Month: March 2018

Rory McIlroy: Staying Hungry & Inspirational Leadership | Part 2

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/27/2018
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This is Part 2 of our podcast with guest, Rory McIlroy. Rory is from from Northern Ireland and is a member of both the European and PGA Tours. He was world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking for 95 weeks. He is a four-time major champion, winning the 2011 U.S Open, (setting a tournament record score of −16), 2012 PGA Championship (with a tournament record margin of victory (8 strokes)), 2014 Open Championship, and 2014 PGA Championship. Along with Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth he is one of four players to win three majors by the age of 25.

To listen to Part 1 of our podcast with Rory McIlroy, click here.

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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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Novak:
How much is gratitude a part of your life?
McIlroy:
It’s huge. I think everyone has to be thankful for what they have. I think to receive something, you first have to be thankful for it and I’ve been very thankful for everything that’s happened to me in my life. I’ve got a deep gratitude to my parents and what they’ve done for me. I’m thankful every day I can get up in the morning and do what I do and spend time with very special people and learn from these people.
(22:55-23:34)

What are three things you’re grateful for today? To take this to the next level, write down three things you are thankful for each day this week.

Novak:
Any advice for up and coming leaders?
McIlroy:
Never be afraid to ask for advice, too proud or stubborn to take advice from people. Everyone is trying to help in some way. Lead by example, the way you want to be led. Be engaging and inspiring. Try to help others. Be selfless; if you help others, it will help you along the way as well. Keep a great perspective on things.
(32:36-33:43)

Do you struggle with asking for or taking advice from others?

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Rory McIlroy: Beginnings, Golf & Leadership | Part 1

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/27/2018

Today’s guest is professional golfer, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland who is a member of both the European and PGA Tours. He was world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking for 95 weeks. He is a four-time major champion, winning the 2011 U.S Open, (setting a tournament record score of −16), 2012 PGA Championship (with a tournament record margin of victory (8 strokes)), 2014 Open Championship, and 2014 PGA Championship. Along with Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth he is one of four players to win three majors by the age of 25.
Listen to PART 2 of our podcast with Rory McIlroy.
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Novak:
What traits do you admire in leaders?
McIlroy:
You have to lead by example. You can’t just preach about what people need to do, you have to show them. If you look to your boss or leader and they are practicing what they preach, it is more authentic, so that’s a big thing. With leadership, you don’t want to lead by fear, you want to make the people you are leading feel a part of things. You don’t want a separation between people and a leader. Make it feel like one big team and make everyone feel valued.
(12:13-13:02)

Would people who work with you describe you as someone who leads by example or someone who says, “Do what I say, not what I do?”
What is one action you can take this week to lead by example and show others you value them?

Novak:
I see that authenticity is really important to you – you are the real deal.
McIlroy:
I try to be me, not somebody else. Once I became 100% comfortable in my own skin, if not everyone likes me, that’s ok as long as I stay true to myself, the values I believe in and be authentic.
(13:02-13:54)

What fears keep you from staying true to yourself?

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The One Truth You Should Know That Most Leaders Keep Quiet

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/23/2018

Read this Forbes article on David’s one truth about being successful in any industry! …

“I never saw myself as a leader,” he told us. “I just went to work every day and tried to do my best, while helping the people around me become their best.” This a sentiment many of us share. But these humble words were spoken by David Novak, Founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership and Former Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc. “Everyone has the power to be a leader but it’s important to realize that you can’t achieve anything big in life if you try to do it alone, you need to take people with you. We all need people to help us along the way,” added Novak. Read the Article.

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CEO FORUM: David Novak shares why recognition is the key for major enterprise success

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/22/2018

Last week David and I were talking about how to build a great culture. He said, “Robert one word … recognition”. As background, he was the 17-year CEO of Yum! Brands and actually founding CEO where he had 1.4 million associates through brands like KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. David has a unique perspective on managing and elevating large scale global cultures through recognition. More recently he wrote a riveting book, O Great One, which is a business fable about the specifics of building recognition. LISTEN to the INTERVIEW.

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Larry Senn: Create Healthy, High Performing Cultures

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/22/2018

Today’s guest is Dr. Larry Senn. Larry is a pioneer in the field of corporate culture. He is the chairman and co-founder of Senn-Delany, a leadership consulting group that created a transformational process to assist leaders in creating healthy, high-performing cultures. Larry has extensive experience working with top leaders at different organizations in a wide range of industries and is often referred to as the “father of corporate culture”. Larry is an accomplished consultant, business advisor, group facilitator, author and CEO coach. He was also a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year in Southern California. He is an avid fitness enthusiast and was also an assistant coach of UCLA’s championship gymnastics team.

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Larry’s experience managing 100 kids taught him about team building. Even at a young age, he understood that if you can get the right energy from people, they will perform well in their jobs.
He encouraged his workers and made them feel like they were doing important work. He says, “If people felt good about what they are doing, they will work harder and do better.”
(3:30-4:10)

Think about a boss who inspired you. What did that person do to get you motivated?

Larry says understanding your moods and having self-awareness is critical. The best leaders understand themselves, and if they don’t, that means they lack emotional intelligence.
Larry gives the following advice to leaders: Don’t make decisions if you’re not in a good state of mind.
(17:30-18:07)

Are you self-aware of your moods?
How might waiting on a good state of mind lead to better decision-making?

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Leading with Risky Ideas

Post author By David Novak Leadership
Post date 03/20/2018

Imagine you are given an opportunity that could be the chance of a lifetime…but there’s a catch. You can’t pull it off on your own and there is risk involved. You know without a doubt this is a risk worth taking. What do you do?

Successful leaders will tell you that taking risks is part of their job. But the other part of the job that rarely gets talked about is how to lead a team when you are ready to take the jump.

Taking risks doesn’t have to be a daunting endeavor. Make the process less stressful by applying this 2-step method

1. Get all the facts

Do research and explore your options. Find stats to support your decision and list the reasons why this risk is worth taking.

2. Get your team give input

Give your team a chance to voice their thoughts and concerns. They might bring up a point you haven’t considered.

Following these steps will solidify your reasons for taking the risk, and will ensure you don’t leave your team behind.

Now, imagine you are presented with the same incredible opportunity. There are still two catches, only this time you’re unsure if this decision is the right next step.

You are bound to have points in your career when you’re not 100% certain about a decision. As a leader, how do you instill confidence in your team about a risky idea or concept when you might not feel so confident about it yourself?

Don’t worry, we have steps for that, too:

1. Be honest

Admit that you don’t know. Your team will appreciate you being upfront. By being honest, you give your team a chance to get involved in the decision. Then, after considering the options, if you still think that it is right to take the risk, you make the call. If you decide to take the risk, follow the next step.

2. Ask for a team together/team apart execution

Team together happens when your team aligns as a whole to make the decision. Then, once the decision is made, everyone must be a team apart. They choose to follow the decision, even if they don’t entirely agree. They know it’s time to move forward and they set out to execute the decision to the best of their abilities.

Once your team is on board, put your sights ahead and give it your best shot. Stay on course, and only change if the data shows you’re headed in the wrong direction.

Hopefully, you will have the success that comes with taking risks, but even if you don’t, at least you’ll know that you were smart about it.

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THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM: Accidental CEO with David Novak

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/20/2018

In this Innovative Ecosystem Podcast episode, we are joined by David Novak, former CEO and Founder of Yum! Brands which includes Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC. David is the author of several books including Taking People With You and his biography The Education of An Accidental CEO. Most recently, David has co-founded David Novak Leadership, a digital leadership training platform that aims to change the world by building better leaders.

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FORBES PODCAST: Marketing And Leadership Secrets From Yum! Brands Founder David Novak

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/14/2018

On this episode of the Forbes Interview, Novak shares the secrets he’s learned about leadership, culture, and of course, marketing. Remember Crystal Pepsi? That was his brainchild–and what he calls one of his best ideas gone wrong.

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Tom O’Keefe: Leadership in advertising and Heartwiring a creative culture

Post author By David Novak
Post date 03/08/2018

Tom O’Keefe is the founder and CEO of O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, a creative advertising agency located in Chicago’s West Loop. OKRP is the 2015 recipient of Advertising Age’s prestigious Small Agency of the Year Award. Tom is a creative leader who’s never been shy about saying his job is to deliver results to clients.

He’s been behind transformational campaigns for Taco Bell, Amazon.com and MillerCoors, among many others, and currently applies his style of rigorous creativity to O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul’s clients every day. He believes great work is about feeling, that every message should be musical (even when it’s not a song), and creative awards are more fun when earned, not chased. Over his career, he’s earned awards to demonstrate success at all measures.

Learn about how Tom Heartwires a creative culture while hardwiring success for his clients on this episode of the David Novak Leadership Leadership Podcast with host, David Novak.

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Tom shows how one can build a career in one place. He worked in the same organization for several years and built many great relationships. While this method will work for some, it won’t work for all. Tom recommends abiding by your natural way of operating. Do what seems right for you and be comfortable in that.
(14:50-15:48)

Do you think it’s realistic for leaders to build their careers in one place, or should they gain experience by working for different organizations?
How would you describe your natural way of operating?

Tom says leaders need to be open-minded and self-aware. Sometimes leaders struggle with knowing their strengths and weaknesses, and knowing that they don’t always have the answers.
(27:51-29:32)

Which describes you more: open-minded or self-aware?
Identify your weaknesses. How can your team fill in those areas of weaknesses?

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How Do You Manage When "X" Hits The Fan ?

Post author By David Novak Leadership
Post date 03/06/2018

The biggest “X” to hit the fan in 2017 had to be the Equifax data breach. After all, when you let 145 million people down, that is a pretty big deal. The embarrassment reached new heights when the CEO admitted he wasn’t sure if the company was encrypting its customers’ data. Out of the millions who were affected, many didn’t feel Equifax was doing enough to handle the crisis.

We all face adversity in life, but the way we handle it can have a huge impact on our future success. Here are 5 things you can do when dealing with a crisis:

Don’t panic. We all know that person who doesn’t deal well under pressure. When “X” hits the fan, you don’t want to be that person. Instead, be calm, cool, and collected. If you trust that you’ll get to the right place, those who follow you will too.
Get the facts. Understand what caused the problem to happen. Don’t leave any area untouched. When leaders know exactly what they’re dealing with, they are more prepared to fix it.
Make a good decision based on those facts. Once you determine what caused the issue, the next step is to assess the “X” and make a plan to resolve the problem.
Tell everybody what you are going to do and why. Once you know how to tackle the problem, you need to alert anyone who has been affected by the crisis. Let them know the steps you’ve taken to understand the issue, and then tell them what you plan to do about it.
Layout what you’ll do to make sure it will never happen again. This is most important. As a leader, you need to show people that you care when things go wrong. When an organization proves it has learned from its mistakes, and promises to keep them from happening again, that earns trust.

Another way to earn trust is to make sure your communication is bullet proof and weasel proof. Be 100% clear about what you know. Don’t leave out information or only address certain issues. If you’re being inconsistent, or hiding certain facts, someone will point it out. Be forthcoming and don’t give anyone a reason to question you. You’ll be the leader everyone wants around when the next crisis hits.