203: The 5 Leadership Shifts That Separate Great Leaders From Average | Damon Lembi

Update: 2025-08-13

Description

What separates good leaders from great ones? In this solo episode, Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, reveals the five essential leadership shifts he's learned across three decades of driving organizational success. Damon lays out hard-won lessons, candid stories, and straightforward strategies to help you move from “know it all” to “learn it all”—so you can build teams that are empowered, innovative, and resilient.

You’ll discover why being a hero is overrated, how to tackle tough conversations, and what it takes to truly connect with every member of your team. Plus, stick around for an exclusive gift valued at thousands of dollars to supercharge your learning journey. Whether you’re a seasoned exec or a new manager, this episode is your leadership wake-up call.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why shifting from “know it all” to “learn it all” creates a culture of innovation and psychological safety.
How to stop leading as the hero and start empowering others as a hero maker.
The power of stepping outside your comfort zone—and why hard conversations are essential for lasting growth.
How to practice “chameleon leadership” by tailoring your approach to each person’s unique style and needs.
Why speaking last in meetings unlocks better ideas and motivates your team to truly contribute.
Easy, actionable steps to embed these shifts in your daily leadership routine.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Great leadership isn’t about answers—it’s about humility, courage, and belief

00:35 – Preview of the 5 leadership shifts + Damon’s free gift for listeners

01:00 – Shift 1: From Know-It-All to Learn-It-All

03:00 – Shift 2: From Hero to Hero-Maker

05:15 – Shift 3: Stop Protecting Your Comfort Zone

07:15 – Shift 4: Lead How Others Want to Be Led

09:30 – Shift 5: Leaders Speak Last

12:00 – Quick recap of all 5 shifts

13:00 – Damon’s challenge: Pick 1 shift and start tomorrow

14:00 – Free offer: 45 days of live training for you + 20 teammates

14:30 – Rate, review, and stay curious

15:00 – You can’t lead better without learning better

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.  

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