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How Leaders Lead with David Novak — 463 episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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#287: Julie Hansen, CEO, Babbel – Don’t fear change

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#286: John Donahoe, Former CEO of Nike, Director of Athletics at Stanford – Create strategy from the outside in

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#285: Ted Scott, Caddie for Scottie Scheffler, PGA Tour – Great questions demand great answers

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#284: Shea Ralph, Head Coach of Women’s Basketball, Vanderbilt – Ground your team in values, not results

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#283: Roy Williams, Former Men’s Basketball Head Coach, North Carolina – Get better every single day

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#282: Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO, LIFE Healthcare Group – Pick team players over individual performers

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#281: Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO, Allstate – Be brutal with your time

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#280: Blake Mycoskie, Founder, TOMS Shoes and ENOUGH – Stay connected to your why

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#279: Eric Kutcher, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company – AI is about growth, not just productivity

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#278: Hanneke Faber, CEO, Logitech – Co-create with your team

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#277: Jimmy Roberts, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, NBC & Golf Channel – Curiosity builds connection

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#276: Jason Garrett, 3x Super Bowl Champion and Former NFL Head Coach – You can lead from anywhere on the team

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#275: Ania Smith, CEO, Taskrabbit – Take risks that teach you something

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#274: Chuck Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Cisco – Adapt your leadership style

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#273: Tony Capuano, President & CEO, Marriott International – Success is never final

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#272: 5 ideas to lead with more clarity in 2026

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#271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders

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#270: Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Lead Creative, poppi – Build your brand

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#269: Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster – Show the path to success

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#268: Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO of Counter – Step back to move forward

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#267: Michael Meldman, Founder and Chairman of Discovery Land Company – Be one of one in your category

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#266: Richard Fain, Former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group – Push past comfortable

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#265: Jim McCann, American entrepreneur and former CEO of 1-800-Flowers – Find a way to connect

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#264: Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation – Good design can make anything better

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#263: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble – Your mission is your mobilizer

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#262: Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach – Combine magic and logic

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#261: Nathan Smith, Walker Cup Captain – Know what your people need to excel

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#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market – The business model matters

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#259: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of Olive & June – Work on yourself

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3 More Questions (Paul Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#258: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands – Sell what you sell

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3 More Questions (Klaus Kleinfeld) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#257: Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa – Purpose channels your energy

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3 More Questions (Hayden Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#256: Hayden Brown, CEO of Upwork – Create clarity for your team

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3 More Questions (Clark Hunt) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#255: Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs – Be quick to give others credit

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3 More Questions (Tom Hale) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#254: Tom Hale, CEO of Oura – Be a balancing force

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3 More Questions (Roger Crandall) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#253: Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and CEO of MassMutual – Make the numbers mean something

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3 More Questions (David Levy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#252: David Levy, Co-CEO of Horizon Sports + Experiences – True vision takes guts

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3 More Questions (Peter Cuneo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#251: Peter Cuneo, Former CEO and Vice Chairman of Marvel Entertainment – Embrace the unfamiliar

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3 More Questions (Dr. Michael Gervais) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#250: Dr. Michael Gervais, Renowned high-performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery – Train your mind

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3 More Questions (Zak Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#249: Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing – Performance is everyone’s job

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3 More Questions (Mike Cessario) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#248: Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death – Disrupt with discipline

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3 More Questions (Sharon Price John) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#247: Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear – Meaning is your brand’s superpower

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3 More Questions (Jimmy Kirchdorfer) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#246: Jimmy Kirchdorfer, Chairman and CEO of ISCO Industries – Grow the business so your people can grow with it

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3 More Questions (Bob Jordan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#245: Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines – Be both an optimist and a realist

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3 More Questions (Sanjit Biswas) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#244: Sanjit Biswas, Cofounder and CEO of Samsara – Big eyes, big ears

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3 More Questions (Steve Case) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#243: Steve Case, Cofounder of AOL – Success takes time

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3 More Questions (Gui Loureiro) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#242: Gui Loureiro, CEO of Walmart in Canada, Chile, Mexico & Central America – To transform your business, transform yourself first

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3 More Questions (Greg Johnson) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#241: Greg Johnson, Owner of the San Francisco Giants – Let people take ownership

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3 More Questions (Scott Boatwright) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#240: Scott Boatwright, CEO of Chipotle – Remove complexity to unlock performance

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3 More Questions (Andy Jassy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#239: Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon – Start with the customer and work backward

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3 More Questions (Ed Bastian) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#238: Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines – Never stop improving

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3 More Questions (Frank Edwards) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#237: Frank Edwards, Managing Partner of Aqueduct Capital Group – Relationships are earned, not assumed

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3 More Questions (Mark Shapiro) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#236: Mark Shapiro, President and COO of TKO; President and Managing Partner of WME Group – Set clear expectations

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3 More Questions (Dave McKay) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#235: Dave McKay, President and CEO of RBC – Go public with your big goals

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3 More Questions (Mary Barra) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#234: Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors – Seek the truth

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3 More Questions (Danny Willett) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#233: Danny Willett, Professional Golfer and 2016 Masters Champion – Take notes, then reflect

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3 More Questions (Pat Battle) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#232: Pat Battle, Executive Chairman of Diamond Baseball Holdings – Optimism is a competitive advantage

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3 More Questions (Chrissy Taylor) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#231: Chrissy Taylor, President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility – Your people are your secret sauce

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3 More Questions (Hayes Barnard) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#230: Hayes Barnard, Founder & CEO of GoodLeap – Purpose creates connection

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3 More Questions (Glenn Fogel) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#229: Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings (Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline, OpenTable) – Know what you don’t know

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3 More Questions (Lynsi Snyder) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#228: Lynsi Snyder, Owner and President of In-N-Out Burger – Loyalty is a two-way street

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3 More Questions (Ken Bacon) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#227: Ken Bacon, Cofounder and Managing Partner at RailField Partners – Trust is a form of currency

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3 More Questions (Allan Thygesen) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#226: Allan Thygesen, CEO of Docusign – Everyone’s a salesperson

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3 More Questions (Harris Barton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#225: Harris Barton, 3-time Super Bowl Champion & Founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management – To learn from others, you’ve got to listen

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3 More Questions (Jamie Dimon) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#224: Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase – Get to work

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3 More Questions (Bobbi Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#223: Bobbi Brown, Founder of Jones Road Beauty – The best solutions are often the simplest

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3 More Questions (Louise Brady) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#222: Louise Brady, Co-Founder of Piedmont Capital Partners – Go above and beyond for others

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3 More Questions (Pat Kelsey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#221: Pat Kelsey, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Louisville – Crush it where you’re at

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3 More Questions (Drew Holcomb) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#220: Drew Holcomb, Musician – “Super serve” your core audience

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#219: The Best Of Q4

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3 More Questions (Karla Gallardo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#218: Karla Gallardo, CEO of Cuyana – Dream big, then start small

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3 More Questions (Jared Belsky) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#217: Jared Belsky, CEO of Acadia – Avoid the dysfunction tax

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3 More Questions (Doug Hirsch) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#216: Doug Hirsch, Owner of Arizona Drive Pickleball Team and Founder of Seneca Capital – Excellence is a habit

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3 More Questions (Jeni Britton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#215: Jeni Britton, Founder of Jeni's Ice Creams – Stay attuned to your instincts

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3 More Questions (Scott Harrison) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#214: Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water – The power of pattern thinking

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3 More Questions (Erika Ayers Badan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#213: Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports – Acknowledge the tough stuff

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3 More Questions (Aaron Witt) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#212: Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt – Set the example of vulnerability

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3 More Questions (John Peyton) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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

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3 More Questions (Fawn Weaver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#210: Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey — Keep moving forward

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3 More Questions (Tom Nolan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#209: Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott — Connection creates results

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3 More Questions (Mike Wirth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#208: Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron – Show you’re listening

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3 More Questions (Eliah Drinkwitz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#207: Eliah Drinkwitz, Head football coach of Mizzou: Connect, encourage, and challenge

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#206: The Best Of Q3

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3 More Questions (John Mackey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#205: John Mackey, Cofounder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market – Follow your own path

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3 More Questions (Chris Riccobono) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#204: Chris Riccobono, Founder of UNTUCKit and Greatness Wins — Passion is powerful

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3 More Questions (Jimmy Haslam) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#203: Jimmy Haslam, Chairman and Managing Partner of Haslam Sports Group – Assess yourself honestly

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3 More Questions (Bob Chapman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#202: Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller – Leadership is a powerful force for good

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3 More Questions (Constance Schwartz-Morini) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#201: Constance Schwartz-Morini, Co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment — Speak your mind

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3 More Questions (Ram Charan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#200: Ram Charan, the world’s most influential business consultant – Ask incisive questions

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3 More Questions (Chris Bevilacqua) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#199: Chris Bevilacqua, Founder and CEO of SimpleBet – Business happens around relationships

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3 More Questions (Tom Baltimore) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#198: Tom Baltimore, Chairman and CEO of Park Hotels and Resorts – Push yourself, push your team

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3 More Questions (Alan Shaw) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#197: Alan Shaw, President and CEO of Norfolk Southern – Show up with humility

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3 More Questions (Will Guidara) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#196: Will Guidara, former owner of Eleven Madison Park – Make people feel seen

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3 More Questions (Charlie Scharf) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#195: Charlie Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo – Set the right example

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3 More Questions (Rocky Collis) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#194: Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard – Go all in on your mission

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#193: The Best Of Q2

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3 More Questions (Eric Church) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#192: Eric Church, 10-time GRAMMY nominee and CMA Entertainer of the Year – Commit to your vision

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3 More Questions (Irina Novoselsky) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#191: Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite and former CEO of CareerBuilder – Make bold connections

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3 More Questions (Steve Duncker) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#190: Steve Duncker, former Chairman of NYRA – One size doesn’t fit all

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A *Very* Special Edition of 3 More Questions with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#189: David Novak, Cofounder and former CEO of Yum! Brands – Be an active learner

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3 More Questions (Steve Squeri) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#188: Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of AMEX – Make self-reflection a habit

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3 More Questions (Rory McIlroy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#187: Rory McIlroy, Professional golfer – Be open-minded

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3 More Questions (Val Ackerman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#186: Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference – Respect your team

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3 More Questions (Bill Mudd) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#185: Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill Downs – Operations are key to customer experience

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3 More Questions (Hal Rosenbluth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#184: Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions — Challenge the status quo

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3 More Questions (Kevin Hochman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#183: Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggiano’s) – Strengthen core functions by making tough cuts

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3 More Questions (Jon Rahm) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#182: Jon Rahm, Professional golfer and defending Masters champion — Own your decisions

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3 More Questions (Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#181: Warby Parker Cofounders and Co-CEOs, Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa – Information has to travel quickly

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#180: The Best Of Q1

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3 More Questions (Matt Doherty) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#179: Matt Doherty, author and former head basketball coach at North Carolina — Look for the opportunities in adversity

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3 More Questions (Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#178: Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, NFL Hall of Famer and Head Football Coach at the University of Colorado – Even if you’re broken, keep moving

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3 More Questions (Michelle Korsmo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#177: Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association — Engage others by drawing them out

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3 More Questions (Joe Scarlett) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#176: Joe Scarlett, former CEO of Tractor Supply Company — Transparency unifies a team

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3 More Questions (Tim Schurrer) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#175: Tim Schurrer, Author and CEO of David Novak Leadership – Help others win

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3 More Questions (Aylwin Lewis) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#174: Aylwin Lewis, former CEO of Potbelly and Sears – Results are paramount

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3 More Questions (Lynn Swann) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#173: Lynn Swann, NFL Hall of Famer — Listen if you want to learn

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3 More Questions (Lisa Lutoff-Perlo) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#172: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises – Persistence pays off

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3 More Questions (Walter Driver) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#171: Walter Driver, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Scopely – Make your organization a learning machine

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3 More Questions (Admiral Mike Mullen) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#170: Admiral Mike Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — Be willing to speak (and hear) the truth

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3 More Questions (Dan Hurley) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#169: Dan Hurley, UConn Men’s Basketball Coach – Keep pushing yourself

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3 More Questions (Brian Niccol) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#168: Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle — Follow through on the right ideas

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#167: The Best Of Q4

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3 More Questions (Bret Baier) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#166: Bret Baier, Chief Political Anchor of Fox News Channel — Keep your antenna up

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3 More Questions (Mignon Francois) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#165: Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection — Know what you believe in

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3 More Questions (Joe Moglia) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#164: Joe Moglia, former CEO of TD Ameritrade – Develop a coaching mentality

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3 More Questions (Mark King) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#163: Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell — Chase something extraordinary

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3 More Questions (Jim Levine) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#162: Jim Levine, literary agent – Ignite the talent of those around you

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3 More Questions (Yamini Rangan) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#161: Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot — Fortune favors the focused

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3 More Questions (Dr. Mark Esper) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#160: Dr. Mark Esper, Former U.S. Secretary of Defense — Keep the mission in mind

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3 More Questions (Paul Sarvadi) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#159: Paul Sarvadi, Chairman & CEO of Insperity — Making differences work

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3 More Questions (Mike White) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#158: Mike White, Former Chairman and CEO of DirecTV — Resilience in a changing world

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3 More Questions (Liz Elting) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#157: Liz Elting, Cofounder and former CEO of TransPerfect — Develop a bias toward action

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3 More Questions (Michael Bungay Stanier) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#156: Michael Bungay Stanier, Founder of Box of Crayons — Be curious

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3 More Questions (Bill George) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#155: Bill George, Former CEO of Medtronic — Stay connected to your front lines

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#154: The Best Of Q3

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3 More Questions (Diana Murphy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#153: Diana Murphy, former president of the USGA – The power of collaboration

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3 More Questions (Scott Redler) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#152: Scott Redler, Cofounder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – Codify your standards

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3 More Questions (Brandon Beane) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#151: Brandon Beane, GM of the Buffalo Bills — Fill the gaps in your knowledge

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3 More Questions (Mike McCoy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#150: Mike McCoy, Captain of the U.S. Walker Cup Team – Grit gets results

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3 More Questions (Geoff Colvin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#149: Geoff Colvin, Fortune Magazine’s Senior Editor-at-Large – Use deliberate practice to improve

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3 More Questions (Jim Fish) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#148: Jim Fish, CEO of Waste Management – Put your people first

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3 More Questions (Patrick Lencioni) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#147: Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author – The power of vulnerability

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3 More Questions (Alan Mulally) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#146: Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Ford Motor Company – How to work together

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3 More Questions (Korie Robertson) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#145: Korie Robertson, TV star of Duck Dynasty – Be true to yourself

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3 More Questions (Kevin Warsh) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#144: Kevin Warsh, former member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors – Study the leaders around you

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3 More Questions (Ben Weprin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#143: Ben Weprin, CEO of AJ Capital & Graduate Hotels – Make a connection with storytelling

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3 More Questions (Dr. Bob Grossman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#142: Dr. Bob Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health — Create accountability

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#141: The Best Of Q2

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3 More Questions (Brad Richards) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#140: Brad Richards, Two-time Stanley Cup champion – Trust the work you’ve put in

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3 More Questions (Gil Hanse) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#139: Gil Hanse, golf course architect – The details matter

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3 More Questions (Oscar Munoz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#138: Oscar Munoz, Former Chairman & CEO of United Airlines – Appeal to both hearts and minds

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3 More Questions (David Solomon) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#137: David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs – Take the long view

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3 More Questions (Nat Turner) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#136: Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors – Just get started

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3 More Questions (Justin Thomas) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#135: Justin Thomas, pro golfer and defending PGA Championship winner – Manage your mindset

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3 More Questions (Bonnie Hill) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#134: Bonnie Hill, Co-founder of Icon Blue – Set a tone of respect

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3 More Questions (Bill Farish) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#133: Bill Farish, Founder of Woodford Racing and GM of Lane’s End Farm – Invest in your industry

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3 More Questions (Michael Walrath) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#132: Michael Walrath, CEO of Yext – Build what’s missing

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3 More Questions (Annie Young-Scrivner) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#131: Annie Young-Scrivner, CEO of Wella – Surround yourself with different perspectives

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3 More Questions (Chris Gheysens) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#130: Chris Gheysens, President & CEO of Wawa – Do the right thing and the right things happen

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3 More Questions (Uri Levine) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#129: Uri Levine, Co-founder of Waze – Don't be afraid to fail

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#128: The Best of Q1

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3 More Questions (Dawn Hudson) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#127: Dawn Hudson, Former CEO of Pepsi-Cola North America – Evolve your culture

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3 More Questions (Jay Bilas) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#126: Jay Bilas, ESPN basketball analyst – Put substance before style

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3 More Questions (Ray Scott) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#125: Ray Scott, CEO of Lear Corporation – Never lose sight of what’s next

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3 More Questions (Dr. John Noseworthy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#124: Dr. John Noseworthy, CEO Emeritus of Mayo Clinic – Improve what’s already working

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3 More Questions (Junior Bridgeman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#123: Junior Bridgeman, former NBA player and leading entrepreneur – Go farther together

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3 More Questions (Bill Rhodes) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#122: Bill Rhodes, CEO of AutoZone – Value those you lead

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3 More Questions (Condoleezza Rice) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#121: Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State – Play to your strengths

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3 More Questions (Dr. Holly Andersen) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#120: Dr. Holly Andersen, World Renowned Cardiologist – Use passion to drive change

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3 More Questions (Bernie Marcus) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#119: Bernie Marcus, Cofounder of The Home Depot – Do what’s great for customers

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3 More Questions (Carol Tomé) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#118: Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS – See people as an investment

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3 More Questions (Chris Kempczinski) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#117: Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's President and CEO – Make key strategies memorable

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3 More Questions (Dude Perfect) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#116: Dude Perfect Cofounders Ty and Coby – Quality over quantity

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#115: The Best of 2022

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3 More Questions (Eric Wood) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#114: Eric Wood, Former NFL center, Buffalo Bills – Develop Positive Habits

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3 More Questions (Lindsay Tjepkema) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#113: Lindsay Tjepkema, Co-founder and CEO of Casted – Focus on connection

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3 More Questions (Steve Holmes) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#112: Steve Holmes, Non-Executive Chairman of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Travel + Leisure Co. – Be consistent with core values

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3 More Questions (David Gibbs) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#111: David Gibbs, Yum! Brands CEO – Flip the script in tough situations

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3 More Questions (Edward Lee) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#110: Edward Lee, celebrity chef, author, and restaurateur – Show others they matter

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3 More Questions (Gayle Troberman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#109: Gayle Troberman, iHeartMedia President and CMO – Fight for big ideas

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3 More Questions (Dan Rooney) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#108: Lt Col Dan Rooney, Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor – Embrace challenges

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3 More Questions (Oz Pearlman) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#107: Oz Pearlman, Professional Mentalist – Create memorable moments

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3 More Questions (Jim Weber) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#106: Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running – The power of focus

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3 More Questions (Maritza Montiel) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#105: Maritza Montiel, Deloitte Former Deputy CEO & Vice Chairman – How to summon courage

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3 More Questions (Peyton Manning) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#104: Peyton Manning, Legendary NFL Quarterback – Be guided by authenticity

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3 More Questions (Geoff Yang) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#103: Geoff Yang, Partner and Managing Director of Redpoint Ventures – Learn how to assess people

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3 More Questions (Brian Cornell) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#102: Brian Cornell, Target’s Chairman and CEO – Manage Your Energy for Peak Performance

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3 More Questions (Stanley Druckenmiller) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#101: Stanley Druckenmiller, the #1 investor in the world – See the future differently

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3 More Questions (Mark Erwin) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#100: Mark Erwin, President and CEO of Bardstown Bourbon – Equip Your Team Properly

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3 More Questions (Roger Goodell) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#99: Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL — Fight Complacency

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3 More Questions (Kelly Coffey) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#98: Kelly Coffey, City National Bank CEO—Embrace Feedback

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3 More Questions (Cyrus Freidheim) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#97: Cyrus Freidheim, Chiquita & Chicago Sun-Times Former CEO & Management Consultant—Get an Outside Perspective

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3 More Questions (Jesse Cole) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#96: Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner—Attention Beats Marketing

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3 More Questions (Marisa Thalberg) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#95: Marisa Thalberg, Lowe’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer—Embrace Big Changes with Curiosity

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3 More Questions (Guy Raz) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#94: Guy Raz, NPR Creator & Host "How I Built This"—Acting in Service of Others

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3 More Questions (Bill Harrison) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#93: Bill Harrison, JPMorgan Chase Former Chairman & CEO—Preparing the Next Leader

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3 More Questions (Dawn Sweeney) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#92: Dawn Sweeney, Former National Restaurant Association President & CEO— Speaking Up When Something Can Be Better

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3 More Questions (Rob Manfred) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#91: Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner—Finding Common Ground

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3 More Questions (Jason Kelly) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#90: Jason Kelly, Ginkgo Bioworks Cofounder & CEO—How to Simplify the Complex

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3 More Questions (Ken Langone) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

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#89: Ken Langone, The Home Depot Cofounder—Being There for People

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#88: Carol Loomis, Fortune Magazine Former Senior Editor-At-Large—Taking It One Step at a Time

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#87: Jon Rahm, Golf's Defending US Open Champion—Using History as Your Guide

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#86: Bill Acquavella, Acquavella Galleries Head & Art Dealer—Reputation is Everything

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#85: Juliet Funt, Fortune 500 Executives Consultant & Author—Take a Minute to Think

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#84: Ryan Serhant, Real Estate Entrepreneur & TV Star—Go All In

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#83: Paul Varga, Brown-Forman Former Chairman & CEO—Steward Your Brand and Your People

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#82: Molly Fletcher, Keynote Speaker & Former Sports Agent—Learn to Be an Effective Negotiator

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#81: Patrick Spence, Sonos CEO—Build to Last

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#80: Terry McGuirk, Atlanta Braves Chairman—Know Where You Need to Go

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#79: Larry Bossidy, Honeywell Former Chairman & CEO—Get Things Done

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#78: Elane Stock, ServiceMaster Brands CEO—Learn to Give up Control

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#77: James Gorman, Morgan Stanley Chairman & CEO—Know Who Keeps You Grounded

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#76: Jim Nantz, Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster—Show Up Prepared

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#75: David Novak and Jason Goldsmith discuss their new book "Take Charge of You" in an exclusive interview with Donna Barton Brothers

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#74: Tom House, Coach to Elite Athletes & Mustard Cofounder—Learn From the Best

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#73: Stephanie Stuckey, Stuckey's Corporation CEO—How to Reimagine Your Brand

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#72: Shantanu Narayen, Adobe Chairman & CEO—Plant the Vision

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#71: Larry Senn, Senn Delaney Founder & Chairman—Help Others Be at Their Best

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#70: Brittany Fuisz, Malibu Mylk Founder & CEO—Never Lose the Startup Mindset

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#69: Scott Hamilton, Olympic Gold Medalist—How to Get Up After You Fall Down

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#68: Ken Chenault, AMEX Former Chairman & CEO—Embrace Constructive Confrontation

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#67: Aneel Bhusri, Workday Cofounder, Co-CEO & Chairman—Walk the Talk of Your Core Values

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#66: Ginni Rometty, IBM Former Chairman & CEO—You Only Grow When You're Uncomfortable

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#65: Dave Calhoun, Boeing CEO & President—Restoring Stability in a Crisis

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#64: Will Ahmed, WHOOP Founder & CEO—Prioritize the Right Data

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#63: The Best of 2021

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#62: Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors Head Coach—Unlock the Power of Team

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#61: Eric Gleacher, Mergers and Acquisitions Business Pioneer—Take the Right Risks

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#60: Alexa von Tobel, Inspired Capital Founder & Managing Partner—Leading Through Uncertainty

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#59: Scott Mahoney, Peter Millar Chairman & CEO—Go the Distance for Quality

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#58: Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Orthopedic Surgeon—Why We Shouldn't Chase Passion

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#57: Rob Light, Creative Artists Agency Managing Partner—Learn to Listen

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#56: Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Former Chairman & CEO—The Future of Work, Family, and Life

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#55: Jessica Kim, ianacare Cofounder & CEO—Solve Problems at a Human Level

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#54: Dan Cathy, Chick-fil-A Chairman & CEO—The Method Changes, The Mission Doesn’t

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#53: Tom Brady, 7-time World Champion—Build Strong Relationships With Clear Communication

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#52: Johnny Taylor, SHRM President & CEO—Treat Empathy as a Business Skill

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#51: Jimmy Dunne, Piper Sandler Vice Chairman & Senior Managing Principal—Anticipate the Needs of Others

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#50: Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent—Define Reality (Even When It’s Ugly)

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#49: Andy Roddick, Former #1 World Tennis Player & Andy Roddick Foundation CEO—Don’t Be Afraid to Ask Questions

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#48: Becky Frankiewicz, ManpowerGroup North America President—Know What You Are Uniquely Good At

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#47: Timo Boldt, Gousto Founder & CEO—Intentionally Stretch Yourself

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#46: Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali Center Director & Vice Chair—Give Without Expecting Something in Return

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#45: Bob Greifeld, NASDAQ former CEO—Focus Relentlessly on High Leverage Tasks

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#44: Jeff Lawson, Twilio Cofounder & CEO—Dig for Problems and Then Solve Them

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#43: Wendy Clark, Dentsu International Global CEO—Embrace an Underdog Mindset

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#42: Mickey Drexler, The Gap, J. Crew & Banana Republic Former CEO—Break the Rules (Sometimes)

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#41: Stephen MR Covey, Covey Leadership Center CEO & Bestselling Author—Extend Trust the Smart Way

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#40: Milind Pant, Amway CEO—Build Trust by Building Community

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#39: Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner—Do Small Things With Big Significance

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#38: John “Spider” Miller, Previous Walker Cup Captain—Trust Others With Responsibility

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#37: Daniel Lubetzky, KIND Snacks Founder—Embrace the Philosophy of "And"

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#36: Donna Barton Brothers, NBC Sports Reporter, Former Jockey & Starlight Racing COO—What Motivates Each Team Member

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#35: Part 2: Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman—Preserve Tradition and Drive Innovation

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#34: Part 1: Fred Ridley, Augusta National Golf Club Chairman—Preserve Tradition and Drive Innovation

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#33: Kara Goldin, Hint Water Founder & CEO—Tackle Your Fears Head On

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#32: Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner & Founder Fans First Entertainment—What Makes You Stand Out?

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#31: Joey Zwillinger, Allbirds Cofounder—Have a Healthy Sense of Urgency

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#30: Niren Chaudhary, Panera CEO—Begin With the End in Mind

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#29: Mikaila Ulmer, Me and the Bees Lemonade Founder & CEO—Focus on Opportunities, Not Just Obstacles

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#28: Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s CEO—Tackle the Tough Assignments

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#27: Lauren Hobart, Dick’s Sporting Goods President & CEO—Communicate by Making a Connection

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#26: General Ray Odierno, Former Chief of Staff, U.S. Army—Three Traits of a Trustworthy Leader

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#25: Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO—How to Stay Agile and Innovative

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#24: Madeline Bell, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia President & CEO—Model the Right Behaviors

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#23: Lindsey Johnson, Weezie Cofounder & CEO—Pair Passion With Substance

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#22: John Calipari, University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach—Care About Your People

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#21: Jack Nicklaus, Golfer, Businessman & Philanthropist —Learn From Both Success and Failure

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#20: Dave Cote, Honeywell former CEO—Find Win/Win Solutions by Thinking for Yourself

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#19: Frank Blake, Home Depot former CEO—Aim for Excellence, Not Just Growth

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#18: Steve Burke, NBCUniversal Chairman—Draw Out Your Team’s Wisdom

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#17: Mory Fontanez, 822 Group Founder & CEO—Tame the Chaos With a Higher Purpose

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#16: Tim Ryan, PricewaterhouseCoopers US Chair & Senior Partner—Listen to Different Perspectives

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#15: Part 2: Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Chairman & CEO—Always Have a Plan to Deal With Problems

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#14: Part 1: Jamie Dimon, JP Morgan Chase Chairman & CEO—Always Have a Plan to Deal With Problems

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#13: Mark Messier, NHL Hall of Famer—Stay Attuned to Your People

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#12: Larry Merlo, CVS Health CEO—Craft a Simple and Compelling Vision

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#11: Part 2: Tom Brady, 6-time World Champion—Back Up Your Goals with Disciplined Action

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#10: Part 1: Tom Brady, 6-time World Champion—Back Up Your Goals with Disciplined Action

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#09: Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo Former Chairman & CEO—The Power of Elevating Others

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#08: Bobbi Brown, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Founder & Beauty Evolution CEO—Surround Yourself With the Right Partners

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#07: Ajay Banga, Mastercard CEO—Be Guided by Decency

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#06: Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder & CEO—Tap Into the Power of Purpose

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#04: Tony Xu, Doordash Cofounder & CEO—Break Problems Into Detailed Pieces

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#05: Seth Waugh, PGA of America CEO—Spend Time with All Levels of Your Organization

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#03: Evan Spiegel, SNAP CEO—Secrets of Fostering Innovation

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#02: Larry Fitzgerald, Former Arizona Cardinals WR—How to Lead by Example

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#01: Kendra Scott, Founder & Executive Chairwoman of Kendra Scott—Strive for Simplicity

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