If you’re passionate about leadership and personal growth, How Leaders Lead with David Novak is a must-listen. David has a knack for making every conversation feel authentic, relatable, and packed with valuable insights. His guests are accomplished, hardworking individuals, and you can tell he genuinely enjoys learning from them—which makes it even more inspiring to tune in. Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to get better at life, this podcast leaves you with ideas you can actually use—and plenty of motivation to go with it. Highly recommend!

On a recent episode, Koula mentioned visiting an ice cream shop just to take in the smells--not necessarily eat the ice cream. David responded by saying this was "the dumbest thing he had ever heard." He could have made light of this without saying her remarks were dumb in front of thousands of listeners. It sounded condescending...would he have used that language while interviewing one of his world-class guests? I would never tell any of my team members their remarks are "dumb"--even in a lighthearted setting. I definitely expect more from someone teaching leadership at the highest level.

I’ve become a huge fan of the show and enjoy David’s conversations with some inspiring leaders. His insights and questions based on the conversation always leave me with takeaways and thoughts that keep me growing as a leader.

This podcast is a must for all leaders no matter what level in your work life your at or the type of industry. You will become a more empathetic leader and create an incredible culture by understanding everyone has their own needs, wants and goals. Mr. Novak does a great job of depicting this through an absolute all star cast of sports, business and medical leadership.

I really enjoy your annotations. During the podcast and following. I particularly enjoy when you highlight a point and relate it to one of your experiences or a point from one of your previous interviews

As a person that lived the transformation of KFC and YUM Brands to what it is today, I must tell you that you did a great job, your teaching are alive. I listen to your Podcast every week and I use as much as I can, keep it up, all the best in the new year and send my regards to your family. YUM to you J

I am not a podcast person. In fact this podcast is only the second one I’ve ever listened to. However, I think I am already up to twenty episodes in four weeks. It helps that I’ve had some road time for work. I have shared this podcast with every leader in my department and several episodes with our front line (hopefully our future leaders). David Novak’s generosity, his interest in his guests, his research of his guests, and insightful questions for his guests…all of it makes for a true masterclass in leadership week after week. Highly recommend.

David brings a wealth of experience on his own but takes it up a notch with excellent guests from a variety of industries that offer great perspectives. If you’re looking for a podcast that is conversational with practical leadership advice this one is worth following.

Thank you Mr. Novak for bringing practical, high level thinking to us all for contemplation and execution !

This podcast always provides me with insights and next steps to apply directly to my work and life. The guests are superior and their talents and skills are wide-ranging. David does a masterful job of getting the best out of all of the guests so that I learn something new on every podcast, without fail. I look forward to the Thursday episodes each week. The Monday podcasts with Koula and David highlight his takes on each guest and also provide a unique added twist in what I learned on Thursday. Highly recommend!

This is the go to leadership podcast David gets leaders from all walks of life. You can learn so much whether it’s an athlete to a CEO you hear their real life stories including wins and challenges. I’m confident if you listen you will listen every week like I do. Thanks David for helping us all be better leaders

I absolutely love David’s kindness and heart for leaders and the leadership advice they can offer all of it. His questions are insightful and his guests are quite literally world class. Keep up the great work - I’ll absolutely be listening!

I recently discovered this podcast and i loved it so much that I began listening to episodes from the very beginning which was years ago. I have enjoyed binge listening to each episode hearing gems and nuggets of wisdom shared by the myriad of executives that have been featured on the show. I appreciate Mr Novak, he does an amazing job as the host. He is very knowledgeable and pays great respect to each of his guest and the respect is always reciprocated. What i love most about the show is that i am able to take away something from every single episode. I have even purchased a couple of David Novak’s books since i started listening to the show.

So enjoyed this podcast. Excellent!

This podcast is full of life lessons and advice. I came across this podcast in search of finding some tournament wisdom from professional golfers for my son. After listening to Mr. Novak interview Jack Nicklaus, I was hooked. I have now listened to almost all of the interviews that span across a multitude of industries. The podcasts interview people in sports, banking, technology, start ups, artists, Fortune 500 companies, doctors, restauranteurs and many others. Each one is unique and gives the listener a chance to learn from the best of the best. It is a window into the minds and hearts of some of the most prominent leaders in the world. Life lessons about preparation, the importance of listening, empathy, purpose, communication, gratitude and giving back are themes that seem to run through all leaders regardless of their work. I have since introduced Mr. Novak's podcast to my college aged sons, in hopes that they will pick up on some of these lessons. Mr. Novak's interviews are so engaging you almost feel as if you are in the room with the interviewee. High school and university students could learn a ton from this podcast!

Truly the joy of my day listening to David’s upbeat, positive and insightful interviews of some of American’s best and brightest minds. Thanks David for what you do.

I really appreciate David bringing the biggest minds in the world, and getting an understanding of how these leaders think. Being a leader is often a lonely journey, it’s refreshing to hear from other leaders and understanding how they make decisions. I LOVE THIS PODCAST!

Go smoke a cigar with your degenerate rich friends. It’s beyond me how you all sleep at night.

Absolutely love listening to this podcast!

I recently joined and the framing of the subject matter is open and diverse with solid tees.

The Novak-Langone podcast is a must listen. It is educational, inspirational, motivating, endearing and at times humorous. Both are world class individuals with a history of success and are more than generous to humanity. Our country is blessed that David and Ken do what they do. They are model citizens whom we can all learn from.

You can learn about someone’s achievements through so many ways.. but there are not many sources that tell you what they did to reach such great heights, leading and inspiring others along the way!! David does a great job asking the right questions! I’ve listened to so many of David’s podcasts and I learn a lot every time I do. Thanks for the great work.

David Novak interviews a diverse group of people from different backgrounds. A lot of useful information for any leader and very inspiring.

Hello David, Thank you very much for taking time to share the stories of leaders from diverse sections of our society. I have been listening to your podcasts for more than a year ( during my weekend runs) and eagerly look forward to new episodes. Stories shared by esteemed guests on your show are inspiring as well as thought provoking. Please continue this great work!

Each week I look forward to David’s conversations with amazing leaders. I enjoy the diversity of backgrounds, industries and always wishing the conversation would go just a little bit longer. Thank you for showing us “How Leaders Lead!”

Dave has that subtle art of asking great questions !

Brilliant Podcast series! David Novak displays his superb interviewing style while simultaneously bringing critical and valuable insights to his listeners on how personal values

This is one of my favorite podcasts. David’s interview style is very relaxed and conversational. You get a true feeling for the interviewee and even interviews of people who I have heard interviewed elsewhere previously are fresh.

I’ve been a fan of this show for sometime now, I’ve listened to every episode. As a small business owner, I’m constantly trying to understand how the best leaders lead. The lasted episode with Dan Cathy made such an impression. My company, Nourished Ones, tries to do what Chickfila does. Meaning we honor God and add value to our customers lives with every interaction. I’m going to replay this episode so many times! This show is incredibly inspiring and informative. Thank you for being you, David!

Invaluable lessons from leaders. David, I have learned so much, thank you!

Absolutely gold mine of leadership insights! Thank you David — you are a true legend and inspiration!

I’ve listened to How Leaders Lead since it began and find myself yearning for more at the end of each episode. The diversity and variety of guests is what keeps it interesting. Leaders of any kind, or those who aspire to be, should absolutely listen. At worst you’ll get affirmation of what you’re doing; but at best you could grow and develop your own leadership skills to become an even more effective leader.

David Novak is unique because he’s walked the talk. He seems to know everyone at the top Levels of leadership. And yet he maintains a sense of humility. I should know, David is my patient and you’d never know who he is or what he’s accomplished. He’s the real deal.

I look forward to listen to this podcast as you learn something new with each episode. Each experience is unique and David brings the authentic self from each interviewee. Thank you!!

I was profoundly impacted by the tragic events of 9/11 and the resilience and patriotism of our country afterward. David’s interview with Jimmy Dunne about the impact of 9/11 on his colleagues and his life is deeply moving. It is emotional, smart, and very touching. Jimmy talked about how our country unified after the attacks and how because of that unity, he felt like he had the support of every American when he and his colleagues lost 66 of their 171 associates on 9/11. In that time of tragedy, he knew he had to be there for the families of his fallen associates and the ones who were shattered by their loss. I was so moved by this interview and David’s ability to give Jimmy a safe and easy space to share his story.

I’ve learned so much. David’s conversational interview style elicits authentic responses and real clarity from an incredible list of guests. I am grateful for access to these minds and stories!

I love to the United States in 2018 after losing everyone in hurricane maria in Puerto Rico. I was promoted to management for the first time when I was 22 with no coaching at all. Since that day I have built my path hard way. After finding this podcast I can say there is a before and after on my leadership path. Thanks for this.

If there is one leadership podcast that I trust to listen, it’s David’s one. And the new series is a is master class cliff notes that you can add to your reference library. It’s timely, honest, and relevant for now. I love it!!

David I have enjoyed every podcast you have published. Your Podcast gives me a line of sight to these amazing leaders that I wouldn’t meet other wise. I appreciate the serious in the podcast, and the lighting fast questions. Keep bringing us new podcast, You are taking us with you and I appreciate that.

David, host of the How Leaders Lead podcast, highlights all aspects of entrepreneurship and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

You cannot imagine how much these podcast help me to be a better leader. Thank you so much.

If you know anything about David Novak you know about taking people with you. His podcast continues to take people with him, helping other’s become better leaders! Thanks for giving!

Sitting down with David is like a fire side chat. It’s interesting and entertaining and motivating! I share these nuggets with all the high school caddies at Seminole and they love the episodes. So refreshing with all the negative downer news to just grab a coffee and listen to David ! Thank you John Hand

Every podcast interview by Mr. Novak is entertaining, interesting, relevant, meaningful and applicable to leadership at home, at work and at church. This podcast shines a bright light on the values, behaviors and wisdom of great leaders. Mr. Novak does a fantastic job probing his guests for tangible examples of leadership successes and failures. I walk away from each podcast inspired to be a better leader. I always forward each podcast to family, friends, colleagues and pastors. I encourage all listeners to do the same. Thank you Mr. Novak for using your leadership gifts to inspire people around the world to be better leaders. Thank you to the great leaders interviewed for being transparent and vulnerable and for inspiring people around the world to be better leaders. If we all laser focus on becoming better leaders there will be more “joy” in the lives of the people we lead.

David Novak brings empathy and positivity with a breadth of business background to his questions and content making for an entertaining time with very well known leaders.

This is a must listen for anyone interested in leadership, becoming a much more effective team member, or personal development.

I love listening to David’s podcast! I have learned so much from the leaders featured on here! I have gotten inspiration when things were tough, have expanded my horizons, picked up practical tips and also opened my mind to some challenging and different perspectives. David has great interview skills and knows how to get the most succinct sound bites and sharpest insights from his guests. I massively look forward to every new episode!

Thank you, David. Great interviews and insightful discussion. Look forward to more.

Saturday mornings are time to refresh my mindset from the week and before I get out of bed I’ve turned on “How Leaders Lead”. David almost seems like a neighbor I’ve heard his voice and insights so often Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Tom Gavin Belair MD

Great Host! Great Guests! Great Information! Great Learning Opportunity!