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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:

#148: Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management – Put your people first Aug 17, 2023

Show notes

Okay, imagine this…

Your alarm goes off at 1 a.m.

In an hour, it’s your job to be on the back of a trash pickup truck.

Oh, and by the way? You’re one of the top leaders of the company.

Believe it or not, that’s exactly what today’s guest did … every week, for seven and a half years!

Jim Fish, the CEO of Waste Management, is just that kind of leader – one who spends time on the front lines to be with his team and truly listen to them.

Jim is connected to the people he leads, and he’s focused on putting them first when he makes decisions. And he knows that by taking care of his people, they’ll then take care of customers, and that, in turn, provides value to shareholders.

It’s a fantastic formula, and it’s inspiring to hear how Jim is putting it to work while also finding new ways to think about sustainability.

That includes being the title sponsor of the Waste Management Open on the PGA Tour, which SOMEHOW is a zero waste event despite the 700,000 fans who come for the party.

We get into all that and more in this episode, so listen now!

You’ll also learn:

Two practical ideas to help you deal with a shrinking trade labor pool
How to use technology to minimize the impact of turnover
How they’ve reduced customer call volume by 25%
What really goes into making the Waste Management Open a zero-waste event
Four traits of a healthy CEO
Tips for assessing risks for your business – and protecting your business from them
The weirdest piece of garbage they’ve ever seen

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 (Patrick Lencioni) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

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

How do you sniff out conflict as a leader (and why should you do it)?
Which is more important — talent or teamwork?
How do you avoid a crash as a leader?

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! https://howleaderslead.com/plan/
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. https://howleaderslead.com/5-day-leadership-tuneup/
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-lead-with-david-novak/id1223803642

#147: Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author – The power of vulnerability Aug 10, 2023

Show notes

Today’s guest is Patrick Lencioni, the founder of The Table Group. His books on teams and leadership have sold more than eight million copies around the world!

Patrick’s ideas are just that good – and today’s podcast is no exception.

Now, it’s no secret that leaders need to show vulnerability and humanity with the people they lead.

But what does being vulnerable actually look like? How can it change the way you lead meetings, tackle conflict, or even look at your whole career?

Listen to this episode and see for yourself just how much you can grow and succeed when you tap into the power of vulnerability.

You’ll also learn:

The first (and most telling) thing Patrick does to evaluate the health of an organization
One surprising aspect of humility you’ve probably never considered before
A powerful way to reframe conflict
A wild story about the day Pat interviewed with Steve Jobs at Pixar
The key to disseminating information to a team so everybody actually gets it
Why you need to understand your unique “working genius” (and how to do it!)

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 (Alan Mulally) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Aug 07, 2023

Show notes

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

What are the first steps to transforming a command and control culture?
How can leaders create a customer-centric product development focus?
How can transparency from a leader bring a team together?

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! https://howleaderslead.com/plan/
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. https://howleaderslead.com/5-day-leadership-tuneup/
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-lead-with-david-novak/id1223803642

#146: Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Ford Motor Company – How to work together Aug 03, 2023

Show notes

Today’s guest is Alan Mulally, who served as the CEO of Ford during their incredible turnaround.

And when we say served as the CEO, we mean it!

That’s because, in Alan’s words, to serve is to live.

And it’s not just a warm-fuzzy philosophy.

His service-centered style of leadership really gets results. It’s how he motivates people to actually work together.

And it’s how he led Ford through one most extraordinary turnarounds – from operating at a $17 billion loss to making $9 billion in profit … in just two years!

So if you want to learn how to get people working together, then you’re going to LOVE all the incredible insights and stories Alan shares in this episode.

You’ll also learn:

Alan’s #1 piece of advice for anyone in a turnaround situation
A practical way to stay attuned to the reality of your business
One unexpected question to add to your next employee survey
The surprising shift leaders of the future need to make (and how to do it)
How to reframe issues in your company in a way that unlocks teamwork
The common mistake leaders make when a team member brings up an issue
A paradigm-shifting way to think about “work-life balance”

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 (Korie Robertson) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jul 31, 2023

Show notes

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

If a business is experiencing explosive growth, what can leaders do to navigate that successfully?
What’s your advice to leaders who are assessing whether or not to partner with other companies?
How do you know when to “give up” and go a different direction and when to stay the course and grind it out in a new business?

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#145: Korie Robertson, TV star of Duck Dynasty – Be true to yourself Jul 27, 2023

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Today’s guest is Korie Robertson, one of the stars of the hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty.

In fact, it was Korie’s idea to take their small family duck call business and turn it into a TV show about the quirky Robertson family.

Duck Dynasty became one of the most successful reality shows in history, and Korie and her husband Willie were the business minds behind it all.

But through it all, Korie has been herself, through and through.

She’s true to her values. She trusts her gut. And she understands exactly where her boundaries are.

That sense of personal integrity – of really being true to yourself – is something practically every respected leader has.

People are drawn to that kind of authenticity because they know that’s a leader they can trust.

And when you listen to Korie in this episode, you’re going to get an up-close-and-personal look at how to stay true to yourself even in the midst of big changes.

Plus, she has some fantastic insights on scaling up, managing brands and partnerships, leading through chaos, and so much more.

You’ll also learn:

How they scaled up their business when the TV show brought in new levels of demand
One trait they hired for that helped them succeed even in seasons of rapid change
Practical tips for finding the right partnerships (and avoiding the bad ones)
The role faith can play in your life as a leader
A practical strategy to recalibrate after a busy season

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 (Kevin Warsh) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jul 24, 2023

Show notes

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

Which leaders have been instrumental to your growth and development and what’d they teach you?
Has there been a time when you’ve had so much conviction about a decision only to rethink it?
Have you ever gone public about something controversial? And should you do that as a leader of a business in the first place?

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#144: Kevin Warsh, former member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors – Study the leaders around you Jul 20, 2023

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Today’s guest is Kevin Warsh, a brilliant economist who served on the Federal Reserve board of governors during the 2008 financial crisis.

In this episode, you’ll get his powerful insights into our current economic climate. These are trends every business leader needs to be aware of right now.

But there’s an even bigger insight for you here, too.

When you ask Kevin about his success, he is quick to give credit to the other leaders he’s worked for. That’s how he’s grown his own leadership skills.

That’s a must-have mindset for any leader. We’ve got to actively pay attention to the leaders around us and learn from them.

Whether you’ve got a boss who’s fantastic … or whether you don’t … you’ve still got a huge opportunity either to adopt or avoid the strategies you see other leaders using.

And this episode will help you do just that!

You’ll also learn:

How to deal with doubters – especially if you’re younger than those you lead
What we can learn from the 2008 economic crisis (and why it matters right now)
The strength of a team that (respectfully) disagrees with each other
A powerful framework to analyze big trends in order to make sound decisions
What it’s like to walk into the Oval Office and interview to be Fed Chair

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 (Ben Weprin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan Jul 17, 2023

Show notes

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

What’s one thing leaders can take away from the idea of storytelling?
When have you created value for your company where it didn't already exist?
How can leaders balance recognizing their teams’ accomplishments with the drive to always grow and achieve more?

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