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Release Date: Aug 27

In this purposeful solo episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, host Damon Lembi pulls back the curtain on three of the most undervalued leadership skills: the art of consistently showing up, the power of pausing under pressure, and the critical ability to let go and move forward. Damon combines personal anecdotes, practical advice, and frameworks from top experts to help leaders at any level build the resilience and trust needed for high-performing teams—especially in today’s fast-moving, AI-first environment. Whether you’re a new manager or an aspiring executive, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways for leading with presence, poise, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why showing up—even when you don’t want to—is the backbone of true leadership
• How “the pause” can defuse tension and change the trajectory of tough conversations
• The difference between letting go and avoidance—and how leaders can move past mistakes without grudges
• Simple, science-backed practices to reset after conflicts and stay present for your team
• How carrying unresolved issues undermines culture and drains team performance
• Real-world rituals Damon uses to keep his promises and be consistently reliable

In This Episode:

• 00:00 – What most people get wrong about leadership
• 00:30 – Why the small, invisible habits build real trust
• 01:00 – Skill 1: Show up—even when you don’t feel like it
• 01:45 – Why inconsistency breaks trust and erodes culture
• 02:20 – Damon’s example: Recording at 7AM on a Sunday
• 03:10 – Anchor to purpose when motivation fades
• 03:45 – Skill 2: Practice the pause in tough moments
• 04:15 – What the body tells you before you snap
• 04:45 – Damon’s tip from Cynthia Kane: One breath + ground yourself
• 05:30 – Why excited leaders need the pause too
• 06:00 – The power of slowing the energy in a room
• 06:30 – Skill 3: Learn to let go (without avoiding or resenting)
• 07:00 – Mike Robbins’ framework: Let it go or deal with it
• 07:30 – Why option 3 (resentment) kills culture
• 08:00 – Resetting between meetings and relationships08:30 – Recap: Show up, pause, let go
• 09:00 – �鶹������ýekly challenge + free gift: 45 days of Learnit training
• 09:30 – Final reminder: Apply it. Don’t just consume it

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.

Resources Referenced:‍

• Learnit
• Cynthia Kane’s book:
• Cynthia Kane on The Learn-It-All Podcast, Episode 182
• Mike Robbins’ website:
• Learnit 45-day free training offer

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