#223: Bobbi Brown, Founder of Jones Road Beauty – The best solutions are often the simplest

01/23/25 • 52 min

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How do some leaders seem to tackle big challenges and make it look effortless?

In this episode, David sits down with world-renowned entrepreneur and cosmetics titan Bobbi Brown. Her latest venture, Jones Road Beauty, is growing like crazy because people love how she has simplified the complicated world of beauty and cosmetics.

Leaders waste all kinds of time because they overcomplicate things. But when you learn to simplify, you can save time and energy—and ultimately, find better solutions, too.

Listen to this episode to see how Bobbi does it, and discover why the ability to simplify is a game-changer for your time, energy, and creativity!

You’ll also learn:

One strategy to try if you’re struggling to connect on social media
The easiest way to get inspired when you’re stuck
Why your unconventional career path might just be your biggest strength
A surprising quality of great salespeople

Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:

The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go

Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day

Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

How do some leaders seem to tackle big challenges and make it look effortless?

Leaders waste all kinds of time because they overcomplicate things. But when you learn to simplify, you can save time and energy—and ultimately, find better solutions, too.

Listen to this episode to see how Bobbi does it, and discover why the ability to simplify is a game-changer for your time, energy, and creativity!

You’ll also learn:

One strategy to try if you’re struggling to connect on social media
The easiest way to get inspired when you’re stuck
Why your unconventional career path might just be your biggest strength
A surprising quality of great salespeople

Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:

The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go

Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day

Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

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3 More Questions (Bobbi Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:

What advice would you give someone who’s trying to develop Bobbi's skill of getting to the heart of the issue?
What are some signs that your company is getting cocky and bloated ... and how can leaders avoid that?
What do you think it is about Bobbi that has allowed her to grow one billion dollar brand and be on her way to growing her second?

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Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — Download today in the App Store
Get coaching from David by signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week!
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