#168: Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle — Follow through on the right ideas
Learn how to surface great ideas and then create a process to follow through on the right ones. See what it takes to get a new team to believe in you as a leader. Plus, one unusual way to tell if it’s time for a job change.
How Leaders Lead with David Novak · David Novak
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Show Notes
Happy New Year! Our guest today as we kick off 2024 is Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle.
Chipotle has just wrapped up a banner year with Brian at the helm. They’re posting record growth and revenue, all while doing innovative stuff with their marketing and menu.
But as you’ll hear today, it’s not just about big ideas. Brian knows how to focus on the RIGHT ideas and then create the kind of structure, execution, and team motivation to really make ‘em happen.
And with Chipotle doing better than ever, it’s clear that he’s found a recipe for success … and you’ll get a ton of value when you hear how he leads.
You’ll also learn:
- How to get people to believe in you as a leader
- Three steps to follow to lead a successful turnaround
- One way to tell if it’s time for a job change
- How to properly vet great ideas
- Tips for tackling tough performance-related conversations
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