3 More Questions (Zak Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
What’s the most interesting thing you learned about F1 racing from your interview with Zak?
What do you think about clarity beating the consensus in high pressure moments?
How does a leader ensure that every person on the team is tied to the overall performance of the organization?
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#249: Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing – Performance is everyone’s job
You can hire great people and set bold goals … yet still fall short. Why?
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, knows the answer. And it has less to do with talent, and more to do with something most leaders overlook.
This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a high-performance team—and why clarity might be your most powerful tool.
You’ll also learn:
Why exclusivity was hurting the brand—and what fixed it
The mindset you need if you want long-term partnerships
How to make split-second decisions (with wisdom straight from the pit!)
What most leaders miss about gathering real input
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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3 More Questions (Mike Cessario) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
What do you think about edginess in branding and reframing edginess as entertainment?
What advice do you have for leaders trying to build momentum for a brand just starting out?
What can leaders of larger companies do to stay agile and move fast in the same way small companies can?
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GO DEEPER
Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week!
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#248: Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death – Disrupt with discipline
They sold a $300 coffin. They made a candle with Ozzy Osbourne’s DNA. And built a $1.4B beverage brand doing it.
Mike Cessario, founder and CEO of Liquid Death, has turned irreverent ideas into a marketing juggernaut. But behind the stunts is a seriously disciplined approach to brand, strategy, and execution.
If you're building a challenger brand—or just trying to make people actually notice your product—don’t miss this episode.
You’ll also learn:
How to earn attention, even on a tiny budget
The kind of “unsafe” marketing ideas that break through the noise
What challenger brands can do to beat the big guys
Why you should market to the customers everyone else ignores
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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3 More Questions (Sharon Price John) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
How can leaders define the concept of "emotional brand equity" in their own brand?
How simple is the turnaround strategy SDSS x2 (“stop doing stupid stuff” … and then “start doing smart stuff”)?
How do you know when to listen to data and when to rely on pure willpower to get something done?
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GO DEEPER
Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week!
Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast to ensure you never miss an episode!
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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