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Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection — Know what you believe in from 2023-12-14T06:00

Today’s guest is Mignon Francois, the founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, a destination bakery with locations in Nashville and New Orleans. Mignon started her business with nothing but a fiv...

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3 More Questions (Jim Levine) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-11-27T06:00

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your experience been like writing your new book compared to books you’ve written in the past?How should leaders go...

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Jim Levine, literary agent – Ignite the talent of those around you from 2023-11-23T06:00

Today’s guest is Jim Levine, who is the founder and principal at his literary agency, LGR. He represents authors like Tom Brady, Ray Dalio, Patrick Lencioni, and our very own David Novak! As a lite...

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3 More Questions (Yamini Rangan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-11-20T06:00

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What impressed you most about Yamini?What advice can you give CEOs who are taking over from founders of companies, partic...

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Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot — Fortune favors the focused from 2023-11-16T06:00

As a leader, you’ve got a LOT of things vying for your attention. How do you know what deserves your time and focus … and what doesn’t?Today’s episode will help you answer that big question! David ...

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3 More Questions (Dr. Mark Esper) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-11-13T06:00

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How should leaders at the very top stay informed about what’s actually going on in their business?How should leaders hand...

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Dr. Mark Esper, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense — Keep the mission in mind from 2023-11-09T06:00

Today’s guest is Dr. Mark Esper, who served as the 27th United States Secretary of Defense. He has spent his whole life in military service, and he is proof positive that we can accomplish amazing ...

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3 More Questions (Paul Sarvadi) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-11-06T06:00

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Should you hire people for their input or their output?When have you failed fast and what did you learn from it? What’s ...

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Paul Sarvadi, Chairman&CEO of Insperity — Making differences work from 2023-11-02T05:01

It’s our responsibility as leaders to make sure that people from every walk of life are included and heard and valued when they come to work.  But how do we do that? This is a challenge that everyo...

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3 More Questions (Mike White) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-10-30T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What advice can you give leaders about how to negotiate well?What can someone do to move from a specialized role to one o...

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Mike White, Former Chairman and CEO of DirecTV — Resilience in a changing world from 2023-10-26T08:33

Today’s guest is Mike White, who served as the Chairman and CEO of DirecTV from 2010 until his retirement in 2015. As you might recall, that’s exactly when streaming services really took off. Peopl...

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3 More Questions (Liz Elting) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-10-23T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: For leaders trying to scale their business, what should they be focusing on?What are ways leaders can reward their hard-w...

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Liz Elting, Cofounder and former CEO of TransPerfect — Develop a bias toward action from 2023-10-19T08:33

There are few things more frustrating than a leader who sets up a bunch of meetings, presents ideas, and talks strategy… … but then doesn’t know how to motivate everyone to actually get all that st...

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3 More Questions (Michael Bungay Stanier) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-10-16T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Was there a time in your career you resisted the urge to dispense advice and instead, asked more questions to your team t...

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Michael Bungay Stanier, Founder of Box of Crayons — Be curious from 2023-10-12T08:33

Picture this:Someone on your team comes to you with a question about how to approach a problem theyr’e facing.  What do you do? If you’re like most leaders, your first instinct is to dispense some ...

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Bill George, Former CEO of Medtronic — Stay connected to your front lines from 2023-10-05T08:33

We all have those days where we hop from meeting to meeting, only to look back on the day and wonder what we really accomplished.  If that sounds familiar, then you’re going to find a lot of value ...

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The Best Of Q3 from 2023-09-28T08:31

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 Q3 features leadership insights from these incredible leade...

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3 More Questions (Diana Murphy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-09-25T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What characteristics would you look for if you were on the search committee for a new CEO?What advice would you give to a...

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Diana Murphy, former president of the USGA – The power of collaboration from 2023-09-21T08:33

Today’s guest is Diana Murphy, the former President of the USGA. She also serves on the boards of AIG, Landstar, Synovus, and the Atlanta Braves – and it’s no surprise, because she’s a phenomenal l...

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3 More Questions (Scott Redler) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-09-18T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Why is a mindset of "helping others be successful" as a leader so critical to the longevity and growth of an organization...

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Scott Redler, Cofounder of Freddy's Frozen Custard&Steakburgers – Codify your standards from 2023-09-14T08:33

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that quality matters in your organization.  But a lot of leaders struggle to take that ideal of quality and actually turn it into a day-to-day ...

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3 More Questions (Brandon Beane) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-09-11T08:34

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do you handle letting people go even when they are talented or really good team players?How have you bounced back fro...

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Brandon Beane, GM of the Buffalo Bills — Fill the gaps in your knowledge from 2023-09-07T08:33

The 2023-2024 NFL season kicks off tonight! And behind all the big plays and personalities, there are a LOT of leadership lessons to learn. Starting with today’s guest, Brandon Beane, who’s the Gen...

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3 More Questions (Mike McCoy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-09-04T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What have you learned on the golf course that translates into the business and leadership space?What are some tactics you...

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Mike McCoy, Captain of the U.S. Walker Cup Team – Grit gets results from 2023-08-31T08:33

“Grit” is one of those buzzwords people throw around a lot.  And it can be hard to define!But you know it when you see it – and you can certainly see it in Mike McCoy.  This upcoming weekend, Mike ...

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3 More Questions (Geoff Colvin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-08-28T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Are leaders born with natural, God-given talent or can anyone get good at anything with deliberate practice?Will humans b...

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Geoff Colvin, Fortune Magazine’s Senior Editor-at-Large – Use deliberate practice to improve from 2023-08-24T08:33

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be excellent at something?  If so, you’re going to love this episode with Geoff Colvin. He’s the Senior Editor-at-Large for Fortune magazine and one o...

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3 More Questions (Jim Fish) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-08-21T08:34

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s a story from your upbringing that shaped the way you lead today?What would you say to people that argue compensati...

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Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management – Put your people first from 2023-08-17T08:33

Okay, imagine this… Your alarm goes off at 1 a.m. In an hour, it’s your job to be on the back of a trash pickup truck.  Oh, and by the way? You’re one of the top leaders of the company.Believe it o...

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3 More Questions (Patrick Lencioni) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-08-14T08:35

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do you sniff out conflict as a leader (and why should you do it)?Which is more important — talent or teamwork? How d...

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Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author – The power of vulnerability from 2023-08-10T13:29

Today’s guest is Patrick Lencioni, the founder of The Table Group. His books on teams and leadership have sold more than eight million copies around the world! Patrick’s ideas are just that good – ...

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Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Ford Motor Company – How to work together from 2023-08-03T08:33

Today’s guest is Alan Mulally, who served as the CEO of Ford during their incredible turnaround. And when we say served as the CEO, we mean it! That’s because, in Alan’s words, to serve is to live....

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3 More Questions (Korie Robertson) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-07-31T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: If a business is experiencing explosive growth, what can leaders do to navigate that successfully?What’s your advice to l...

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Korie Robertson, TV star of Duck Dynasty – Be true to yourself from 2023-07-27T08:33

Today’s guest is Korie Robertson, one of the stars of the hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty. In fact, it was Korie’s idea to take their small family duck call business and turn it into a TV show abo...

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3 More Questions (Kevin Warsh) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-07-24T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Which leaders have been instrumental to your growth and development and what’d they teach you?Has there been a time when ...

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Kevin Warsh, former member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors – Study the leaders around you from 2023-07-20T08:33

Today’s guest is Kevin Warsh, a brilliant economist who served on theFederal Reserve board of governors during the 2008 financial crisis. In this episode, you’ll get his powerful insights into our ...

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3 More Questions (Ben Weprin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-07-17T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s one thing leaders can take away from the idea of storytelling?When have you created value for your company where i...

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Ben Weprin, CEO of AJ Capital&Graduate Hotels – Make a connection with storytelling from 2023-07-13T08:30

Our guest today is Ben Weprin, the CEO of AJ Capital, which includes the iconic line of Graduate Hotels.  He’s also developed partnerships with Field and Stream and Chip and Joanna Gaines. Oh, and ...

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3 More Questions (Dr. Bob Grossman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-07-10T08:33

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do you build a department of excellence in an overall environment that’s on the decline?How do you get the courage an...

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Dr. Bob Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health — Create accountability from 2023-07-06T08:33

Today’s guest is Dr. Bob Grossman, the CEO of NYU Langone Health.  When he took over in 2007, the hospital had a structural deficit, run-down facilities,  and a team that wasn’t really tuned into a...

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The Best Of Q2 from 2023-06-29T14:51:02

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. ...BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for t...

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3 More Questions (Brad Richards) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-06-26T08:30

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do you get your mind right for the big moments?What are best practices for those transitioning from individual contri...

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Brad Richards, Two-time Stanley Cup champion – Trust the work you’ve put in from 2023-06-22T08:34

Today’s guest is Brad Richards, two-time Stanley Cup champion and MVP of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals. In the world of hockey, he is also Mister Clutch! He has a perfect 8-0 record in Game Seven pla...

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3 More Questions (Gil Hanse) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-06-19T08:30

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Should every leader be in the details of their business?Is it important for leaders to know the history of their company?...

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Gil Hanse, golf course architect – The details matter from 2023-06-15T08:30

Today’s guest is Gil Hanse, one of the world’s most sought-after golf course architects.  As the U.S. Open tees off this weekend, his beautiful renovation at the North course of the Los Angeles Cou...

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3 More Questions (Oscar Munoz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-06-12T08:31

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can leaders balance being performance-driven and also not lose sight of the personal nature of leadership?How do you ...

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Oscar Munoz, Former Chairman&CEO of United Airlines – Appeal to both hearts and minds from 2023-06-08T08:30

Today’s guest is Oscar Munoz, the former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines. Oscar led United through a massive turnaround. And this conversation is a fascinating, story-filled look at how it happ...

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3 More Questions (David Solomon) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-06-05T08:30

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Is leadership about what David Solomon says "taking people where they don't want to go"?When should you stay in your comp...

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David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs – Take the long view from 2023-06-01T08:30

Every leader feels a pressure to deliver. People want results, and they want them now. Because of that, it’s easy to get short-sighted. Sometimes, we don’t really give ourselves permission to think...

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3 More Questions (Nat Turner) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-05-29T08:30

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Do you have any advice for leaders about how to select a business partner?How can leaders overcome the fear of getting st...

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Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors – Just get started from 2023-05-25T08:30

Today’s episode starts with 20 snakes getting loose in the Houston airport and it only gets better from there!  See what we mean when you listen to today’s episode with Nat Turner. He’s the CEO of ...

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3 More Questions (Justin Thomas) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-05-22T08:30

On 3MQ, we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Justin Thomas, pro golfer and defending PGA Champions...

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Justin Thomas, pro golfer and defending PGA Championship winner – Manage your mindset from 2023-05-18T08:30

The PGA Championship tees off today at Oak Hill East in Rochester! And if you were watching this event last year, then you got to see today’s guest, Justin Thomas, make an absolutely epic comeback....

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3 More Questions (Bonnie Hill) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-05-15T08:30

On 3MQ, we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Bonnie Hill, the co-founder of Icon Blue who's also s...

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Bonnie Hill, Co-founder of Icon Blue – Set a tone of respect from 2023-05-11T08:30

Today’s guest is Bonnie Hill, Cofounder of Icon Blue, a brand marketing company based in L.A.  Bonnie has had an incredibly varied and successful career, leading in practically every area – busines...

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3 More Questions (Bill Farish) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-05-08T08:30

On 3MQ, we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Bill Farish, Founder of Woodford Racing and GM of Lan...

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3 More Questions (Michael Walrath) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-05-01T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Mic...

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Michael Walrath, CEO of Yext – Build what’s missing from 2023-04-27T08:30

Today’s guest is Michael Walrath, Chairman and CEO of Yext, and a remarkable entrepreneur. In three years, he built a $35 million company called Right Media – and then sold it to Yahoo for almost $...

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3 More Questions (Annie Young-Scrivner) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-04-24T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Ann...

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Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella – Surround yourself with different perspectives from 2023-04-20T08:30

Today’s guest is Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella, one of the world’s top beauty companies.  Annie is a seasoned leader with a phenomenal track record of growth in her prior roles at Godiva, Star...

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3 More Questions (Chris Gheysens) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-04-17T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Chr...

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Chris Gheysens, President&CEO of Wawa – Do the right thing and the right things happen from 2023-04-13T08:30

Today’s guest is Chris Gheysens, the President and CEO of Wawa.  If you’ve spent time in the Philadelphia area, you know: Wawa is one of the most beloved convenience store chains in America.Chris h...

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3 More Questions (Uri Levine) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-04-10T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Uri...

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Uri Levine, Co-founder of Waze – Don't be afraid to fail from 2023-04-06T08:30

Today’s guest is Uri Levine, the co-founder of the navigation app Waze. Get this: Uri has built not ONE but TWO companies that have reached a valuation of one billion dollars without going public. ...

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The Best of Q1 from 2023-03-30T08:30

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. ...BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for t...

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3 More Questions (Dawn Hudson) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-03-27T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Daw...

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Dawn Hudson, Former CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America – Evolve your culture from 2023-03-23T08:30

Today’s guest is Dawn Hudson, the former President and CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America and former CMO of the NFL.  Now, you don’t work for Pepsi unless you love competition. And Dawn absolutely has...

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3 More Questions (Jay Bilas) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-03-20T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jay...

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3 More Questions (Jay Bilas) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-03-20T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jay...

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Jay Bilas, ESPN basketball analyst – Put substance before style from 2023-03-16T08:30

As the NCAA March Madness tournament kicks off this week, David talks with ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas.  Jay knows the game inside and out. And he has a way with words that really draws you i...

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3 More Questions (Ray Scott) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-03-13T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Ray...

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Ray Scott, CEO of Lear Corporation – Never lose sight of what’s next from 2023-03-09T09:30

Today’s guest is Ray Scott, President&CEO of the Lear Corporation. If you’re thinking of jets, think again. This Lear Corporation works in the automotive industry, providing seating and electronic ...

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Ray Scott, CEO of Lear Corporation – Never lose sight of what’s next from 2023-03-09T09:30

Today’s guest is Ray Scott, President&CEO of the Lear Corporation. If you’re thinking of jets, think again. This Lear Corporation works in the automotive industry, providing seating and electronic ...

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3 More Questions (Dr. John Noseworthy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-03-06T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Dr....

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Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic – Improve what’s already working from 2023-03-02T09:30

Today’s guest is Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic. People come from all over the world to get treatment at the Mayo Clinic. It’s always ranked at or near the topof the best hospital...

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3 More Questions (Junior Bridgeman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-02-27T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jun...

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Junior Bridgeman, former NBA player and leading entrepreneur – Go farther together from 2023-02-23T09:30

Today’s guest is Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player who’s now one of the greatest entrepreneurs in our country. When he retired from the NBA after twelve years, he jumped headfirst into the rest...

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3 More Questions (Bill Rhodes) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-02-20T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Bil...

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Bill Rhodes, CEO of AutoZone – Value those you lead from 2023-02-16T09:30

Today’s guest is Bill Rhodes, the CEO and Executive Chairman of AutoZone. Get this: AutoZone is one of the only companies around who has grown both their earnings per share AND their revenue EVERY...

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3 More Questions (Condoleezza Rice) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-02-13T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Dr....

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Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State – Play to your strengths from 2023-02-09T09:30

Today’s guest is Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. She’s undoubtedly one of our nation’s most admired and successful leaders. These days, she’s...

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3 More Questions (Dr. Holly Andersen) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-02-06T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Dr....

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Dr. Holly Andersen, World Renowned Cardiologist – Use passion to drive change from 2023-02-02T09:30

Today’s guest is Dr. Holly Andersen. She’s a renowned cardiologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the founder of the Hands Only CPR movement. She is on a mission to make sure everybody knows...

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Bernie Marcus, Cofounder of The Home Depot – Do what’s great for customers from 2023-01-26T09:30

Today I’m joined by Bernie Marcus, the cofounder of The Home Depot. At 93 years young, Bernie is an absolute icon. The Home Depot broke the mold for retail and is continuing to succeed where lots o...

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Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS – See people as an investment from 2023-01-19T09:30

My guest today is Carol Tomé, the CEO of UPS. And let me tell you, there aren’t a lot of leaders out there who have the smarts and empathy and energy that Carol has.  She actually retired in 2019 a...

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3 More Questions (Chris Kempczinski) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2023-01-16T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Chr...

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Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's President and CEO – Make key strategies memorable from 2023-01-12T09:30

I gotta make a little confession. Back when I was the CEO of Yum! Brands, my team and I would do what we called McDonald’s Immersion Days. We just went into McDonald’s restaurants for the whole day...

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Dude Perfect Cofounders Ty and Coby – Quality over quantity from 2023-01-05T09:30

Today I’m talking with Tyler Toney and Coby Cotton, two of the five “dudes” who created Dude Perfect. They have racked up over 15 billion views on YouTube – yup, that’s billions, with a b – and hav...

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The Best of 2022 from 2022-12-29T09:30

With this being the last episode of 2022, we’re going to have some fun listening to and reflecting on some of the best insights from the podcast this year.  And I’ve gotta tell you, picking clips w...

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3 More Questions (Eric Wood) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-12-26T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Eri...

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Eric Wood, Former NFL center, Buffalo Bills – Develop Positive Habits from 2022-12-22T09:30

Well, my guest today is Eric Wood, who is a former NFL center for the Buffalo Bills. Eric was in the prime of his career in 2017 when he was forced to retire due to a neck injury.  Now, for a lot o...

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3 More Questions (Lindsay Tjepkema) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-12-19T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Lin...

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Lindsay Tjepkema, Co-founder and CEO of Casted – Focus on connection from 2022-12-15T09:30

Well, my guest today is Lindsay Tjepkema, and she is the CEO and Co-founder of a company called Casted. Their whole mission is to help businesses understand the return they’re getting from podcasts...

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3 More Questions (Steve Holmes) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-12-12T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Ste...

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Steve Holmes, Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Hotels&Resorts and Travel + Leisure Co. – Be consistent with core values from 2022-12-08T09:30

Today’s guest is Steve Holmes, the Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Hotels&Resorts and Travel + Leisure Co. When I think about Steve’s career, the word that comes to mind for me is consistency. Wi...

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3 More Questions (David Gibbs) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-12-05T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Dav...

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David Gibbs, Yum! Brands CEO – Flip the script in tough situations from 2022-12-01T09:30

Today’s guest is David Gibbs, the CEO of Yum! Brands. That’s Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC and The Habit Burger Grill. And yes, it’s also my former job! David is doing some incredible things to continu...

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3 More Questions (Edward Lee) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-11-28T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Edw...

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Edward Lee, celebrity chef, author, and restaurateur – Show others they matter from 2022-11-24T09:30

Well, it’s Thanksgiving, and since we’re gathering together this week for quality time and quality food, it’s the perfect chance for us to learn some leadership lessons from my favorite chef, Edwar...

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Edward Lee, celebrity chef, author, and restaurateur – Show others they matter from 2022-11-24T09:30

Well, it’s Thanksgiving, and since we’re gathering together this week for quality time and quality food, it’s the perfect chance for us to learn some leadership lessons from my favorite chef, Edwar...

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3 More Questions (Gayle Troberman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-11-21T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Gay...

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Gayle Troberman, iHeartMedia President and CMO – Fight for big ideas from 2022-11-17T09:30

You know, for us leaders, there’s just nothing quite as exciting as a good idea. But for a lot of leaders, what comes next is a real struggle. They’ve got a good idea, but they don’t know how to bu...

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3 More Questions (Dan Rooney) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-11-14T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Lt ...

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Lt Col Dan Rooney, Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor – Embrace challenges from 2022-11-10T09:30

Today’s guest is Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, a highly decorated Air Force fighter pilot, and the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. Now, Folds of Honor is an amazing nonprofit that gives scholar...

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3 More Questions (Oz Pearlman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-11-07T09:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Oz ...

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Oz Pearlman, Professional Mentalist – Create memorable moments from 2022-11-03T08:30

Well, buckle up, everybody, because today I’m talking with the country’s top mentalist, Oz Pearlman. He entertains NFL teams and big corporations with astounding tricks that make it seem like he’s ...

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Oz Pearlman, Professional Mentalist – Create memorable moments from 2022-11-03T08:30

Well, buckle up, everybody, because today I’m talking with the country’s top mentalist, Oz Pearlman. He entertains NFL teams and big corporations with astounding tricks that make it seem like he’s ...

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3 More Questions (Jim Weber) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-10-31T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jim...

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Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running – The power of focus from 2022-10-27T08:30

Let me ask you, have you felt stuck not knowing how to prioritize areas of your business? It’s hard to figure out what’s worth focusing on and what isn’t. And hey, let’s face it, it’s tempting to c...

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3 More Questions (Maritza Montiel) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-10-24T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Mar...

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Maritza Montiel, Deloitte Former Deputy CEO&Vice Chairman – How to summon courage from 2022-10-20T08:30

I hate to break it to you, but you won’t make it very far as a leader unless you know how to summon courage. See, leaders have to speak their minds. They gotta get out of their comfort zone. They g...

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3 More Questions (Peyton Manning) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-10-17T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Pey...

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Peyton Manning, Legendary NFL Quarterback – Be guided by authenticity from 2022-10-13T08:30

Today’s guest hardly needs an introduction because joining me is legendary quarterback Peyton Manning. After his extraordinary career in the NFL, Peyton is now succeeding in the business world – le...

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3 More Questions (Geoff Yang) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-10-10T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Geo...

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Geoff Yang, Partner and Managing Director of Redpoint Ventures – Learn how to assess people from 2022-10-06T08:30

Today’s guest is my friend Geoff Yang, the founding partner and managing director of Redpoint Ventures. He’s a legendary venture capitalist who’s backed companies like Stripe, Netflix, Sonos, and D...

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3 More Questions (Brian Cornell) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-10-03T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Bri...

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Brian Cornell, Target’s Chairman and CEO – Manage Your Energy for Peak Performance from 2022-09-29T08:30

As a leader, you face long days, tough decisions, and constant pressure. And you want to navigate it all with courage and creativity and all the other great qualities we talk about here on the podc...

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3 More Questions (Stanley Druckenmiller) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-09-26T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Sta...

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Stanley Druckenmiller, the #1 investor in the world – See the future differently from 2022-09-22T08:30

Welcome to How Leaders Lead where every week, you get to listen in while I interview some of the VERY best leaders in the world. I break down the key learnings so that by the end of the episode, yo...

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3 More Questions (Mark Erwin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-09-19T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Mar...

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Mark Erwin, President and CEO of Bardstown Bourbon – Equip Your Team Properly from 2022-09-15T08:30

If you want a high performing company, you need to build a high performing team. And we all want to get the most from our teams, but what do they need from us as leaders in order to succeed? Fortun...

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3 More Questions (Roger Goodell) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-09-12T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Rog...

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Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL — Fight Complacency from 2022-09-08T08:30

Well I couldn’t be more excited, because the new NFL season kicks off this week! Yeah, that’s right … football is back, baby! And it’s the perfect time to sit down and talk with my friend Roger Goo...

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3 More Questions (Kelly Coffey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-09-05T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Kel...

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Kelly Coffey, City National Bank CEO—Embrace Feedback from 2022-09-01T08:30

Ask any decent leader if it’s important to get feedback, and you’ll get the same answer. Of COURSE it is.  We have to listen to what our teams and customers are saying if we want to improve our bus...

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3 More Questions (Cyrus Freidheim) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-08-29T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Cyr...

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Cyrus Freidheim, Chiquita&Chicago Sun-Times Former CEO&Management Consultant—Get an Outside Perspective from 2022-08-25T08:30

Today’s guest is Cyrus Freidheim, the former CEO of both Chiquita and the Chicago Sun-Times and an absolutely legendary management consultant. Consultants often get a bad rap for over-charging and ...

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Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner—Attention Beats Marketing from 2022-08-18T08:30

You can have the very best product, service, or cause in the world, but in order for it to really succeed, you need to be able to get people’s eyes and ears on it.  You need their attention. But it...

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Marisa Thalberg, Lowe’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer—Embrace Big Changes with Curiosity from 2022-08-11T08:30

There’s that old saying that the only constant is change. Isn’t that the truth? And it’s especially true for leaders. We’ve always got to be scanning the horizon for the next disruption or big idea...

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Guy Raz, NPR Creator&Host "How I Built This"—Acting in Service of Others from 2022-08-03T08:30

Guy is a remarkable leader who not only has the most soothing voice you’ll ever hear, but the motivation behind all that he does is something we can all learn from and be inspired by. And it’s this...

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Bill Harrison, JPMorgan Chase Former Chairman&CEO—Preparing the Next Leader from 2022-07-28T09:30

Have you ever worked for somebody who’s taken you under their wing and believed in you enough to pave the way for you to take his or her job?  Let me tell you, throughout my career, I’ve had the gr...

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Dawn Sweeney, Former National Restaurant Association President&CEO— Speaking Up When Something Can Be Better from 2022-07-21T08:30

Today’s guest is Dawn Sweeney, the former President&CEO of the National Restaurant Association. Steve Jobs used to say of Apple: “Excellence is the price of admission.” What he meant by that was th...

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3 More Questions (Rob Manfred) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-07-18T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Rob...

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Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner—Finding Common Ground from 2022-07-14T08:30

Have you ever been in one of those situations where you have to make a tough call and you know that no matter what you choose, someone won’t be happy? What are you supposed to do in those moments? ...

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3 More Questions (Jason Kelly) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-07-11T08:30

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our guests. This week, we're talking about Jason Kelly, Cofounder and CEO of Gi...

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Jason Kelly, Ginkgo Bioworks Cofounder&CEO—How to Simplify the Complex from 2022-07-07T08:30

Today’s guest is Jason Kelly, the cofounder and CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks, the largest designer of synthetic DNA in the world. Think back to the last time someone asked you what you did for a living. ...

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3 More Questions (Ken Langone) with David Novak and Koula Callahan from 2022-07-04T09:30

Today is the first edition of 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our guests. This week, we're talking about Ken Langone, Cofounder...

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Ken Langone, The Home Depot Cofounder—Being There for People from 2022-06-30T08:30

Today's guest is really special. He’s a person I love with all my heart and who's been a mentor of mine for several years. He's Ken Langone, the Cofounder of The Home Depot and Chairman of NYU Lang...

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Carol Loomis, Fortune Magazine Former Senior Editor-At-Large—Taking It One Step at a Time from 2022-06-23T08:30

Today’s guest is Carol Loomis, Former Senior Editor-at-large at Fortune magazine. There’s so much I admire about how Carol has navigated her career. She’s blazed her own trail and done things no wo...

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Jon Rahm, Golf's Defending US Open Champion—Using History as Your Guide from 2022-06-16T08:30

There's so much to admire about Jon Rahm. He's obviously super talented, absolutely the real deal, and an extraordinary competitor. But I think you'll be surprised to learn that one of his most dis...

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Bill Acquavella, Acquavella Galleries Head&Art Dealer—Reputation is Everything from 2022-06-09T08:30

Today’s guest is Bill Acquavella, one of the most renowned art dealers in the world and Head of Acquavella Galleries. In the art business, reputation is everything. Bill has sold hundreds of millio...

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Juliet Funt, Fortune 500 Executives Consultant&Author—Take a Minute to Think from 2022-06-02T08:30

Today’s guest is Juliet Funt, the CEO of the Juliet Funt group where she’s a tough-love advisor to Fortune 500 companies like Google, Costco, Nike, and Spotify. She’s also an author and we’re going...

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Ryan Serhant, Real Estate Entrepreneur&TV Star—Go All In from 2022-05-26T08:30

Today’s guest is Ryan Serhant, star of Bravo’s television series Million Dollar Listing: New York and Sell it Like Serhant. He also runs a wildly successful real estate firm. We all know that a lea...

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Paul Varga, Brown-Forman Former Chairman&CEO—Steward Your Brand and Your People from 2022-05-19T08:30

Today’s guest is Paul Varga, the former Chairman and CEO of Brown-Forman, the largest distilling company in the world with brands like Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve.  They have a saying at Brow...

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Molly Fletcher, Keynote Speaker&Former Sports Agent—Learn to Be an Effective Negotiator from 2022-05-12T08:30

Today's guest is Molly Fletcher, who CNN hailed as the female Jerry Maguire, for her work negotiating over $500 million in contracts as a sports agent.  If I were to ask you what you do for a livin...

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Patrick Spence, Sonos CEO—Build to Last from 2022-05-05T08:30

Today's guest is Patrick Spence, the CEO of Sonos. So many tech companies that build consumer products are set up in a way where they make their products obsolete every time they launch a new produ...

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Terry McGuirk, Atlanta Braves Chairman—Know Where You Need to Go from 2022-04-28T08:30

Today's guest is Terry McGurk, the Chairman of the Atlanta Braves. In 2016, right after the Braves went 68-93 (a pretty rough season), Terry told me that it would take five years to turn the franch...

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Larry Bossidy, Honeywell Former Chairman&CEO—Get Things Done from 2022-04-21T08:30

Today’s guest is Larry Bossidy … the former chairman and CEO of Honeywell International and author of the book Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done. Have you ever put together a busines...

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Elane Stock, ServiceMaster Brands CEO—Learn to Give up Control from 2022-04-14T08:30

Today’s guest is Elane Stock, the CEO of ServiceMaster Brands. There’s an adage I’m sure you’ve heard: the only way to gain control is to give up control.If you’ve ever run a business or led a team...

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James Gorman, Morgan Stanley Chairman&CEO—Know Who Keeps You Grounded from 2022-04-07T08:30

Today’s guest is James Gorman, the Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley. In Australia, there’s something known as the Tall Poppy Syndrome. In a field of poppies, there are always one or two that stan...

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Jim Nantz, Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster—Show Up Prepared from 2022-03-31T08:30

Today’s guest is Jim Nantz, an Emmy Award winning sports commentator, and in my opinion, the top sports commentator in the world! He’s the voice of the NFL on CBS, the NCAA’s March Madness, and gol...

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Sneak peek of "Take Charge of You" read by David Novak from 2022-03-22T08:30

In this BONUS episode of How Leaders Lead, David shares the introduction to his new book, Take Charge of You: How Self-Coaching can Transform your Life and Career. Find out how to take the methods ...

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Tom House, Coach to Elite Athletes&Mustard Cofounder—Learn From the Best from 2022-03-17T08:30

This week’s guest is Dr. Tom House, a world-renowned expert in the biomechanics of throwing who's coached elite athletes like Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Nolan Ryan, and Greg Maddux. He's been called a ...

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Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey's Corporation CEO—How to Reimagine Your Brand from 2022-03-10T09:30

Today's guest is Stephanie Stuckey, the CEO of Stuckey’s. This company started in 1937 by Stephanie's grandfather who opened a single store in eastern Georgia. It was one of the country's first roa...

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Shantanu Narayen, Adobe Chairman&CEO—Plant the Vision from 2022-03-03T09:30

Today’s guest is Shantanu Narayen, the Chairman and CEO of Adobe. It’s the leader’s job to communicate the vision of the company in a way that ignites the hearts and minds of the people they lead a...

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Larry Senn, Senn Delaney Founder&Chairman—Help Others Be at Their Best from 2022-02-24T09:30

Today's guest is Larry Senn, who's actually the father of corporate culture, and the Chairman and Senn Delaney. Larry and his business partner were hired by Sam Walton in the early days of Walmart....

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Never Lose the Startup Mindset with Brittany Fuisz, Founder and CEO of Malibu Mylk from 2022-02-17T09:00

Today's guest is Brittany Fuisz, the Founder and CEO of Malibu Mylk. Building something from scratch is not easy. In fact, the majority of businesses that launched don't make it past five years. So...

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Brittany Fuisz, Malibu Mylk Founder&CEO—Never Lose the Startup Mindset from 2022-02-17T09:00

Today's guest is Brittany Fuisz, the Founder and CEO of Malibu Mylk. Building something from scratch is not easy. In fact, the majority of businesses that launched don't make it past five years. So...

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How to Get Up After You Fall Down with Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist from 2022-02-10T11:30

Today's guest is Scott Hamilton, an Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, an organization that is working to eliminate cancer. Now, Scott obviously doesn't need ...

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Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist—How to Get Up After You Fall Down from 2022-02-10T11:30

Today's guest is Scott Hamilton, an Olympic gold medalist and founder of the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation, an organization that is working to eliminate cancer. Now, Scott obviously doesn't need ...

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Embrace Constructive Confrontation with Ken Chenault, Former American Express Chairman & CEO from 2022-02-03T10:30

Today's guest is Ken Chenault, the Former Chairman and CEO of American Express, and the current Chairman and Managing Partner of General Catalyst, a dynamic private equity firm. Now, if you run a b...

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Ken Chenault, AMEX Former Chairman&CEO—Embrace Constructive Confrontation from 2022-02-03T10:30

Today's guest is Ken Chenault, the Former Chairman and CEO of American Express, and the current Chairman and Managing Partner of General Catalyst, a dynamic private equity firm. Now, if you run a b...

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Walk the Talk of Your Core Values with Aneel Bhusri, Workday Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Chairman from 2022-01-27T10:30

Today's guest is Aneel Bhusri, the Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Chairman of Workday, an American on?demand financial management and human capital management software vendor. When Aneel started Workday wi...

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Aneel Bhusri, Workday Cofounder, Co-CEO&Chairman—Walk the Talk of Your Core Values from 2022-01-27T10:30

Today's guest is Aneel Bhusri, the Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Chairman of Workday, an American on‑demand financial management and human capital management software vendor. When Aneel started Workday wi...

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You Only Grow When You're Uncomfortable with Ginni Rometty, Former IBM Chairman, President, and CEO from 2022-01-20T11:30

Today’s guest is Ginni Rometty, the Former Chairman, President and CEO of IBM and current Co-Chairman of the OneTen Initiative. Rising through the ranks from systems engineer to CEO, Ginni has lear...

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Ginni Rometty, IBM Former Chairman&CEO—You Only Grow When You're Uncomfortable from 2022-01-20T11:30

Today’s guest is Ginni Rometty, the Former Chairman, President and CEO of IBM and current Co-Chairman of the OneTen Initiative. Rising through the ranks from systems engineer to CEO, Ginni has lear...

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Restoring Stability in a Crisis with Dave Calhoun, President & CEO of Boeing from 2022-01-13T10:30

Today's guest is Dave Calhoun, the President and CEO of Boeing, the largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners Defense, Space and security systems. Dave joined Boein...

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Dave Calhoun, Boeing CEO&President—Restoring Stability in a Crisis from 2022-01-13T10:30

Today's guest is Dave Calhoun, the President and CEO of Boeing, the largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners Defense, Space and security systems. Dave joined Boein...

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Prioritize the Right Data with Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP from 2022-01-06T10:30

Today's guest is Will Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, a wearable fitness tracker that measures a few key metrics to help top athletes and everyday consumers achieve peak performance. You're go...

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Will Ahmed, WHOOP Founder&CEO—Prioritize the Right Data from 2022-01-06T10:30

Today's guest is Will Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, a wearable fitness tracker that measures a few key metrics to help top athletes and everyday consumers achieve peak performance. You're go...

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The Best of 2021 from 2021-12-30T10:30

To round off 2021, today’s episode features six of David’s favorite insights from the year from leaders like Marvin Ellison, Indra Nooyi, and Tom Brady. You’re going to learn about how to react to ...

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Unlock the Power of Team with Golden State Warriors Head Coach, Steve Kerr from 2021-12-23T10:30

Today's guest is Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Earlier in his career as a player, Steve won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls alongside the one and only Michael Jor...

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Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors Head Coach—Unlock the Power of Team from 2021-12-23T10:30

Today's guest is Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Earlier in his career as a player, Steve won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls alongside the one and only Michael Jor...

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Take the Right Risks | Eric Gleacher, Pioneer in the Mergers and Acquisitions Business from 2021-12-16T10:30

From the United States Marine Corps to Wall Street, Eric Gleacher believes the world belongs to the aggressive. After one round of golf with the right person, the trajectory of his career changed a...

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Eric Gleacher, Mergers and Acquisitions Business Pioneer—Take the Right Risks from 2021-12-16T10:30

From the United States Marine Corps to Wall Street, Eric Gleacher believes the world belongs to the aggressive. After one round of golf with the right person, the trajectory of his career changed a...

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Leading through Uncertainty | Alexa von Tobel, Founder and Managing Partner at Inspired Capital from 2021-12-09T10:30

A force of positivity and pioneer of Financial Technology, Alexa von Tobel felt so strongly about democratizing financial advice for Americans that she dropped out of Harvard business school to bui...

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Alexa von Tobel, Inspired Capital Founder&Managing Partner—Leading Through Uncertainty from 2021-12-09T10:30

A force of positivity and pioneer of Financial Technology, Alexa von Tobel felt so strongly about democratizing financial advice for Americans that she dropped out of Harvard business school to bui...

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Go the Distance for Quality | Peter Millar Chairman and CEO, Scott Mahoney from 2021-12-02T10:30

Scott Mahoney, the Chairman and CEO of Peter Millar, goes the distance to for quality in how he shapes the brand and develops his people. Coming up in business, it wasn’t until Scott worked at Polo...

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Scott Mahoney, Peter Millar Chairman&CEO—Go the Distance for Quality from 2021-12-02T10:30

Scott Mahoney, the Chairman and CEO of Peter Millar, goes the distance to for quality in how he shapes the brand and develops his people. Coming up in business, it wasn’t until Scott worked at Polo...

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Don't Chase Passion, Chase This Instead with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache from 2021-11-18T10:30

Dr. Neal ElAttrache is a renowned American orthopedic surgeon best known as the Lead Physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Rams — as well as his patents and innovation in sports medicine. As a ...

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Coaching with Care | John Calipari, University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach from 2021-11-11T10:30

Head coach of the University of Kentucky NCAA men’s basketball team, John Calipari’s approach to leadership (and coaching) is direct and fearless. Affectionately known as “Coach Cal,” he has been n...

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The Man Behind the Music | Rob Light, Managing Partner of Creative Artists Agency, on Leading with Imagination from 2021-11-04T09:30

The Creative Artists Agency, or CAA as it’s commonly referred to, is the world’s largest talent and sports agency. CAA represents the top artists in show business — names like Beyoncé, Ariana Grand...

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The Future of Work, Family, and Life with Indra Nooyi, Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO | Insight Series from 2021-10-28T09:30

How do leaders navigate conversations about the challenges parents, and especially women, face in the workplace? The first step is to simply have the conversation and get the shared perspectives of...

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Entrepreneurial Caregiving with Jessica Kim, Founder and CEO of ianacare | Leading with Lots of Love from 2021-10-21T09:30

Co-founder and CEO of ianacare, Jessica Kim was thrust into the role of caregiver when her mother fell ill. Both of her parents moved in with her, and through this challenging and isolating time, K...

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Timeless Conversation with Dick's Sporting Goods President & CEO, Lauren Hobart | Leading with Team from 2021-10-14T09:30

Lauren Hobart, President & CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, is an incredibly well-rounded leader with over 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience. As one of only 41 female CEOs leading a ...

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Chick-fil-A Chairman & CEO Dan Cathy | Leading with Faith from 2021-10-07T09:30

As Chairman and CEO of one of the largest family-owned businesses, Chick-Fil-A, Dan Cathy attaches an “in-training” modifier to his name cards as a reminder to continue learning, growing and making...

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Timeless Interview: Kara Goldin, Founder & CEO of Hint Water | Leading with Undaunted from 2021-09-30T09:30

Founder and CEO of Hint Water, Kara Goldin found success in journalism at Time and at tech startups in Silicon Valley. Her early ambitions changed after discovering her hectic travel schedule led t...

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Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback | Leading with Performance from 2021-09-23T09:30

Tom Brady, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leads with Performance. Coming to Tampa Bay after winning his last Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in 2019, Tom was excited to learn ho...

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Tom Brady, 7-time World Champion—Build Strong Relationships With Clear Communication from 2021-09-23T09:30

Today’s guest is Tom Brady, the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and – let’s be honest – the greatest of all time. Now, we all go into new situations where we're expected to come in, turn t...

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President & CEO of SHRM, Johnny Taylor | Leading with Empathy from 2021-09-16T09:30

Representing HR professionals from around the world, Johnny Taylor is President and CEO of SHRM, The Society for Human Resource Management. With a background in law and HR across many different ind...

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Leading with Anticipation | Jimmy Dunne, Vice Chairman and Senior Managing Principal at Piper Sandler from 2021-09-09T08:00

Jimmy Dunne, one of the founders of Sandler O'Neill + Partners which was acquired by Piper Jaffray in January 2020, leads with true tenacity, anticipation and grit. Nearly decimated by the attacks ...

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Jimmy Dunne, Piper Sandler Vice Chairman&Senior Managing Principal—Anticipate the Needs of Others from 2021-09-09T08:00

Today’s guest is Jimmy Dunne. He’s the Vice Chairman and Senior Managing Principal at Piper Sandler. He was one of the founders of Sandler O'Neill + Partners which was acquired by Piper Jaffray in ...

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Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto Carvalho | Leading with Smarts from 2021-09-02T08:00

When Alberto Carvalho took the job as Superintendent of the country’s fourth largest district, Miami-Dade, he was faced with an impossible challenge. To overcome three levels of bankruptcy for the ...

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Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent—Define Reality (Even When It’s Ugly) from 2021-09-02T08:00

One of your most important jobs as a leader is to define reality. You have to figure out what is really happening in your organization if you want to make it better. And today’s guest is Alberto Ca...

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Andy Roddick, Former #1 Tennis Player on Leading with Initiative from 2021-08-26T08:00

Formerly the #1 tennis player in the world, Andy Roddick leads with mental strength, preparation and a sense of humor. Since his retirement from professional tennis in 2012, Roddick has been induct...

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Andy Roddick, Former #1 World Tennis Player&Andy Roddick Foundation CEO—Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions from 2021-08-26T08:00

Today’s guest is hall of fame and former world #1 tennis player, Andy Roddick. You may remember him destroying opponents with his serve, or winning the 2003 US Open, or even hosting Saturday Night ...

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Leading with Solutions | Becky Frankiewicz, President of ManpowerGroup North America from 2021-08-19T08:00

Becky Frankiewicz, the President of ManpowerGroup North America, leads with a dauntless drive to find and deliver solutions to significant problems. As a marketing and finance executive in various ...

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Becky Frankiewicz, ManpowerGroup North America President—Know What You Are Uniquely Good At from 2021-08-19T08:00

Today’s guest is Becky Frankiewicz, President of ManpowerGroup North America, which is the leading workforce solutions company in the world. Now when she took the job, she was stepping into a whole...

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Timo Boldt, Gousto Founder&CEO—Intentionally Stretch Yourself from 2021-08-12T08:00

​​Today’s guest is Timo Boldt, Founder and CEO of Gousto, the largest meal kit company in the United Kingdom, which Timo founded at the ripe old age of 27. In the last seven years, its valuation ha...

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Leading with Curiosity | Timo Boldt, Founder and CEO of Gousto from 2021-08-12T08:00

??Timo Boldt, the Founder and CEO of Gousto, leads with the curiosity to set big goals and learn everything he needs to achieve them. Timo is disrupting the grocery and restaurant categories in the...

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Timeless Interview: Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert - Leading with Competitive from 2021-08-05T08:00

With the U.S. Women's Basketball team in pursuit of a seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal, now is the time to learn about the organization those women play for when they are not at the Olympics....

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Insight Series: Avid Learners from 2021-07-29T10:00

In this special episode of the How Leaders Lead podcast, listeners will learn that all top leaders are incredible “AVID LEARNERS” - people who’ve demonstrated a real commitment to continuous learni...

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Insight Series Trailer from 2021-07-26T20:00

Over the course of the year, David kept getting asked, “What did you learn?”, “What are your key takeaways from your conversations with these great leaders?” So this is a special episode series tha...

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Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali Center Director&Vice Chair—Give Without Expecting Something in Return from 2021-07-23T11:00

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with today’s guest, Lonnie Ali. She’s the wife of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and a powerful leader in her own right. She incorporated, built, and sold, Gre...

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Lonnie Ali, Director & Vice Chair of Muhammad Ali Center - Leading with Grace from 2021-07-23T11:00

Today’s guest is Lonnie Ali, the wife of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Lonnie is an incredible leader who has devoted her life to making the world a better place. In 1992, Lonnie incorporated and s...

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Bob Greifeld, NASDAQ former CEO—Focus Relentlessly on High Leverage Tasks from 2021-07-22T08:00

Today’s guest is Bob Greifeld, the former CEO of NASDAQ. These days, the NASDAQ is a powerhouse market. But that was not the case when Bob took over. It was small and struggling. During his time in...

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Leading with Intensity | Former CEO of NASDAQ, Bob Greifeld from 2021-07-22T08:00

With a 20-year history in technology, Former CEO of NASDAQ, Bob Greifeld is a relentless leader in every way imaginable. An English major-turned computer specialist, Bob approached his job intervie...

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Timeless Interview: Bobbi Brown, Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & Jones Road from 2021-07-15T08:00

How does the creator of one of the world’s most well known beauty brands, pivot to the wellness category and find her footing in a place where authenticity, realness and reality are key? David gets...

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Jeff Lawson, Twilio Cofounder&CEO—Dig for Problems and Then Solve Them from 2021-07-08T08:00

Today’s guest is Jeff Lawson, the co-founder&CEO of Twilio, one of the world’s fastest growing technology companies. Millions of software developers use their platform to add communications to apps...

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Jeff Lawson, Co-Founder & CEO of Twilio | Leading with Understanding from 2021-07-08T08:00

Co-Founder and CEO of Twilio, Jeff Lawson is a serial entrepreneur and technologist with a career including both large companies and a series of start-ups. Jeff leads with knowledge, a visceral con...

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Timeless Interview: Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson - Leading with Joy from 2021-07-01T08:00

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks, has brought the power of vulnerability to his role. After succeeding Starbucks’ founder and CEO Howard Schultz in 2017, Johnson believes strongly in preserving the ...

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Replay: Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson - Leading with Joy from 2021-07-01T08:00

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks, has brought the power of vulnerability to his role. After succeeding Starbucks’ founder and CEO Howard Schultz in 2017, Johnson believes strongly in preserving the ...

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Wendy Clark, Dentsu International Global CEO—Embrace an Underdog Mindset from 2021-06-24T08:00

Today’s guest is Wendy Clark, Global CEO of Dentsu International, and the first female CEO of a big six global advertising agency. Before that, she did incredible work as a marketing executive at C...

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Global CEO of Dentsu International, Wendy Clark - Leading with Fervor from 2021-06-24T08:00

Wendy Clark is CEO of Dentsu International, a 120 year-old multinational media and digital marketing communications company headquartered in London. As the first female CEO of a big six global adve...

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Mickey Drexler, The Gap, J. Crew&Banana Republic Former CEO—Break the Rules (Sometimes) from 2021-06-10T08:00

Today’s guest is Mickey Drexler, the former CEO of The Gap, J. Crew, and Banana Republic. He’s the legendary king of retail who put all those stores (and several others) on the map. These days he a...

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Leading with Savvy - Mickey Drexler, Former CEO of The Gap, Banana Republic and J Crew from 2021-06-10T08:00

Former CEO of The Gap, Banana Republic and J.Crew, Mickey Drexler has always had a keen instinct for merchandising and a philosophical commitment to following his gut in business. Drexler’s impact ...

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Stephen MR Covey, Covey Leadership Center CEO&Bestselling Author—Extend Trust the Smart Way from 2021-06-03T08:00

Today’s guest is Stephen MR Covey. As the CEO of Covey Leadership Center, he built the largest leadership development company in the world, and orchestrated the successful merger of Franklin Covey....

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Stephen MR Covey, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Speed of Trust Global Practice Leader - Leading with Trust from 2021-06-03T08:00

Former President and CEO of Franklin-Covey Leadership, Stephen M. R. Covey felt compelled to transition his career from business leadership to thought leadership with his book, The Speed of Trust. ...

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Milind Pant, Amway CEO—Build Trust by Building Community from 2021-05-27T08:00

Today’s guest is Milind Pant, CEO of Amway. Amway is the largest direct selling company in the world, with over ONE MILLION independent business owners – a.k.a. entrepreneurs. Milind has tapped int...

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CEO of Amway, Milind Pant - Leading with Adventure from 2021-05-27T08:00

As CEO of Amway, the world’s largest direct selling company, Milind Pant attributes his professional success to cultural sensitivity and leading with love and empathy. With a career full of global ...

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Timeless Interview: Kendra Scott, Founder and Executive Chairwoman | Leading with Simple from 2021-05-20T11:15

This week's episode is one I know you'll love that I dropped back in July, with Kendra Scott, now Chairwoman of Kendra Scott Jewelry. Since recording she has been full steam ahead, focusing on spen...

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Replay: Kendra Scott, Founder and Executive Chairwoman | Leading with Simple from 2021-05-20T11:15

This week's episode is one I know you'll love that I dropped back in July, with Kendra Scott, now Chairwoman of Kendra Scott Jewelry. Since recording she has been full steam ahead, focusing on spen...

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Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert - Leading with Competitive from 2021-05-13T08:00

Cathy Engelbert, the first Commissioner of the WNBA, is no stranger to trailblazing. Formerly an executive with Deloitte for 33 years and eventually their first female CEO, Engelbert was thrilled t...

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Previous Walker Cup Captain, John "Spider" Miller - Leading with Dignity from 2021-05-04T08:00

John “Spider” Miller leads with Dignity. From humble beginnings in Indiana as one of eleven children, Spider learned how to work hard. His work ethic and commitment took him far in amateur golf as ...

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Daniel Lubetzky, KIND Snacks Founder—Embrace the Philosophy of "And" from 2021-04-29T09:00

Today’s guest is Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks – which is the fastest growing snack brand in the world. It’s not every day that you can find a snack that’s healthy AND tasty. But as you’r...

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Founder of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky - Leading with And from 2021-04-29T09:00

Founder and Executive Chairman of KIND Snacks, Daniel Lubetzky understands that living outside of society’s boundaries and traditional definitions is where kindness and creativity is found. The son...

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NBC Sports Reporter, Former Jockey & COO of Starlight Racing, Donna Barton Brothers - Leading with Communication from 2021-04-27T09:00

The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday and in this episode you'll get an on-the-track look at the Derby. You'll ride along with David and Donna as they discuss the first time she got bucked on a horse...

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Part 2 | Augusta National Golf Club Chairman, Fred Ridley from 2021-04-14T09:00

In Part II of this episode, we’re back with the Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, Fred Ridley. Listen as the Chairman and David discuss the impact of the pandemic on the Masters, putting his ...

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Part 1 | Augusta National Golf Club Chairman, Fred Ridley | Leading with Respect from 2021-04-13T09:00

Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club since 2017, Fred Ridley is the man behind the Masters. As a lawyer and winner of the American U.S. Amateur Golf Championship, Ridley brings a comprehensive un...

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Kara Goldin, Hint Water Founder&CEO—Tackle Your Fears Head On from 2021-04-01T09:00

Today’s guest is Kara Goldin, the CEO and Founder of Hint Water, which is the leading brand for unsweetened flavored water.  It may surprise you to learn that Kara founded this company having no ex...

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Hint Water Founder & CEO, Kara Goldin | Leading with Undaunted from 2021-04-01T09:00

Founder and CEO of Hint Water, Kara Goldin found success in journalism at Time and at tech startups in Silicon Valley. Her early ambitions changed after discovering her hectic travel schedule led t...

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Leading with Disruption | Jesse Cole, Founder of Fans First Entertainment & Owner of Savannah Bananas from 2021-03-26T19:12

In this episode David sits down with Jesse Cole, Founder and CEO of Fans First Entertainment and Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. Jesse leads with Disruption, turning pain points upside...

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Joey Zwillinger, Allbirds Cofounder—Have a Healthy Sense of Urgency from 2021-03-18T09:00

Today’s guest is Joey Zwillinger, Co-Founder of Allbirds, the world’s most comfortable shoe according to Time Magazine. His company is growing by leaps and bounds, and they’ve pioneered a truly sus...

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Allbirds Co-Founder, Joey Zwillinger - Leading with Urgency from 2021-03-18T09:00

David gets the story behind Joey Zwillinger, the Co-Founder of Allbirds, who left a promising career in biotechnology driven by the fear of mediocrity. Joey knew that he would be disappointed in hi...

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Niren Chaudhary, Panera CEO—Begin With the End in Mind from 2021-03-04T09:00

Today’s guest is Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera. Have you ever been absolutely overwhelmed by a challenge? Maybe it was a crisis … or a huge turnaround effort … or just a really complex problem you...

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Panera CEO, Niren Chaudhary - Leading with Spirit from 2021-03-04T09:00

Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Bread, believes that a strong leader defines reality while also creating hope and optimism through delivering a clear vision. By articulating the core mission of Pane...

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Mikaila Ulmer, Me and the Bees Lemonade Founder&CEO—Focus on Opportunities, Not Just Obstacles from 2021-02-25T07:00

Today, you’ll see that business wisdom and leadership insight can come from ANY age – because our guest for this episode is 15-year-old Mikaila Ulmer, the Founder and CEO of Me and the Bees Lemonad...

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Leading with Impact - Lowe's Home Improvement CEO, Marvin Ellison from 2021-02-18T10:00

Marvin Ellison, CEO of Lowe's Home Improvement, has made a career of tackling challenges that no one else would, or could, face. He attributes his success to this approach and to embracing the “bes...

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Leading with Team - President & CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods from 2021-02-04T11:00

Lauren Hobart, the newly appointed CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, is an incredibly well-rounded leader with over 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience. As one of only 41 female CEOs le...

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Leading with Team - President & CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, Lauren Hobart from 2021-02-04T10:00

Lauren Hobart, the newly appointed CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, is an incredibly well-rounded leader with over 25 years of finance, consumer and retail experience. As one of only 41 female CEOs le...

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General Ray Odierno, Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Army—Three Traits of a Trustworthy Leader from 2021-01-25T10:00

Today’s guest is General Ray Odierno, the former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army – which is the top job in the Army. He retired in 2015 as a four-star general and now works in the private sector, c...

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Leading with Command - General Ray Odierno, Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Army from 2021-01-25T10:00

Former Chief of Staff of the Army, Ray Odierno is a retired four-star general of the United States Army and current chairman of USA Football. With a background in team sports, General Odierno utili...

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Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO—How to Stay Agile and Innovative from 2021-01-14T10:00

Today’s guest is Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks. Do you ever feel like your organization is incredibly complex? Like it takes forever to get anything done?It’s a pretty common issue, especially if...

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Starbucks CEO, Kevin Johnson on Leading with Joy from 2021-01-14T10:00

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Starbucks, has brought the power of vulnerability to his role. After succeeding Starbucks’ founder and CEO Howard Schultz in 2017, Johnson believes strongly in preserving the ...

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Season 2 Trailer from 2020-12-28T22:08:21

Get ready for Season 2 of How Leaders Lead with David Novak!!
In each episode, David Novak interviews some of the biggest names, in business, sports and life – and you’re gonna love learning ho...

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Madeline Bell, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President&CEO—Model the Right Behaviors from 2020-12-17T10:00

Today’s guest is Madeline Bell, President&CEO of the world-renowned Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Now you’ve probably heard how important it is for leaders to “walk the talk” – for our actio...

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Leading with Calm - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia President & CEO, Madeline Bell from 2020-12-17T10:00

Madeline Bell, President and CEO of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has redefined her title during the global pandemic from CEO to CRO, or “Chief Reassurance Officer”. From bedside to t...

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Lindsey Johnson, Weezie Cofounder&CEO—Pair Passion With Substance from 2020-12-03T10:00

Today’s guest is Lindsey Johnson, Cofounder and CEO of Weezie Towels. She and her co-founder Liz Eicholz are long-time friends who joined forces to build something really special.At Weezie, they ha...

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Leading with Zeal - Weezie Towels Co-Founder & CEO, Lindsey Johnson from 2020-12-03T10:00

Lindsey Johnson and her co-founder Liz Eicholz were close friends before starting their groundbreaking luxury “bathleisure” brand, Weezie. With a background in finance, Johnson was a natural fit fo...

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John Calipari, University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach—Care About Your People from 2020-11-19T10:00

Today’s guest is John Calipari, head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky. Yes, the legendary Coach Cal!  I gotta tell you, if you’re listening to this podcast first thing in the morning,...

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Leading with Belief - John Calipari, University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach from 2020-11-19T10:00

Head coach of the University of Kentucky NCAA men’s basketball team, John Calipari’s approach to leadership (and coaching) is direct and fearless. Affectionately known as “Coach Cap,” he has been n...

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Jack Nicklaus, Golfer, Businessman&Philanthropist —Learn From Both Success and Failure from 2020-11-12T09:56

Today’s guest is Jack Nicklaus, who is widely regarded as the best golfer to ever play the game. He hardly needs an introduction! He won 117 professional tournaments over his 44 year career, includ...

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Leading with Preparation - Jack Nicklaus, Golfer, Businessman & Philanthropist from 2020-11-12T09:56

Jack Nicklaus, nicknamed the Golden Bear, has dominated the game of golf. Known around the world as one of the best players of all time, Nicklaus won 117 professional tournaments over his 44-year c...

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Dave Cote, Honeywell former CEO—Find Win/Win Solutions by Thinking for Yourself from 2020-11-05T10:00

Today’s guest is Dave Cote, former CEO of Honeywell. Dave led an incredible turnaround at Honeywell. When he took charge in 2002, the company was in dire straits. Dave was in charge for 16 years, a...

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Leading with Win-Win, Former Honeywell CEO, Dave Cote from 2020-11-05T10:00

A firm believer in the power and rarity of independent thinking, Dave Cote, former Honeywell CEO and current Executive Chairman of Vertiv Holdings, released his first book this year, “Winning Now, ...

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Frank Blake, Home Depot former CEO—Aim for Excellence, Not Just Growth from 2020-10-29T09:00

Today’s guest is Frank Blake, former CEO of The Home Depot. He actually calls himself the “accidental CEO” – and it was a bit of a surprise when he was appointed back in 2007. It’s not every day th...

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Leading with Humility - Home Depot former CEO, Frank Blake from 2020-10-29T09:00

As a lawyer working in mergers and acquisitions for Home Depot, Frank Blake was shocked to be offered the job of CEO in 2007. For the next eight years, he experienced a crash course in leadership a...

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Leading with Principle - NBCUniversal Chairman, Steve Burke from 2020-10-22T09:00

Steve Burke, Chairman of NBCUniversal for the last nine years, landed his dream job. Ignoring his family and mentors’ advice, he followed his intuition to NBCUniversal after working next door to hi...

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Leading with Purpose - 822 Group Founder & CEO, Mory Fontanez from 2020-10-15T09:00

Founder and CEO of 822 Group, Mory Fontanez is a purpose coach whose mission is to cultivate mindful, EQ-driven leadership in a capitalistic culture. She guides other leaders and CEOs to identify a...

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Tim Ryan, PricewaterhouseCoopers US Chair&Senior Partner—Listen to Different Perspectives from 2020-10-08T09:00

Today’s guest is Tim Ryan, US Chair and Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the top accounting and consulting firms in the world.  You don’t get elected to this kind of position if you...

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Leading with Guts - PwC US Chair & Senior Partner, Tim Ryan from 2020-10-08T09:00

After more than thirty years with PwC, Tim Ryan was elected Chair and Senior Partner by his peers in the spring of 2016 for his aggressive growth plan and long history with the company. But when a ...

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Part 2: Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Chairman&CEO—Always Have a Plan to Deal With Problems from 2020-10-01T09:00

Today’s guest is Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase. If you haven’t already heard part one of this conversation, check the feed and start there instead. It’s a masterclass in dealing w...

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Part 2: Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO from 2020-10-01T09:00

In part two of this interview, Jamie Dimon talks with David about growing up in Queens, the Bear Stearns acquisition, the future of the American dream and what prioritization looks like when you’re...

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Mid-Season Summary From David from 2020-09-30T09:00

As we reach our midway point of this first season, I want to take a time out and just thank you for the overwhelming positive support you've given to the podcast. The reception we've felt from you ...

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Part 1: Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Chairman&CEO—Always Have a Plan to Deal With Problems from 2020-09-29T09:00

Today’s guest is Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase. He took this job back in 2006 – and it has not been an easy road. He faced the global financial crisis in ‘08, the COVID-19 pandemi...

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Part 1: Leading with Real - Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO from 2020-09-29T09:00

Jamie Dimon has served as the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest of the big four American banks, since 2005. Born into a family of stock brokers, Jamie has led through the 2008 financi...

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Mark Messier, NHL Hall of Famer—Stay Attuned to Your People from 2020-09-24T09:00

Today’s guest is NHL Hall of Famer Mark Messier. The man hardly needs an introduction! He’s won the Stanley Cup a whopping six times and is one of the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorers.  He’s a l...

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Larry Merlo, CVS Health CEO—Craft a Simple and Compelling Vision from 2020-09-17T07:42

Today’s guest is Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health. When Larry took the helm at CVS in 2011, they were doing about 100 billion dollars in revenue. That’s a lot of money. But guess what? Now they’re do...

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Leading with Care - CEO of CVS Health, Larry Merlo from 2020-09-17T07:42

Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health, started his career as an impassioned pharmacist with no aspirations for the C-suite. Through his passion for pharmacy and level-headed vision, he has led CVS Health ...

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Part 2: Tom Brady, 6-time World Champion—Back Up Your Goals with Disciplined Action from 2020-09-11T09:00

Listen to the second part of our conversation with Tom Brady, quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If you haven’t heard the first part yet, find it on the podcast feed – you’re going to want to...

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Part 2: Leading with Heart - Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020-09-11T09:00

David is back with Tom Brady for a deeper dive into what makes him such a compelling leader. This extended interview offers a glimpse into Tom’s early life, why he chose football over baseball, how...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Part 1: Tom Brady, 6-time World Champion—Back Up Your Goals with Disciplined Action from 2020-09-10T09:00

Today’s guest is Tom Brady, the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And if you know anything about Tom Brady, you know he’s incredibly disciplined. His nutrition, his fitness, his training, hi...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Part 1: Leading with Heart - Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2020-09-10T09:00

Six-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady opens up about the “second quarter” of his career as he transitions from a 20-year run with the New England Patriots to a fresh start leading the Tampa Bay B...

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Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Former Chairman&CEO—The Power of Elevating Others from 2020-09-03T09:14

Today’s guest is Indra Nooyi, the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. Indra is an incredibly accomplished leader. In her twelve years in charge at PepsiCo, she navigated all kinds of challenges – a...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Resolve - Indra Nooyi | Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo from 2020-09-03T09:14

Check out our October 28, 2021 interview where Ashley Novak Butler interviews Indra and her Dad about the future of work, family, and life. Listen here on Apple: https://apple.co/3jHhPnm. Listen he...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Bobbi Brown, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Founder&Beauty Evolution CEO—Surround Yourself With the Right Partners from 2020-08-27T09:00

Today’s guest is Bobbi Brown, Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics&CEO of Beauty Evolution.  She is an absolute creative genius. Not just in makeup. In her whole life! When Bobbi comes up against a pro...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Panache - Bobbi Brown | Founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & CEO of Beauty Evolution from 2020-08-27T09:00

How does the creator of one of the world’s most well known beauty brands, pivot to the wellness category and find her footing in a place where authenticity, realness and reality are key? David gets...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Ajay Banga, Mastercard CEO—Be Guided by Decency from 2020-08-20T09:00

Today’s guest is Ajay Banga, CEO of Mastercard. Ajay is one of the most respected leaders in the world, and he’s a classic example of that old adage, “When you do the right thing, the right things ...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Decency - Ajay Banga, CEO of Mastercard from 2020-08-20T09:00

David talks with the CEO of Mastercard about his work to make fairness as important a trait of leadership as empathy. David gets Ajay’s story about growing up in India and learning to create plans ...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder&CEO—Tap Into the Power of Purpose from 2020-08-14T09:00

Today’s guest is Ethan Brown, Founder and CEO of Beyond Meat. You hear a lot of leaders say they want to change the world. But that is literally Ethan’s mission at Beyond Meat. Their company is dev...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Drive - Ethan Brown, Founder & CEO of Beyond Meat from 2020-08-14T09:00

Hear how Beyond Meat Founder and CEO Ethan Brown pushes his people with intense loyalty to drive success all while delighting his customers with better protein options that don’t change why people ...

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Tony Xu, Doordash Cofounder&CEO—Break Problems Into Detailed Pieces from 2020-08-06T09:00

Today’s guest is Tony Xu, Cofounder and CEO of Doordash.  Getting a nice tasty burrito delivered to your door may seem pretty straightforward. But when you think about all the moving parts – vendor...

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Seth Waugh, PGA of America CEO—Spend Time with All Levels of Your Organization from 2020-08-06T09:00

Today’s guest is Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America. Seth Waugh’s background is actually in finance – most recently, as the CEO of Deutsche Bank. That’s obviously impressive, but what really set...

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Leading with Intent - CEO of the PGA of America, Seth Waugh from 2020-08-06T09:00

In this episode, David talks with the CEO of the PGA of America to find out how Seth is leading in light of COVID-19 externally, and improving communication internally. When he left finance on Wall...

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Leading with Clarity - Doordash Co-Founder & CEO Tony Xu from 2020-08-06T09:00

Tony Xu leads by breaking problems down to the lowest level of detail - almost to the point of applied mathematics. That’s why he worked every step of delivery for the first year and a half that Do...

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Evan Spiegel, SNAP CEO—Secrets of Fostering Innovation from 2020-07-30T10:00

Today’s guest is Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap.  The tech world is driven by innovation. And Snapchat has set the gold standard for getting new ideas to take off, ever since 2011 when Evan Spiegel co-f...

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Larry Fitzgerald, Former Arizona Cardinals WR—How to Lead by Example from 2020-07-30T09:30

Today’s guest is Larry Fitzgerald, who has played for the Arizona Cardinals for 17 years and is widely regarded as one of the best wide receivers to ever play the game. He’s also an incredible phil...

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Kendra Scott, Founder&Executive Chairwoman of Kendra Scott—Strive for Simplicity from 2020-07-30T09:00

Today’s guest is Kendra Scott, Founder, Executive Chairwoman of the popular jewelry brand Kendra Scott. Have you ever gotten stuck because you felt so overwhelmed by how complicated something seeme...

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Leading with Kindness - Evan Spiegel | SNAP CEO from 2020-07-30T09:00

In this episode, David gets the story behind Evan Spiegel’s creation of SnapChat, and how Evan went from riding a wave of celebrity after SnapChat went public to climbing out of the hole when his a...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Greatness - Larry Fitzgerald | Arizona Cardinals WR from 2020-07-30T09:00

Larry and David talk less about Larry’s career as a football player and more about Larry’s leadership in the community during divisive times, his philanthropic efforts, what leadership looks like o...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Kindness - Evan Spiegel | SNAP CEO from 2020-07-30T09:00

In this episode, David gets the story behind Evan Spiegel’s creation of SnapChat, and how Evan went from riding a wave of celebrity after SnapChat went public to climbing out of the hole when his a...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Leading with Simple - Kendra Scott | Founder & Executive Chairwoman from 2020-07-30T09:00

Kendra and David talk about entrepreneurship and what it took for Kendra to turn a pain point she experienced as a consumer buying jewelry into a successful business devoted to surprising and delig...

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
How Leaders Lead - Trailer from 2020-07-25T19:47

David has been asking questions and learning from some of the most talented people on the planet for decades. Which is a big reason he became one of the 20 Best CEO’s in the world according to Barr...

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Trailer: How Leaders Lead with David Novak from 2020-07-23T12:23

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....

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How Leaders Lead with David Novak
Trailer: How Leaders Lead with David Novak from 2020-07-23T12:23

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....

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