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How Leaders Lead with David Novak David Novak
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4.8 • 518 Ratings
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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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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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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!
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Warby Parker Cofounders and Co-CEOs, Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa – Information has to travel quickly
When information doesn’t get to the right people at the right time, it’s a recipe for disaster.
People can’t make smart decisions. It creates unnecessary conflict. And teams end up siloed and not aligned.
If you want to make sure information is moving fast in your organization, listen to this conversation with Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, the co-CEOs of the incredibly successful eyeglass company Warby Parker.
You’ll also learn:
One habit that every strong partnership needs
Why a clearly defined brand identity is key for creativity
What to do when disagreements arise
How to be successful in retail today
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The Best Of Q1
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 Q1 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders:
Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle
Deion Sanders, University of Colorado Head Football Coach
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises
Dan Hurley, UConn Men's Basketball Head Coach
Tim Schurrer, Author and CEO of David Novak Leadership
Admiral Mike Mullen, 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Walter Driver, Cofounder and CEO of Scopely
Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer
Aylwin Lewis, Former Chairman & CEO of Potbelly
Joe Scarlett, Former CEO of Tractor Supply
Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association
Matt Doherty, Author and former head basketball coach at North Carolina
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The How Leaders Lead mobile app
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3 More Questions (Matt Doherty) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
What advice do you have for leaders who are recruiting in very competitive industries?
What advice do you have for leaders who are managing change within their organizations?
How should a leader handle the relationship with their predecessor when he or she is still very much involved in the organization that they’re running?
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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!
Customer Reviews
Great insights and engaging conversations
I’ve become a huge fan of the show and enjoy David’s conversations with some inspiring leaders. His insights and questions based on the conversation always leave me with takeaways and thoughts that keep me growing as a leader.
Inspired
This podcast is a must for all leaders no matter what level in your work life your at or the type of industry. You will become a more empathetic leader and create an incredible culture by understanding everyone has their own needs, wants and goals. Mr. Novak does a great job of depicting this through an absolute all star cast of sports, business and medical leadership.
Fan
I really enjoy your annotations. During the podcast and following. I particularly enjoy when you highlight a point and relate it to one of your experiences or a point from one of your previous interviews