208: The 3 Overlooked Skills That Turn Average Managers into Great Leaders | Damon Lembi
Damon Lembi, 3x bestselling author, CEO of Learnit, and host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, pulls back the curtain on three of the most undervalued leadership skills: consistently showing up, pausing under pressure, and letting go without resentment. In this solo episode, Damon blends personal stories, practical advice, and expert frameworks to help leaders at any level build resilience, trust, and presence in today’s fast-moving, AI-first environment.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Damon Lembi’s Journey:
Reliability beats charisma. Showing up—even when you don’t want to—is the foundation of trust.
The pause changes everything. One intentional breath can reset a leader, defuse conflict, and shift the energy of a room.
Letting go is power. Leaders who release mistakes without resentment unlock stronger culture and higher performance.
Connect with Damon Lembi:
LinkedIn: Damon Lembi
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Damon is the CEO of Learnit—a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people—and the author of The Learn-It-All Leader. A former professional baseball player turned business leader, Damon brings an athlete’s mindset to leadership, helping organizations grow and cultures thrive.
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