David Novak
@DavidNovakOGO
New book How Leaders Learn available for preorder!
Host of @HowLeadersLead podcast and How Leaders Lead daily inspiration iPhone app. Former CEO of @YumBrands.
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https://www.amazon.com/How-Leaders-Learn-Master-Successful/dp/164782754X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8KSL2UPSIQE 01-06-2016 12:49:49
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Coaching is a vital first step to help under performers. You must be tough minded enough to give candid feedback. Hopefully, they will respond. If they don’t you can look yourself in the mirror and ask them to move on, knowing you did the best you could do. #tuesdaythought
Build your people up. Positive reinforcement is a powerful force be quick to point out what people are doing well, not just where they can improve. #SundayThought
When things are bad it’s tough to know what to fix first. Ask questions and listen to your team. That’s one of the best, if not the best, way to uncover the most important issue to focus on. #SaturdayThought
Avoid the “disease of me”. If you want to build a strong team, look for people who are motivated by a collective goal and can keep their ego in check. #fridaythought
With a shorter season, the NFL has massively built its popularity by finding creative ways to drive year round engagement, ie, making the college draft a high quality event fans love. If you want to build a strong brand, learn from the NFL! #ThursdayThought
“Make big changes to big things if you want to move a big business.”
Tag someone who needs to hear this quote from Kevin Hochman, then listen to the full conversation with the CEO of Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy:
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Growth and comfort never coexist. Growth only happens when we’re uncomfortable. When you’re feeling super confident in a role, you’re probably not learning much any more. #wednesdaythought
If Chili's Grill & Bar were a country, they’d be the 3rd largest imbibing country of tequila in the world.
That’s a lot of margaritas – and a big piece of the strategy that’s helped power an incredible turnaround.
Learn more in this episode with Kevin Hochman: buff.ly/4aBbCBC
Focus on your ability more than your title. Don’t let a lack of seniority or title hold you back from contributing. Create and see your work environment as a meritocracy, and always strive to add value with your unique strengths. #tuesdaythought
Robots.🤖 Margaritas.🍸 Bags of shrimp.🦐
Our latest pod with Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman does have it all – including the incredible turnaround story at Chili's Grill & Bar and the lessons you can learn from it.
Listen now, wherever you get your pods!
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Use your own people to assess the talent on your team. Tap into your team’s insights when you need to make tough personnel decisions. If someone is underperforming chances are everyone else already knows it. #MondayThought
Some say sometimes you just have to give time time so that the memories that make you sad today can ultimately make you glad tomorrow. While most likely true, the wait is really hard. #sundaythought
Inquisitiveness is key. Great leaders always strive to understand more about the world around them. That curiosity is critical if you want to succeed in a top leadership role. #SaturdayThought