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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

3 More Questions (Jimmy Kirchdorfer) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

07 Jul 2025

11m

#246: Jimmy Kirchdorfer, Chairman and CEO of ISCO Industries – Grow the business so your people can grow with it

03 Jul 2025

50m

3 More Questions (Bob Jordan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

30 Jun 2025

13m

#245: Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines – Be both an optimist and a realist

26 Jun 2025

48m

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In this episode of How Leaders Lead, David Novak interviews Bob Jordan, the CEO of Southwest Airlines, about his leadership style and how he navigates challenges. Jordan shares stories from his career, including his early jobs and experiences with Southwest's iconic founder, Herb Kelleher. He emphasizes the importance ...