About This Book
David Novak grew up in trailer parks across twenty-three states—and credits one habit with taking him to the top of a global empire.
That habit is active learning. As cofounder and CEO of Yum! Brands—the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut—Novak built his career by turning every experience into a lesson. How Leaders Learn distills that practice into a hands-on manual, drawing on conversations with CEOs, military commanders, sports legends and coaches who share how deliberate learning drove their ascent. Co-written with Lari Bishop, the book moves chapter by chapter through the mindsets and habits that separate leaders who grow from those who stagnate.
For anyone who suspects curiosity alone isn't enough, this book bridges the gap between insight and action. It's equal parts personal memoir, leadership anthology and practice guide—built for people who want to lead at a higher level without waiting for the next formal training program.