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The Learn-It-All™ podcast is built on the conviction that the leaders worth following aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who never stop learning. If you've chosen growth over coasting, and curiosity over the comfort of being the smartest person in the room, you're a learn-it-all. And this podcast is for you. Host Damon Lembi is a 3x bestselling author, CEO of Learnit, and someone who has spent 30 years watching what separates leaders who keep growing from those who quietly become the ceiling that limits everyone around them. Each episode features real conversations with top executives, founders, NYT bestselling authors, and world-class athletes — people who've faced adversity, made costly mistakes, and done the hard, unglamorous work of growing. They share what they learned — and unlearned — to lead at the next level. Great leaders aren't born or made. They're always in the making. Let's not do that work alone. Stay curious. Keep learning. Subscribe to the Learn-It-All Podcast on your favorite platform to never miss an episode.

  1. 5h ago

    323. He Advises Fortune 1000 Companies: Why Your AI Rollout Isn't Producing Results | Dr. Soren Kaplan

    8 in 10 AI rollouts go the same way: high hopes and minimal results. Dr. Soren Kaplan, organizational psychologist and author of 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, has advised more than 30 Fortune 1000 companies and seen why AI adoption fails — it starts with people, not the technology. In this episode, you will learn: Where most companies go wrong with AI adoptionWhat experiential intelligence is and why it mattersHow to rebuild the strategic skills AI is quietly erodingWhy even good AI experiments don't scaleHow to turn experimentation into real resultsThe three abilities that separate leaders in an AI world Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (00:49) Impact on Future Leaders (02:43) Experiential Intelligence (04:19) Innovation Outside AI (06:05) Why You're Losing Skills (08:33) Build Skills Through Real Work (11:20) The Ford Keynote (18:05) Why Companies Don’t Get Results (19:47) AI Adoption & Innovation (21:46) Fractured Adoption (24:27) What Leaders Can Do (28:52) The Three Abilities (31:20) What to Hand Off & What to Keep (33:07) Develop Experiential Intelligence (38:21) Using It to Your Advantage (42:38) Vulnerability, Risk & Failure (47:15) Your Challenge Connect with Dr. Soren Kaplan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorenkaplan/ https://www.instagram.com/soren.kaplan/ https://www.youtube.com/@drsorenkaplan About the Guest: Dr. Soren Kaplan helps leaders make sense of disruption. And act on it. A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and innovation expert, he translates fast-moving shifts in business, technology, and society into clear strategic insight and practical action. He doesn’t just explain what’s changing. He shows leaders exactly what to do next. Soren brings three decades of work with organizations across industries — including Disney, JPMorganChase, PepsiCo, Colgate, Visa, Medtronic, Nucor, and Ascension — and leads executive education programs at USC’s Center for Effective Organizations. He has written multiple award-winning books, contributes to Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, and Psychology Today, and has built numerous AI-powered businesses including SmartCoach365.com. Thinkers50 and Business Insider recognize him as one of the world’s top management thought leaders and consultants. He speaks on leadership, innovation, AI, organizational culture, and strategic change, always through the lens of what’s happening right now and what it means for the people and organizations navigating it. Let us know your key takeaways from the episode! And remember, great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making. New episodes of The Learn-It-All Podcast with Damon Lembi every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Get your FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.com Follow Damon Lembi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    323. He Advises Fortune 1000 Companies: Why Your AI Rollout Isn't Producing Results | Dr. Soren Kaplan

  2. 4d ago

    322. By Age 12, 75% of Your Time With Your Kids Is Already Gone | Jeff Wickersham

    By the time your child turns 12, 75% of the time you’ll ever spend with them is already gone. So what are you doing with the time that’s left? High-performing dads can be crushing it at work, providing for their families, and still feel that nagging sense that something is off at home. In this episode of The Learn-It-All™ Podcast, Damon sits down with Jeff Wickersham, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The Warrior Dad, to unpack what intentional fatherhood actually looks like when work, ambition, stress, and everyday life are competing for your attention. Jeff explains why the small “micro moments” matter more than most dads realize, why repeatedly saying no can eventually cause your kids to stop asking, and why one of the most powerful parenting habits is simply learning to answer the bid for attention. Jeff also shares the personal losses and struggles that reshaped his approach to fatherhood, including the final conversation with his mother that made him think differently about legacy. He walks Damon through his 15-minute “Morning Fire” routine for becoming a better husband, father, and leader, why consistency builds trust inside a family, and how making daily deposits into your family’s “love bank account” can strengthen connection even when you travel constantly. They also explore how to raise resilient kids without snowplowing every obstacle out of their way, why your children absorb your energy and behavior more than your advice, and how one intentional father can change the family tree for generations to come. 📘 Get a FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 In this episode, you’ll learn... How to answer your kids’ bids for attention so they keep asking you to spend time with them, even when they become teenagersWhy crushing it professionally can still leave high-performing dads feeling disconnected at home, and why Jeff believes true fulfillment comes from leaning into your familyJeff’s seven-part Morning Fire Protocol, a roughly 15-minute routine built around hydration, movement, meditation, declarations, love notes, gratitude, and learningWhy consistency is more important than intensity, and how repeatedly starting and stopping habits can slowly erode trust with your spouse, kids, and even yourselfHow to make daily deposits into your family’s “love bank account” through simple notes, messages, hugs, and moments of connection that may seem small but matter deeplyWhy parents should resist the urge to “snowplow” every challenge out of their kids’ lives and instead help them develop resilience, grit, ownership, and the ability to bounce backHow your mood, language, habits, and relationship with your spouse shape your children because, as Jeff puts it, “more is caught than taught”How to become the dad who “cuts the anchor,” changes the narrative, and changes the family tree instead of unconsciously passing old patterns into the next generation Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction01:01 – Why winning at work can still feel empty at home03:22 – The promise Jeff made to his mother before she died05:34 – What happens when you stop running from pain09:29 – The tragedy that gave The Warrior Dad its mission13:13 – The inner voice high performers keep trying to numb15:44 – What quitting alcohol taught Jeff about leading his sons18:04 – Seven wins in 15 minutes: Jeff’s Morning Fire Protocol23:59 – Why consistency beats waiting until you feel motivated27:52 – The parenting rule Jeff wishes every dad would follow31:36 – Why teenagers actually can still want to hang out with you33:37 – Stop snowplowing the road in front of your kids35:31 – How making excuses can quietly create a victim mindset39:24 – How traveling dads can stay connected from thousands of miles away40:45 – Your kids are absorbing your energy whether you realize it or not44:10 – What Rocky II can teach fathers about refusing to stay down47:27 – The surprising downstream effect of intentional fatherhood49:04 – How one dad can change a family tree forever About Jeff Wickersham Jeff Wickersham is the founder of The Warrior Dad, where he helps high-performing fathers who are succeeding professionally become more intentional, present, and connected as husbands and dads. After the loss of his mother and his own struggles with alcohol, gambling, and feeling like he wasn’t living up to his potential, Jeff began experimenting with habits, routines, coaching, and personal development systems that transformed the way he approached his life and family. Today, his mission is to positively impact one million dads and more than two million kids by January 1, 2053, helping fathers lead from the front, build deeper relationships with their families, and create a legacy that lasts for generations. Resources and Mentions The Warrior Dad book: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Dad-Children-Family-Legacy/dp/B0DW49YK12 Jeff Wickersham’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff_wickersham/ Jeff Wickersham’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wickersham/ The Warrior Dad Website: https://thewarriordad.com/ The Warrior Dad Blind Spot Assessment: https://blindspot.thewarriordad.com/ Podcast Contact Information: Website: www.learnit.com Email: podcast@learnit.com Subscribe to the Learn-It-All Podcast: Youtube I Apple I Spotify Follow Damon Lembi: Linkedin I Instagram I Facebook I X

    322. By Age 12, 75% of Your Time With Your Kids Is Already Gone | Jeff Wickersham

  3. Aug 11

    321. He Studied 1000s of Teams — You're Losing 29 Hours a Week and Don't Know It | Ron Friedman, Ph.D.

    Only 8% of people are on superteams. The rest lose hours every week sitting in meetings, answering messages, and doing work that gets them nowhere. Ron Friedman, social psychologist and author of Superteams, researched thousands of teams to find out what high-performing teams do differently. In this episode, you will learn: Why most teams loses 29 hours every weekHow superteams handle wins and lossesWhy productivity hacks slow the whole team downMeeting rules that give your team its week backHow superteams collaborate to get the best ideasThe number one predictor of high performance Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Three Factors of a Real Team (02:33) What Makes a Superteam (06:57) The Sunday Night Test (09:42) Team-First Culture (12:34) Why Teams Need to Fail (16:38) Where Your Week Disappears (18:23) Productivity Hacks That Backfire (20:15) Meeting Rules of Superteams (22:01) The Brainstorm Problem (25:59) What Drives High Performance (29:02) Best vs. Worst Teammate Traits (32:37) Why 97% Of Feedback Fails Connect with Ron Friedman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronfriedmanphd/ https://www.instagram.com/ronfriedmanphd/ https://x.com/RonFriedman https://www.threads.com/@ronfriedmanphd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIFgRGcGjxXjmovUEBcnbXA Book link: https://geni.us/superteams Superteams Masterclass: http://superteamsmasterclass.com Superteams Quiz: http://superteamquiz.com Ron’s Website: http://www.superteamsinc.com/ About the Guest: Ron Friedman is an award-winning social psychologist and bestselling author of The Best Place to Work and Superteams. His research on building high-performing teams has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Harvard Business Review, where his article “How to Build a Superteam That Keeps Getting Better” is this month’s cover story. To learn more about his work, visit superteamsinc.com. Let us know your key takeaways from the episode! And remember, great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making. New episodes of The Learn-It-All Podcast with Damon Lembi every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Get your FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.com Follow Damon Lembi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    321. He Studied 1000s of Teams — You're Losing 29 Hours a Week and Don't Know It | Ron Friedman, Ph.D.

  4. Aug 6

    320. The Mindset Shift High Achievers Need Before Burnout Forces It | Mairin Moore Cane

    What if the mindset that made you successful is also the mindset quietly pushing you toward burnout? High achievers are rewarded for going, doing, achieving, and hustling, but leadership advisor, Keynote speaker, and bestselling author Mairin Moore Cane says there is a hidden cost when your identity and self-worth become tied to performance. You stop appreciating what you’ve already accomplished, failures start feeling personal, and slowing down can feel almost impossible. For Mairin, that pattern eventually became impossible to ignore. After years of pushing herself, people pleasing, and trying to show up for everyone else, chronic illness forced her from running nine miles a day to spending three years largely bedridden. In this episode of The Learn-It-All™ Podcast, Damon sits down with Mairin to explore the mindset shift high achievers and leaders need to make before burnout forces it for them. Mairin shares how to recognize when ambition has become misalignment, why knowing your values matters more than constantly proving yourself, and how her Root, Realign, and Rise framework helps people move through failure, pressure, identity shifts, and difficult seasons without letting those moments define them. Damon and Mairin also unpack authentic leadership, creating psychologically safe and connected teams, learning to say “I don’t have the answer,” and why some of the strongest leaders stop pretending they have everything figured out. If you’re navigating leadership burnout, performance-based self-worth, people pleasing, chronic stress, or the pressure to constantly achieve, this conversation offers a more sustainable way to succeed without losing yourself in the process. 📘 Get a FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 In this episode, you’ll learn... The warning signs that you’re living out of alignment, including saying yes when something inside you wants to say no, constantly trying to fit in, and ignoring the feeling that something isn’t authenticWhy strong leadership does not mean having every answer, and how Mairin learned to tell her team, “I don’t have an answer,” while inviting them to figure out the next step togetherHow leaders can create safer, more connected teams by admitting their own weak points, understanding where employees are struggling, and taking two minutes to genuinely ask, “How are you doing?”How the Root, Realign, and Rise framework helps you separate a difficult circumstance from your identity, return to what is true, realign around your values, and use adversity as a foundation for what comes nextWhy Mairin sees failures as “launching points into the next pivot,” and how learning to move before you have everything figured out can build stronger leaders and more resilient teamsWhy becoming matters more than appearing perfect, and how difficult seasons can deepen your roots instead of proving that you are failingHow gratitude, intentional pauses, and acknowledging what you have already accomplished can interrupt the constant pressure to rush toward the next goal Timestamps 00:00 Introduction01:12 The hidden danger of tying self-worth to achievement02:35 Why high performers struggle to slow down05:48 The moment Mairin realized achievement wasn’t enough08:41 Where the need to please everyone really began10:48 The warning signs you’re losing yourself12:36 Why control can quietly run your life14:28 The leadership lesson she learned from having no answers15:37 How to rewrite your identity as a leader19:33 What business failure taught Mairin about resilience23:37 How great leaders make failure feel safe25:46 The two-minute habit that builds stronger teams27:50 The Root, Realign, and Rise framework33:18 What happens when you stop resisting who you’re becoming34:54 Why Mairin doesn’t want her old life back37:48 You don’t have to be whole to lead38:47 The story that brought Mairin to tears40:51 Finding purpose in the pain42:13 Damon’s challenge: Are you really showing up? About Mairin Moore Cane Mairin Moore Cane is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and host of the Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast. After more than two decades of leading businesses through growth, uncertainty, difficult decisions, and major transitions, Mairin now helps leaders navigate pressure, strengthen resilience, and make clearer decisions without losing themselves in the process. Her work centers on authentic leadership, identity, performance under pressure, and the belief that you don’t have to have everything resolved before you can lead well. She is also the author of Rooted, Not Rushed: Healing, Reclaiming, and Rising in a World That Told You to Shrink. Resources and Mentions Rooted, Not Rushed book: https://www.amazon.com/ROOTED-NOT-RUSHED-Healing-Reclaiming/dp/1968250751 Mairin Moore Cane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane/ Root, Realign, Rise™ Podcast: https://mairinmoorecane.com/podcasts/ Mairin Moore Cane’s Website: https://mairinmoorecane.com/ Podcast Contact Information: Website: www.learnit.com Email: podcast@learnit.com Subscribe to the Learn-It-All Podcast: Youtube I Apple I Spotify Follow Damon Lembi: Linkedin I Instagram I Facebook I X

    320. The Mindset Shift High Achievers Need Before Burnout Forces It | Mairin Moore Cane

  5. Aug 4

    319. His Apps Reached 100 Million Users: Here's Why Your Customers Don't Stay | Colin Hodge

    A million users in three months. Then the hardest three months of his life. Colin Hodge, author of Outrageous Startup Growth, walked away from Microsoft and spent the next decade learning how to build a truly sustainable business — reaching a total of 100 million users in his career. But in between came an App Store ban, a major lawsuit, a co-founder's burnout, and a 3 AM breakdown that put his resilience to the test. In this episode, you will learn: Why understanding people beats better technologyHow to build empathy without becoming “soft”The Method Mindset technique for thinking like your customersHow to grow through adversity and burnoutWhy removing all friction from your product can backfireThe bias that shows up in nearly every negotiationHow to keep your work human in the age of AI Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (00:51) Tech Isn’t Everything (02:24) Why He Left Microsoft (09:23) The Taboo Founder Trait (11:02) The Method Mindset Technique (15:38) When Your People Burn Out (19:54) Empathy Without Going Soft (21:37) Bang with Friends Origin Story (26:07) 1M Users in Three Months (30:04) Banned By Apple & Sued By Zynga (32:47) Surviving Rock Bottom (37:51) Sustainable Growth (41:00) Good Friction vs. Bad Friction (47:26) The Bias That Saves Thousands Connect with Colin Hodge: https://linkedin.com/in/ckbhodge https://colinhodge.substack.com https://instagram.com/ckbhodge https://facebook.com/colin.hodge Resources Mentioned: Outrageous Startup Growth: Uncovering the Secrets of User Psychology to Scale Your Success by Colin Hodge About the Guest: Colin Hodge is a startup founder and national bestselling author who has led companies and growth teams responsible for over 100 million users. He currently is co-owner of DOWN, a top 10 dating app in the US with millions in annual revenue – built on the growth principles and lessons shared in this book. He achieved a successful exit for DOWN (then later reacquiring it) and 17Live, the top live-streaming video company in Asia. While chief growth officer at 17Live, Colin led data-driven initiatives in growth, global expansion, and marketing, then launched the platform in the United States as the first US CEO. Let us know your key takeaways from the episode! And remember, great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making. New episodes of The Learn-It-All Podcast with Damon Lembi every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Get your FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.com Follow Damon Lembi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    319. His Apps Reached 100 Million Users: Here's Why Your Customers Don't Stay | Colin Hodge

  6. Aug 1

    318. The Fastest Way to Scale AI Across Your Organization

    Companies are spending billions of dollars on AI tools, and most of them still aren't seeing the ROI they expected. In this episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, sits down with Christa Hill, Learnit's Chief AI Learning Officer, to share what they're actually hearing behind the scenes. After going through 100+ calls with the leaders responsible for AI adoption, they pulled the three questions that come up again and again and answer them with actionable advice. 🚀 Get your team into the top 3% of AI users in North America in about four weeks with Learnit's AI Kickstarter: https://www.learnit.com/lp/ai-skills-program Thanks to our sponsor, P3•EDU: https://p3edu.com/ In this episode, you will learn: Who's actually in the room when companies make AI decisionsWhy the "AI strategist" role is suddenly showing up everywhereWhether you need training, consultants, or bothThe right way (and the wrong way) to build an AI pilot teamWhy voice, not typing, is the biggest unlock people find in AI training Topics discussed: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Sponsor Shoutout: P3EDU 01:30 Who's Actually in the Room for AI Decisions 02:56 The Rise of the AI Strategist Role 04:23 Training or Consultants? Why the Answer Is Both 07:22 Do AI Pilot Programs Actually Work? 09:19 Naysayers vs. Early Adopters: Building the Right Team 13:08 The Real Mindset Shift Behind Adoption 13:37 Voice Over Typing: The Biggest Aha Moment 16:06 Free AI Training for Your Team About the Guest: Christa Hill is the Chief AI Learning Officer at Learnit, where she leads the AI Kickstarter program and teaches AI literacy to leaders and teams. She's in live classrooms most of the week, helping organizations move from first exposure to real adoption — and helping leaders navigate the human side of change: fear, resistance, and "what's in it for me?" Follow her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christajhill/ Great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making. New episodes of the Learn-It-All™ podcast with Damon Lembi every week. 📘 Get a FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.com Follow Damon Lembi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi

    318. The Fastest Way to Scale AI Across Your Organization

  7. Jul 30

    317. Why Great Salespeople Struggle When Promoted Into Leadership | Lynn Hidy

    What if promoting your best salesperson is one of the fastest ways to create a struggling sales manager? Being great at selling and being great at leading require completely different skills. In this episode of The Learn-It-All™ Podcast, Damon sits down with inside sales expert and author Lynn Hidy to explore why top-performing salespeople often struggle after transitioning into leadership roles. Lynn explains why new managers must stop trying to clone their best rep, define what leadership looks like for them, and understand that their success is now measured through the performance of others. She also shares the questions every salesperson should ask before accepting a promotion and introduces her “puzzle box” framework for building a clear sales leadership vision. Damon and Lynn also discuss why effective sales coaching must focus on the person behind the number. Great leaders uncover what quota, commission, or President’s Club actually represents to each salesperson and use that motivation to drive consistent performance. Lynn breaks down her Bell Curve Manifesto, revealing why the overlooked 68% in the middle may offer the greatest opportunity for growth in the sales team. You’ll also learn how AI is changing customer expectations, why listening and storytelling matter more than ever, how to handle toxic top performers, and why celebrating resilience and small wins helps inside sales teams stay motivated. 📘 Get a FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 In this episode, you’ll learn... Why great salespeople often struggle as first-time sales managers when they assume everyone should sell exactly the way they didThe questions high performers should answer before accepting a leadership promotion, including whether they want their success to depend on other people’s successHow Lynn’s “picture on the puzzle box” framework helps sales leaders define how they want to show up and align their team with the organization and its customersWhy coaching to numbers creates a motivational disconnect, and how repeatedly asking “What does that get you?” reveals the real goal behind President’s Club, quota, or commissionHow the Bell Curve Manifesto redirects leadership attention toward the overlooked 68% who are hitting goal inconsistently or performing well without being treated like rock starsWhy resilience deserves to be celebrated through small wins, productive activity, frustration bingo, and even contests that reward hearing “no” Timestamps 00:00 Introduction03:46 Three questions to ask before accepting the promotion07:32 From sales hero to hero maker09:45 Leadership and management are not the same12:09 The expectations most new leaders never clarify14:04 What is the picture on your puzzle box?17:41 What customers still need from human salespeople21:11 Stop coaching the number and coach the person23:35 The annoying question that reveals real motivation26:36 How to measure a salesperson’s true value30:02 What to do with a toxic top performer36:33 The biggest opportunity hiding in the middle41:58 Where sales leaders can find more time44:21 How often should you coach each salesperson?47:07 When a sales team becomes too big to lead48:10 Why the player-coach model breaks down50:24 The sales job changed. Many teams did not.51:48 Why frustration deserves to be celebrated55:24 What successful sales leadership should feel like57:04 Damon’s challenge for every sales leader About Lynn Hidy Lynn Hidy is an inside sales expert, trainer, coach, consultant, and founder of UpYourTelesales.com. With 30 years of sales experience, she helps inside sales leaders build engaged, high-performing teams without trying to clone their best salesperson. She is also the author of Mastering Inside Sales Leadership, a practical guide that helps new and experienced managers define their leadership vision, understand what motivates each team member, focus on the behaviors and results that matter, and become hero makers rather than heroes. Resources and Mentions Mastering Inside Sales Leadership Book: https://masteringinsidesalesleadership.com/ Lynn Hidy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnhidy/ UpYourTelesales Website: https://upyourtelesales.com/ Simplify Inside Sales: https://upyourtelesales.com/2021/07/22/simplify-inside-sales/ Go For No!: https://www.goforno.com/ Podcast Contact Information: Website: www.learnit.com Email: podcast@learnit.com Subscribe to the Learn-It-All Podcast: Youtube I Apple I Spotify Follow Damon Lembi: Linkedin I Instagram I Facebook I X

    317. Why Great Salespeople Struggle When Promoted Into Leadership | Lynn Hidy

  8. Jul 28

    316. You're Probably in the Wrong Career — Here's How to Find Your "Thing" | Tom Rath

    By the time you picked your career, you probably only knew about 5% of the opportunities out there. No wonder so many of us end up in the wrong one. According to bestselling author Tom Rath, millions of people die with their greatest contributions locked inside them. He makes the case that a few key changes can unlock your full potential, make you a better leader, and build purpose into your day. In this episode, you will learn: Why most people end up in the wrong careerThe daily question that keeps you focused on what mattersWhy chasing your own happiness is the wrong goalHow to find the right career and build purpose into your dayHow the leaders can bring out the best in their teams Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (00:47) Why Most People Choose Wrong (05:54) Stop Promoting the Wrong People (07:13) How His Health Shaped His Mindset (12:21) One Question to Ask Daily (15:53) The Happiness Mistake (17:23) Help People See Their Greatness (23:23) Don't Specialize Too Early (25:43) Rethinking Purpose (27:59) Stop Sleepwalking Through Your Day (32:05) Your Role as a Leader (35:09) Boost Your Productivity (36:59) How to Find Your Path Connect with Tom Rath: https://tomrath.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/trath/ https://x.com/TomCRath https://www.facebook.com/authortomrath https://www.instagram.com/tomrath_author Resources Mentioned: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink About the Guest: Tom is an author and researcher who studies how careers impact health and wellbeing. He has written 12 books that have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists. Tom's first book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. His book StrengthFinder 2.0 was listed as Amazon's top-selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom's other bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, Eat Move Sleep, and Are You Fully Charged? Tom is currently co-founder and CEO of CareerSight. He previously led Gallup's workplaces business and served as a Senior Scientist. Tom was also a Vice-Chair of the VHL cancer research organization. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania, where he has also been a guest lecturer. Let us know your key takeaways from the episode! And remember, great leaders aren't born. They're always in the making. New episodes of The Learn-It-All Podcast with Damon Lembi every week. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLearnItAllPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Get your FREE copy of The Learn-It-All Leader: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/3ingcx2pp5 Upskill yourself and your team with Learnit: https://www.learnit.com Follow Damon Lembi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonlembi This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

    316. You're Probably in the Wrong Career — Here's How to Find Your "Thing" | Tom Rath
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The Learn-It-All™ podcast is built on the conviction that the leaders worth following aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who never stop learning. If you've chosen growth over coasting, and curiosity over the comfort of being the smartest person in the room, you're a learn-it-all. And this podcast is for you. Host Damon Lembi is a 3x bestselling author, CEO of Learnit, and someone who has spent 30 years watching what separates leaders who keep growing from those who quietly become the ceiling that limits everyone around them. Each episode features real conversations with top executives, founders, NYT bestselling authors, and world-class athletes — people who've faced adversity, made costly mistakes, and done the hard, unglamorous work of growing. They share what they learned — and unlearned — to lead at the next level. Great leaders aren't born or made. They're always in the making. Let's not do that work alone. Stay curious. Keep learning. Subscribe to the Learn-It-All Podcast on your favorite platform to never miss an episode.

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