How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#307: Clark Lea, Head Football Coach, Vanderbilt – Belief is a practice

We’ve all got big goals and dreams, both for ourselves and our people. But often, there’s a gap between what we say we want and what we’re actually willing to do to get

#306: Tony Spring, Chairman & CEO, Macy’s, Inc. – Hit the ground listening

Everyone says to “hit the ground running.” Tony Spring thinks that’s terrible advice. Tony is the Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. an iconic retail institution with over

#305: Harry Arnett, Cofounder & CEO, MUNICIPAL – Bet on yourself

As a leader, you take chances all the time. On big ideas. On new hires. On financial investments.  But when was the last time you bet on yourself? That’s what Harry Arn

#304: Ron Johnson, Creator of the Apple Store – A great customer experience is an act of love

You’ve probably been inside an Apple Store. And if you have, you know: it’s a totally different kind of retail experience. That’s because of Ron Johnson. He was Steve Jo

#303: Ben Goodwin, Cofounder, CEO & Formulator, OLIPOP – The power of emotional intelligence

It’s statistically harder to get a job at OLIPOP than it is to go pro in the NBA. And after this conversation with CEO and Cofounder Ben Goodwin, you’ll see why. OLIPOP

#302: Varun Krishna, CEO, Rocket Companies – Culture is rooted in behavior, not words

We’ve all heard the famous quote that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” But as CEO of Rocket Companies, Varun Krishna knows that a healthy work environment doesn’t

#301: Julie Bornstein – Founder & CEO, Daydream – People skills matter most

The tech landscape is changing faster than ever, as we’re all trying to navigate big shifts in AI, consumer shopping habits, and more. But it’s nothing new to Julie Born

#300: Marty Smith, Reporter, ESPN – Deep listening builds deep trust

If you’re a leader, you know how important the skill of listening is. It’s the foundation for every strong relationship in your world. But in the daily hustle, it can be

#299: David Dorman, Former CEO, AT&T – See around corners

What separates leaders who survive massive change from the ones who get blindsided by it? David Dorman has had a front row seat to disruption throughout his career, both

#298: Joe Manchin, Former Governor and Senator, West Virginia – How to find common ground

Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! It’s a great moment to reflect on everything that makes this country so special. And maybe have a hot dog or two. B

#297: Dave Ritterbush, CEO, Califia Farms – Build for what’s next

Dave Ritterbush has helped lead some of the most successful consumer brands in America, including Califia Farms, Dreyer’s, and Quest, which sold for a billion dollars in

#296: Landon Donovan, US Soccer Legend – Separate who you are from what you do

The World Cup is in full swing, and if you’re watching, you know – the intensity and stakes are unlike anything else in sports.  So it’s the perfect time to sit down wit

#295: Shawn Johnson & Andrew East, Olympic Gold Medalist, Former NFL Pro – Experiment and learn by doing

Shawn Johnson won America’s hearts as a gold medal gymnast at the 2008 Olympics. And her husband, Andrew East, is a former NFL player.But after their athletic careers, th

#294: Bobby Long, Partner and Co-Founder, Piedmont Capital Partners – See the best in people

As the Partner and Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners, Bobby Long invests in big problems that need big solutions – stuff like Alzheimer’s research and lithium ion t

#293: David Lafitte – CEO, Tecovas – Serve others with radical hospitality

If you lead a business, you know providing great service is vital. But what does that actually mean? For David Lafitte, CEO of the popular Western retailer Tecovas, it

#292: Kecia Steelman, CEO, Ulta Beauty – Progress over perfection

Today, she is the CEO of Ulta Beauty, leading over 1500 stores worldwide, striking partnerships with Chanel and Beyonce, and creating record growth since she took over in

#291: Mark Smucker, Chair and CEO, The J.M. Smucker Company – Understand the soul of your brand

What’s the soul of your brand? And why might it be the secret to unlocking a new chapter of growth for your company? Today, David sits down with Mark Smucker. He’s the C

#290: Mariam Naficy, Founder and Chairman, Minted – See the possibilities in people

Minted Founder Mariam Naficy was ready to shut it all down. She’d spent nearly all the capital from her angel round, but nothing was selling.  Then, she experimented wit

#289: Kurt Kane, CEO, TruGreen – Fall in love with customer retention

You’re hustling to land new customers … but what if the ones you already have are quietly slipping away? Kurt Kane saw this problem on day one as CEO of TruGreen. And af

#288: James “JC” Curleigh, CEO, Pelican Products – How to reframe what you sell

Most leaders think they’re in the business of selling their product. JC Curleigh thinks that’s exactly what limits your growth. And as CEO of Pelican, he’s helping the c