Chipotle's CEO on Why Great Teams REALLY Fail and How To Fix It

How Leaders Lead with David Novak May 22, 2025
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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.

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Why do high-performing teams sometimes miss the mark? In this episode, Chipotle Chief Restaurant Officer Scott Boatwright reveals the surprising reason many organizations underperform — and why the problem usually isn’t the people, it’s the systems they’re working within. Learn how to create operational clarity, eliminate workplace friction, and unlock next-level performance across your team. This is a must-watch for leaders, managers, and anyone looking to build a culture of accountability, trust, and execution. What you’ll learn in this episode: - The #1 mistake leaders make when addressing performance issues - How to think differently about accountability (and actually make it work) - Two overlooked factors that boost your confidence as a leader - A simple mindset shift to bring into every performance review Scott’s unfiltered thoughts on tariffs, consumer sentiment, and the real challenges facing leaders today 👥 Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a global brand, this conversation offers actionable leadership insights you can implement immediately. Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa4HLorpafz21UwJem_OnGg?sub_confirmation=1 #howleaderslead #leadership #chipotle #scottboatwright #ceo #ceointerview #ceomindset #davidnovak