Imagine losing your dad to cancer, and watching your family's multi-billion dollar real estate business crumble during the Great Recession. It's a devastating combination that would shake anyone's foundation. But for Damon Lembi, this was just the beginning of his journey. From the diamond to the boardroom, Damon Lembi's journey is one of unlikely twists and turns. A former pro baseball player turned CEO of Learn It, he's learned that success is not just about achieving your dreams, but about persevering through failures and setbacks.
In this conversation, Damon shares his unorthodox path, from battling imposter syndrome to embracing hard work and deliberate practice. He'll also discuss the importance of transferable skills, leadership, and resilience - and how these lessons can be applied to any field or situation.
You’ll hear:
- How to handle challenges with resilience and determination.
- Why failure is a valuable learning opportunity.
- He shares his unorthodox path, from battling imposter syndrome to embracing hard work and deliberate practice.
- Damon discusses the humbling experience of starting at the receptionist level in his family's company and the valuable lessons he learned from it.
- How he started his company- Learn It.
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