How Leaders Lead with David Novak

If you want to fix anything—your team, your culture, your results—it starts by having the strength to admit what you need to improve. Too many leaders try to spin their missteps or sweep them under the rug entirely. But not today’s guest. Jimmy Haslam is the owner of the Cleveland Browns and the former CEO of Pilot Flying J truck stops. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to own an NFL te...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What would you say to those “profit” first leaders out there who don’t necessarily see their people in this way? How would you coach someone on how to flex their leadership style to suit individual personalities? What’s a story from your career where you acquired another company and what happened as a result? ——— GO DEEPER...

If you’re struggling to build a company culture you love … Or if you’re an emerging leader trying to figure out your leadership style … Then hit play on this inspiring conversation with Bob Chapman, the Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller.  Bob is going to show you all the ways that leadership can be a powerful force for good—and how you can infuse those principles of care into your organization w...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: When did you get a “no” but have so much conviction in a thought or idea that you pushed it through until it became a yes? When in your career did you catch a "once in a lifetime" wave and how’d you manage it? When’s a time you said what everyone was thinking but you had the courage to say out loud? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up y...

Are you the kind of person who hesitates to speak up at work?  Or maybe you AREN’T afraid to speak your mind – and it gets you in trouble sometimes! In either case, you’re about to love hearing from Constance Schwartz-Morini. She's the co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment, where they offer representation and brand development for people like Michael Strahan, Erin Andrews, and Deion Sanders. No...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can a leader sift through issues they face to figure out what they really need to focus on and fix?  Why do you believe it’s so important to be able to ask incisive questions that generate insights no one would have come up with? What’s your take on Ram’s perspective of "people first, strategy second?" ——— GO DEEPER Sca...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by complexity in your organization, this is the episode for you.  Discover how to ask incisive questions that cut through that complexity and help you find the heart of the problem. It’s a superpower of every great leader!  Learn how it’s done from Ram Charan, the legendary business and consultant and New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold more than...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Did having a boogeyman as motivation ever creep into your leadership — and if so, how'd you use it as fuel? How can a leader know when their company is trying to do too much or if their company isn't focused enough? What goes into building strong, trusting business relationships that you're intentional about? ——— GO DEEPER...

When you think about it, we tend to work and make deals with people we like and trust.  Business happens around relationships, and in this episode, you’ll hear from a leader who has built an incredible career in sports business around that powerful insight. Chris Bevilacqua is the Founder and CEO of SimpleBet, whose enterprise sports betting software is used by companies like Caesar’s and DraftKin...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can a leader strike the balance of pushing their team members while not creating burnout? What’s the most difficult situation you’ve ever brought to your personal board of directors, and how were they helpful? How can leaders know their development efforts are actually working to build healthy cultures and drive employe...

How do you push yourself as a leader? And why does it matter? For insight into those big questions, don’t miss this episode with Tom Baltimore, the Chairman and CEO of Park Hotels and Resorts. Tom isn’t afraid to push himself. And that gives him the credibility to push others and make everyone around him more successful, too. It’s a skill you need if you want to build strong teams and get great re...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How’d you grow yourself into becoming CEO? How can a leader convince their team to be open to “outsiders” (outside consultants) who are trying to tell them how to do their job better? What are the most important things leaders need to do when they’re in the middle of a crisis? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills i...

Want to build a more collaborative and driven culture? It starts with humility.  To see what that humble mentality looks like in action, listen to this conversation with Alan Shaw, the CEO of Norfolk Southern railway. For him, leadership is about supporting other people as they discover the answers. And as you’ll hear today, that emphasis on humility is helping him launch a bold new strategy and n...

Audiobook lovers, this one’s for you! In this special episode you’ll hear a preview of the audiobook version of How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People. It’s your guidebook to developing the habits, skills, and mindset of the most successful people in the world. To start listening to the audiobook right away: Use your credit on Audible Purchase on Spotify Get it...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your advice to leaders who struggle with wanting to control every part of their business? How do you know and then come to terms with the fact that the result you want is unlikely? What’s your take on Will's advice to pick the person you want to work for – not the company you want to work for? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up...

As leaders, how we make people feel is SO important. This week, learn how to make the people you serve feel seen and understood. It’s the power of “unreasonable hospitality,” a term that helped Will Guidara make his restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, the #1 restaurant in the world in 2017.  You don’t have to be in the hospitality industry to find lots of takeaways here to help your business rise to...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your take on the difference between management and leadership and is it important to make that distinction? How would you have approached the situation Charlie was in where he had to convince people that doing what made Visa successful initially wasn’t going to be what kept them successful moving forward? What’s your...

Every leader casts a shadow.  As a leader, you can’t just SAY what your priorities and values are (although that’s crucial). You’ve got to set the example yourself, so your decisions and actions align with those priorities.  To see how it’s done, listen to this conversation with Charlie Scharf, the CEO and President of Wells Fargo. He took over in 2019, which, as you may recall, was a real low poi...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How could leaders use the idea of "wins above replacement" to evaluate talent for their organization? What’s the most important aspect of self coaching and how can leaders develop that skill? What do you think about scaling the genius of one person throughout an organization and to thousands of customers?  ——— GO DEEPER Sca...

We all know having a mission is vital in leadership, but we don’t always know how to build a team around it.  To learn how, look no further than this episode with Rocky Collis, the CEO of Mustard. Mustard is a sports coaching app that’s backed by Drew Brees, Justin Rose, Nolan Ryan, and Mia Hamm, just to name a few. And it’s Rocky’s relentless focus on Mustard’s mission that has helped him and his...

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. The Best Of Q2 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders: Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, co-CEOs of Warby Parker Jon Rahm, Professional golfer Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s) Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What is your favorite Eric Church song? As a huge fan of giving and receiving feedback, what's your take on the idea that getting feedback when you have a strong vision can be dangerous?  What’s the best advice you can give leaders trying to determine their vision for their company? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership sk...

Every leader needs to have the courage of their convictions.  If you’re not committed to your vision, why should anyone else be?  Listen to this episode with Eric Church, a country music artist, 10-time GRAMMY nominee, and entrepreneur. You’ll find a new source of strength as a leader when you learn how to commit to your vision. You’ll also learn: How to recognize the “right” risks to take Advice...

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How does your concept of recognition play into creating psychological safety for people at work? What advice do you have for leaders who need to understand how to better manage people that are different from them? What’s a story from your career where you stood near a closed door and knocked … and got a great outcome as a r...

Has social media ever felt a little mystifying to you? If so, you’ll love today’s episode with Irina Novoselsky, the CEO of the social media management platform Hootsuite. Get practical tips to improve your social media strategy, including tips for boosting ROI.  Plus, discover the career-transforming power of making bold connections—something that Irina excels at.  You’ll also learn: Three ways l...