How Leaders Lead with David Novak

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

Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2026 with a special episode to help you lead with more intention and focus this year. And this time, Koula puts David in the hot seat! He shares the five simple practices he returns to every year to build momentum (without burning out by February) ... Show more

. 12min 22sec

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

In this special holiday episode, David and Koula revisit one of our favorite questions around here: What’s a story from your childhood that shaped the kind of leader you are today? You’ll hear funny, insightful stories from past guests like Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase), Ly ... Show more

. 29min 52sec

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

Go behind the scenes of one of today’s hottest brands with Allison Ellsworth, founder and Lead Creative at poppi. After a memorable Shark Tank appearance, poppi exploded into the cultural zeitgeist – going viral on TikTok, getting shout-outs from celebrities, and scaling from sta ... Show more

. 1h 4min

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

Can Red Lobster pull off the greatest comeback in restaurant history? After filing for bankruptcy, shedding value, and losing relevance, it won’t be easy. But it’s the kind of challenge that Damola Adamolekun thrives in. After returning P.F. Chang’s to profitability, he is now ma ... Show more

. 59min 42sec

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

Imagine this: you build a company from scratch, sell it at a billion-dollar valuation, get ousted, and watch it crumble under new leadership… Then you buy it back, shut it down, rebrand it, relaunch it – and grow it all over again. That’s exactly what Gregg Renfrew, the Founder a ... Show more

. 1h 13min