Anyone looking for tools to become a better leader, learn tools to adopt a healthier, more resilient mindset, and learn a new approach to tackling performance.
July 23, 2021
1 hour
As the world re-opens, organizations and leaders are now strategizing on how they will lead and grow their organizations and teams for the future. Many questions remain unanswered, but the opportunity before us is clear: we have the potential to create a more positive, more productive, healthier work environment and become stronger leaders ourselves. Our panel of athletes dived into the mindset and qualities needed to lead, thrive and set your team up for success as we continue to meet new changes in 2021.
Anyone looking for tools to become a better leader, learn tools to adopt a healthier, more resilient mindset, and learn a new approach to tackling performance.
Jacob Cruz, Professional Baseball Player and Coach of the Milwaukee Brewers
Jacob Cruz is an American professional baseball former outfielder and current coach. He is the assistant hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball and previously played professionally in South Korea and Mexico. He is also a long-time, dear friend of Learnit's CEO, Damon Lembi!
Valetta Burgess, Athlete, and Coach at Columbia International University
Valetta is the newest member of the Learnit instructor team. As a former firefighter, Communications Officer for the Myrtle Beach Police Department, IT Sergeant in the National Guard, Valetta brings a breadth of experience and unique perspective. She is currently an athlete and coach at Columbia International University.
Kasey Altman, Former D1 VolleyBall Player, Account Executive at Google, Podcaster & Writer
Kasey is an NYC-based writer, backpacker, former Division I athlete and Account Executive with a demonstrated history of success at Google & Greenhouse Software.
To know Kasey is to feel her entrepreneurial spirit, passion, and resilience. Kasey will share insights on how she has addressed challenges and reroutes throughout her life, particularly in the last year since being diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer.
Damon Lembi, CEO at Learnit and Former D1 Baseball Player
After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League baseball player, Damon pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education.
Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area Community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit’s longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with “A” players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes.
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1 hr
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November 7, 2024
1 hr
As the U.S. election approaches, tensions are already running high—and they’ll only rise further in its aftermath. As a leader, how do you keep your team united when political divides run deep? Join our November 7th panel discussion for insights from industry experts on how to navigate the heightened emotions and charged atmospheres that come with post-election uncertainty.