Travis Makes Money

742: David Novak | Take Charge of You


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Do you want the best results for your brand or business? Of course you do, and David Novak is about to reveal how to get it right every time.

David is the Founder and CEO of David Novak Leadership, the parent organization to five nonprofits dedicated to developing leaders. On top of being a critically-acclaimed, best-selling author, he is also the host of the top-ranked business podcast, How Leaders Lead. In this episode, we hear from his renowned expertise on how he’s led several organizations to success and the secret sauce that drove it all.

Dive in to learn how real leaders lead and the life-changing effects of taking charge of you. 


Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 08:12] Opening Segment 

  • David shares his background 
  • Growing up traveling in a trailer 
  • David’s early childhood experience
  • Chasing the American dream going into adulthood
  • David’s thoughts around college

  • [08:13 - 18:44] People Capabilities: How Leaders Lead

    • David talks about his transition from college into the workforce 
    • Starting in marketing copywriting and advertising
    • Moving through the ranks at PepsiCo 
    • David reveals what he focused on as a CEO 
    • Creating a work environment where everyone counts
    • The formula for success - starts with people 
    • How “People Capabilities” ties into making money 
    • The secret to winning every time
    • The importance of “Day One” 
    • How “Take Charge of You” helps you reframe a negative
    • David dives into the importance of How Leader Lead authenticity 
    • How Leader Lead
    • A quick word from our sponsor

    • [18:45 - 26:24] Take Charge of You

      • How to handle bad days as a leader 
      • Try to avoid the bad days by starting the night before 
      • Get yourself in the best frame of mind and body first
      • How to take charge of you 
      • Give yourself time to develop your awareness 
      • Understand the growth you need to get the results you want 
      • The essence of self-coaching
      • How David rates networking in terms of value 
      • What you know opens doors, who you know blows the doors open 
      • The best networkers are the best learners 

      • [26:25 - 33:17] Closing Segment  

        • David’s experience and insights on writing books


        Want to connect with David? You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Don’t settle for anything less than becoming the world’s most successful leader by going over to https://davidnovakleadership.com/

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        Tweetable Quotes: 

        “You’re only one good friend away from happiness.” - David Novak 


        “You don’t get anything done unless you got people doing it. So if you create the right work environment where people can do their best, that’s where you’re going to get the best results.” - David Novak


        “The best networkers are the best learners.” - David Novak 


        Other Resources Mentioned: 

        • Taking People with You
        • Take Charge of You
        • O Great One


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