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How Leaders Lead with David Novak

How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more. Other guests include: CEO of Starbucks CEO of Target Co-founder of Home Depot and many others... David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the 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

#255: Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs – Be quick to give others credit

04 Sep 2025

57m

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

01 Sep 2025

12m

#254: Tom Hale, CEO of Oura – Be a balancing force

28 Aug 2025

1h 2m

3 More Questions (Roger Crandall) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

25 Aug 2025

#253: Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and CEO of MassMutual – Make the numbers mean something

21 Aug 2025

54m

3 More Questions (David Levy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

18 Aug 2025

12m

#252: David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports + Experiences – True vision takes guts

14 Aug 2025

53m

3 More Questions (Peter Cuneo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

11 Aug 2025

12m

#251: Peter Cuneo, Former CEO and Vice Chairman of Marvel Entertainment – Embrace the unfamiliar

07 Aug 2025

33m

3 More Questions (Dr. Michael Gervais) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

04 Aug 2025

11m

#250: Dr. Michael Gervais, Renowned high-performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery – Train your mind

31 Jul 2025

1h 0m

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In this episode of "How Leaders Lead," David Novak interviews performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais, exploring the development of confidence, resilience, and effective leadership. Dr. Gervais shares formative childhood experiences and discusses his journey from anxiety-driven aggression to mastering emotional re...