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Jun 2024
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Yum! Brands’ Former CEO on Why You Shoul...

Harvard Business Review
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After 15 years leading the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, David Novak wanted to help others become better leaders. He believes the key is to put learning at the center of everything you do, whether you’re an entry-level worker or a multinational executive. Novak outlines three main areas for learning: from your own life experiences, from th ... Show More
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