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David Novak lets you be a fly on the wall and learn from the best CEOs, founders & entrepreneurs in business, sports and entertainment to talk about how they lead and get such incredible things done. Past guests include Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase), Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford), Indra Nooyi (former CEO of PepsiCo), Stanley Druckenmiller (#1 investor in the world), Carol Tomé (CEO of UPS), Ginni Rometty (former CEO of IBM), Ken Langone (co-founder of The Home Depot), Dude Perfect, Roger Goodell (commissioner of the NFL), and many others.
David, a former cofounder and CEO himself, has been asking great questions and learning from top leaders his whole life. Now he breaks down the key learnings so that by the end of each episode, you’ll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader. That's what this show is all about!

How Leaders Lead with David Novak David Novak

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David Novak lets you be a fly on the wall and learn from the best CEOs, founders & entrepreneurs in business, sports and entertainment to talk about how they lead and get such incredible things done. Past guests include Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase), Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford), Indra Nooyi (former CEO of PepsiCo), Stanley Druckenmiller (#1 investor in the world), Carol Tomé (CEO of UPS), Ginni Rometty (former CEO of IBM), Ken Langone (co-founder of The Home Depot), Dude Perfect, Roger Goodell (commissioner of the NFL), and many others.
David, a former cofounder and CEO himself, has been asking great questions and learning from top leaders his whole life. Now he breaks down the key learnings so that by the end of each episode, you’ll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader. That's what this show is all about!

    Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill Downs – Operations are key to customer experience

    Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill Downs – Operations are key to customer experience

    What does it take to create a memorable customer experience?
    A lot of leaders think it’s just about branding and customer service, but they’re missing an important piece of the puzzle 
    In this episode with Churchill Downs COO Bill Mudd, you’ll see how the right operational processes and systems are key to wowing your customers.
    You’ll also learn:

    How to put structure around your operational priorities

    A question you can ask your team to root out potential liabilities

    One powerful reason to get your employee training right

    The fascinating history of the Kentucky Derby


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    Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

    • 47 min
    3 More Questions (Hal Rosenbluth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Hal Rosenbluth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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

    What process did you use when you had 1.5 million employees across the world to ensure your cultural values were implemented globally?

    How do you know when it’s time for someone to move on … or if they just need a bit of coaching to get back on track?

    What would you say to leaders who find it hard to implement change or innovation in their companies?


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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!


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    • 12 min
    Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions — Challenge the status quo

    Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions — Challenge the status quo

    It’s risky for leaders to be too content with the status quo. If you’re not pushing forward, then you’re probably missing opportunities and failing to spot threats.
    In this week’s episode, see what it looks like to challenge the status quo by learning from Hal Rosenbluth. He’s currently the Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions, and he’s built his career by not being afraid to shake things up.
    You’ll also learn:

    Why consistency in your work culture is so important

    What to look for if you want to disrupt the status quo

    Advice for fostering more innovation in a traditional workplace

    How to spot unmet, unnamed needs that you can build a business around


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    FEATURED RESOURCE
    The How Leaders Lead mobile app
    Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

    • 46 min
    3 More Questions (Kevin Hochman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Kevin Hochman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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

    How much value should leaders place on making FUN part of their culture?

    How should leaders evaluate their menu of products as they think about scaling their business?

    What else would you tell leaders to consider when driving innovation?


    ———
    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!

    • 11 min
    Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s) – Strengthen core functions by making tough cuts

    Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s) – Strengthen core functions by making tough cuts

    When people talk about cutting and simplifying parts of your business, it can feel scary. 
    But as you’ll hear in this conversation, that’s what you’ve got to do if you want to free up resources for the BIG things that really drive BIG growth.
    You’ll also learn:

    The first thing to do in a new role (especially a turnaround)

    A powerful insight on pricing strategy

    Three keys to smarter innovation

    What every young leader needs to do to get buy-in on a big initiative


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    FEATURED RESOURCE
    The How Leaders Lead mobile app
    Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

    • 1 hr 1 min
    3 More Questions (Jon Rahm) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Jon Rahm) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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

    What is your favorite Masters memory?

    How would you advise leaders to tackle criticism after having changed their minds?

    What’s your mental process for staying focused when coming down the proverbial stretch in business?


    ———
    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!

    • 11 min

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