333. If You Don't Understand These 16 Leadership Skills, You'll Never Win

What are the biggest pitfalls leaders face, and how can you avoid them? In this solo episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, Damon shares 16 common leadership mistakes, from canceling one-on-ones to over-delegating to top performers. Through candid stories and actionable advice, Damon helps listeners build trust, empower teams, and steer clear of costly missteps. Listen through to the end for a special birthday giveaway!

What You'll Learn:

How to empower others instead of being the "hero"Ways to address tough conversations sooner, not laterThe risks of overloading your best peopleWhy presence and consistency matter in leadershipThe dangers of promoting high performers without preparation

In This Episode:

00:01 – The inspiration for this episode01:01 – Hero vs. hero maker02:01 – Avoiding hard conversations03:47 – Canceling one-on-ones05:13 – Lack of clarity06:35 – Over-delegating08:16 – Adapting your leadership style09:20 – Sharing credit10:15 – Allowing toxic behavior12:09 – Not being present13:45 – Promotions gone wrong16:05 – Overpromising, underdelivering17:23 – Moving underperformers18:13 – Listening to understand19:28 – Not connecting enough21:18 – Not standing up for your org23:04 – Being a "yes-man"24:27 – Recap and giveaway

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 Mentioned:

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