How Leaders Lead with David Novak

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

Whats your take on Daves advice to take on three roles at once to move up, and how do you think about moving up in a company?

Why do you like Dave's method of evaluating leaders on a 2 dimensional axis?

How can leaders make sure that theyre getting the whole story and that they have all the information they need to make the right decisions?



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Feel like youve hit a ceiling in your career? Your boldest ideas might be the thing that breaks throughbut only if you say them out loud.

In this episode, Dave McKay, President and CEO of RBC, shares why going public with big goals isnt just bold. Its strategic.

Learn how clarity and ambition can rally your team, attract top talent, and accelerate your growth.

Oh and yes, theres a Taylor Swift tie-in, too.

One strategy that can radically change your career trajectory

Why hiring people with personal ambition isnt enough (and what to look for instead)

The mentality you need to lead a market

How to accomplish big goals without jeopardizing integrity

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 youll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Connect with David: Keep Up with David on LinkedIn Follow David on Twitter The How Leaders Lead Instagram View insightful clips on TikTok Watch full interviews on YouTube Get the USA Today Bestselling Book "How Leaders Learn"

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

What advice do you have for leaders looking to successfully integrate younger talent with a long-standing legacy workforce?

How do you rally an organization to move faster—without pushing people to the point of burnout?

What does it take to effectively balance the short-term demands with the long-term vision when leading a business?

——— 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!

Ever made a decision based on limited info, internal spin, or wishful thinking? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way.

In this episode, David sits down with General Motors Chair and CEO, Mary Barra.

She shares how a relentless commitment to the truth leads to better decisions, stronger teams, and a culture built on trust.

If you want to lead with more clarity and less guesswork, don’t miss this conversation.

You’ll also learn:

How a crisis shapes your culture

The #1 thing you need to do to make sure your people feel valued

A strategy to make big problems way more manageable 

What “ambidextrous leadership” is – and why it’s crucial to your success

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.

Connect with David: Keep Up with David on LinkedIn Follow David on Twitter The How Leaders Lead Instagram View insightful clips on TikTok Watch full interviews on YouTube Get the USA Today Bestselling Book "How Leaders Learn"

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received about how to handle failure?

What tools do you use to maintain a positive mindset when things are hard?

How does Danny's "pressure is a privilege" concept apply to leadership?

——— 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!