195: 5 Habits That Will Instantly Make You a Better Leader | Damon Lembi
Release Date:
July 23, 2025
Release Date: July 23
Winning leaders aren’t defined by charisma or complexity—they’re defined by consistent, simple habits.
In this practical solo episode, Damon Lembi reveals the five most impactful daily leadership habits he’s seen in world-class leaders and top-performing organizations. Drawing from his own experience as CEO, plus interviews with leaders like Tom Mendoza and Doug Conant, Damon shares actionable, no-fluff rituals to boost your trust, focus, and connection with your team. Whether you’re new to leadership or seeking to level up, you’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately—including strategies to strengthen loyalty, reduce burnout, and make every conversation count.
Stay tuned to the end for Damon’s leadership challenge and a generous offer for free live learning to accelerate your growth.
What You’ll Learn:
How to set your “Big Three” priorities and avoid being overwhelmed by daily chaos
The relationship-building power of starting conversations with something personal
Why asking “and what else?” leads to deeper trust and better communication
How a “gratitude quota” transforms morale—and two leaders who reached thousands with this habit
The hidden cost of weekend emails, and how to protect your team from burnout
Damon’s challenge: implement all five habits this week and track your team’s response
Access free live learning resources to grow your leadership skills instantly
In This Episode:
00:00 – Why leadership is less complicated than you think
01:10 – The “Big Three” habit to clarify your focus
03:40 – The growing demands on leaders today
05:02 – Building trust by starting conversations personally
07:18 – Gallup data on engagement and personal connection
09:20 – Ending every meeting with “and what else?”
11:10 – The impact of hidden questions and real communication
12:47 – The power of setting a “gratitude quota”
15:10 – Stories from Tom Mendoza and Doug Conant
17:26 – Creative ways to publicly appreciate your team
19:22 – Why you must stop sending weekend emails
21:48 – The science behind after-hours stress and burnout
23:45 – Recap: The five habits every leader should practice
25:10 – Damon’s leadership challenge for this week
27:00 – Free 45-day live learning offer and how to access
28:20 – Connect with Damon and final thoughts on learning and leadership
About Damon Lembi:
Damon Lembi is a 2x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an athlete’s perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time.
