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What’s David Novak’s secret to earning a spot on Harvard Business Review’s list of the Best-Performing CEOs in the world?

The former Chairman & CEO of Yum! Brands will share his recipe for success as the keynote speaker at RestaurantSpaces, taking place February 26-28 at the Margaritaville Beach Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL.

After his nearly 20-year tenure overseeing 43,000 restaurants and 1.5 million employees in more than 130 countries, the renowned expert on leadership and recognition culture has a powerful message to deliver. Novak’s guiding belief is that great talent is the bedrock of every exceptional company, and this commitment to empowering his employees established Yum! as a global powerhouse. The dynamic leader shares how the simple yet potent power of recognition, which is often overlooked, can elevate your enterprise.

Novak will share insights from his new book, O Great One! A Little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition. The fictional story is based on his incredible real-life experiences, and delivers ten principles for bringing out the best in your employees. Attendees will learn from the top practices that doubled his company’s growth to propel their own organization to new heights.

Michael P. Owens

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Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.

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