#230: Hayes Barnard, Founder & CEO of GoodLeap – Purpose creates connection
03/13/25 • 53 min
If you think “purpose” is just a bland little word for your mission statement, don’t miss this episode with Hayes Barnard, the founder, Chairman, and CEO of GoodLeap, which helps homeowners finance upgrades that make their homes more sustainable.
Listen and see how purpose is a powerful force that helps you make connections, build teams, and drive more innovation.
You’ll also learn:
- What he learned about marketing from Elon Musk
- Why feeling like an underdog might be your biggest advantage
- The mindset you need to keep pushing, even after success
- The AI lifehack that’s like having “a genius in your pocket”
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.
Connect with David:
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The How Leaders Lead Instagram
View insightful clips on TikTok
If you think “purpose” is just a bland little word for your mission statement, don’t miss this episode with Hayes Barnard, the founder, Chairman, and CEO of GoodLeap, which helps homeowners finance upgrades that make their homes more sustainable.
Listen and see how purpose is a powerful force that helps you make connections, build teams, and drive more innovation.
You’ll also learn:
- What he learned about marketing from Elon Musk
- Why feeling like an underdog might be your biggest advantage
- The mindset you need to keep pushing, even after success
- The AI lifehack that’s like having “a genius in your pocket”
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.
Connect with David:
Keep Up with David on LinkedIn
The How Leaders Lead Instagram
View insightful clips on TikTok
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3 More Questions (Hayes Barnard) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to:
- What do you think about Hayes' belief that adversity is his advantage?
- What’s a story from your career where you had to lean on the company’s purpose to get the business back on track?
- What is it that you love so much about being from the Midwest?
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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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