

How Leaders Lead with David Novak
How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more. Other guests include: CEO of Starbucks CEO of Target Co-founder of Home Depot and many others... David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wisdom of these leaders into actionable insights you can use to elevate your own leadership game. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading teams, this show helps you build the confidence you need to lead well.
Episodes


#293: David Lafitte – CEO, Tecovas – Serve others with radical hospitality

#292: Kecia Steelman, CEO, Ulta Beauty – Progress over perfection

#291: Mark Smucker, Chair and CEO, The J.M. Smucker Company – Understand the soul of your brand

#290: Mariam Naficy, Founder and Chairman, Minted – See the possibilities in people

#289: Kurt Kane, CEO, TruGreen – Fall in love with customer retention

#288: James “JC” Curleigh, CEO, Pelican Products – How to reframe what you sell

#287: Julie Hansen, CEO, Babbel – Don’t fear change

#286: John Donahoe, Former CEO of Nike, Director of Athletics at Stanford – Create strategy from the outside in

#285: Ted Scott, Caddie for Scottie Scheffler, PGA Tour – Great questions demand great answers

#284: Shea Ralph, Head Coach of Women’s Basketball, Vanderbilt – Ground your team in values, not results

#283: Roy Williams, Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach, North Carolina – Get better every single day

#282: Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO, LIFE Healthcare Group – Pick team players over individual performers

#281: Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO, Allstate – Be brutal with your time

#280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH – Stay connected to your why

#279: Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company – AI is about growth, not just productivity

#278: Hanneke Faber, CEO, Logitech – Co-create with your team

#277: Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, NBC & Golf Channel – Curiosity builds connection

#276: Jason Garrett, 3x Super Bowl Champion and Former NFL Head Coach – You can lead from anywhere on the team

#275: Ania Smith, CEO, TaskRabbit – Take risks that teach you something
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