How Leaders Lead with David Novak

David Novak sits down with the best CEOs, Founders & Entrepreneurs in business, sports and entertainment to talk about hot topics like mindset, preparation, vision and best of all, how they all got started!

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How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the worlds 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, youll 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... Davids 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 youre 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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#245: Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines – Be both an optimist and a realist
Episode 245
Wednesday, 25 June, 2025

If you’re leading through a tough season, you know how easy it can be to either sugarcoat the truth or get overwhelmed by it. Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan has faced a lot of challenges since he took over in 2022—from operational setbacks to major policy shifts. In this episode, he shares how important it is to be honest about the reality you’re facing while also staying optimistic about what’s next. Listen to this episode and you’ll have a powerful framework for leading through whatever challenges you’re up against right now.You’ll also learn: The #1 thing to do if you want to develop more leaders A better mindset for handling pressure without burning out Advice for changing your stance on an issue What most leaders get wrong in crisis communication 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.