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3 More Questions (Danny Willett) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Apr 07, 2025

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received about how to handle failure?
What tools do you use to maintain a positive mindset when things are hard?
How does Danny's "pressure is a privilege" concept apply to leadership?

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#233: Danny Willett, Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion – Take notes, then reflect Apr 03, 2025

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Feeling stuck in a rut? Not sure how to improve your performance?

You might be missing one powerful habit—tracking your own progress!

In this episode, David sits down with professional golfer and 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett. He shares how taking notes on his golf game (and his life!) has helped him grow through wins, setbacks, and everything in between.

You’ll also learn:

Where confidence really comes from
How to reframe high-pressure situations
The first step when it’s time for a big course correction
A story you’ve probably never heard from the Sunday Danny won his Green Jacket

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 day

Whichever 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.

Connect with David:

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3 More Questions (Pat Battle) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Mar 31, 2025

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

As a leader, when you do something that’s never been done before…how do you prepare for the potential pushback?
What should leaders consider when deciding how to integrate and retain employees after an acquisition?
Based on all the teams and businesses you’ve studied throughout your life, what would you say is the single most common factor that leads to a team or business failing?

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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!

#232: Pat Battle, Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings – Optimism is a competitive advantage Mar 27, 2025

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Optimism isn’t just a fluffy feel-good feeling. It’s a real asset in business. Learn how to make it your competitive advantage in this conversation with Pat Battle, Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings, a company that owns 45 of the 120 minor league baseball teams.

You’ll also learn:

Why a job change between industries might not be as hard as you think
Two questions that will revitalize your customer experience
The most underrated negotiation tip
How to think creatively about your underutilized assets

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 day

Whichever 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.

Connect with David:

Get the USA Today Bestselling Book "How Leaders Learn"

3 More Questions (Chrissy Taylor) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Mar 24, 2025

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

What did you teach Chrissy's team about how to franchise well?
What would be your advice to someone who’s wanting to take on new roles in a company?
What do you think it is about Enterprise and Chrissy’s leadership that has allowed them to continue to see success?

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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!

#231: Chrissy Taylor, President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility – Your people are your secret sauce Mar 20, 2025

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What if I told you your biggest competitive advantage is something you’ve already got?

For Chrissy Taylor, the President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility, the 90,000 people who work at her company are what she calls “her secret sauce.”

And in today’s episode, you’ll learn how to support your team and build a culture that drives growth, delights customers, and finds new ideas.

Plus, Chrissy’s positive energy is guaranteed to (sorry for the pun, but) pick you up!

You’ll also learn:

What many companies overlook when they reposition their brand
One tip for being a better communicator (and anyone can do it)
An idea to build mentorship into your culture
What Chrissy learned in the 17 Enterprise jobs she had before becoming CEO

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 day

Whichever 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.

Connect with David: