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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!
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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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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?
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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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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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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?
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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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Jon Rahm, Professional golfer and defending Masters champion — Own your decisions
A big part of any leader’s job is to make decisions.
But making a decision is just the beginning. You’ve also got to own your decisions.
Listen to this episode with professional golfer and defending Masters Champion Jon Rahm to see what that looks like—and why it’s crucial to your success.
You’ll also learn:
The power of setting short-term goals
One surprising insight about happiness
Practical ways to achieve better work-life balance
Stories from the 2023 Masters you may not have heard yet
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FEATURED RESOURCE
The How Leaders Lead mobile app
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3 More Questions (Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
How can leaders eliminate silos and bureaucracy so that the right information gets to each department in the company?
What advice can you give leaders about how to price their products competitively?
Where should leaders look when they’re trying to innovate while also staying true to their core brand and product?
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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!