Leadership Lessons: Damon Lembi on Growth, Motivation, and Innovation

Richard Walsh and Damon Lembi delve into leadership fundamentals and the transition from sports to business. Damon shares his journey from athlete to business leader, highlighting persistence and decision-making influences. Richard draws from his Marine Corps experience to discuss balancing family and career. They cover work ethic, Damon's rise to CEO of Learnit, and leadership coaching evolution. Topics include core values, communication, hiring strategies, and learning from new graduates. The episode emphasizes embracing failure, perseverance, and taking imperfect action, concluding with insights from the Learn It All Podcast and sponsor acknowledgment.

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Damon Lembi

Guest • 41%

Richard Walsh

Host • 59%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and Leadership Fundamentals
1:07	Damon Lembi's Journey from Sports to Business
5:25	Persistence and Influences in Decision-Making
10:01	Richard's Marine Corps Experience and Leadership Insights
14:35	Balancing Family Life with Career Ambitions
17:10	Transitioning from Athlete to Business Leader
19:46	Work Ethic and Career Progression to CEO of Learnit
21:58	Trends and Evolution in Leadership Coaching
24:56	Core Values and Generational Differences in Leadership
28:04	Communication Strategies and Innovation in Leadership
32:43	Developing and Learning from New Leaders
35:42	Drive, Motivation, and Leadership Complexity
40:26	Client Relationships and Leadership Skills
42:07	Hiring Strategies and Benefits of New Graduates
45:20	Experience, Negotiation, and Servant Leadership
49:15	Embracing Failure and the Value of Perseverance
53:07	Ownership and Taking Imperfect Action
54:45	Wrap-Up with Learn It All Podcast Highlights
55:31	Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgment

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