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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

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79:03

#285: Ted Scott, Caddie for Scottie Scheffler, PGA...

How Leaders Lead with David Novak ·

2026/04/02

In his 29 years as a PGA Tour caddie, Ted Scott has won four Masters and an Olympic gold – not by having all the answers, but by asking the right questions at the right time. It’s how Ted guides the #1 player in the world, Scottie Scheffler, without getting in the way of his greatness. It’s his go-to strategy for getting better at anything. And it’s why he’s considered by many to be one of the best caddies to ever pick up a bag. If you’ve ever struggled with when to speak up and when to stay

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65:40

#284: Shea Ralph, Head Coach of Women’s Basketball,...

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2026/03/26

Five years ago, Shea Ralph walked in as head coach of Vanderbilt’s women’s basketball team and inherited a broken program. There wasn’t much trust or talent left.But now, Vandy is flying as a #2 seed in this year’s NCAA tournament, and Shea has just been named National Coach of the Year. Go behind the scenes of their turnaround, and see how Shea’s unique story and perspective helped drive it – including how she motivates her team to get good results without letting those results define who they

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83:23

#283: Roy Williams, Former Men’s Basketball Head...

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2026/03/19

Roy Williams is without a doubt one of the best college basketball coaches of all time. As the men’s head basketball coach at two storied programs – Kansas and UNC – he won three national championships and made nine Final Four appearances.And through every moment, Roy had one standard: don’t step off the court until you’ve gotten better. That applied to his players, his staff, and himself. Most leaders know they should focus on daily improvement. The hard part is actually making it into something

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67:42

#282: Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO, LIFE Healthcare Group...

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2026/03/12

Peter Wharton-Hood became CEO of LIFE Healthcare in August 2020 – right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic – with no healthcare experience.He was an accomplished banking executive, but he had zero context for what it takes to run a hospital. And it was his job to lead 16,000 healthcare workers through a generational crisis. But Peter stepped into the role with a team-first philosophy that’s shaped his whole career. His people are his priority. He puts the team’s best interest before his own,

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69:05

#281: Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO, Allstate...

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2026/03/05

“You have to be brutal with your time.”As the Chair, President and CEO of Allstate, Tom Wilson knows that time is the one resource you can’t get more of. And he is the master of every hour on his calendar. But Tom’s discipline with time isn’t about shutting people out. It’s about being present for what matters – and knowing exactly what that is. In this episode, Tom shares how to be ruthlessly disciplined with your time while staying deeply connected to your team and purpose, why clarity is the

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65:14

#280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH...

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2026/02/26

Content Warning: This episode includes a candid conversation about depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7. You’re not alone. — Blake Mycoskie built TOMS into a $700 million business with a simple idea: sell a pair of shoes, give a pair away to a child in need. But that success didn’t protect him from a seven-year battle with depression. And after selling TOMS,

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77:28

#279: Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner, McKinsey &...

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2026/02/19

“This is a once-in-a-generation technology transition.”That’s how Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner and North America Chair at McKinsey & Company describes the AI moment we’re living through. And he should know: he’s spent 28 years coaching the world’s top companies through massive change. In this episode, Eric breaks down the AI revolution in practical terms, dives deep into what truly makes a team great, and shares a story involving three thousand stress balls that you’ll never forget. You’ll also

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76:08

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

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2026/02/12

How do you get 7,000 people aligned on a new strategy? Ask Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber, who pulled it off in just 24 hours.The former Dutch national diving champion (yes, really) knows that the best strategies aren’t handed down from above. They’re co-created with the people who’ll bring them to life. And at Logitech, the results speak for themselves: eight consecutive quarters of growth and record margins. In this episode, Hanneke shares how she pulled off a 24-hour strategy sprint, why she tells

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70:18

#277: Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster,...

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2026/02/05

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off tomorrow! And who better to get you in the spirit than the guy who has brought Olympic stories to life for more than four decades!Jimmy Roberts is a 13-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster for NBC and the Golf Channel, and he’s the voice behind some of the most unforgettable human moments in Olympic history. In this episode, Jimmy shares how curiosity fuels connection, and how it can help you listen more deeply and connect authentically with the people you

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81:09

#276: Jason Garrett, 3x Super Bowl Champion and...

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2026/01/29

You don’t win three Super Bowls without knowing how to be a great teammate.Jason Garrett spent years as an NFL quarterback, then served as Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys. And through it all, he’s learned that strong teams need shared commitment from everyone, not just the leader. In this episode, he shares how strong teams are forged – and it’s often not what you’d expect. If you want to build a culture where anyone can step up and lead, this is the episode for you. Plus, it’s full of great

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56:28

#275: Ania Smith, CEO, Taskrabbit – Take risks that...

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2026/01/22

When Ania moved to the US from Poland at the tender age of 12, she didn’t speak a word of English.Today, she’s the CEO of Taskrabbit, after building her leadership chops at Walmart, Uber, and Airbnb. You don’t get that kind of career trajectory by playing it safe. In this episode, Ania shares how taking bold risks has helped her succeed, and why she’s building a culture where people are encouraged to be bold, experiment, and learn both from what works and what doesn’t. If you want to move

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65:48

#274: Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Cisco – Adapt...

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2026/01/15

Great leaders don’t cling to one leadership style.They adapt as people and situations change. And they figure out how to do it without losing what makes them real. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins shares how he’s learned to lead through major transformation with honesty, vulnerability, and a clear understanding of what his people – all 90,000 of them – need from him. If you're navigating change (or just trying to be a little more human as a leader!), then this one’s for you. You’ll also learn: How

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67:45

#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott...

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2026/01/08

How do you keep your team motivated, even when things are going well? Just ask Marriott President and CEO Tony Capuano. As the guy in charge of the world’s largest hospitality company (10,000 hotels in 143 countries!), he knows a thing or two about success. But he’s also keenly aware that success is never final. And it’s up to leaders to set the pace and keep raising the bar. So if you want to build a culture that never settles, this is the episode for you! You’ll also learn: Three traits

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12:22

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

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2026/01/01

Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2026 with a special episode to help you lead with more intention and focus this year.And this time, Koula puts David in the hot seat! He shares the five simple practices he returns to every year to build momentum (without burning out by February). One is simple enough to fit on an index card.If you want to make 2026 the year you focus on the right things (not just more things), then this is the episode for you. Take your learning further. Get proven leadership

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29:52

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

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2025/12/25

In this special holiday episode, David and Koula revisit one of our favorite questions around here:What’s a story from your childhood that shaped the kind of leader you are today? You’ll hear funny, insightful stories from past guests like Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase), Lynsi Snyder (Owner of In-N-Out), Andy Jassy (CEO Amazon), and many more top leaders. As you slow down for the holiday season to spend time with your loved ones, let this episode remind you how important it is to know your

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64:19

#270: Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Lead Creative,...

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2025/12/18

Go behind the scenes of one of today’s hottest brands with Allison Ellsworth, founder and Lead Creative at poppi.After a memorable Shark Tank appearance, poppi exploded into the cultural zeitgeist – going viral on TikTok, getting shout-outs from celebrities, and scaling from startup to $500 million in just four years. In this episode, Allison shares how to build a brand that moves fast, disrupts in all the right ways, and knows exactly how to stay culturally relevant. You’ll also learn: What

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59:42

#269: Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster – Show the...

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2025/12/11

Can Red Lobster pull off the greatest comeback in restaurant history? After filing for bankruptcy, shedding value, and losing relevance, it won’t be easy.But it’s the kind of challenge that Damola Adamolekun thrives in. After returning P.F. Chang’s to profitability, he is now making waves as Red Lobster’s youngest-ever CEO. In this episode, he shares what it’s like to lead at a young age, the strategies that work in a turnaround, and how to show your team a clear path to success without

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73:23

#268: Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO of Counter –...

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2025/12/04

Imagine this: you build a company from scratch, sell it at a billion-dollar valuation, get ousted, and watch it crumble under new leadership…Then you buy it back, shut it down, rebrand it, relaunch it – and grow it all over again. That’s exactly what Gregg Renfrew, the Founder and CEO of clean beauty brand Counter (formerly Beautycounter) has done. In this episode, she opens up about the emotional and strategic rollercoaster behind one of the most dramatic stories in recent business history. She

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#267: Michael Meldman, Founder and Chairman of...

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2025/11/27

How do you make your brand stand out? Ask Michael Meldman. He’s the founder of Discovery Land Company, a global portfolio of high-end private golf communities known for doing things differently. By tossing out the traditional country club rulebook and building around comfort and community, he’s created a truly distinctive brand. He’s also a co-founder of Casamigos Tequila, the billion-dollar brand he built with George Clooney. In this episode, he shares how he builds brands that deliver exactly

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72:47

#266: Richard Fain, Former CEO of Royal Caribbean...

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2025/11/20

Today’s cruise ships are floating cities – complete with waterslides, sushi bars, and even roller skating rinks. But it wasn’t always that way. Today, we’re joined by the leader who helped pioneer the megaship era and transform Royal Caribbean into a global vacation powerhouse. Richard Fain served as CEO for 33 years, building a culture where big ideas could thrive and the whole team was willing to push past what was comfortable or passable in order to deliver truly “wow” experiences. If you

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