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**How Leaders Lead with David Novak**

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.

Latest Episodes:

3 More Questions (Harris Barton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Feb 10, 2025

Show notes

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

What kind of coaching would you give a player or a teammate who made a public mistake that everyone was talking about?
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to own up to?
What are some of the signs that a business is getting too big too fast?

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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!

#225: Harris Barton, 3-time Super Bowl Champion & Founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management – To learn from others, you’ve got to listen Feb 06, 2025

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Just in time for the Super Bowl, this week’s guest is Harris Barton, the founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management. He was also an all-pro left tackle for the 49ers, winning THREE Super Bowls with Joe Montana and Steve Young.

Today, he runs a thriving investment fund, where he has about a billion dollars of assets under management.

If you’re feeling stuck on a problem, listen to this episode. Why? Because Harris understands the power of listening and learning from others. The answers you need are probably already around you somewhere—it’s just a question of whether or not you’re listening for them!

You’ll also learn:

How to bounce back after a big failure
Leadership lessons from inside the huddle at Super Bowl XXIII
The one thing everyone notices about their leader
The mindset you need to stack one success on top of another

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.

3 More Questions (Jamie Dimon) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Feb 03, 2025

Show notes

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

What’s changed about leadership since you’ve been out of Yum?
Why do you think Jamie gets a much more realistic answer when he asks his employees what compensation they think they deserve?
Can you tell us about the “since we last met” exercise?
What’s the lesson you take from Jamie calling up Sandy Weill after years of no contact for a meeting?

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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!

#224: Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase – Get to work Jan 30, 2025

Show notes

Some leaders talk a big game. Others deliver big results. If you want to know what separates the two, listen to this episode with Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest and most profitable bank in the U.S.

You’ll find a wealth of insight into what it takes to cut through the BS and execute big changes.

Great leaders know: you get results when you get to work. If you want to up the execution level for you and your team, hit play now!

You’ll also learn:

Jamie’s thoughts on the global economy, including China, Russia and more
What really drives curiosity
The two actions that drive a successful turnaround
One warning you need to hear if you’ve recently been promoted

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.

3 More Questions (Bobbi Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jan 27, 2025

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

What advice would you give someone who’s trying to develop Bobbi's skill of getting to the heart of the issue?
What are some signs that your company is getting cocky and bloated … and how can leaders avoid that?
What do you think it is about Bobbi that has allowed her to grow one billion dollar brand and be on her way to growing her second?

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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!

#223: Bobbi Brown, Founder of Jones Road Beauty – The best solutions are often the simplest Jan 23, 2025

Show notes

How do some leaders seem to tackle big challenges and make it look effortless?

In this episode, David sits down with world-renowned entrepreneur and cosmetics titan Bobbi Brown. Her latest venture, Jones Road Beauty, is growing like crazy because people love how she has simplified the complicated world of beauty and cosmetics.

Leaders waste all kinds of time because they overcomplicate things. But when you learn to simplify, you can save time and energy—and ultimately, find better solutions, too.

Listen to this episode to see how Bobbi does it, and discover why the ability to simplify is a game-changer for your time, energy, and creativity!

You’ll also learn:

One strategy to try if you’re struggling to connect on social media
The easiest way to get inspired when you’re stuck
Why your unconventional career path might just be your biggest strength
A surprising quality of great salespeople

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.

3 More Questions (Louise Brady) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jan 20, 2025

Show notes

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

Are there red flags to look for that typically indicate that someone is not going to be a great partner?
At what point does someone need to fold and cut their losses?
How would you approach coaching someone who tends to be negative, guiding them towards adopting a more positive mindset?

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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!

#222: Louise Brady, Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners – Go above and beyond for others Jan 16, 2025

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Is one of your 2025 goals to strengthen your team or shift your culture?

If so, you’ll love hearing from Louise Brady, the co-founder and managing partner at the successful VC firm Piedmont Capital Partners.

She shows how powerful it is when leaders prioritize the people around them.

When you go above and beyond for your team, it comes back to you—and not just in a fluffy, feel-good way.

As you’ll hear today, that kind of generosity can drive serious results for your culture, your bottom line, and your own growth.

You’ll also learn:

What you can do to attract the attention of a VC firm
One sneaky strategy to give tough feedback to someone with a bad attitude
The surprising role that positivity plays in your team culture
Exciting developments in the ongoing effort to cure cancer and Alzheimer’s

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.

3 More Questions (Pat Kelsey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jan 13, 2025

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

How can you break down Pat's thought that leaders ought to treat their current job like their next job?
What are the best ways a leader can remind their team of their standard of excellence?
If you were creating your own shield like Pat, who would be your hero?

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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!

#221: Pat Kelsey, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville – Crush it where you’re at Jan 09, 2025

Show notes

Thinking about your next career move?

Most leaders are. But if you don’t approach it the right way, it can cost you.

Sometimes, you can get so caught up thinking about your next big career move that you lose focus on what really matters—which is doing excellent work in whatever role you’re in now.

See what that looks like in action in this episode with Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey. Plus, get an inside look at the way he’s using a strong culture to turnaround one of the most storied basketball programs in the nation.

You’ll also learn:

The one thing you need to do to get your core values to stick
What to focus on when you’re not the most talented person in the room
How to approach a job when it’s not the role you ultimately want
The most underappreciated part of any organization’s success

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.

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