339: 5 Beliefs I Had to Unlearn to Be a Better Leader

Release Date: Nov. 7

Just because a belief helped you become successful doesn't mean it will help you stay successful.

After more than 30 years leading Learnit, Damon Lembi has changed his mind about a lot of things. In this solo episode, he shares five leadership beliefs he used to hold close and no longer believes. For each one, he explains what he believed, what changed his mind, and what he believes today. As you listen, think about your own beliefs. Something you're holding on to may be holding your team back.

What You’ll Learn:‍

Why chasing every deal can cost you money, resources, and clients
Three types of opportunities worth walking away from, and a three-question test for deciding
Why a big-name resume doesn't guarantee a good fit, and what to hire for instead
Why treating your employees like a team, not a family, can be better for everyone
Why your top performers need your attention, feedback, and challenge
How the "trust tax" holds back your relationships, and how to lead with trust without being naive
Two questions to help you audit your own leadership beliefs

‍In This Episode:

(00:00) Introduction
(01:23) Belief #1: Win Every Deal
(02:13) Three Deals Worth Walking Away From
(04:08) Belief #2: Hire for Pedigree
(05:47) Belief #3: Treat Employees Like Family
(07:03) Leading Like an Elite Sports Team
(07:52) Belief #4: Leave Your Stars Alone
(09:46) Belief #5: The Trust Tax
(10:37) The $2,500 Conference Lesson
(11:54) Recap of the Five Beliefs
(12:15) Two Questions for You

About Damon Lembi:

Damon Lembi is a 3x 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.

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