Month: September 2018

Margaret Duffy, Professor of Strategic Communication at the Missouri School of Journalism

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/27/2018

Margaret Duffy is a professor of Strategic Communication at the Missouri School of Journalism. She is also the Executive Director of the Novak Leadership Institute. The institute offers an innovative approach to leadership education uniquely rooted in the principles of strategic communication and advertising. Dr. Duffy is the founder and Executive Director of MOJO Ad™, a student-staffed advertising agency specializing in the Youth and Young Adult market (YAYA™) serving national clients such as AOL, Redbox, Hallmark, and U.S. Bank. As an award winning scholar, author and consultant, Margaret Duffy conducts research and advises media organizations around the world.

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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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Margaret has dealt with her share of challenging bosses. For those in this situation, Margaret says the best thing to do is try to help the person succeed (so long as your boss isn’t being unethical).
You can get noticed by teaching your boss how to do things the right way. Oftentimes, if Margaret helped her challenging boss, whenever he was promoted, she would get his job.
(6:42-7:19)

Throughout your career, how have you overcome the difficulties of working for a challenging boss?

Margaret says the one soft skill every leader needs is self-awareness. Feedback is so helpful, even though it can be hard to hear if it is negative. Develop the ability to trust your colleagues.
(19:12-20:24)

Do you consider yourself a self-aware leader?
How often do you ask your colleagues for feedback?

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800-CEO-READ Business Bestsellers for August 2018

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/26/2018

Each month 800-CEO-READS compiles a list of top selling books. These books are featured on their site and syndicated through various publications. The popularity of these titles offers guidance for those seeking an interesting and helpful new book. They also report all book sales to The New York Times and Nielsen Bookscan…

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Steve Holmes, Chairman of Wyndham Hotels & Wyndham Destinations

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/13/2018

Steve Holmes serves as chairman of the Board of Directors for both Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the world’s largest hotel franchising company, and Wyndham Destinations, Inc., the world’s largest vacation ownership and vacation exchange company.
Over the course of his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide, Mr. Holmes led the global growth of a wide portfolio of renowned brands into what was the largest integrated hospitality company in the world. He is currently on the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council and is an officer of the Board of Trustees of Bucknell University.

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Throughout his career, Steve has had to come up with answers on the spot which has helped him become more assured of himself. To be a good leader, you need to have to have confidence.
(12:41-14:59)

Does confidence come easy for you or is it something you need to grow in?
In what ways can leaders develop in their confidence?

Steve says it’s important for leaders to be good listeners. If you don’t listen to others, it’s hard to be empathetic. When leading others, listen to them and react to what they need so they can be successful.
(17:07-18:22)

In your opinion, who should determine what is needed for success: those being led or the one leading?
What role does empathy play in your leadership?

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Trump has done what he said he would but he's been a bully

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/12/2018

Watch this video of David Novak, David Novak Leadership founder and former Yum! Brands CEO, speaking to the “Squawk Box” team about the issues around toxic leadership and President Trump’s own leadership style…

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Follow Indra Nooyi's example: Become a leader people are excited to follow

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/12/2018

Leaders have a lot of power and influence. And people follow the example of what leaders do more so than what they say. That’s why it’s important to cast the right shadow of leadership.
Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, shows the impact great leaders truly have – things like creating a vision, having courage of your convictions, and unleashing the power of your people.
Results under her tenure as CEO of PepsiCo speak for themselves…

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Go public with your plans — it can get you to success

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/07/2018

Think about the motivational books you’ve read, the inspiring Ted Talks you’ve watched or even the articles you’ve found on Make It. Have you found yourself inspired to make a change? We all have.
But be honest: how many of those inspirational tips have you actually implemented? Three? One? None?
I believe one reason for the lack of success is not closing the Intention-Action Gap.

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How Top CEOs Identify Future Leaders

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/07/2018

Over the years, I’ve come to the belief that the single biggest differentiator between a good performer and a great performer is their desire to learn.
It’s important to find out just how passionate the person is about learning their craft and getting better and better every single day

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Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback | Part 2

Post author By David Novak
Post date 09/05/2018

Tom Brady is starting his 19th season as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. Tom has won 5 Super Bowls, 4 MVP awards and has been selected to the pro-bowl 13 times. He has the highest combined regular and postseason winning percentage of any quarterback in NFL history. A leader both on the field and off the field, Tom launched TB12 Sports to help people achieve peak performance at any age.
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Tom Brady, New England Patriots Quarterback | Part 1

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Post date 09/05/2018
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Tom Brady is starting his 19th season as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. Tom has won 5 Super Bowls, 4 MVP awards and has been selected to the pro-bowl 13 times. He has the highest combined regular and postseason winning percentage of any quarterback in NFL history. A leader both on the field and off the field, Tom launched TB12 Sports to help people achieve peak performance at any age.
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In professional football, if you’re the best, you’re gonna play. The competition pushes Tom to be the best version of himself. He has developed a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo.
Tom says he’ll never reach the end because there is always room to get better. He knows it’s important to earn it every day.
(24:36-25:22)

Do you feel like you make an effort every day to be the best version of yourself?
How can it affect an organization if team members have a healthy dissatisfaction with the status quo?

In Tom’s experience, managing conflict involves having a healthy respect. There will be situations when not everyone agrees, but it’s important to respect the others’ opinions and decisions.
It’s a good idea to be careful with your words because once they are out, you can never take them back. Don’t say anything that you will resent later.
(27:23-28:45)

What happens when team members aren’t open to differences in opinions?
Tom gives great advice on being respectful. How might you apply this to different areas of your life?