How Leaders Lead with David Novak

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...

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 Ray Scott, President & CEO of the Lear Corporation, to learn even more about why you should never lose sight of what’s next. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling...

Today’s guest is Ray Scott, President & CEO of the Lear Corporation. If you’re thinking of jets, think again. This Lear Corporation works in the automotive industry, providing seating and electronic systems to major companies like GM, Ford, BMW and Mercedes. They were also just named one of Fortune’s most admired companies. Since he took over in 2018, Ray has led through COVID, supply chain issues...

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 Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic to learn even more about improving what’s already working. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common leadership...

Today’s guest is Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic. People come from all over the world to get treatment at the Mayo Clinic. It’s always ranked at or near the top of the best hospitals in the country.  And it takes a special leader to step into an established organization with a sterling reputation – and make it even better. And Dr. Noseworthy is a special leader! He knew it was cri...

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 Junior Bridgeman, former NBA player and leading entrepreneur to learn even more about how to go farther together. ... BONUS RESOURCE: To gain confidence as a leader, you need a plan for tackling common lead...

Today’s guest is Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player who’s now one of the greatest entrepreneurs in our country. When he retired from the NBA after twelve years, he jumped headfirst into the restaurant business. He eventually owned 450 Wendy’s locations all over the country. And now he's doing it all again, becoming one of the leading Coke bottlers in the U.S. and all of Canada.  And if all that...

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 Bill Rhodes, the CEO of AutoZone, to learn even more about how to value those you lead. If you want a simple plan to improve as a leader, sign up here and I'll send a weekly email right to your inbox. By re...

Today’s guest is Bill Rhodes, the CEO and Executive Chairman of AutoZone. Get this: AutoZone is one of the only companies around who has grown both their earnings per share AND their revenue EVERY year for the past TWENTY years. That kind of consistency is just remarkable. But you won’t hear Bill take the credit for it. For him, it is all about his team and what they can do together.  He’s got thi...

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 Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, to learn even more about how to play to your strengths. If you want a simple plan to improve as a leader, you can get one here...

Today’s guest is Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. She’s undoubtedly one of our nation’s most admired and successful leaders. These days, she’s the Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford and recently became a part owner in the Denver Broncos, where she led the hiring effort for their new head coach. It’s not every day that you get to le...

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 Dr. Holly Andersen, the renowned cardiologist and founder of the Hands Only CPR movement, to learn even more about how to use passion to drive change. If you want a simple plan to improve as a leader, you c...

Today’s guest is Dr. Holly Andersen. She’s a renowned cardiologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the founder of the Hands Only CPR movement. She is on a mission to make sure everybody knows how to help someone in cardiac arrest. Because, as you’ll hear today, we can save a lot of lives if ordinary people like you and me know what to do when that happens. Unfortunately, most people don’t …...

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 Bernie Marcus, Co-founder of The Home Depot, to learn even more about how to do what's GREAT for customers. If you want a simple plan to improve as a leader, you can get one here for free — https://howleade...