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How Leaders Lead with David Novak

David Novak
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Chipotle
Bret Baier
Company Culture
Leadership Development
Negotiation
Innovation
Strategic Planning
Employee Engagement
Digital Innovation
Culinary Innovation
Workplace Culture
Food Integrity
Scopely
Donald Trump
Yum! Brands
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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Latest Episodes

When Ania moved to the US from Poland at the tender age of 12, she didn’t speak a word of English.

Today, she’s the CEO of Taskrabbit, after building her leadership chops at Walmart, Uber, and Airbnb.

You don’t get that kind of career trajectory by... more

Great leaders don’t cling to one leadership style.

They adapt as people and situations change. And they figure out how to do it without losing what makes them real.

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins shares how he’s learned to lead through major transformatio... more

How do you keep your team motivated, even when things are going well?

Just ask Marriott President and CEO Tony Capuano. As the guy in charge of the world’s largest hospitality company (10,000 hotels in 143 countries!), he knows a thing or two about ... more

Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2026 with a special episode to help you lead with more intention and focus this year.

And this time, Koula puts David in the hot seat! He shares the five simple practices he returns to every year to build momentum (w... more

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Recent Guests

Chuck Robbins
Chairman and CEO of Cisco, a leading technology company.
Cisco
Episode: #274: Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Cisco – Adapt your leadership style
Jamie Dimon
Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase
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Episode: #271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders
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
Chevron
Episode: #271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders
Demola Adamalekin
CEO of Red Lobster
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Episode: #271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders
Zach Brown
CEO of McLaren Racing
McLaren Racing
Episode: #271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders
Allison Ellsworth
Founder and Lead Creative of poppi
poppi
Episode: #270: Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Lead Creative, poppi – Build your brand
Damola Adamolekun
CEO of Red Lobster
Red Lobster
Episode: #269: Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster – Show the path to success
Gregg Renfrew
Founder and CEO of Counter, a clean beauty brand
Counter
Episode: #268: Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO of Counter – Step back to move forward

Host

David Novak
Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, host who engages notable leaders to extract actionable insights on leadership and management.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 834 ratings
  • 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 States3 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
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MC2Ant
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the engaging conversations and actionable insights provided by top leaders.
David Novak's expertise and approach make complex leadership topics accessible and relatable.
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The episode content often challenges listeners and offers immediate skills to apply in their leadership practices.

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#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International – Success is never final
Q: How do you drive that in your organization? What do you keep front and center in your own leadership to make sure that you don't fall trap to being complacent?
Tony emphasizes that success is never final and stresses the ongoing need for improvement and the dangers of complacency in leadership.
#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International – Success is never final
Q: What's the biggest change that you're driving inside the company?
Tony discusses the significant technology transformation, including re-platforming critical systems and evolving the Bonvoy loyalty program to enhance guest experiences.
#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International – Success is never final
Q: What's one story you could share with us that really impacted your leadership the most?
Tony shares a story about Mr. Marriott's humility during a hotel visit, highlighting how he interacted with a dishwasher and followed through on a commitment, exemplifying a leader's responsibility.
#267: Michael Meldman, Founder and Chairman of Discovery Land Company – Be one of one in your category
Q: What's one piece of advice you'd give to anyone who wants to be a better leader?
Meldman emphasizes the importance of patience and sticking to long-term objectives.
#267: Michael Meldman, Founder and Chairman of Discovery Land Company – Be one of one in your category
Q: What do you look for as the 'it factor' in talent?
Meldman describes his approach as nurturing talent rather than just having an eye for it.

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Engaging with a multitude of esteemed leaders across various fields, this series offers unique insights into the leadership philosophies and experiences of notable figures such as CEOs, founders, and sports legends. Common themes include discussions around innovation, resilience, and the vital role of organizational culture. Noteworthy episodes dive into the practicalities of leadership, from navigating challenges to fostering inclusivity within teams, thus providing aspiring leaders with actionable strategies to enhance their own leadership capabilities.

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2. Jamie Dimon
3. Andy Jassy
4. Mike Worth
5. Demola Adamalekin
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7. Allison Ellsworth
8. Damola Adamolekun

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