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How Leaders Lead with David Novak

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, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more.Other guests include: CEO of Starbucks CEO of Target Co-founder of Home Depot and many others... David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wi...

#222: Louise Brady, Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners – Go above and beyond for others

46 mins; January 16, 2025

3 More Questions (Pat Kelsey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; January 13, 2025

#221: Pat Kelsey, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville – Crush it where you’re at

58 mins; January 09, 2025

3 More Questions (Drew Holcomb) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

15 mins; January 06, 2025

#220: Drew Holcomb, Musician – “Super serve” your core audience

70 hours 58 mins; January 02, 2025

#219: The Best Of Q4

42 mins; December 26, 2024

3 More Questions (Karla Gallardo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; December 23, 2024

#218: Karla Gallardo, CEO of Cuyana – Dream big, then start small

50 mins; December 19, 2024

3 More Questions (Jared Belsky) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 mins; December 16, 2024

#217: Jared Belsky, CEO of Acadia – Avoid the dysfunction tax

54 mins; December 12, 2024

3 More Questions (Doug Hirsch) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; December 09, 2024

#216: Doug Hirsch, Owner of Arizona Drive Pickleball Team and Founder of Seneca Capital – Excellence is a habit

53 mins; December 05, 2024

3 More Questions (Jeni Britton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

14 mins; December 02, 2024

#215: Jeni Britton, Founder of Jeni's Ice Creams – Stay attuned to your instincts

56 mins; November 28, 2024

3 More Questions (Scott Harrison) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; November 25, 2024

#214: Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water – The power of pattern thinking

53 mins; November 21, 2024

3 More Questions (Erika Ayers Badan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

13 mins; November 18, 2024

#213: Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports – Acknowledge the tough stuff

56 mins; November 14, 2024

3 More Questions (Aaron Witt) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

13 mins; November 11, 2024

#212: Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt – Set the example of vulnerability

58 mins; November 07, 2024

3 More Questions (John Peyton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; November 04, 2024

#211: John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands (Applebee’s, IHOP) – Stay agile in a changing world

55 mins; October 31, 2024

3 More Questions (Fawn Weaver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; October 28, 2024

#210: Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

64 hours 20 mins; October 24, 2024

3 More Questions (Tom Nolan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

13 mins; October 21, 2024

#209: Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott — Connection creates results

59 mins; October 17, 2024

3 More Questions (Mike Wirth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

13 mins; October 14, 2024

#208: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron – Show you’re listening

60 hours 46 mins; October 10, 2024

3 More Questions (Eliah Drinkwitz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

14 mins; October 07, 2024

#207: Eliah Drinkwitz, Head football coach of Mizzou: Connect, encourage, and challenge

59 mins; October 03, 2024

#206: The Best Of Q3

37 mins; September 26, 2024

3 More Questions (John Mackey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; September 23, 2024

#205: John Mackey, Cofounder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market – Follow your own path

65 hours 27 mins; September 19, 2024

3 More Questions (Chris Riccobono) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

8 mins; September 16, 2024

#204: Chris Riccobono, Founder of UNTUCKit and Greatness Wins — Passion is powerful

54 mins; September 12, 2024

3 More Questions (Jimmy Haslam) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 mins; September 09, 2024

#203: Jimmy Haslam, Chairman and Managing Partner of Haslam Sports Group – Assess yourself honestly

59 mins; September 05, 2024

3 More Questions (Bob Chapman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; September 02, 2024

#202: Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller – Leadership is a powerful force for good

47 mins; August 29, 2024

3 More Questions (Constance Schwartz-Morini) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

19 mins; August 26, 2024

#201: Constance Schwartz-Morini, Co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment — Speak your mind

69 hours 53 mins; August 22, 2024

3 More Questions (Ram Charan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; August 19, 2024

#200: Ram Charan, the world’s most influential business consultant – Ask incisive questions

39 mins; August 15, 2024

3 More Questions (Chris Bevilacqua) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; August 12, 2024

#199: Chris Bevilacqua, Founder and CEO of SimpleBet – Business happens around relationships

54 mins; August 08, 2024

3 More Questions (Tom Baltimore) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 mins; August 05, 2024

#198: Tom Baltimore, Chairman and CEO of Park Hotels and Resorts – Push yourself, push your team

45 mins; August 01, 2024

3 More Questions (Alan Shaw) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; July 29, 2024

#197: Alan Shaw, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern – Show up with humility

46 mins; July 25, 2024

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37 mins; July 24, 2024

3 More Questions (Will Guidara) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; July 22, 2024

#196: Will Guidara, former owner of Eleven Madison Park – Make people feel seen

57 mins; July 18, 2024

3 More Questions (Charlie Scharf) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; July 15, 2024

#195: Charlie Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo – Set the right example

55 mins; July 11, 2024

3 More Questions (Rocky Collis) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

13 mins; July 08, 2024

#194: Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard – Go all in on your mission

55 mins; July 04, 2024

#193: The Best Of Q2

41 mins; June 27, 2024

3 More Questions (Eric Church) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

15 mins; June 24, 2024

#192: Eric Church, 10-time GRAMMY nominee and CMA Entertainer of the Year – Commit to your vision

69 hours 15 mins; June 20, 2024

3 More Questions (Irina Novoselsky) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; June 17, 2024

#191: Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite and former CEO of CareerBuilder – Make bold connections

57 mins; June 13, 2024

3 More Questions (Steve Duncker) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

9 mins; June 10, 2024

#190: Steve Duncker, former Chairman of NYRA – One size doesn’t fit all

45 mins; June 06, 2024

A *Very* Special Edition of 3 More Questions with David Novak and Koula Callahan

29 mins; June 03, 2024

#189: David Novak, Cofounder and former CEO of Yum! Brands – Be an active learner

61 hours 28 mins; May 30, 2024

3 More Questions (Steve Squeri) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

14 mins; May 27, 2024

#188: Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of AMEX – Make self-reflection a habit

56 mins; May 23, 2024

3 More Questions (Rory McIlroy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; May 20, 2024

#187: Rory McIlroy, Professional golfer – Be open-minded

51 mins; May 16, 2024

3 More Questions (Val Ackerman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

9 mins; May 13, 2024

#186: Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference – Respect your team

50 mins; May 09, 2024

3 More Questions (Bill Mudd) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 mins; May 06, 2024

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

47 mins; May 02, 2024

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

12 mins; April 29, 2024

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

46 mins; April 25, 2024

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

11 mins; April 22, 2024

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

61 hours 54 mins; April 18, 2024

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

11 mins; April 15, 2024

#182: Jon Rahm, Professional golfer and defending Masters champion — Own your decisions

64 hours 2 mins; April 11, 2024

3 More Questions (Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; April 08, 2024

#181: Warby Parker Cofounders and Co-CEOs, Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa – Information has to travel quickly

62 hours 53 mins; April 04, 2024

#180: The Best Of Q1

32 mins; March 28, 2024

3 More Questions (Matt Doherty) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

14 mins; March 25, 2024

#179: Matt Doherty, author and former head basketball coach at North Carolina — Look for the opportunities in adversity

60 hours 48 mins; March 21, 2024

3 More Questions (Deion Sanders) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 mins; March 18, 2024

#178: Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, NFL Hall of Famer and Head Football Coach at the University of Colorado – Even if you’re broken, keep moving

59 mins; March 14, 2024

3 More Questions (Michelle Korsmo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

10 mins; March 11, 2024

#177: Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association — Engage others by drawing them out

41 mins; March 07, 2024

3 More Questions (Joe Scarlett) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

8 mins; March 04, 2024

#176: Joe Scarlett, former CEO of Tractor Supply Company — Transparency unifies a team

46 mins; February 29, 2024

3 More Questions (Tim Schurrer) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

13 mins; February 26, 2024

#175: Tim Schurrer, Author and CEO of David Novak Leadership – Help others win

39 mins; February 22, 2024

3 More Questions (Aylwin Lewis) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 mins; February 19, 2024

#174: Aylwin Lewis, former CEO of Potbelly and Sears – Results are paramount

61 hours 54 mins; February 15, 2024

3 More Questions (Lynn Swann) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

8 mins; February 12, 2024

#173: Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer — Listen if you want to learn

48 mins; February 08, 2024

3 More Questions (Lisa Lutoff-Perlo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; February 05, 2024

#172: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises – Persistence pays off

52 mins; February 01, 2024

3 More Questions (Walter Driver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

12 mins; January 29, 2024

#171: Walter Driver, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Scopely – Make your organization a learning machine

58 mins; January 25, 2024

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