How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Nov 20 2024 336 ep. 38 mins 628

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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.

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Nov 20 2024 53 mins

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3 More Questions (Erika Ayers Badan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

Nov 17 2024 13 mins

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#213: Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports – Acknowledge the tough stuff

Nov 13 2024 56 mins

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Nov 10 2024 13 mins

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#212: Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt – Set the example of vulnerability

Nov 06 2024 58 mins

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3 More Questions (John Peyton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

Nov 03 2024 10 mins

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Did you ever have a viral moment happen at Yum! Brands? How do you inspire your team to embrace an agile mindset daily, especially when the pace of change can feel overwhelming? How did you embrace new technologies like AI? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with t

#211: John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands (Applebee’s, IHOP) – Stay agile in a changing world

Oct 30 2024 55 mins

No doubt about it: the world is changing fast. As a leader, how do you help your team navigate that uncertainty instead of feeling overwhelmed by it? Listen to this conversation with John Peyton, the CEO of Dine Brands – which includes IHOP, Applebee’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. You’ll find practical strategies to help your team stay agile and act with urgency. Because, l

3 More Questions (Fawn Weaver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

Oct 27 2024 12 mins

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Oct 23 2024 64 mins

If you need some inspiration to keep moving forward on a big mission, this is it. Today’s guest is Fawn Weaver, the Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, which has been the most awarded whiskey in the world for six years running. It’s named for a former enslaved man named Nearest Green, who taught Jack Daniel everything he knew about distilling whiskey. Fawn uncov

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Oct 20 2024 13 mins

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