Not that long ago, @newbalance was the go-to “dad shoe.” Today, it’s an iconic global brand worth $10 billion. This week on the pod, CEO Joe Preston shares New Balance’s unusual path to success – and the scaling lessons every leader needs to know: youtube.com/watch?v=EsKozYwv…

Determining how you stand out from competition in your category is a key responsibility of any leader. New Balance's Joe Preston explains the company’s “control our destiny” mindset and why they focus on what they can control. Full episode: shorturl.at/on7JW

When you mess up, own it. If everyone on the team is accountable, you’ll build a tight-knit team that trusts and respects each other. Peyton Manning - NFL Hall of Fame QB

To build an elite level culture, everyone has to be all-in. Whether it’s a team in business or on the court, if everyone isn’t fully invested, the highest levels of success cannot be achieved. Dan Hurley - UConn Men's Basketball Head Coach Full episode: youtu.be/Lh8d3xYghc4

A divided team needs someone who will listen. Find the informal leaders on each side, hear them out, and then find the common cause that matters to everyone. Mike Wirth - Chairman and CEO of Chevron Watch the full episode: youtu.be/bqtUljPixLM

Great leadership comes down to a few things that work everywhere: simplify, focus, and inspire. Get those right, and you can find success in any industry. Kurt Kane - CEO, TruGreen Watch the full video: youtu.be/llYUJQZJGac

At 22, Landon Donovan was named captain of the U.S. men's national soccer team. At first, it lit a fire under him. But then he made a mistake: he thought being a leader meant telling everyone else what to do. When his performance slipped, coach Bruce Arena gave him a lesson he never forgot: you don't have to talk to be a leader. You just have to do your job really well. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/wrjgi8CZ8I8

It’s easy to get caught up in the importance of your role. But prioritize the people in your life who’ll still be there when your title is gone. That's what truly matters. CEO of McDonald's - Chris Kempczinski

How you think about your people shapes how you lead them. Treat them as an investment, and you’ll get a much better result than if you see them as an expense. Carol Tomé - CEO of UPS Watch the full convo: youtu.be/rh89C3wVaCs

Sometimes when we already know what to do, we kick the can waiting for more certainty. But making even the tiny bit of progress beats waiting for perfection every time. Ben Cowan-Dewar explains how changing course when needed is far more valuable than waiting to get everything right. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/LZVx2C1KhOs

You can spend months trying to perfect something without figuring out if people actually want it. Sometimes the quickest way to learn is to put your idea in front of people to see what works & what doesn't. Watch the full convo: youtu.be/T1E9ZS_Q8mg

You can spend all day giving your best to work, only to come home with nothing left for the people who matter most. New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston explains why managing your energy, not just your time, is essential to showing up as your best self at work and at home. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/EsKozYwvN8s

Big changes will always raise questions, and it’s tempting to dodge them. Instead, be upfront with your people, and they’ll trust you enough to lead them through it. Brandon Beane - Buffalo Bills GM

Not that long ago, New Balance was the go-to “dad shoe.” Today, it’s one of the biggest names in global sportswear, with nearly $10 billion in annual sales. How did it differentiate itself in a competitive industry? New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston joins David Novak on How Leaders Lead to share the strategy, bold decisions, and company culture behind the brand’s remarkable growth. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/EsKozYwvN8s

How did the “dad shoe” brand become a $10 billion global powerhouse? New Balance President & CEO Joe Preston joins David Novak on How Leaders Lead to share the story behind the brand’s rise and why its path to success looked different from its competitors. From making bold bets on what makes the brand different to knowing where to focus as you grow, Joe shares what it takes to build something that lasts without simply following everyone else. New episode drops tomorrow!

Ben Cowan-Dewar (Cofounder and CEO of Cabot) explains how you don't always need to be the person with the big idea. Sometimes you just need to be curious enough to keep learning and persistent enough to keep going. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/LZVx2C1KhOs

Anything you build will struggle without a great leader. You might see temporary success or flashes of potential, but without strong leadership, sustained positive results will be out of reach. David Novak - Co-founder of YUM! Brands

Mark Pincus went from being a top founder to being named one of the five worst CEOs in America. His reaction? Laugh at both. And don't let either one determine your self-worth. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/T1E9ZS_Q8mg

Great talent attracts more great talent. If you want to build an all-star team, don't lower your standards just to fill a job. Geoff Yang - Founding Partner and Managing Director of Redpoint Ventures