David Novak was recognized in 2012 as CEO of the Year by Chief Executive Magazine, one of the world’s best CEOs by Barrens, one of Fortune’s top people in business, and one of the 100 best performing CEOs in the world by Harvard Business Review. But, he’s not basking in the glow of these achievements like you might think. Novak is too busy recognizing the good work of others. In fact, the co-founder and former CEO of YUM! Brands, Inc., has a megaphone in one hand and the superlative knowledge to match…and today he’s shouting out a little known secret about the best way to build a culture – at work, at home, and at play.   

Novak is the author of The Education of an Accidental CEO and Taking People With You. His latest book, O Great One, is the launch pad to his newest venture, OGO Enterprises, LLC. He talks to Inflection Point host, Luke Iorio, about personal and professional fulfillment and how we can all enhance our connections with others in the smallest, yet most profound ways.

Key takeaways:

• Discover what happens when you do—and when you don’t—take time to do “this” in your everyday routine. [2:33]
• Learn to pinpoint recognition deficits – what are they and how can it either propel or derail your career and personal life. [3:40]
• Improve your mood and productivity by incorporating this one practice…guaranteed to help make you a better leader. [15:29]
• Leverage self-awareness to accept and grow from periods of transition. [17:13]

Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. That’s how we Live Lead and Play!