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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 (Mike White) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Oct 30, 2023

Show notes

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

What advice can you give leaders about how to negotiate well?
What can someone do to move from a specialized role to one of a leader / General Manager?
Why do you think leaders derail and what can leaders do to avoid that?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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!
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader.
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

#158: Mike White, Former Chairman and CEO of DirecTV — Resilience in a changing world Oct 26, 2023

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Today’s guest is Mike White, who served as the Chairman and CEO of DirecTV from 2010 until his retirement in 2015.

As you might recall, that’s exactly when streaming services really took off. People were cutting the cord on traditional TV left and right and the whole media landscape got turned upside down.

So what does it take to be a great leader when the world is changing right before your eyes?

It takes resilience—and a lot of it! And if you’ve ever wanted to really see what resilience looks like in action, then you’re going to love this conversation.

Mike doesn’t lose his stride when things get tough. He knows how to see around corners and anticipate what’s coming. And most importantly, he knows how to keep people going when things feel uncertain.

The truth is, the world is ALWAYS changing, and this conversation will help you tap into the power of resilience in a changing world.

You’ll also learn:

What it’s like to be a CEO on the TV show Undercover Boss
Three big-picture market trends that every leader needs to understand
The most common blind spot in business (and how to account for it)
How to leverage the advantages of being an underdog to a major competitor
Three negotiation tricks—including one weird one you’ve probably never heard
The #1 factor that derails leaders

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 (Liz Elting) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Oct 23, 2023

Show notes

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

For leaders trying to scale their business, what should they be focusing on?
What are ways leaders can reward their hard-working team in a time that demands more of their employees?
What kind of balance do leaders need to have between instructing people on what to do, then setting them loose to go and do it?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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!
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader.
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

#157: Liz Elting, Cofounder and former CEO of TransPerfect — Develop a bias toward action Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

There are few things more frustrating than a leader who sets up a bunch of meetings, presents ideas, and talks strategy…

… but then doesn’t know how to motivate everyone to actually get all that stuff done!

Fortunately, our guest today is NOT that kind of leader.

Liz Elting is the former CEO of TransPerfect, a translation solutions company that she started and built into a billion-dollar business.

Today you’re going to hear how she did it. And as you’ll see, a huge part of her success comes from Liz’s strong bias toward action.

She is willing to put in the hard work and long hours. She is incredibly goal-oriented. And best of all, she knows how to motivate a team to go out and operate in the same way.

If you’re feeling stagnant or weighed down by too much bureaucracy, this episode is going to help you be the kind of leader who’s biased toward action – and whose teams are, too.

You’ll also learn:

What to focus on early in a startup if you want to get out of the weeds and scale quickly
A big personnel mistake Liz made early (and how she fixed it)
One big reason you might not be hitting your goals
A key characteristic to look for when you’re hiring for a sales role
Practical sources of new ideas that you’re probably overlooking
Three critical safeguards EVERY business partnership needs

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 (Michael Bungay Stanier) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Oct 16, 2023

Show notes

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

Was there a time in your career you resisted the urge to dispense advice and instead, asked more questions to your team to pull out their insights?
What practices have you used to celebrate others' ideas?
What are some practical ways to shift from “boss” to “coach”?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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!
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader.
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

#156: Michael Bungay Stanier, Founder of Box of Crayons — Be curious Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

Picture this:

Someone on your team comes to you with a question about how to approach a problem theyr’e facing.

What do you do?

If you’re like most leaders, your first instinct is to dispense some advice. And that’s understandable! You’re sitting in that leadership role precisely because you’ve got all kinds of great wisdom and insight to share.

But according to today’s guest, that approach can backfire.

Michael Bungay Stanier is a bestselling author and the founder of a company called Box of Crayons that equips leaders to become better coaches.

He’s on a mission to help leaders move away from giving advice and instead leverage the power of curiosity to draw out their team.

For Michael, curiosity is a leadership superpower that helps you find better ideas, pinpoint the right problems, and get more from your teammates.

And this conversation is jam-packed with practical ways to help you do ALL that.

You’ll also learn:

One three-word question that will change the way you coach your team
The three different kinds of “Advice Monsters” (and how to tame yours!)
How to use the power of silence
The one thing you need to do in a difficult working relationship
A practical framework to navigate a big company leadership transition
One specific question that will help you dig deeper in any relationship
Three principles to improve your communication skills

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 (Bill George) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Oct 09, 2023

Show notes

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

How can leaders eliminate the layers that build up between them and the people who work on the front lines of their organization?
What do you do when you've lost the passion for your job?
How can leaders convey the big-picture mission of their company to the employees so they don’t get distracted by temporary challenges?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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!
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader.
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

#155: Bill George, Former CEO of Medtronic — Stay connected to your front lines Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

We all have those days where we hop from meeting to meeting, only to look back on the day and wonder what we really accomplished.

If that sounds familiar, then you’re going to find a lot of value in this conversation with Bill George, the former Chairman & CEO of Medtronic.

He’s also an executive fellow at Harvard Business School and, like all of us here at How Leaders Lead, he is passionate about developing great leaders.

But he sees so many leaders spending more and more time in meetings, and less and less time with customers and front-line employees.

How can you eliminate the layers that tend to build up between you and the people who work on the front lines of your organization?

Hit play if you want to see how to do it and why it matters so much.

Plus, you’ll hear great wisdom about leading with authenticity, finding your purpose, and so much more.

You’ll also learn:

How to calibrate your ambition and drive, especially early in your career
Advice for forging a career path that fits who you are and what you want
The danger of making your job your identity—and how to avoid it
The reason behind great successions (Microsoft) and not-so-great ones (GE)
Tips for focusing on long-term goals without ignoring immediate issues

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.

#154: The Best Of Q3 Sep 28, 2023

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In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you.

The Best Of Q3 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders:

Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Ford
Brandon Beane, GM of Buffalo Bills
Kevin Warsh, Former Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Diana Murphy, Former President of the USGA
Geoff Colvin, Fortune Magazine Senior Editor at Large
Ben Weprin, CEO of AJ Capital and Graduate Hotels
Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management
Mike McCoy, Walker Cup captain
Dr. Bob Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health
Scott Redler, Cofounder of Freddy’s and Chairman of the National Restaurant Association
Korie Robertson, Television star on Duck Dynasty
Patrick Lencioni, Bestselling author and Founder of the Table Group

ALSO...

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!
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader.
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

3 More Questions (Diana Murphy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Sep 25, 2023

Show notes

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

What characteristics would you look for if you were on the search committee for a new CEO?
What advice would you give to a leader trying to keep a sales team motivated?
How would you suggest people navigate working for a boss they don't like?

ALSO...

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!
Become a better leader in 5 days with our free, 5-Day Leadership Tune Up. This five-minute-a-day program is designed for the busy leader – it cuts right to the chase and gives you the practical know-how you’ll need to boost your confidence as a leader.
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!

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