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Podcast · 78 episodes

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by David Novak · English

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.

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3 More Questions (Mike Cessario) with David Novak and Koula CallahanHow Leaders Lead “3 More Questions” with David Novak and Mike Cessario (Liquid Death CEO), focused on what “edgy” marketing should mean, how small brands build momentum, and how large companies can…21 Jul 2025 · 13 min · 6 chapters
#248: Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death – Disrupt with disciplineHow Liquid Death founder/CEO Mike Cessario built a premium, irreverent healthy beverage brand from scratch into a $1.4B company, using “disrupt with discipline”: premium pricing vs giants, brand-led…17 Jul 2025 · 1 h 2 min · 31 chapters
3 More Questions (Sharon Price John) with David Novak and Koula CallahanDebrief of David Novak’s conversation with Sharon Price John (CEO of Build-A-Bear) framed as “Three More Questions,” focusing on emotional brand equity, a turnaround approach, and leadership under…14 Jul 2025 · 10 min · 4 chapters
#247: Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear – Meaning is your brand’s superpowerHow Build-A-Bear’s CEO Sharon Price-John argues that lasting brands are built on meaning and emotion (the “underlying promise”), not just products—then explains how she turned Build-A-Bear around…10 Jul 2025 · 56 min · 24 chapters
3 More Questions (Jimmy Kirchdorfer) with David Novak and Koula CallahanDebrief of David Novak’s conversation with Jimmy Kirchdorfer on leadership themes: purpose-driven mission statements, psychological safety, and mentoring young leaders.7 Jul 2025 · 11 min · 4 chapters
#246: Jimmy Kirchdorfer, Chairman and CEO of ISCO Industries – Grow the business so your people can grow with itHow ISCO Industries’ CEO Jimmy Kirchdorfer links business growth to leadership, opportunity, culture, and recognition—plus golf and community impact through Valhalla and PGA events.3 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 23 chapters