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How Leaders Lead with David Novak

David Novak
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Negotiation
Innovation
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Digital Innovation
Workplace Culture
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Scopely
Donald Trump
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Procter & Gamble
Uconn Men's Basketball

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, Jami... more

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Blake Mycoskie
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Episode: #280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH – Stay connected to your why
Eric Kutcher
Senior Partner and Chair of North America at McKinsey & Company
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Episode: #279: Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company – AI is about growth, not just productivity
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CEO of Logitech and former Dutch national diving champion
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Episode: #278: Hanneke Faber, CEO, Logitech – Co-create with your team
Ania Smith
CEO of Taskrabbit
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Episode: #275: Ania Smith, CEO, Taskrabbit – Take risks that teach you something
Chuck Robbins
Chairman and CEO of Cisco, a leading technology company.
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Episode: #274: Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Cisco – Adapt your leadership style
Andy Jassy
CEO of Amazon
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Episode: #271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders
Mike Worth
CEO of Chevron
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Episode: #271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders
Demola Adamalekin
CEO of Red Lobster
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CEO of McLaren Racing
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Host

David Novak
Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, David Novak is a seasoned executive with deep insights into leadership and management. He leverages his vast experience to engage with notable leaders across various domains, extracting actionable insights for listeners.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 838 ratings
  • Real Big CEOs

    There is no other podcast that has:

    1. Host has former chairman and CEO of >$1B valuation company.

    2. Guests as real CEOs consistently of >$1B valuation companies.

    All other podcasts have super junior hosts, super junior guests, and super theoretical leadership lessons.

    Thank you David Novak!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H.H.H.HHH.H.H.H
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great Leadership Podcast!

    Have listened to a number of “leadership” podcasts…This is the one! It brings great discussion with leaders from varied fields that have a lot of real world experience, and unique perspectives…and host David Novak has been there, done that as well. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bloorya
    United States5 months ago
  • This is the premier leadership podcast

    Every single episode will challenge you, inspire you and give you immediate skills and practical steps to improve your leadership. The interviews are top-notch, the guest are brilliant and David is an incredible host. Thank you so much for producing incredible leadership podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Raitz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring Conversations on Leadership

    If you’re passionate about leadership and personal growth, How Leaders Lead with David Novak is a must-listen. David has a knack for making every conversation feel authentic, relatable, and packed with valuable insights. His guests are accomplished, hardworking individuals, and you can tell he genuinely enjoys learning from them—which makes it even more inspiring to tune in. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to get better at life, this podcast leaves you with ideas you can actually us... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carolannemichelle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Used to be a fan, until...

    On a recent episode, Koula mentioned visiting an ice cream shop just to take in the smells--not necessarily eat the ice cream. David responded by saying this was "the dumbest thing he had ever heard." He could have made light of this without saying her remarks were dumb in front of thousands of listeners. It sounded condescending...would he have used that language while interviewing one of his world-class guests? I would never tell any of my team members their remarks are "dumb"--even in a light... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hoops 1021
    United Statesa year ago

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Many commend David Novak's engaging interviewing style and the diverse range of guests featured on the show.
Listeners highly appreciate the insightful conversations with top leaders and the practical leadership lessons they provide.
The podcast is recognized for making leadership concepts accessible and relatable to listeners at all levels.

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#280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH – Stay connected to your why
Q: What drives you to succeed?
Blake mentioned the pressure of never feeling enough due to his lack of a formal education, which fueled his drive but also carried a heavy cost.
#280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH – Stay connected to your why
Q: What was your favorite story about making a positive difference in someone's life?
Blake shared a touching story about a mother whose children had to share one pair of shoes to attend school, and how TOMS' donation allowed both children to attend school every day.
#277: Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, NBC & Golf Channel – Curiosity builds connection
Q: As a leader, what advice would you give to make better decisions in tough situations?
Compassion goes a long way and ensuring decency governs your decisions can help you look yourself in the mirror.
#277: Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, NBC & Golf Channel – Curiosity builds connection
Q: What do you think is the single greatest trait that makes Mark Messier a great leader?
He embodies a perspective that emphasizes the importance of sharing the ball and making teammates feel good about themselves.
#278: Hanneke Faber, CEO, Logitech – Co-create with your team
Q: What role does AI play in your current strategy at Logitech?
AI has become integral, with a focus on developing AI-enabled products and integrating AI across the company.

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Recent guests on How Leaders Lead include:

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6. Andy Jassy
7. Mike Worth
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