About David Novak

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_column _id=”3″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/david-web-circle-design.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” class=”circle-david-image” style=”width:130px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/david-web-circle-design.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_gap size=”50px” class=”cs-hide-sm cs-hide-xs”][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”7″ ][x_gap size=”30px”][x_custom_headline level=”h1″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”color: hsl(0, 0%, 100%);”]Welcome to David Novak Leadership[/x_custom_headline][cs_text style=”color:#fff;font-weight:700;”]David Novak | Co-Founder & CEO[/cs_text][x_gap size=”30px”][cs_text style=”color:#fff;”]David Novak is CoFounder, retired Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with over 45,000 restaurants in more than 135 countries and territories.

His passion is to make the world a better place by developing leaders at all ages through David Novak Leadership, his family’s Lift-a-Life Foundation, Lead4Change, Global Game Changers and The Novak Leadership Institute at the University of Missouri.

A renowned expert on leadership and recognition culture, Novak is also a bestselling leadership book author. His highly respected and critically acclaimed books include The New York Times bestseller Taking People With You: The Only Way to Achieve Big Things, The Education of an Accidental CEO: Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office and his latest parable, O GREAT ONE! A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition. Read More[/cs_text][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”13″ ][cs_element_row _id=”14″ ][cs_element_column _id=”15″ ][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” style=”color: #17348d;”]Become a people first organization[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]with practical leadership principles that have been successfully taught all around the world, by the actual CEO’s that made it happen.
[/cs_text][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”18″ ][cs_element_column _id=”19″ ][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” class=”man”]1.[/x_custom_headline][x_feature_box title=”Leading by taking people with you rather than the traditional top down, hierarchical leadership style. ” title_color=”#222″ text_color=”#999″ graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”0″ graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.53)” graphic_bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_border=”border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: hsl(0, 0%, 94%);” graphic_icon=”l-people-carry” style=”color: #999;”]You can inspire others to do their best and make a positive difference in their world.[/x_feature_box][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”22″ ][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” class=”man”]2.[/x_custom_headline][x_feature_box title=”Profound truths, practically applied rather than textbook, theoretical answers to your leadership questions.” title_color=”#222″ text_color=”#999″ graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”0″ graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.53)” graphic_bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_border=”border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: hsl(0, 0%, 94%);” graphic_icon=”l-globe-americas” style=”color: #999;”]You can learn to lead from real world experience, not cookie cutter approaches or the latest academic theory.[/x_feature_box][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”25″ ][cs_element_column _id=”26″ ][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” class=”man”]3.[/x_custom_headline][x_feature_box title=”Transformational change that sticks rather than checklists that quickly fade.” title_color=”#222″ text_color=”#999″ graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”0″ graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.53)” graphic_bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_border=”border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: hsl(0, 0%, 94%);” graphic_icon=”l-bullseye-arrow” style=”color: #999;”]Imagine your employees focusing on both who they are & what they do to bring out the best results in others.[/x_feature_box][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”29″ ][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” class=”man”]4.[/x_custom_headline][x_feature_box title=”Leadership training for how today’s leaders learn.” title_color=”#222″ text_color=”#999″ graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”0″ graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.53)” graphic_bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ align_h=”center” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” graphic_border=”border-width: 1px 1px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: hsl(0, 0%, 94%);” graphic_icon=”l-laptop-code” style=”color: #999;”]You actually get trained. And it’s all delivered in a unique integrated learning format relevant for your team.[/x_feature_box][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”32″ ][cs_element_column _id=”33″ ][x_gap size=”50px”][x_button size=”global” block=”false” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”/contact/” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_icon type=”l-phone” class=”mvn mln mrs”]Schedule a Call[/x_button][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”36″ ][cs_element_row _id=”37″ ][cs_element_column _id=”38″ ][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”mtn”]Attract and retain top talent by providing your managers with “must-have” leadership skills.[/x_custom_headline][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h2″ accent=”false” class=”mtn hidden”]Building People Capability First Leads To:[/x_custom_headline][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”41″ ][cs_element_column _id=”42″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Recognition-course.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”/purposeful-recognition/” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false” class=”mtn”]Purposeful Recognition[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”trio-links”]

The Secret to Achieving
Great Results

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Learn the Soft Skills
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Read More[/cs_text][x_gap size=”35px”][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”78″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gregg-web-circle-design.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” style=”width:150px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false” class=”mtn”]Gregg Dedrick[/x_custom_headline][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h6″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”font-weight:200;”]Co-Founder, President[/x_custom_headline][cs_text style=”margin-top:0;padding-top:0;font-size:14px;”]Gregg is a business executive, strategist and consultant with over 30 years of experience in personal and organizational transformation…
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Read More[/cs_text][x_gap size=”35px”][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”90″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ashley-circle-headshot.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” style=”width:150px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false” class=”mtn”]Ashley Butler[/x_custom_headline][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h6″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”font-weight:200;”]Leadership COnsultant[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”mtn” style=”margin-top:0;padding-top:0;font-size:14px;”]Mrs. Butler serves as a leadership consultant and millennial voice for David Novak Leadership. She is the Executive Director of Lift a Life Foundation…
Read More[/cs_text][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”95″ ][cs_element_row _id=”96″ ][cs_element_column _id=”97″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/john-headshots.png” alt=”John Hamilton” link=”true” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”popover” info_place=”bottom” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”John has an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Coaching from Western Kentucky University. John has a unique array of experiences in the public, private and non-profit sectors over the last decade. ” class=”man team-circle”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h6″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”font-weight:200;line-height:1.2;”]John Hamilton
Implementation Coach[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”hidden”]John has an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Coaching from Western Kentucky University. John has a unique array of experiences in the public, private and non-profit sectors over the last decade. [/cs_text][x_gap size=”35px”][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”102″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cliff-headshots.png” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”popover” info_place=”bottom” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”Cliff is an experienced Creative Director and holds a BFA in Graphic Design. He has various ad agencies experiences, including his own creative shop. He is responsible for David Novak Leadership branding and graphic design including web development & course production.” class=”man team-circle”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h6″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”font-weight:200;line-height:1.2;”]Cliff Hilton
Creative Director[/x_custom_headline][cs_text class=”hidden”]Olivia is passionate about David Novak Leadership & helping people find their true passion personally and in the workplace. She has helped David Novak Leadership come alongside people to not only help grow success in business, but also grow in confidence as a leader.[/cs_text][x_gap size=”35px”][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”107″ ][cs_element_column _id=”108″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/alexanne-headshots.png” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”popover” info_place=”bottom” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”Alexanne plays a key role in social media, but that’s not all. She understands the benefits and value of our purpose and goals. She takes any workload and completes it with integrity and a smile. So, to say she has a key role in social media only is downplaying her real identity – a team player.” class=”man team-circle”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h6″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”font-weight:200;line-height:1.2;”]Alexanne Riggle
Creative & Social Assistant[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size=”35px”][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”112″ ][x_image type=”none” src=”https://davidnovakleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/harrison-headshots.png” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”popover” info_place=”bottom” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”Harrison is our Podcast Technician, committed to making the production process run smoothly and creating content that informs and inspires our followers. He is currently studying Politics, Philosophy & Economics at Boyce College in Louisville, KY with the goal of doing creative leadership and marketing in the coming future.” class=”man team-circle”][x_custom_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h6″ accent=”false” class=”mtn” style=”font-weight:200;line-height:1.2;”]Harrison Watters
Podcast Technician[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size=”35px”][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id=”116″ ][cs_element_column _id=”117″ ][x_button size=”global” block=”false” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”/contact/” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” style=”margin-top:20px;”]Contact Us[/x_button][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”119″ ][cs_element_row _id=”120″ ][cs_element_column _id=”121″ ][cs_element_global_block _id=”122″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]