May 2017 – David Novak Leadership

Brian Cornell, Chairman & CEO of Target Corporation

Hear the story behind the leader. Our featured guest Brian Cornell, Chairman & CEO of Target Corporation, has been CEO of many companies in his career. Listen to Brian tell the story of what shaped his leadership style from his youth to his current role.
[bctt tweet=”“No one will care about you unless you show that you care about them.””]
Cornell joined Target in August 2014 after more than 30 years in escalating leadership positions at leading retail and global consumer product companies, including three CEO roles and more than two decades doing business in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. His past experience includes time as both a vendor partner and a competitor to Target, and he brings insights from those roles to the company today.

Cornell has served on the board of directors for Yum! Brands since September 2015 and is a past director of Polaris Industries, Inc. He also serves on the board for UCLA’s Anderson School of Management Board of Visitors, providing strategic guidance to the dean in advancing the school’s mission, as well as the boards of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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This great resource will help you along the way, during or after you listen to the podcast. Not only will you get to know our guest, you will be asked tough questions to really spearhead your journey to becoming a better leader! And look below for more insights and clips!!

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When Brian took the role with Target, he wasn’t familiar with retail and realized he didn’t know much. He learned to be comfortable saying, “I don’t know.” It was a humbling experience, but asking for help made him appear more authentic to those he led, and it allowed them to be a part of the solution.
Here’s some advice Brian gives to anyone entering a new role:

Ask a lot of questions
Make fewer statements

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Are you comfortable admitting when you don’t know something?
How can asking for help make you a better leader?

When it comes to recognition, Brian says you can’t give it enough. People want to know that you recognize their performance and contribution, and the value they bring to the team. Showing your team you care, and thanking them, will go a long way.
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What are your thoughts when it comes to recognition?
How does giving recognition make your organization better?

Brian Niccol, CEO of Taco Bell

Featured guest Brian Niccol, CEO of Taco Bell, and host David Novak discuss what is driving the success of one the world’s iconic restaurant brands. Hear how Brian views leadership and what has contributed to Taco Bell’s growth on episode #3 of oGoInsider podcast.
[bctt tweet=”“Because they know I care, it makes my business stronger.””]

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According to Bill, it’s good to give constructive feedback daily. Don’t wait for the annual appraisal. Giving people feedback allows them to know where they stand. It also builds candor and trust.
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How can you incorporate more feedback into your leadership style?
What is one thing you need to improve on?

Bill recommends using differentiation when recognizing people. Treating everyone the same creates mediocrity.
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How are you rewarding your best people?