What Damon Delivers
Captivating Keynotes for Every Leader
What Damon Speaks About
Damon Lembi is an advocate for lifelong learning. He is focused on mindsets and behaviors of great leadership, the art of decision-making, and the teachable skills of success.
Damon’s talks draw upon his journey from the baseball field to leading Learnit for over 28 years. His experiences with Hall of Fame coaches and insights from guiding a successful Learning and Development company have equipped him with a unique perspective on leadership and personal growth.
Damon champions the 'Learn-It-All' mindset, emphasizing the importance of humility, curiosity, integrity, and the courage to step out of comfort zones. His approachable style and practical tips make the concept of continuous learning and leading both exciting and accessible, aiming to transform participants into proactive learners and leaders who embrace every opportunity for growth.
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Great Leaders Aren’t Born or Made
Great Leaders Aren't Born or Made, They're In The Making!
In this talk, I'll share my journey from the baseball field, learning from three Hall of Fame coaches, to guiding Learnit for over 28 years, which have provided the unique opportunity to peer behind the scenes at how hundreds of our customer’s organizations navigate their approach to leadership. I'll share actionable tools on how anyone can step up their game by embracing a 'Learn-It-All' mindset. We'll compare 'Learn-It-Alls' with 'Know-It-Alls,' and spotlight the importance of stepping out of our comfort zone, which is where real growth happens. With an approachable style and practical tips, I aim to turn the idea of continuous learning and leading into something exciting within our reach.
Learning Objectives:
Become a Learn-It-All Leader: Participants will actively explore and develop the essential traits of a 'Learn-It-All' leader — Humility, Curiosity, Integrity, and the Courage to step out of their comfort zones. They'll engage in personal reflection and practical exercises to understand how these critical traits can be cultivated and integrated into their leadership style.
Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Self Doubt: Participants will learn about the psychological barriers like impostor syndrome that can hinder leadership potential and discover strategies to overcome them.
Embrace Mistakes as Learning Opportunities: Participants will learn ways to develop a culture where mistakes are viewed as valuable learning experiences, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
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Purposeful Awfulizing
Stepping Up to the Plate: Conquering Imposter Syndrome in The Game of Life
Did you know that an estimated 70% of individuals experience imposter syndrome at least once in their lives? Many great opportunities are passed up or missed because people are filled with self-doubt. A pivotal conversation with my college baseball coach ultimately helped me develop a three-step strategy for combating impostor syndrome. This approach, involving working hard, staying focused, and learning to let go, has impacted not only my life, but also the lives of many others. Whether you’re a student, an athlete, or a business leader, this method is universally applicable.
Learning Objectives:
Label Their Fear: Participants will learn the critical first component of overcoming Imposter Syndrome - identifying and naming their fears.
Embrace Purposeful Awfulizing: Purposeful Awfulizing is about taking a hard look at what could go wrong and often finding out that the worst that could happen isn't as terrible as you thought. This helps take the edge off the anxiety that comes with feeling like an impostor.
Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Self Doubt: Participants will learn about the psychological barriers like impostor syndrome that can hinder their potential and discover strategies to overcome them.
