{"podcast":{"title":"S.M.A.R.T. Performance \"A Leaders Blueprint to Sustainable Success!\"","slug":"s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983","podcast_index_feed_id":7488983,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109520710/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.thedutchmentor.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44413380/44413380-1763223704237-65a460c95603d.jpg","author":"Walter Dusseldorp, FACHE, MBA, LSSBB","episode_count":111,"summary":"\"Ready to unlock your sustainable success? Tune into the \"S.M.A.R.T. Performance\" podcast, inspired by the groundbreaking book \"S.M.A.R.T. Performance: A Leader's Blueprint for Sustainable Success\"! Join us as we dive into proven strategies, expert insights, and actionable tips to elevate your leadership game and build lasting impact. Subscribe now and transform the way you lead! 🎙️ #SmartPerformance #LeadershipBlueprint\"","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T08:19:14.148168+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983"},"episode":{"title":"The Hidden Power of Curiosity: How Asking Questions Transforms Leaders","slug":"the-hidden-power-of-curiosity-how-asking-questions-transforms-leaders","published_at":"2026-05-06T18:31:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/the-hidden-power-of-curiosity-how-asking-questions-transforms-leaders","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walter-dusseldorp/episodes/The-Hidden-Power-of-Curiosity-How-Asking-Questions-Transforms-Leaders-e3j062d","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6719851839.mp3","summary":"In this insightful interview, Damon Lembi shares his journey from sports to leadership development, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, curiosity, and embracing AI to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing world. Discover practical strategies to foster growth, overcome fear of failure, and leverage AI as a thought partner for personal and professional development. keywords Leadership, Learning, Curiosity, AI, Personal Development, Professional Growth, Feedback, Self-awareness, Leadership Skills, Continuous Improvement key topics The importance of continuous learning in leadership The role of curiosity and vulnerability in growth Practical action items for fostering learning and feedback Leveraging AI as a thought partner for innovation Overcoming the Valley of Despair in leadership development guest name Damon Lembi Titles From Baseball to Leadership: Damon Lembi's Journey of Continuous Learning Unlocking Growth: Practical Strategies for Leaders in a Disruptive World sound bites "Surround yourself with diverse opinions" "Better done than perfect" "Great leaders are always in the making" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose 01:01 Damon Lembi's Background and Journey 03:24 The Importance of Continuous Learning for Leaders 05:09 Going Out of Your Comfort Zone to Learn 07:40 Recognizing the Big Picture in Leadership Challenges 10:28 Actionable Steps to Foster a Learning Mindset 14:37 Damon Lembi's Work at Learn It and AI Adoption 15:29 Resources and How to Connect with Damon 16:01 Final Thoughts on Growth and Curiosity resources AI Driven Leader by Jeff Woods - https://www.amazon.com/AI-Driven-Leader-Jeff-Woods/dp/XXXXXX Damon Lembi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi Learn It Platform - https://www.l…","meta_description":"In this insightful interview, Damon Lembi shares his journey from sports to leadership development, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, cur…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1184,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/episodes/the-hidden-power-of-curiosity-how-asking-questions-transforms-leaders/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983/the-hidden-power-of-curiosity-how-asking-questions-transforms-leaders.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}