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David Novak lets you be a fly on the wall and learn from the best CEOs, founders & entrepreneurs in business, sports and entertainment to talk about how they lead and get such incredible things done. Past guests include Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase), Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford), Indra Nooyi (former CEO of PepsiCo), Stanley Druckenmiller (#1 investor in the world), Carol Tomé (CEO of UPS), Ginni Rometty (former CEO of IBM), ...
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Hot Take From the Kitchen

Hot Take From the Kitchen

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Your hosts Brad & Steve podcast from Brad's kitchen out of Alpena, MI and give you their observations and insights on sports and pop-culture. If successful, each episode hopes to feature a different person from the Northeast Michigan area! Subscribe and join our journey!
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In the Moment with David Greene

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The most adrenaline-charged, fist-pumping moments in sports happen in the blink of an eye for fans. But those moments are years in the making for athletes. And the impact of them can last a lifetime. In the Moment is a new podcast from the people who brought you Man in the Arena. Every Tuesday, host David Greene takes you inside the mind of an athlete at a pivotal moment in their career. David combines his experience as the former host of NPR’s Morning Edition with the passion of a diehard s ...
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We are still going strong on Coaches Corner! Coach swings by and we go over all what went well and the predictions we had for the weekend. With Brad on vacation, we had one of our past guest, and pod sponsor, Dr. Ken Gembell II stop in and co-host the episode. We go over what all we think will happen in football this weekend and then meet Brady and…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do leaders find the balance between being a visionary while also having a grip on what’s going on here and now? If you were a college football coach in today’s environment, knowing all you know about what it means to retain great talent, how would you go about creating a…
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We are ready for Homecoming week! This week we sit down with Coach review the previous week's games and preview the upcoming games this weekend. We meet Home Coming Court Nominee Eric Eades and learn a bit about him and why he loves football. He talks about early college program he's enrolled in and then gives us the lowdown on all the home coming …
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Great leaders know how to motivate their teams, and in this episode, you can see how it’s done. Eliah Drinkwitz is the head coach of the University of Missouri football team. Last year was a breakout season for this Mizzou team, with an 11-2 season and a victory over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Eliah motivates his players by balancing connection…
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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 Q3 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders: Charlie Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo Constance Schwartz-Morini, Founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment Ram Charan, the world’s most influen…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Should every entrepreneur and leader have a sense of ‘play’ in their role? How do you create such loyal customers? How do you evaluate John's decision to sell his business to Amazon? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead a…
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As a leader, you know… There’s often tension between the big ideas and dreams you have and the pressure you feel to conform to convention or other people’s expectations. If you want wisdom to navigate that tension, listen to this episode with John Mackey, the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods has got to be one of the most…
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This week's episode we are back with Coach Simion to preview this week's slate of games: Alpena taking on Cadillac Friday night, Michigan hosts USC and Lions are on the road to Arizone. We then meet fullback, Colt Walter, and what he loves about being part of the Alpena Wildcat football team. We appreciate Coach continuing to stop by The Kitchen ea…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can entrepreneurs leaders do a better job of giving up control so that their company can really thrive? Was there a time in your career where in order to sell product, you had to convince people they had a problem that they didn't know they had? Are there any problems th…
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New episode for Week 3 with Coach Simion as we review last weeks home opener against Marquette. We recap what we thought of Michigan vs. Texas and the Lions/Rams primetime match up. We preview this week's matchup against Zeeland East. We then talk about all the football this weekend with Michigan taking on Arkansas State, Lions taking on the Bucs a…
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Passion is powerful. When you let your belief in a product or an idea shine through, people respond—and that passion can keep you going in both the good times and the bad. See how to put passion to work in your business in this episode with Chris Riccobono. He’s the CEO of UNTUCKit, the incredibly successful clothing brand known for making a dress …
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What would give you the confidence in someone outside of your industry to come in and run strategy for an organization? If you were to all of a sudden find yourself as the owner of an NFL team, how would you go about learning about the new industry? What’s your take on Jimmy…
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If you want to fix anything—your team, your culture, your results—it starts by having the strength to admit what you need to improve. Too many leaders try to spin their missteps or sweep them under the rug entirely. But not today’s guest. Jimmy Haslam is the owner of the Cleveland Browns and the former CEO of Pilot Flying J truck stops. If you’ve e…
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We are back with Coaches Corner where we talk about our Wildcat Football team and preview the upcoming game, and review how it went last week. We talk with coach about the tough loss to Ludington on the road, what he hopes his team can learn from it and what they worked on in practice this week. We talk a bit about our first home game against Marqu…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What would you say to those “profit” first leaders out there who don’t necessarily see their people in this way? How would you coach someone on how to flex their leadership style to suit individual personalities? What’s a story from your career where you acquired another com…
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If you’re struggling to build a company culture you love … Or if you’re an emerging leader trying to figure out your leadership style … Then hit play on this inspiring conversation with Bob Chapman, the Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller. Bob is going to show you all the ways that leadership can be a powerful force for good—and how you can infuse …
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We are starting a new branch of our pod called Coaches Corner where we talk about our Wildcat Football team and preview the upcoming game, and review how it went last week. Since there was only a scrimmage on the road, not much to go over but we do preview The Cats road game coming up against Ludington Thursday. Each week Coach Simion will bring on…
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New episode drops with Alpena Hockey Coaches Ben Henry and Cam Givens. We learn about how Ben became the coach of Alpena's favorite team and his outlook on the upcoming season. Cam then takes the mic and we catch up with him since his last episode. We then discuss where we see High School athletics heading and how that could impact our school's fut…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: When did you get a “no” but have so much conviction in a thought or idea that you pushed it through until it became a yes? When in your career did you catch a "once in a lifetime" wave and how’d you manage it? When’s a time you said what everyone was thinking but you had the…
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Are you the kind of person who hesitates to speak up at work? Or maybe you AREN’T afraid to speak your mind – and it gets you in trouble sometimes! In either case, you’re about to love hearing from Constance Schwartz-Morini. She's the co-founder and CEO of SMAC Entertainment, where they offer representation and brand development for people like Mic…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can a leader sift through issues they face to figure out what they really need to focus on and fix? Why do you believe it’s so important to be able to ask incisive questions that generate insights no one would have come up with? What’s your take on Ram’s perspective of "…
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We sit down with new Alpena Boys Varsity Basketball HC, Evan Neff. We learn about where Coach is from, his college basketball career and his experience and love for the game. We then talk about his hopes for Alpena basketball and the opportunities he see for growth. We round the episode out with bring back the Top 5 and we talk about our Top 5 Favo…
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by complexity in your organization, this is the episode for you. Discover how to ask incisive questions that cut through that complexity and help you find the heart of the problem. It’s a superpower of every great leader! Learn how it’s done from Ram Charan, the legendary business and consultant and New York Times be…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Did having a boogeyman as motivation ever creep into your leadership — and if so, how'd you use it as fuel? How can a leader know when their company is trying to do too much or if their company isn't focused enough? What goes into building strong, trusting business relations…
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When you think about it, we tend to work and make deals with people we like and trust. Business happens around relationships, and in this episode, you’ll hear from a leader who has built an incredible career in sports business around that powerful insight. Chris Bevilacqua is the Founder and CEO of SimpleBet, whose enterprise sports betting softwar…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can a leader strike the balance of pushing their team members while not creating burnout? What’s the most difficult situation you’ve ever brought to your personal board of directors, and how were they helpful? How can leaders know their development efforts are actually w…
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How do you push yourself as a leader? And why does it matter? For insight into those big questions, don’t miss this episode with Tom Baltimore, the Chairman and CEO of Park Hotels and Resorts. Tom isn’t afraid to push himself. And that gives him the credibility to push others and make everyone around him more successful, too. It’s a skill you need …
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How’d you grow yourself into becoming CEO? How can a leader convince their team to be open to “outsiders” (outside consultants) who are trying to tell them how to do their job better? What are the most important things leaders need to do when they’re in the middle of a crisi…
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Want to build a more collaborative and driven culture? It starts with humility. To see what that humble mentality looks like in action, listen to this conversation with Alan Shaw, the CEO of Norfolk Southern railway. For him, leadership is about supporting other people as they discover the answers. And as you’ll hear today, that emphasis on humilit…
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New episode drops this week, with new Girls Varsity Head Coach, Mark Toppi. We learn about Mark's background, his love for basketball and his coaching experience. We then learn about his hopes for the future of Alpena Girls Basketball and some of his principles he believes in to be successful as a basketball team. Great episode to sit down and lear…
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Audiobook lovers, this one’s for you! In this special episode you’ll hear a preview of the audiobook version of How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World’s Most Successful People. It’s your guidebook to developing the habits, skills, and mindset of the most successful people in the world. To start listening to the audiobook right away: Use …
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your advice to leaders who struggle with wanting to control every part of their business? How do you know and then come to terms with the fact that the result you want is unlikely? What’s your take on Will's advice to pick the person you want to work for – not the com…
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As leaders, how we make people feel is SO important. This week, learn how to make the people you serve feel seen and understood. It’s the power of “unreasonable hospitality,” a term that helped Will Guidara make his restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, the #1 restaurant in the world in 2017. You don’t have to be in the hospitality industry to find lots…
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Back with another episode! This week we sit down with NEW Alpena High School Football Coach, Matt Simion! We learn his experience--which he has a ton of--what he hopes for the upcoming season and what he thinks of coming to Alpena! It's a great chance to get to learn a bit more about our new coach!
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What’s your take on the difference between management and leadership and is it important to make that distinction? How would you have approached the situation Charlie was in where he had to convince people that doing what made Visa successful initially wasn’t going to be wha…
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Every leader casts a shadow. As a leader, you can’t just SAY what your priorities and values are (although that’s crucial). You’ve got to set the example yourself, so your decisions and actions align with those priorities. To see how it’s done, listen to this conversation with Charlie Scharf, the CEO and President of Wells Fargo. He took over in 20…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How could leaders use the idea of "wins above replacement" to evaluate talent for their organization? What’s the most important aspect of self coaching and how can leaders develop that skill? What do you think about scaling the genius of one person throughout an organization…
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We all know having a mission is vital in leadership, but we don’t always know how to build a team around it. To learn how, look no further than this episode with Rocky Collis, the CEO of Mustard. Mustard is a sports coaching app that’s backed by Drew Brees, Justin Rose, Nolan Ryan, and Mia Hamm, just to name a few. And it’s Rocky’s relentless focus…
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Episode #2 for Season 6 brings your Alpena Athletic Director, Jon Studley. We learn on how became a part of the Alpena community, his rich experience he has in high school athletics and some of the goals he has for Alpena High Athletics. We apologize for the lack of audio quality this episode. Steve got a new laptop and the audio didn't record corr…
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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 Q2 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders: Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, co-CEOs of Warby Parker Jon Rahm, Professional golfer Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili’s and Maggia…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What is your favorite Eric Church song? As a huge fan of giving and receiving feedback, what's your take on the idea that getting feedback when you have a strong vision can be dangerous? What’s the best advice you can give leaders trying to determine their vision for their c…
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Every leader needs to have the courage of their convictions. If you’re not committed to your vision, why should anyone else be? Listen to this episode with Eric Church, a country music artist, 10-time GRAMMY nominee, and entrepreneur. You’ll find a new source of strength as a leader when you learn how to commit to your vision. You’ll also learn: Ho…
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How does your concept of recognition play into creating psychological safety for people at work? What advice do you have for leaders who need to understand how to better manage people that are different from them? What’s a story from your career where you stood near a closed…
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Has social media ever felt a little mystifying to you? If so, you’ll love today’s episode with Irina Novoselsky, the CEO of the social media management platform Hootsuite. Get practical tips to improve your social media strategy, including tips for boosting ROI. Plus, discover the career-transforming power of making bold connections—something that …
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What advice would you give to someone in a large firm looking to differentiate themselves while also being a team player? What would you have done in Steve's situation where he went from an incredibly strong company to one on the brink of bankruptcy? What do you believe has …
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Every leader has their own style and their own way of leading. And that’s true – but sometimes, you have to adapt that style, depending on who and where you’re leading. If you want to learn how it’s done, listen to this episode with Steve Duncker. He’s a former partner at Goldman Sachs and the former Chairman of the New York Racing Association, whi…
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On this very special edition of 3 More Questions, you'll hear some behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of David's brand new book "How Leaders Learn." If you don't already have your copy, head over to Amazon and order yours today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/164782754X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_T2X790FAP8VQ8PQWKPRD ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your lea…
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Today’s guest isn’t a guest at all. It’s David Novak himself! We’re turning the tables and putting David in the hot seat, so you can hear more about how he leads. This conversation is full of stories and insights into how he’s leveraged the superpower of being an active learner in order to drive success, both as the CEO of Yum! Brands but also now …
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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What are other ways leaders can show their people that they’re acting on the feedback they receive? What’s your take on Steve wanting the organization to operate more as an enterprise as opposed to individual business units that competed against each other? How should a lead…
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As leaders, we all want to get better. But we often overlook the level of self-reflection it takes to actually improve. It can be really uncomfortable to ask for feedback and reflect honestly on your shortcomings. If you want to learn to embrace self-reflection and feedback, listen to this episode with Steve Squeri, the CEO and Chairman of American…
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