How Leaders Lead with David Novak

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can leaders balance being performance-driven and also not lose sight of the personal nature of leadership? How do you figure out what to do first in a turnaround situation? How have you used vulnerability to build trust with your team? ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling comm...

Today’s guest is Oscar Munoz, the former CEO and Chairman of United Airlines. Oscar led United through a massive turnaround. And this conversation is a fascinating, story-filled look at how it happened.  It’s also a great reminder for every leader:  You’ve got to do more than just create smart strategies and solve technical problems.  The real challenge is how you do all that while also reaching t...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Is leadership about what David Solomon says "taking people where they don't want to go"? When should you stay in your company and when is it time to go? What should leaders keep top of mind when they decide to adjust the company's strategy? ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling com...

Every leader feels a pressure to deliver. People want results, and they want them now. Because of that, it’s easy to get short-sighted. Sometimes, we don’t really give ourselves permission to think too far ahead.  But if you want success that’s sustainable, you’ve got to learn how to take a longer view of things.  That’s exactly what you’ll learn from today’s guest, David Solomon. He’s the CEO of...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Do you have any advice for leaders about how to select a business partner? How can leaders overcome the fear of getting started and just do it? Is there a time in your career where you’ve had "strong opinions loosely held" ... or maybe where you've done that poorly? (SPOILER ALERT: he's done it poorly at times and shares th...

Today’s episode starts with 20 snakes getting loose in the Houston airport and it only gets better from there!  See what we mean when you listen to today’s episode with Nat Turner. He’s the CEO of Collectors, which helps collectors buy, sell, trade, and even authenticate their collections. Nat is one of those people who has entrepreneurship running through his veins. He has been building businesse...

On 3MQ, we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Justin Thomas, pro golfer and defending PGA Championship winner, to learn even more about how great leaders manage their mindset. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online c...

The PGA Championship tees off today at Oak Hill East in Rochester! And if you were watching this event last year, then you got to see today’s guest, Justin Thomas, make an absolutely epic comeback. He came from seven strokes back to win in a playoff and notch his second win at a Major. He’s an extraordinary player who knows the importance of managing his own mindset out on the course.  That’s true...

On 3MQ, we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Bonnie Hill, the co-founder of Icon Blue who's also served on over a dozen Fortune 500 boards, to learn even more about how great leaders set a tone of respect. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leaders...

Today’s guest is Bonnie Hill, Cofounder of Icon Blue, a brand marketing company based in L.A.  Bonnie has had an incredibly varied and successful career, leading in practically every area – business, government, education, and philanthropy.  She’s also served on over a dozen corporate boards – including Yum’s, where she and David got to work together.  She’s accomplished so much in her career – an...

On 3MQ, we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Bill Farish, Founder of Woodford Racing and GM of Lane’s End Farm, to learn even more about how great leaders invest in their industry. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new on...

Just in time for this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, today’s guest is Bill Farish. He’s the founder of Woodford Racing and the general manager of Lane’s End Farm, one of the world’s premier thoroughbred breeding farms. Their horse Charismatic actually won the Derby in 1999. And just last year, their horse Flightline won the 2022 Breeders’ Cup by a record distance.  This conversation will give you a ra...

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Michael Walrath, Chairman and CEO of Yext, to learn even more about how great leaders build what's missing. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership...

Today’s guest is Michael Walrath, Chairman and CEO of Yext, and a remarkable entrepreneur. In three years, he built a $35 million company called Right Media – and then sold it to Yahoo for almost $800 million.  No doubt about it – those are some impressive numbers.  But when you dig a little deeper, what makes Michael truly impressive is how he’s found lessons and growth and opportunities along th...

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella, to learn even more about why you should surround yourself with different perspectives. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling co...

Today’s guest is Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella, one of the world’s top beauty companies.  Annie is a seasoned leader with a phenomenal track record of growth in her prior roles at Godiva, Starbucks, and PepsiCo. You don’t get that kind of consistency without being a strong leader. And one thing that makes Annie a strong leader is that she intentionally surrounds herself with diverse perspecti...

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Chris Gheysens, the President and CEO of Wawa, to dive even deeper into the idea of why when you do the right thing, the right things happen. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a p...

Today’s guest is Chris Gheysens, the President and CEO of Wawa.  If you’ve spent time in the Philadelphia area, you know: Wawa is one of the most beloved convenience store chains in America. Chris has been with Wawa for more than 25 years, and he has played a huge role in growing Wawa to what it is today.  He believes that putting customers and employees first – truly taking care of people – is th...

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze, to learn even more about why you shouldn't be afraid to fail. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. M...

Today’s guest is Uri Levine, the co-founder of the navigation app Waze. Get this: Uri has built not ONE but TWO companies that have reached a valuation of one billion dollars without going public. That is some rarified air among entrepreneurs!  He’s passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems that actually make people’s lives better. And he knows exactly what it takes to do it! ...

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership challenges. My new online course "Taking People With You" will give you practical ways you can resolve issues and keep your team moving forward toward your biggest goals. Get f...

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Dawn Hudson, the former President and CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America and former CMO of the NFL, to learn even more about why you should evolve your culture. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a lead...

Today’s guest is Dawn Hudson, the former President and CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America and former CMO of the NFL.  Now, you don’t work for Pepsi unless you love competition. And Dawn absolutely has that competitive drive to keep pushing for better ideas and bigger impact. But she’s also passionate about helping leaders build cultures that allow EVERYONE to win.  We may not even realize the ways we...

Welcome back to 3 More Questions, an episode series where we continue the conversation that we started last week with our featured guest. On this episode, we're talking about our interview with Jay Bilas, an outstanding basketball analyst for ESPN, to learn even more about why you should put substance before style. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling co...

As the NCAA March Madness tournament kicks off this week, David talks with ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas.  Jay knows the game inside and out. And he has a way with words that really draws you into the game. He’s a master of his craft because he truly honors the work he does – and the work of those around him.  As you’ll hear in this episode, he is thoughtful with his opinions. He is deliberate...