How Leaders Lead with David Novak

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#174: Aylwin Lewis, former CEO of Potbelly and Sears – Results are paramount Feb 15, 2024

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You want to take care of your people. But you also gotta take care of business.

If you want to create happy teams and cultures without compromising on the results, don’t miss this conversation with Alywin Lewis, the former Chairman and CEO of Potbelly Sandwich Works and the former CEO of Sears Holdings.

You’ll also learn:

Why strong cultures drive more efficient operations
The secret to lowering your turnover rate
How to listen to your frontline employees
3 practical tips for better public speaking

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 (Lynn Swann) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Feb 12, 2024

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

How can leaders prepare someone they fire for their next role?
What advice do you have for leaders who find it difficult to make time to listen?
How can leaders recognize and encourage the people who are behind the scenes, creating opportunities for their team to win when it matters most?

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GO DEEPER

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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!
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#173: Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer — Listen if you want to learn Feb 08, 2024

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Want to build strong relationships with your team, no matter what your role is?

It starts with how you see the people around you.

Discover this powerful outlook for yourself as David talks with NFL Hall of Famer and 4x Super Bowl champ Lynn Swann!

You’ll also learn:

The one thing all high-performing teams have in common
What to hire for if you want to develop more leaders
How to navigate major career transitions successfully
What it’s really like to play in a Super Bowl

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 (Lisa Lutoff-Perlo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Feb 05, 2024

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

What advice do you have for leaders who get turned down from the job they believe they’re capable of having?
How should leaders think through the customer experience and take them to places they might not even see yet?
What type of leadership skills does it take to pull off something that has never been done before?

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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!

#172: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises – Persistence pays off Feb 01, 2024

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If you’re a leader, you’re going to face big obstacles, skepticism, and rejection. How can you tap into the power of persistence to overcome that stuff – and even leverage it to drive success?

Also in this episode:

How to truly dial in what customers want
The mindset you need when others doubt you
Why you might to adjust your leadership style
The key to uniting a team (even when there’s disagreement)
How consumers’ definition of luxury has changed
The groundbreaking way Celebrity Cruises celebrated International Women’s Day

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 (Walter Driver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jan 29, 2024

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

What were some of your best recruiting strategies when you were hiring for key positions at Yum! Brands?
How should Founder/CEOs be thinking about mergers and acquisitions?
What’s your take on the importance of learning how to manage your inner world?

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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!

#171: Walter Driver, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Scopely – Make your organization a learning machine Jan 25, 2024

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How can you help your organization get better at learning and incorporating feedback? And why could it make or break your success?

Also in this episode:

A key factor in professional success that most young people overlook
Five keys to building a curious and driven culture
Tips for making smart acquisitions and other partnerships
Why the idea of a single founder’s bold vision can be problematic
The #1 thing leaders can do to bring more stability to their company
A controversial take on soup (yes, soup)

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 (Admiral Mike Mullen) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jan 22, 2024

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

If you had a trust profile that helped inform you whether or not to trust someone, what would be on it?
How can leaders make sure they’re evaluating every perspective when they’re faced with a tough decision?
How did you know when it was time to step away as CEO of Yum! Brands after nearly 20 years in your role?

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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!

#170: Admiral Mike Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — Be willing to speak (and hear) the truth Jan 18, 2024

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How do you speak truth to power? And as a leader, are you surrounding yourself with truth tellers?

Also in this episode:

Keys to driving more accountability on your team
How to leverage media opportunities to tell your story
What values-driven communication looks like in leadership
What it was like behind the scenes of the mission to take out Osama bin Laden
His expert take on Israel, China, Russia, and more

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 (Dan Hurley) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jan 15, 2024

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

How can leaders push their teams even when they’re winning by a big margin?
How does a leader teach good decision making to their teams?
What are ways to increase the level of intensity at work?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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!