Are You Missing the Next Big Business Opportunity by Making Innovation Too Complicated? What if the key to successful innovation isn't brainstorming clever ideas but simply identifying what genuinely frustrates people? Henrik Werdelin, co-founder of BarkBox and pioneer of the "it sucks that" methodology, demonstrates how focusing on solving real problems rather than generating novel ideas can lead to multimillion-dollar businesses. This episode explores how Werdelin has consistently built succes...
Dec 19, 2024•43 min•Ep. 105
Are your top performers secretly planning their exit? In this illuminating episode, of The Learn-It-All Podcast, leadership expert Dr. Benjamin Ritter shares profound insights about career development, executive presence, and creating psychologically safe environments where high-performers can thrive. Through his work coaching leaders across organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Ritter has observed a concerning pattern: many high-potential employees are contemplating leaving ...
Dec 17, 2024•45 min•Ep. 104
Are you struggling to maintain confidence and mental toughness through business challenges? In this powerful episode, former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur Dre Baldwin shares how his journey from bench warmer to pro athlete shaped his "Work On Your Game" framework - a methodology now used by business leaders worldwide to develop unshakeable discipline, authentic confidence, mental toughness, and personal initiative. Drawing from both athletic and entrepreneurial experience, B...
Dec 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 103
If you’ve ever climbed to a career peak only to realize it was the wrong mountain, this episode is for you. Successful entrepreneur and coach Rodric Lenhart shares how he built multiple seven and eight-figure businesses, traveled the world, and founded a nonprofit—all while avoiding the traditional hustle-and-grind mentality. Business leaders, if you're questioning your path or feeling stuck in a life that’s all about accumulating wealth at the expense of happiness, don’t miss this one! Learnit ...
Dec 12, 2024•32 min•Ep. 102
Are you leaving money on the table with your pricing strategy? In this enlightening episode, pricing expert Rafi Mohammed shares invaluable insights on how businesses can revolutionize their pricing strategies. From the power of "Good-Better-Best" models to the impact of a mere 1% price increase, Mohammed reveals actionable tactics that can significantly enhance a company's bottom line. He challenges conventional pricing wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on how businesses can better capture ...
Dec 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 101
Are your top performers consistently getting passed over for senior leadership roles despite their excellent work? The problem might not be their capabilities but how they show up in workplace relationships. In this compelling episode, former Amazon executive Reagan Cannon shares insights from her research on why talented women often struggle to break into senior leadership and what it really takes to advance. Drawing from her journey from crying in an In-N-Out parking lot to leading 10,000 peop...
Dec 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 100
How do you scale from 3 to 100+ employees while preserving the collaborative spirit that made you successful in the first place? In this engaging episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Colton Pace shares his journey from managing billionaires' assets to founding OwnWell, a rapidly growing startup that helps homeowners reduce their property expenses. He discusses how his experience in wealth management revealed opportunities to democratize financial tools previously available only to the ultra-weal...
Dec 05, 2024•41 min•Ep. 99
Are Your Performance Reviews Actually Making Your Company Worse? Research shows up to 90% of managers are unhappy with traditional performance management systems - and for good reason. These systems often create what OnLoop founder JJ Ghatak calls "intellectual drudgery" while failing to drive real performance improvements or deliver actionable insights. In this compelling episode of The Learn-It-All Podast, Ghatak shares how his experiences as an Uber executive and Stanford MBA led him to compl...
Dec 03, 2024•49 min•Ep. 98
Are you leveraging the power of service to accelerate your leadership and personal growth? In this episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, GoBundance CEO Matt King shares an unconventional but powerful approach to leadership: serving others as a pathway to knowledge and success. If you’re ready to unlock new levels of learning and impact as a leader, this conversation will change how you view relationships, leadership, and growth. Matt and host Learnit CEO Damon Lembi discuss leadership, vul...
Nov 29, 2024•40 min•Ep. 97
Are You Leading a Disengaged Team? According to Gallup, 70% of employees are disengaged at work, with over half actively looking for new jobs. For a 600-person company, that means 420 people don't really care about what they're doing. This sobering reality costs the US economy $500 billion annually in stress-related absences alone. In this episode, Tom Willis, co-author of "The Great Engagement" and former CEO of Cornerstone, examines how leaders can transform their organizational culture from f...
Nov 26, 2024•42 min•Ep. 96
Are Your Employees Playing a Game They Don't Understand? Did you know that 95% of employees across industries either don't understand or don't know their company's strategy? In this revealing episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, growth architect Tim Ohai challenges conventional wisdom about strategy and shares how leaders can transform their organizations by creating environments where great decisions happen at every level. Drawing from both professional experience and profound personal challeng...
Nov 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 95
How Do You Build Trust When You're Not the Expert? What if the key to becoming a better leader isn't mastering your domain expertise but learning to lean on your team's knowledge instead? In this enlightening conversation, Andre Thornton, CEO of Whitman Consulting, shares how being thrown into leading a billion-dollar aircraft sales operation with no prior experience taught him invaluable lessons about authentic leadership and building trust. Andre joins co-hosts Damon Lembi and Darren Bridgett ...
Nov 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 94
What if you could build trust with your team and make a real impact—not just in your sales numbers, but through genuine relationships? In this insightful episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, seasoned sales leader, Charles Thompson shares the stories of how he overcame personal challenges, applied leadership lessons from his sports to his business career, and redefined the role of a sales leader. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and Director of Learning Experience Courtney Ritchie sit down with Cha...
Nov 19, 2024•50 min•Ep. 93
How can you push your organization—and yourself—past the status quo? In this insightful episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, attorney, journalist, and tenured professor Alicia Jessop shares powerful insights from her career that highlight the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, refining your leadership skills, and driving true growth. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi sits down with Alicia Jessop to discuss the evolution of her career, from attorney to sports journalist and professor, and ...
Nov 15, 2024•55 min•Ep. 92
Do You Need to Break Free from Society's "Success" Script? Are you following someone else's definition of success, checking boxes that society laid out for you rather than creating your own path? In this compelling episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, real estate professional and author Kayla Logue shares how she walked away from a seemingly perfect life with $900 to her name to rebuild on her own terms and ended up more successful than ever. Kayla opens up about her journey from feeling stuck a...
Nov 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 91
Are Your Best Deals Dying in Indecision? If your qualified sales opportunities mysteriously evaporating into "no decision" losses, even when customers seem sold on your solution, you're not alone. Research shows 40-60% of qualified pipeline deals end this way, and that number is climbing to 70-80% in today's uncertain environment. In this eye-opening episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast Matt Dixon, renowned sales researcher and bestselling author of The Challenger Sale and The JOLT Effect , sits ...
Nov 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 90
Are you unsure how to harness the full potential of AI for your business? Take the first step toward future-proofing your organization with actionable strategies from AI strategist Ben Gold and start building your AI roadmap today. In this insightful episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, Learnit CEO Damon Lembi speaks with Ben Gold, an AI strategist who helps companies bridge the gap between technology and business objectives. Ben breaks down how businesses can leverage AI to become more e...
Nov 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 89
Are your leadership strategies empowering your team—or holding them back? In a world of uncertainty and constant change, today’s leaders face the pressure of meeting business goals while fostering a positive, purpose-driven culture. In this episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, we unpack the essential skills and self-mastery techniques every leader needs to inspire their teams, navigate challenges, and truly lead from within. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and Dr. Craig Dowden, executive coach, keynote ...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 88
Is Your Organization Really as Divided as You Think? With political tensions running high and workplace polarization making headlines, how can leaders create genuine connection and belonging across perceived divisions? What if the deep rifts we see are more illusion than reality? In this timely and profound conversation, global leadership expert Dov Baron challenges conventional wisdom about division and polarization in organizations. Twice recognized among the world's Top 30 Global Leadership G...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 87
Are You Missing Out on Great Talent? What if the key to unlocking career and business success is hidden in the mindset of walk-on athletes—people who aren't chosen, but choose to show up? In this episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, Learnit CEO Damon Lembi interviews Jim Roddy, author of The Walk-On Method to Career and Business Success . Business leaders, this conversation isn’t just about sports; it's a game plan for developing resilience, maximizing strengths, and building high-perform...
Nov 01, 2024•56 min•Ep. 86
Are you struggling to make your personal leadership brand resonate with others? This episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast addresses ways business leaders can overcome self-doubt and build an authentic personal brand that elevates their voice and influence. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and Ben Albert, founder of Balbert Marketing and host of the Real Business Connection Network discuss Ben’s personal story of navigating the challenges of corporate life, losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemi...
Oct 31, 2024•43 min•Ep. 85
Are your top performers doubting themselves? What if you could transform their uncertainty into unstoppable momentum with just one conversation? In this powerful episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Learnit CEO Damon Lembi discusses how recognizing and acknowledging people's achievements can profoundly impact their confidence, performance, and career trajectory. Through personal stories from his early baseball career to his role as CEO, Damon shows how leaders who actively highlight their team m...
Oct 30, 2024•6 min•Ep. 84
Are You Leading with Intention or Just Reacting to Whatever Comes Your Way? In a world that's increasingly "BANI" (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), former Campbell Soup Company CEO Doug Conant shares how he transforms toxic workplace cultures into high-performing organizations by leading with intention. In this stand-out episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Doug’s insights offer a blueprint for navigating today's complexities with a balanced approach to resilience, high performanc...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 83
Wondering how your business can stay competitive without getting bogged down in tech complexity? In this episode of The Learn It All Leader Podcast, serial entrepreneur Ben Johnson explains how business leaders can embrace technology to accelerate growth—without losing sight of the human element that drives success. Ben shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey to becoming the founder and CEO of Particle 41 with Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and offers practical advice for leaders navigating the c...
Oct 25, 2024•49 min•Ep. 82
Ever struggle to get your team to truly see the future you're aiming for? Todd Cherches, an expert in leadership and visual thinking, has a groundbreaking approach that could change the way you lead. In this episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, Todd Cherches, CEO and co-founder of Big Blue Gumball, shares his innovative insights on visual leadership—a method that leverages visual thinking to enhance communication, leadership, and teamwork. From using metaphors and imagery to simplifying c...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 81
What Are the Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make—and Are You Making Them Too? Have you ever wondered why some leaders struggle while others thrive? What are the common mistakes that bad bosses make, and how can you avoid falling into the same traps? In this episode, we explore the pitfalls that many leaders face and offer practical advice on how to lead with integrity, empathy, and effectiveness. In this episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, host Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, reflects on his personal ex...
Oct 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 80
Are you ready to thrive in a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool but a coworker? In this episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges for leaders today: how do we navigate a world where AI is reshaping work and decision-making? If you’ve been wondering how to adapt and lead in this rapidly changing environment, this conversation is for you. In this engaging conversation, Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and international speaker ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 79
Have you ever wondered what it takes to leave behind the safety of a corporate career to create a life centered on family and personal fulfillment? In this episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, Ani Filipova, former COO of Citibank in Asia, discusse her journey from leading 10,000 people to starting her own company how she navigated this pivotal transformation with host Damon Lembi. She shares her inspiring story of growing up in socialist Bulgaria, her remarkable rise to the C-suite, and t...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 78
Could your leadership style be holding your business back? In this episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, CEO advisor and Great CEOs Are Lazy author Jim Schleckser shares a counterintuitive approach that top CEOs use to solve their biggest business challenges—without sacrificing work-life balance—and explains why the real secret to success isn’t working harder; it’s focusing on the right problems. Jim joins Learnit CEO Damon Lembi for a candid conversation on what separates high-performing CEOs fr...
Oct 17, 2024•55 min•Ep. 77
Are you drifting through your career without a clear plan or vision? Many leaders find themselves stuck in this cycle, unsure how to take ownership of their path forward. This episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast provides actionable insights to help you break free, build a strong personal brand, and develop the mindset needed to thrive. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi interviews Andy Storch, an author, speaker, consultant, and coach who specializes in helping people take control of their careers and live...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 76
