On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

1. Are there red flags to look for that typically indicate that someone is not going to be a great partner?
2. At what point does someone need to fold and cut their losses?
3. How would you approach coaching someone who tends to be negative, guiding them towards adopting a more positive mindset?



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Is one of your 2025 goals to strengthen your team or shift your culture?

If so, you’ll love hearing from Louise Brady, the co-founder and managing partner at the successful VC firm Piedmont Capital Partners.

She shows how powerful it is when leaders prioritize the people around them.

When you go above and beyond for your team, it comes back to you—and not just in a fluffy, feel-good way. 

As you’ll hear today, that kind of generosity can drive serious results for your culture, your bottom line, and your own growth.

You’ll also learn:

• What you can do to attract the attention of a VC firm
• One sneaky strategy to give tough feedback to someone with a bad attitude
• The surprising role that positivity plays in your team culture 
• Exciting developments in the ongoing effort to cure cancer and Alzheimer’s

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

1. How can you break down Pat's thought that leaders ought to treat their current job like their next job?
2. What are the best ways a leader can remind their team of their standard of excellence?
3. If you were creating your own shield like Pat, who would be your hero?

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Thinking about your next career move? 

Most leaders are. But if you don’t approach it the right way, it can cost you. 

Sometimes, you can get so caught up thinking about your next big career move that you lose focus on what really matters—which is doing excellent work in whatever role you’re in now.

See what that looks like in action in this episode with Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey. Plus, get an inside look at the way he’s using a strong culture to turnaround one of the most storied basketball programs in the nation.

You’ll also learn:

• The one thing you need to do to get your core values to stick
• What to focus on when you’re not the most talented person in the room
• How to approach a job when it’s not the role you ultimately want
• The most underappreciated part of any organization’s success

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

1. What is it about writing songs that makes you want to keep doing it and how do you keep coming up with ideas?
2. How should business leaders incorporate emotional leadership into their own style?
3. What advice would you give a leader who’s trying to figure out who their core audience is and how to serve them better?

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• Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
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If you want to start 2025 with more focus and efficiency, this is the episode for you!

Drew Holcomb fronts a beloved Americana band called Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. 

And he knows something that a lot of leaders don’t: you can waste a lot of time and energy chasing after customers and fans that won’t really help your business grow.

Listen to this episode to discover the power of super-serving your core audience—plus find tons of creative inspiration to kick off 2025!

You’ll also learn:

• The #1 enemy of creativity (hint: it’s not what you think)
• Must-hear advice for anyone who struggles with perfectionism
• Insights for succeeding in any industry that’s constantly shifting
• One brilliant way to strengthen your connection with your spouse or partner

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In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you.

The Best Of Q4 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders:

• Eliah Drinkwitz, Head football coach at Mizzou
• Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron
• Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott
• Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
• John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands (IHOP, Applebee’s, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop)
• Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt
• Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports
• Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water
• Jeni Britton, Founder of Jeni’s Ice Creams
• Doug Hirsch, Owner of Arizona Drive Pickleball Team and founder of Seneca Capital
• Jared Belsky, CEO of Acadia
• Karla Gallardo, Cofounder and CEO of Cuyana

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

1. How do you as a leader create momentum around big dreams without overcomplicating it for your team?
2. What ways could Karla's ‘fewer, better,’ concept apply to leadership?
3. How would you advise leaders on how to balance maintaining their core offerings with driving innovation and introducing new products?

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• Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
• Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week!
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Got a big idea, but not sure what to do about it?

Discover the power of dreaming big (and then starting small) in this episode with Karla Gallardo, the co-founder and CEO of Cuyana. 

Inspired by her upbringing in Ecuador, Karla co-founded Cuyana on the principle of selling fewer, better things. Thirteen years later, they’ve hit $35 million in annual revenue and are loved by tastemakers like Meghan Markle and Jessica Alba.

Listen now if you’re ready for some serious motivation to turn YOUR big idea into reality. 

You’ll also learn:

• What to prioritize in your product development if you want loyal customers
• Why *not* making the sale is sometimes a good thing
• Powerful insights that anyone in the retail space needs to hear
• What most people get wrong when they’re looking for investors

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

1. What’s the secret to staying hands-on with the details without getting bogged down in them?
2. What would you say to a leader dealing with this dysfunction tax, but they say, “Well, it’s always been this way so there’s nothing I can really do about it.”? 
3. What would you say to leaders who are kicking the can at offering coaching?

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• Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
• Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week!
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What’s the “dysfunction tax” — and how is it costing your business? 

Find out in today’s episode with Jared Belsky. He’s the CEO of Acadia, a digital marketing agency that works with big names like Red Roof Inn, Maggiano’s, and Party City.

Plus, Jared has a lot of practical advice to maximize your ad agency partnership — for better communication, ad creative, and results! 

You’ll also learn:

• The danger of getting too far from the details
• What to do when you want to fire your ad agency
• Tips for making an effective creative brief
• Why asking the wrong kind of questions is a huge missed opportunity

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