175: 5 Books That Made Me a Better Leader—and How I Actually Applied Them | Damon Lembi
Damon Lembi, Learnit CEO and bestselling author of The Learn-It-All Leader, isn’t just a student of leadership - he’s a practitioner. In this solo episode, Damon shares the five books that have most influenced his leadership style and how he’s actively applied their insights to grow teams, make smarter decisions, and build culture. This episode is a masterclass in turning knowledge into action. Damon unpacks not just what these books say - but what he did with them.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Damon Lembi’s Reading List:
"Learning without doing is treason." Books only matter if you apply what you read. Damon shares exactly how each title transformed his leadership in real-time.
Introverts lead differently - and brilliantly. From Susan Cain’s Quiet, Damon explores how listening and reflection fuel quiet confidence and stronger teams.
Decisions are a skill. The WRAP framework from Decisive helped Damon sidestep costly hiring mistakes and build clarity into every major move.
Connect with Damon Lembi:
Website: Learnit.com
LinkedIn: Damon Lembi
Instagram: @damonlembi
Book: The Learn-It-All Leader
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