in the automotive industry, providing seating and electronic systems to major companies like GM, Ford, BMW and Mercedes. They were also just named one of Fortune’s most admired companies.Since he took over in 2018, Ray has led through COVID, supply chain issues, inflation, and rising fuel prices. It’s really been one challenge after another – maybe you can relate!But Ray hasn’t let those short-term pressures keep him from focusing on long-term strategy. He knows how critical is it to keep innovating and planning so they can be successful when they *do* get out of those tough short-term situations.He’s got some really practical advice for you, too, so hit play on this episode and see the kind of successful culture you can build when you never lose sight of what’s next.You’ll also learn:• The kind of opportunities to look for if you’re ready to grow as a leader• A practical way to structure teams so you balance short-term and long-term thinking• The kind of answer you need to watch out for (and confront) in your next meeting• Why you need to STOP hiring people who think like you• The jaw-dropping innovations coming soon to the seats in your carTake 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.