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Dec 2024
42m 57s

#219: The Best Of Q4

David Novak
About this episode

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 Q4 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders:

  • Eliah Drinkwitz, Head football coach at Mizzou
  • Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron
  • Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott
  • Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
  • John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands (IHOP, Applebee’s, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop)
  • Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt
  • Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports
  • Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water
  • Jeni Britton, Founder of Jeni’s Ice Creams
  • Doug Hirsch, Owner of Arizona Drive Pickleball Team and founder of Seneca Capital
  • Jared Belsky, CEO of Acadia
  • Karla Gallardo, Cofounder and CEO of Cuyana


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