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94: How to Apply Sports Lessons to Business Success with Damon Lembi | The Modern Man Podcast


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Damon Lembi, CEO of Learn It, shares his journey from being a professional baseball player to becoming a successful leader in the business world. He emphasizes the importance of evolving as a business and focusing on soft skills. Damon also discusses the tools he learned from his sports career, such as competitiveness, collaboration, and mental resilience. He shares valuable lessons from the three Hall of Fame coaches he played under, including having a clear vision, celebrating wins, and taking responsibility for mistakes. Damon highlights the traits of a great leader, including humility, curiosity, integrity, and courage. He also talks about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and being grateful for what you have. Damon's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and continuous learning in achieving success.

 

Takeaways

  • Businesses need to evolve and focus on soft skills to better serve customers.

  • Tools from sports, such as competitiveness and mental resilience, are transferable to the business world.

  • Great leaders have a clear vision, celebrate wins, take responsibility for mistakes, and prioritize self-leadership.

  • Stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth and success.

  • Leading with trust and gratitude can foster strong relationships and drive success.

 

Chapters

(00:00) Evolution of Businesses and Focus on Soft Skills

(06:03) Transition from Baseball to Business

(09:34) Tools for Success in Business

(10:03) Lessons from Hall of Fame Coaches

(12:55) Evolution of Leadership

(14:51) Handling Setbacks in Business

(18:14) Traits of a Great Leader

(20:38) The Importance of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

(25:27) Lessons from Damon's Father

(28:59) Leading with Trust

(30:25) Gratitude and Overcoming Challenges

 

Damon’s Links

Website: https://www.learnit.com/ 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/damon.lembi 

 

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