Month: February 2018

David Novak Leadership in the News Training

David Novak Leadership Launches New Online Leadership Program

Post author By David Novak
Post date 02/22/2018

Toxic Leadership, Rock Bottom Trust and Demand for Leadership Skills in the Workplace Fuels David Novak, Former Yum! Brands Chairman, to Launch David Novak Leadership ‘Heartwiring and Hardwiring Your Leadership™’ Digital Training Program. Novak attacks today’s leadership gap that is reducing employee morale, engagement and the business bottom line by teaching proven, real-world global leadership lessons to help people take control of their careers and become stronger, more successful leaders.

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Podcast

Larry Bossidy, retired Chairman and CEO of Honeywell

Post author By David Novak
Post date 02/21/2018

Lawrence A. Bossidy is the retired Chairman and CEO of Honeywell International Inc., a global $40-billion advanced technology, controls and manufacturing company. Mr. Bossidy is the co-author of the best-selling book Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done and its sequel Confronting Reality: Master the New Model For Success. You won’t want to miss Mr. Bossidy’s wisdom and leadership insights on this episode of the David Novak Leadership Leadership Podcast with David Novak.

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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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At one point, Larry worked for someone whom he didn’t have great chemistry with. He wondered whether he should leave the company.
Larry shares how you can know when it is time to leave a role: Are you satisfied with the people you work with? Can you accomplish your personal goals in your current organization. If the answer is yes, then stay. But if not, it might be time to look elsewhere.
(9:09-11:22)

Think of your current role. What would you answer to both of Larry’s questions?

Larry made a point to challenge his people. In meetings, he would ask everyone to give their viewpoint, especially those who didn’t often speak up. His most productive meetings were a result of pushing back. He sought to make people think about the organization’s issues and what to do about them. In the end, they always came up with the right answer.
(13:42-14:54)

Do you think it’s important for leaders to get everyone’s view?
In what ways would your organization benefit if your team committed more time to problem-solving?

Podcast

Jan Helson, Learn how to discover your superpower to ignite good

Post author By David Novak
Post date 02/16/2018
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After selling Golden Foods/Golden Brands in 2011 at the age of 51, Jan Helson committed her Second-Act to using her business skills and resources to create Global Game Changers Children’s Student Empowerment Program, a nonprofit organization that she co-founded with her daughter Rachel Annette. Global Game Changers, modeled after their children’s book Global Game Changers is dedicated to teaching elementary school age youth that no matter how young they are and no matter where they come from they can make a difference in the world. Their in-school and after-school service-learning and leadership programs empower kids to discover their inner superpower to IGNITE GOOD!® through a simple equation, MY TALENT + MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER™. She believes that learning to give back at a young age shapes a child’s life, builds character, leadership and social-emotional strength, and encourages personal responsibility that will help make them more successful and productive citizens.

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Jan counts herself lucky because she didn’t face any obstacles in regards to being a woman in leadership. She recognizes that women do run into issues and gives the following advice for women in leadership:

Stay true to who you are
Work hard
Have open, honest communication

Jan says actions speak louder than words. If you keep going and stay the course you will persevere.
(12:45-15:02)

What challenges do women in leadership face?
Do you think Jan’s advice is helpful?

Jan lives by this personal mantra: strive for excellence. She wants to send a message to those she serves, to inspire kids to be the best they can be.
(38:59-40:09)

Do you agree with the concept that leaders should lead by example?
Do you have a mantra you live by? If so, write it in the comments!

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Fitscript, Founder and CEO, Charles O’Connell

Post author By David Novak
Post date 02/08/2018

In the fall of 2013, Charlie O’Connell opened the Fitscript GLUCOSEZONE Center, a unique facility dedicated to diabetes, exercise, and developing multi-media content related to exercise, diabetes metrics, and integrated data from bio-metric devices.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at Yale New Haven Hospital in the fall of 1996, Charlie is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (’02) where he was a two-sport varsity athlete (Football and Track and Field), as well as high school All-American in Track and Field. Before founding Fitscript, Charlie worked in Business development for a successful software startup in the Homeland Security Industry. Charlie is a father, husband, golfer, skier, runner, speaker and entrepreneur. Episode #27 of the David Novak Leadership Leadership Podcast with David Novak and special guest, Charles O’Connell.

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Charles became very ill during his senior year of high school. After losing 55 pounds, he had to be admitted to the hospital. He was diagnosed with diabetes, and had a very difficult time with the news.
Charles was defiant about his illness and didn’t want to be held back because of it. He learned to manage his diabetes, and ended up playing on University of Pennsylvania’s basketball team. He persevered and went as far as to qualify for the Olympic trials.
(5:30-8:12)

What obstacles have you faced in trying to reach your goals?
Think about a time you persevered. Did it pay off?

After 6 years with E Team, Charles began to feel both physically and emotionally burnt-out. Charles had just returned from the Hurricane Katrina disaster when his boss sat him down and explained that he was letting him go. Because Charles was so invested in his work, he wouldn’t have resigned on his own. Charles’ boss realized that and released him from the company.
Though it was difficult at the time, being fired turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him—only after that did he realize that his calling was to help those suffering with diabetes.
(13:46-15:59)

Have you ever experienced physical or emotional burn-out?
How do you think leaders should handle burn-out?

Podcast

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC, Owner & CEO, Junior Bridgeman

Post author By David Novak
Post date 02/05/2018

Following his professional basketball career, Junior Bridgeman was the owner and chief executive officer of various companies operating over 450 restaurants in 20 states. Most recently Mr. Bridgeman acquired the Heartland manufacturing and bottling territories from Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, LLC in late February 2017, becoming one of the Coca-Cola systems newest independent bottlers.

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When he joined the basketball team at the University of Louisville, Junior’s coach, Denny Crum, gave a pep talk about motivation.
Coach Crum told the team they had to find their motivation from within, and if they
couldn’t learn to play hard for themselves, they would never be the best. Junior says it’s important to figure out what drives and motivates you. You shouldn’t depend on anyone else for that.
(10:21-11:31)

Think of someone who has coached you. What did that person teach you
about success?
What drives and motivates you?

According to Junior, the key to success lies in your team. If you take care of your people, they will take care of you.
(26:47-28:35)

Have you ever worked for a boss who didn’t seem to care about you? How did it affect your performance?