Episodes

  • #211: John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands (Applebee’s, IHOP) – Stay agile in a changing world

    #211: John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands (Applebee’s, IHOP) – Stay agile in a changing world
    Oct 31 2024
    No doubt about it: the world is changing fast. As a leader, how do you help your team navigate that uncertainty instead of feeling overwhelmed by it? Listen to this conversation with John Peyton, the CEO of Dine Brands – which includes IHOP, Applebee’s, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. You’ll find practical strategies to help your team stay agile and act with urgency. Because, let’s face it: a fast-changing world also brings a ton of opportunities if you know how to respond to them. You’ll also learn: The real value of AI for businesses Three questions to answer if you want to differentiate your brand How to drive home a big message so it actually sticks The #1 leadership quality you need to connect with younger generations ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day
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    55 mins
  • 3 More Questions (Fawn Weaver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Fawn Weaver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
    Oct 28 2024
    On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your take on Fawn saying she went after a big project for the press story? Would you have done the same thing? As a leader who mines every scenario for insights, what advice can you give leaders about “mining for the gem” in difficult scenarios? How should leaders approach defining the ideal type of employee that aligns with their company’s needs and culture? ——— 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!
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    12 mins
  • #210: Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey — Keep moving forward

    #210: Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey — Keep moving forward
    Oct 24 2024
    If you need some inspiration to keep moving forward on a big mission, this is it. Today’s guest is Fawn Weaver, the Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, which has been the most awarded whiskey in the world for six years running. It’s named for a former enslaved man named Nearest Green, who taught Jack Daniel everything he knew about distilling whiskey. Fawn uncovered his story and brought it to life, all while building a brand that’s valued at over $1 billion. Hit play now to learn how she did it and get inspired by her relentless ability to learn from the past while always moving forward. You’ll also learn: What an “intrepreneur” is–and why you might need to hire them PR strategies that help your brand get the attention it deserves How to learn from your past without living in it Why you don’t need to follow every new leadership trend ***CONTENT NOTE*** In this episode Fawn talks briefly about how she flirted with suicide at age 20. She shares what she learned from it and how she used it as fuel to live a fulfilling life. Please take care while listening and feel free to skip ahead during that part if you need to. ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 3 More Questions (Tom Nolan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Tom Nolan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
    Oct 21 2024
    On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your take on Tom saying you don't have to be passionate about your product in order to be a great leader? What is your opinion on whether or not leaders should create emotional distance between themselves and their employees? If you were in Tom’s seat as CEO, how would your leadership style differ or not differ knowing that you were in the minority as a male? ——— 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!
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    14 mins
  • #209: Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott — Connection creates results

    #209: Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott — Connection creates results
    Oct 17 2024
    Today’s guest is Tom Nolan, the CEO of Kendra Scott, a jewelry brand that’s been crushing it lately—posting nearly double-digit growth for 44 consecutive months and counting. But as you’ll hear today, it’s not just about the results. It’s about how you treat people along the way. In this episode, you’ll see how to make stronger connections with both your customers and your team members. And you’ll see how it can drive meaningful results in your business. You’ll also learn: A weird advantage of not being passionate about your product What most leaders miss about customer satisfaction Must-hear advice for anyone who works with a founder Why innovation doesn’t have to mean chasing shiny new objects ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day
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    1 hr
  • 3 More Questions (Mike Wirth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Mike Wirth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
    Oct 14 2024
    On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Let’s say Mike Wirth calls you and says David, you’re CEO of this business. Where would you start? What should leaders do to create a system that invites employees to share what they REALLY think and feel about what’s going on in the business? What advice would you give a leader on how they can bring a team together over an issue that they feel super passionate about? ——— 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!
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    13 mins
  • #208: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron – Show you’re listening

    #208: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron – Show you’re listening
    Oct 10 2024
    If you want to be a good leader, you’ve got to listen to your people. But *just* listening isn’t always enough. You’ve got to ask questions. You’ve got to pay attention. But then, you’ve to respond. That’s the piece most leaders miss, and it makes all the difference for engaging your team and solving your organization’s biggest problems. To see how it’s done, listen to this episode with Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron. You’ll also learn: Why Mike writes up to 80 notes after a site visit How to give criticism without making people defensive What Mike learned about leadership from legendary chef Thomas Keller A three-part strategy to bring a divided team together ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 3 More Questions (Eliah Drinkwitz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

    3 More Questions (Eliah Drinkwitz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
    Oct 7 2024
    On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do leaders find the balance between being a visionary while also having a grip on what’s going on here and now? If you were a college football coach in today’s environment, knowing all you know about what it means to retain great talent, how would you go about creating a culture that players wouldn’t be tempted to leave? What was it like being the honorary captain at the Mizzou football game when they played Vanderbilt? ——— 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!
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    15 mins