

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


#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International – Success is never final

#272: 5 ideas to lead with more clarity in 2026

#271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders

#270: Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Lead Creative, poppi – Build your brand

#269: Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster – Show the path to success

#268: Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO of Counter – Step back to move forward

#267: Michael Meldman, Founder and Chairman of Discovery Land Company – Be one of one in your category

#266: Richard Fain, Former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group – Push past comfortable

Jim McCann, American entrepreneur and former CEO of 1-800-Flowers – Find a way to connect

#264: Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation – Good design can make anything better

#263: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble – Your mission is your mobilizer

#262: Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach – Combine magic and logic

#261: Nathan Smith, Walker Cup Captain – Know what your people need to excel

#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market – The business model matters

#259: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of Olive & June – Work on yourself

3 More Questions (Paul Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

#258: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands – Sell what you sell

3 More Questions (Klaus Kleinfeld) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

#257: Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa – Purpose channels your energy
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