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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...

#52: Johnny Taylor, SHRM President & CEO—Treat Empathy as a Business Skill

59 mins; September 16, 2021

#51: Jimmy Dunne, Piper Sandler Vice Chairman & Senior Managing Principal—Anticipate the Needs of Others

42 mins; September 09, 2021

#50: Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent—Define Reality (Even When It’s Ugly)

54 mins; September 02, 2021

#49: Andy Roddick, Former #1 World Tennis Player & Andy Roddick Foundation CEO—Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions

55 mins; August 26, 2021

#48: Becky Frankiewicz, ManpowerGroup North America President—Know What You Are Uniquely Good At

43 mins; August 19, 2021

#47: Timo Boldt, Gousto Founder & CEO—Intentionally Stretch Yourself

45 mins; August 12, 2021

Timeless Interview: Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert - Leading with Competitive

61 hours 12 mins; August 05, 2021

Insight Series: Avid Learners

38 mins; July 29, 2021

Insight Series Trailer

1 min; July 26, 2021

#46: Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali Center Director & Vice Chair—Give Without Expecting Something in Return

51 mins; July 23, 2021

#45: Bob Greifeld, NASDAQ former CEO—Focus Relentlessly on High Leverage Tasks

47 mins; July 22, 2021

Timeless Interview: Bobbi Brown, Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & Jones Road

49 mins; July 15, 2021

#44: Jeff Lawson, Twilio Cofounder & CEO—Dig for Problems and Then Solve Them

61 hours 6 mins; July 08, 2021

Replay: Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson - Leading with Joy

52 mins; July 01, 2021

#43: Wendy Clark, Dentsu International Global CEO—Embrace an Underdog Mindset

59 mins; June 24, 2021

Replay: Ethan Brown, Founder & CEO of Beyond Meat | Leading with Drive

63 hours 6 mins; June 17, 2021

#42: Mickey Drexler, The Gap, J. Crew & Banana Republic Former CEO—Break the Rules (Sometimes)

57 mins; June 10, 2021

#41: Stephen MR Covey, Covey Leadership Center CEO & Bestselling Author—Extend Trust the Smart Way

52 mins; June 03, 2021

#40: Milind Pant, Amway CEO—Build Trust by Building Community

54 mins; May 27, 2021

Replay: Kendra Scott, Founder and Executive Chairwoman | Leading with Simple

69 hours 32 mins; May 20, 2021

#39: Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner—Do Small Things With Big Significance

59 mins; May 13, 2021

#38: John “Spider” Miller, Previous Walker Cup Captain—Trust Others With Responsibility

35 mins; May 04, 2021

#37: Daniel Lubetzky, KIND Snacks Founder—Embrace the Philosophy of "And"

51 mins; April 29, 2021

#36: Donna Barton Brothers, NBC Sports Reporter, Former Jockey & Starlight Racing COO—What Motivates Each Team Member

53 mins; April 27, 2021

#35: Part 2: Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman—Preserve Tradition and Drive Innovation

39 mins; April 14, 2021

#34: Part 1: Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman—Preserve Tradition and Drive Innovation

43 mins; April 13, 2021

#33: Kara Goldin, Hint Water Founder & CEO—Tackle Your Fears Head On

59 mins; April 01, 2021

#32: Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner & Founder Fans First Entertainment—What Makes You Stand Out?

44 mins; March 26, 2021

#31: Joey Zwillinger, Allbirds Cofounder—Have a Healthy Sense of Urgency

58 mins; March 18, 2021

#30: Niren Chaudhary, Panera CEO—Begin With the End in Mind

61 hours 0 mins; March 04, 2021

#29: Mikaila Ulmer, Me and the Bees Lemonade Founder & CEO—Focus on Opportunities, Not Just Obstacles

44 mins; February 25, 2021

#28: Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s CEO—Tackle the Tough Assignments

60 hours 19 mins; February 18, 2021

#27: Lauren Hobart, Dick’s Sporting Goods President & CEO—Communicate by Making a Connection

45 mins; February 04, 2021

#26: General Ray Odierno, Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Army—Three Traits of a Trustworthy Leader

59 mins; January 25, 2021

#25: Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO—How to Stay Agile and Innovative

50 mins; January 14, 2021

Season 2 Trailer

3 mins; December 28, 2020

#24: Madeline Bell, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President & CEO—Model the Right Behaviors

56 mins; December 17, 2020

#23: Lindsey Johnson, Weezie Cofounder & CEO—Pair Passion With Substance

51 mins; December 03, 2020

#22: John Calipari, University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach—Care About Your People

60 hours 30 mins; November 19, 2020

#21: Jack Nicklaus, Golfer, Businessman & Philanthropist —Learn From Both Success and Failure

59 mins; November 12, 2020

#20: Dave Cote, Honeywell former CEO—Find Win/Win Solutions by Thinking for Yourself

58 mins; November 05, 2020

#19: Frank Blake, Home Depot former CEO—Aim for Excellence, Not Just Growth

55 mins; October 29, 2020

#18: Steve Burke, NBCUniversal Chairman—Draw Out Your Team’s Wisdom

60 hours 58 mins; October 22, 2020

#17: Mory Fontanez, 822 Group Founder & CEO—Tame the Chaos With a Higher Purpose

59 mins; October 15, 2020

#16: Tim Ryan, PricewaterhouseCoopers US Chair & Senior Partner—Listen to Different Perspectives

51 mins; October 08, 2020

#15: Part 2: Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Chairman & CEO—Always Have a Plan to Deal With Problems

37 mins; October 01, 2020

Mid-Season Summary From David

3 mins; September 30, 2020

#14: Part 1: Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Chairman & CEO—Always Have a Plan to Deal With Problems

43 mins; September 29, 2020

#13: Mark Messier, NHL Hall of Famer—Stay Attuned to Your People

64 hours 54 mins; September 24, 2020

#12: Larry Merlo, CVS Health CEO—Craft a Simple and Compelling Vision

57 mins; September 17, 2020

#11: Part 2: Tom Brady, 6-time World Champion—Back Up Your Goals with Disciplined Action

58 mins; September 11, 2020

#10: Part 1: Tom Brady, 6-time World Champion—Back Up Your Goals with Disciplined Action

41 mins; September 10, 2020

#09: Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Former Chairman & CEO—The Power of Elevating Others

60 hours 27 mins; September 03, 2020

#08: Bobbi Brown, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Founder & Beauty Evolution CEO—Surround Yourself With the Right Partners

49 mins; August 27, 2020

#07: Ajay Banga, Mastercard CEO—Be Guided by Decency

61 hours 18 mins; August 20, 2020

#06: Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder & CEO—Tap Into the Power of Purpose

62 hours 38 mins; August 14, 2020

#04: Tony Xu, Doordash Cofounder & CEO—Break Problems Into Detailed Pieces

60 hours 37 mins; August 06, 2020

#05: Seth Waugh, PGA of America CEO—Spend Time with All Levels of Your Organization

44 mins; August 06, 2020

#03: Evan Spiegel, SNAP CEO—Secrets of Fostering Innovation

61 hours 38 mins; July 30, 2020

#02: Larry Fitzgerald, Former Arizona Cardinals WR—How to Lead by Example

62 hours 17 mins; July 30, 2020

#01: Kendra Scott, Founder & Executive Chairwoman of Kendra Scott—Strive for Simplicity

68 hours 29 mins; July 30, 2020

Trailer: How Leaders Lead with David Novak

1 min; July 23, 2020

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