137: The 4 Hard Truths About Leadership No One Tells You | David Kitchen

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David Kitchen, Founder & CEO of Edge Leadership Academy, shares why high performers often struggle when transitioning into leadership roles. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and David discuss the essential but often-overlooked truths of leadership, the skills required to succeed, and how to bridge the gap between technical excellence and effective leadership.

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Key Leadership Lessons from David Kitchen’s Journey:

  • Why Top Performers Struggle in Leadership – Understand why technical excellence doesn’t always translate to leadership success.

  • The Four Hard Truths of Leadership – Learn why leadership is lonely, 24/7, uncertain, and never about you.

  • The Five C’s of Leadership – Discover the five qualities that separate great leaders: Character, Consistency, Commitment, Creativity, and Communication.

Connect with David Kitchen:

David Kitchen is a former Division I basketball coach who became the youngest NCAA head coach at age 24. With a Master’s in Sport Psychology and a PhD in progress, he now helps organizations develop high-performance leaders through practical, results-driven leadership training.

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