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#225: Harris Barton, 3-time Super Bowl Champion & Founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management – To learn from others, you’ve got to listen
Just in time for the Super Bowl, this week’s guest is Harris Barton, the founder and managing director of H. Barton Asset Management. He was also an all-pro left tackle for the 49ers, winning THREE Super Bowls with Joe Montana and Steve Young.Â
Today, he runs a thriving investment fund, where he has about a billion dollars of assets under management.
If you’re feeling stuck on a problem, listen to this episode. Why? Because Harris understands the power of listening and learning from others. The answers you need are probably already around you somewhere—it’s just a question of whether or not you’re listening for them!
You’ll also learn:
How to bounce back after a big failure
Leadership lessons from inside the huddle at Super Bowl XXIII
The one thing everyone notices about their leader
The mindset you need to stack one success on top of another
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Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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3 More Questions (Jamie Dimon) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
What’s changed about leadership since you’ve been out of Yum?
Why do you think Jamie gets a much more realistic answer when he asks his employees what compensation they think they deserve?
Can you tell us about the “since we last met” exercise?
What’s the lesson you take from Jamie calling up Sandy Weill after years of no contact for a meeting?

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#224: Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase – Get to work
Some leaders talk a big game. Others deliver big results. If you want to know what separates the two, listen to this episode with Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest and most profitable bank in the U.S.
You’ll find a wealth of insight into what it takes to cut through the BS and execute big changes.Â
Great leaders know: you get results when you get to work. If you want to up the execution level for you and your team, hit play now!
You’ll also learn:
Jamie’s thoughts on the global economy, including China, Russia and more
What really drives curiosity
The two actions that drive a successful turnaround
One warning you need to hear if you’ve recently been promoted
Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:
The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the goÂ
Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day
Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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3 More Questions (Bobbi Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
What advice would you give someone who’s trying to develop Bobbi's skill of getting to the heart of the issue?
What are some signs that your company is getting cocky and bloated … and how can leaders avoid that?Â
What do you think it is about Bobbi that has allowed her to grow one billion dollar brand and be on her way to growing her second?

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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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#223: Bobbi Brown, Founder of Jones Road Beauty – The best solutions are often the simplest
How do some leaders seem to tackle big challenges and make it look effortless?
In this episode, David sits down with world-renowned entrepreneur and cosmetics titan Bobbi Brown. Her latest venture, Jones Road Beauty, is growing like crazy because people love how she has simplified the complicated world of beauty and cosmetics.
Leaders waste all kinds of time because they overcomplicate things. But when you learn to simplify, you can save time and energy—and ultimately, find better solutions, too.
Listen to this episode to see how Bobbi does it, and discover why the ability to simplify is a game-changer for your time, energy, and creativity!
You’ll also learn:
One strategy to try if you’re struggling to connect on social media
The easiest way to get inspired when you’re stuck
Why your unconventional career path might just be your biggest strength
A surprising quality of great salespeople
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How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more.
Other guests include:
CEO of Starbucks
CEO of Target
Co-founder of Home Depot
and many others...
David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wisdom of these leaders into actionable insights you can use to elevate your own leadership game. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading teams, this show helps you build the confidence you need to lead well.