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Are you leading your team with open curiosity or closed certainty? 🤔 In today's rapidly changing business world, the difference matters immensely. This episode explores the critical distinction between Learn-It-All and Know-It-All leadership approaches. Discover why fostering a continuous learning mindset is essential for navigating challenges, driving innovation, and sustaining long-term growth.
Meet Damon Lembi, CEO of global training company Learnit for nearly three decades and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." He shares insights gained from navigating multiple economic shifts and upskilling millions. 🎓
💥
Beware the Know-It-All Trap! We all have moments, but consistently believing you have all the answers is dangerous. Damon shares his own humbling lessons from the dot-com bust – how pushing forward against advice, fueled by certainty, nearly cost him his business. Real learning often begins when facing adversity forces you to admit you don't know everything.
🧠
How do you consciously embrace and sustain a Learn-It-All mindset, especially after years of experience? It starts with feeling a deep responsibility to your team – their growth and security depend on your adaptability. 🤝 Actively surround yourself with mentors, advisors, and diverse perspectives you can genuinely learn from. Cultivate authentic curiosity and find joy in discovering new ideas from others. 🤓 Remember the wisdom from countless successful leaders: Humility and openness are perpetual assets.
😅
Wrestle with Imposter Syndrome sometimes? You're in good company (and likely not a sociopath!). 😉 Damon offers a practical framework: Clearly label your fear, commit to the focused work needed, practice skills deliberately, and crucially, trust your preparation and "learn & let go" when it's time to perform. Recognize the courage it takes just to step outside your comfort zone and try. Give yourself credit! ✨
🧑🏫
Building a Learn-It-All Culture within your organization? It absolutely MUST start at the top. Leaders set the tone by modeling curiosity, vulnerability, and an openness to learning themselves. Foster Psychological Safety: Create an environment where team members feel safe to experiment, ask questions, and even fail without fear of harsh reprimand. View setbacks as learning opportunities. This builds essential trust. Invest strategically in your team's growth – Damon suggests aiming for 1-2% of annual revenue dedicated to Learning & Development. It's a far better investment than the high cost of attrition! 💰 Don't just offer training resources; provide dedicated "Learning Time Off" (LTO) so your team has the actual bandwidth to engage. ⏰ Connect learning goals clearly to both individual purpose and the broader company mission – explain the "Why." Ensure your middle managers are bought-in, understand the benefits, and actively support their teams' learning efforts.
❓
How can you honestly assess if your company truly fosters a learning culture? Be radically open to feedback! This is a hallmark of a Learn-It-All leader. 📊 Use surveys, hold candid conversations, and genuinely ask: Do our daily actions align with our stated values about growth and learning? Know-It-All leaders often resist or dismiss critical feedback; Learn-It-All leaders welcome it as invaluable data for improvement.
🏃
Embracing a Learn-It-All approach isn't about massive, overnight change. It's about making small, consistent steps – personally and organizationally. Crucially, learning must lead to action. Remember to apply the knowledge gained. Choose ongoing curiosity over stagnant certainty to keep yourself and your business adaptable, resilient, and poised for continued growth. 💪
Now What? ➡️
Inspired to foster a Learn-It-All approach? Like this video, Comment with one practice that encourages learning in your team, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!
Visit the HumanOp Website (https://humanop.com/) to gain instant clarity on the mindsets, behaviors, and dynamics shaping your own leadership and organizational culture.
Explore Damon Lembi's resources on leadership and learning:
Connect with Damon online:
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had an owner's manual for yourself or your employees? That fantasy is now a reality. Check out https://HumanOp.com now to download our free app that is proven to change lives and reveal your full potential.
Follow Us for daily business advice https://www.youtube.com/@HarmoniousBusiness
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Are you leading your team with open curiosity or closed certainty? 🤔 In today's rapidly changing business world, the difference matters immensely. This episode explores the critical distinction between Learn-It-All and Know-It-All leadership approaches. Discover why fostering a continuous learning mindset is essential for navigating challenges, driving innovation, and sustaining long-term growth.
Meet Damon Lembi, CEO of global training company Learnit for nearly three decades and author of "The Learn-It-All Leader." He shares insights gained from navigating multiple economic shifts and upskilling millions. 🎓
💥
Beware the Know-It-All Trap! We all have moments, but consistently believing you have all the answers is dangerous. Damon shares his own humbling lessons from the dot-com bust – how pushing forward against advice, fueled by certainty, nearly cost him his business. Real learning often begins when facing adversity forces you to admit you don't know everything.
🧠
How do you consciously embrace and sustain a Learn-It-All mindset, especially after years of experience? It starts with feeling a deep responsibility to your team – their growth and security depend on your adaptability. 🤝 Actively surround yourself with mentors, advisors, and diverse perspectives you can genuinely learn from. Cultivate authentic curiosity and find joy in discovering new ideas from others. 🤓 Remember the wisdom from countless successful leaders: Humility and openness are perpetual assets.
😅
Wrestle with Imposter Syndrome sometimes? You're in good company (and likely not a sociopath!). 😉 Damon offers a practical framework: Clearly label your fear, commit to the focused work needed, practice skills deliberately, and crucially, trust your preparation and "learn & let go" when it's time to perform. Recognize the courage it takes just to step outside your comfort zone and try. Give yourself credit! ✨
🧑🏫
Building a Learn-It-All Culture within your organization? It absolutely MUST start at the top. Leaders set the tone by modeling curiosity, vulnerability, and an openness to learning themselves. Foster Psychological Safety: Create an environment where team members feel safe to experiment, ask questions, and even fail without fear of harsh reprimand. View setbacks as learning opportunities. This builds essential trust. Invest strategically in your team's growth – Damon suggests aiming for 1-2% of annual revenue dedicated to Learning & Development. It's a far better investment than the high cost of attrition! 💰 Don't just offer training resources; provide dedicated "Learning Time Off" (LTO) so your team has the actual bandwidth to engage. ⏰ Connect learning goals clearly to both individual purpose and the broader company mission – explain the "Why." Ensure your middle managers are bought-in, understand the benefits, and actively support their teams' learning efforts.
❓
How can you honestly assess if your company truly fosters a learning culture? Be radically open to feedback! This is a hallmark of a Learn-It-All leader. 📊 Use surveys, hold candid conversations, and genuinely ask: Do our daily actions align with our stated values about growth and learning? Know-It-All leaders often resist or dismiss critical feedback; Learn-It-All leaders welcome it as invaluable data for improvement.
🏃
Embracing a Learn-It-All approach isn't about massive, overnight change. It's about making small, consistent steps – personally and organizationally. Crucially, learning must lead to action. Remember to apply the knowledge gained. Choose ongoing curiosity over stagnant certainty to keep yourself and your business adaptable, resilient, and poised for continued growth. 💪
Now What? ➡️
Inspired to foster a Learn-It-All approach? Like this video, Comment with one practice that encourages learning in your team, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!
Visit the HumanOp Website (https://humanop.com/) to gain instant clarity on the mindsets, behaviors, and dynamics shaping your own leadership and organizational culture.
Explore Damon Lembi's resources on leadership and learning:
Connect with Damon online:
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had an owner's manual for yourself or your employees? That fantasy is now a reality. Check out https://HumanOp.com now to download our free app that is proven to change lives and reveal your full potential.
Follow Us for daily business advice https://www.youtube.com/@HarmoniousBusiness
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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