How Leaders Learn, David Novak
How Leaders Learn, David Novak
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How Leaders Learn
Master the Habits of the World's Most Successful People

Author: David Novak, Lari Bishop

Narrator: Chris Abernathy

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/23/2024


Synopsis

The differentiating mindset and habits that help you turn insight into action.

When you put learning at the center of everything you do, you grow your career, your leadership, your relationships, and your joy and fulfillment in life. But even for people who are naturally curious and interested in solving problems, being an effective learner who can turn their learning into action takes insight and practice.

With infectious enthusiasm and optimism, David Novak shows you how to master active learning. A trailer-park kid who lived in twenty-three states before entering high school, Novak rapidly ascended the ranks at PepsiCo to become cofounder and CEO of one of the largest corporations in the world, the global restaurant icon Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and the Habit Burger Grill). And he credits active learning with getting him there. This compilation of wisdom and practical habits from Novak's life and from some of the most successful leaders in the world—CEOs from many industries, military and political leaders, sports greats, experts, and coaches—is your active-learning practice manual. Chapter by chapter, Novak and his all-star roster of leaders share how they've climbed to the highest levels in their fields.


About David Novak

DAVID NOVAK is a cofounder and former CEO of Yum! Brands. He has been recognized as “CEO of the Year” by Chief Executive, one of the “30 Best CEOs” by Barron’s, one of the “Top People in Business” by Fortune, and one of the “100 Best Performing CEOs in the World” by Harvard Business Review. He created Lead2Feed (the largest privately funded leadership service program in middle schools and high schools) and won the Horatio Alger Award for his commitment to philanthropy and higher education. He is the author of two acclaimed books, The Education of an Accidental CEO and the New York Times bestseller Taking People with You. He is currently launching a new company, OGO Enterprises.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Koula on June 12, 2024

David's life and career isn't like most CEOs. He grew up in trailer parks, never got an MBA yet still managed to lead and grow the largest restaurant company in the world to $32 billion. This book is a snapshot into what has made him so successful — and the habits that the most inspiring people in t......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on February 25, 2024

A solid book on leadership, things to remember and things to action. Good primer for new leaders or refresh for middle managers. Quite American centric with US examples. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy.......more

Goodreads review by Emily on April 07, 2025

Broken up into 3 parts. I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Now that’s not to say it has its issues but overall it’s a very quick and easy read. Anyone trying to learn more about techniques for being in the work place as an emerging leader should pick up this book. The reasoning for the 4 and n......more

Goodreads review by Darya on August 06, 2024

I'm thrilled to share my thoughts on "How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World's Most Successful People" by David Novak from Harvard Business Review . This book is an inspiring journey into the mindset and habits that differentiate successful leaders. David Novak's infectious enthusiasm and......more

Goodreads review by Charles on April 08, 2025

73% Life story was a really nice touch in this. It was a big departure from what I traditionally get in narratives from my billionaire teachers and Why is that? Because this guy is not a billionaire. Is, I understand it makes sense. Being receptive to people, listening talking. Actively seeking feedb......more