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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Pastor John Nuzzo, founder of Victory Family Church and author of The Acceleration Mandate.
Pastor John is also one of the most influential voices in my life — my pastor, mentor, and spiritual father.
And honestly… this may be one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.
We talked about:
• Why most leaders accidentally limit the next generation
• The difference between mentoring and true spiritual fathering
• How to avoid becoming cynical, isolated, or judgmental as a leader
• Why proximity matters more than information
• What great leaders do to accelerate others instead of controlling them
• How to finish your race with integrity, joy, and impact
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction and The Acceleration Mandate
01:00 – Lessons from Pastor John’s father and upbringing
05:00 – Leadership after 30+ years of ministry
06:00 – Accelerating the next generation
08:00 – Spiritual fathers and mothers
09:00 – The “2%” principle: finishing well
12:00 – The danger of victim mentality in leadership
14:00 – Why proximity matters in mentorship
16:00 – What Pastor John looks for in younger leaders
20:00 – Loving people through difficult seasons
24:00 – Why the Church struggles with restoration
27:00 – Pastor John’s conviction about judging leaders
30:00 – Divorce, heartbreak, and restoration
33:00 – The leader who helped relaunch Pastor John’s future
36:00 – Practical ways to accelerate younger leaders
39:00 – “Don’t ask me about the new wineskin”
43:00 – How anyone can impact the next generation
47:00 – David, Solomon, and succession leadership
49:00 – Why churches shouldn’t stay known for their founders
52:00 – The power of friendship in leadership
55:00 – Accountability and lifelong relationships
59:00 – Lessons learned from John C. Maxwell
01:03:00 – Why leadership is about deeply engaging people
01:05:00 – Final wisdom on acceleration and legacy
01:06:00 – The three truths Pastor John hopes to leave behind
🎙 Guest
John Nuzzo – Founder of Victory Family Church and author of The Acceleration Mandate
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People Mentioned
- John Nuzzo — Senior Pastor of Victory Family Church and author of The Acceleration Mandate
- Doug Smith
- John C. Maxwell
- Henry Cloud
Organizations & Ministries
- Victory Family Church
- Northway Christian Community
Books & Resources Mentioned
- The Acceleration Mandate by John Nuzzo
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Only 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line with their families, faith, and calling intact — and Doug Smith believes your health is one of the biggest reasons why.
In this powerful talk, Doug shares his personal journey from "Fat Dougie" to fit at 40, the wake-up call he got from his dad's triple bypass surgery, and the practical steps every leader can take to extend their life, energy, and impact.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
- Why only 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line — and how to be one of them
- The two questions every leader needs to answer about their health vision
- Doug's transformation story from overweight kid to fit at 40 (and what finally clicked)
- Why nutrition is 80% of the battle — and the simple food swaps that make the biggest difference
- How to use ChatGPT as a free, world-class nutrition and health coach
- The "one system away" principle and how to find workouts you'll actually do
- What Function Health blood testing revealed about Doug's heart — and why every leader over 40 should "look under the hood"
- The hidden home toxins (mold and radon) that could be silently destroying your health
- Why lipoprotein(a) is the genetic biomarker most doctors don't test for — but should
- How day-to-day intensity and week-to-week consistency build champions
Resources & Links Mentioned
Health Testing & Biomarkers
- Function Health
- Outlive by Peter Attia
- Dr. Mark Hyman
Workouts & Fitness
- Beachbody / BODi
- Peloton
Nutrition & Tracking
- MyFitnessPal
- Yuka App
- ChatGPT
Wearables & Recovery
- Bevel app
Books & Influences
- Today Matters by John Maxwell
- Global Leadership Summit
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⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Why health matters for leaders
02:00 – The “2%” vision: finishing well
04:00 – Creating a vision for your health
05:00 – Where your current habits are leading
07:00 – Defining health and fitness
08:00 – Longevity, legacy, and stewardship
11:00 – Doug’s weight-loss and fitness journey
14:00 – Discovering P90X
16:00 – The hard conversation that changed everything
17:00 – Why nutrition matters
19:00 – Tracking food and using ChatGPT for accountability
20:00 – Rethinking alcohol and drinks
21:00 – Finding workouts you’ll actually do
23:00 – Consistency and daily habits
24:00 – Why accountability partners help
26:00 – Health scares, anxiety, and unexpected weight gain
27:00 – Discovering mold exposure
28:00 – Looking under the hood with bloodwork
30:00 – Genetic risks and heart health
31:00 – Medicine 2.0 vs. Medicine 3.0
32:00 – Radon, toxins, and environmental health
34:00 – Tools and resources for long-term health
36:00 – Start now and create a new ending
37:00 – Final challenge: Don’t leave your health to chance
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful message titled Advice for the 60+ Crowd: How to Make the Most of the Final Season of Your Life.
After speaking to a group of seniors at a local church in Pittsburgh, Doug realized this message applies to every leader—no matter their age. This episode is a call to live with intention, finish well, and invest your life into what matters most.
Doug challenges listeners to think deeply about legacy, transitions, and the role they play in shaping future generations. Through personal stories and practical questions, he equips you to shift your priorities, strengthen your disciplines, and maximize your impact in the time you have left.
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction and why this message matters
02:00 – Honoring the generation that came before us
04:00 – Doug’s story and the impact of mentorship
07:00 – Your legacy is what you set into motion
09:00 – The question: What do you want said at your funeral?
10:30 – Why transitions can leave people stuck or bitter
11:30 – What priorities need to shift in this season
14:00 – Thinking in terms of multi-generational impact
17:00 – Upgrading your spiritual disciplines
19:00 – The power of prayer and investing in others
22:00 – Why the next generation needs spiritual fathers and mothers
24:00 – Guarding against the wrong temptations in this season
25:00 – Reconciling relationships while there’s still time
27:00 – Practicing gratitude for what God has already done
28:00 – God is bigger than your last season
29:00 – “It will be better than it’s ever been”
30:00 – Final challenge: Will you spend your life or invest it?
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful talk he gave for Keller Williams titled How to Build a Great Life.
Doug walks through the principles that have shaped his own journey—from a difficult upbringing to leading a nonprofit, raising a family, and developing leaders—and challenges listeners to stop simply “accepting” life and start intentionally building one that truly matters.
This episode goes beyond career success and focuses on what it really means to win in life: strong relationships, purpose, growth, and intentional leadership. Doug provides practical frameworks and actionable steps to help you clarify your vision, grow daily, build meaningful connections, and become the leader you’re capable of being.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just going through the motions or unsure how to reach your full potential, this episode will challenge you to take ownership and start building a life you’re proud of.
Doug Smith – Host, L3 Leadership Podcast
What You’ll Learn
- Why most people accept life instead of leading it
- The difference between success vs. a great life
- How to create a life plan that actually works
- The “dream big + pay the price” framework
- How to become the obvious choice in your career
- The power of mentorship (and how to get it)
- A simple system to handle failure: Admit it. Quit it. Forget it.
- Why teachability is your ultimate competitive advantage
💡 Key Takeaways
- You don’t find a great life—you build one intentionally
- Big dreams require a clear price—and the willingness to pay it
- Your daily habits are campaigning for your future
- Feedback is uncomfortable—but it’s the fastest path to growth
- Who you surround yourself with will determine your trajectory
📚 Resources & Mentions
- Living Forward
- Today Matters
- Tuesdays with Morrie
- The Ride of a Lifetime
- L3 Leadership
- Light of Life Rescue Mission
🤝 Connect & Learn More
- Speaking & Coaching: DougSmithLive.com
- Podcast: L3 Leadership Podcast
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Most leaders think they’re growing—but in reality, they’re just repeating the same year over and over again.
In this powerful conversation, Doug sits down with Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, to unpack why over 90% of leaders plateau—and what it actually takes to reach your potential.
Chris shares the mindset shift that changed his life from chasing success to developing others, how to become a “star maker” leader, and the hidden danger of complacency he calls “the secret place of satisfactory success.”
If you want to get promoted, multiply your impact, and avoid drifting through your career, this episode is a must-listen.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Why most leaders plateau (and don’t even realize it)
- The difference between being the star vs. creating stars
- The question that will fast-track your promotion
- How to respond when you get passed over
- Why complacency is killing your potential
- The role of family, discipline, and intentional growth in leadership
- How top leaders invest in themselves to stay ahead
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Introduction to Chris Robinson and his leadership journey
02:00 – Getting into personal growth for the wrong reasons
03:30 – The Law of the Lid and becoming a “star maker”
06:00 – The mindset shift required to truly develop others
08:30 – What to do when you get passed over for a promotion
11:00 – “The phrase that pays” for career growth
12:30 – From Drift to Drive: Why Chris wrote the book
13:30 – The danger of “satisfactory success”
14:30 – Why most leaders plateau
15:30 – Experience vs. repetition in leadership growth
16:00 – Balancing leadership and raising six kids
19:00 – Structuring your life around what matters most
21:00 – Inside Maxwell Leadership and developing leaders
23:00 – How to get out of the pile: results, service, and growth
26:00 – Lessons learned from working with John Maxwell
28:00 – Chris’s story: DUI, second chances, and transformation
32:00 – Leadership and alcohol: influence and responsibility
35:00 – The power of environment: people, places, and habits
37:00 – Best advice: “You have to get on a lot of airplanes.”
38:00 – How to read for growth (problems vs. passions)
40:00 – Leadership philosophy: Treat people like people
41:00 – Biggest pet peeve: inconsistent leadership
43:00 – Parenting lessons and prioritizing family
46:00 – Advice to his younger self
47:00 – The legacy Chris hopes to leave
🔗 Resources & Links:
Chris Robinson
Maxwell Leadership: https://maxwellleadership.com
Book: From Drift to Drive by Chris Robinson
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What would people say about your life at your memorial service?
In this deeply personal episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares the powerful leadership lessons he learned after attending the memorial service of legendary pastor and leader Jeff Leake.
For over two hours, story after story was shared about a man who finished his race with his faith, family, character, and calling intact. The experience forced Doug to ask a question every leader must wrestle with:
Am I living in a way that will lead to a life well lived?
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Why this memorial service deeply moved Doug
02:00 – Doug’s relationship with Jeff and the impact of mentorship
04:00 – The 2% principle: Finishing with family, character, and calling intact
08:00 – “Nobody has a dad like my dad” — intentional parenting that lasts
12:00 – Why family must come before success
14:30 – The urgency of spiritual fathers and mothers
18:00 – Becoming a spiritual parent to the next generation
20:30 – “Calm always wins” — emotional steadiness in leadership
25:00 – Teaching leadership lessons at home
27:00 – First Samuel 20 friendships: Anything, anytime, anywhere
31:00 – Your legacy is not what you do, but what you set into motion
35:00 – Resume building vs. people building
38:00 – Why documenting your content is a gift to your family
42:00 – One day it will be your memorial service
45:00 – What are you doing with your life?
48:00 – Long obedience in the same direction
50:00 – Don’t quit. Finish well.
In this episode, Doug breaks down the leadership principles he took away from that unforgettable service and how they can help you lead with greater purpose, clarity, and legacy.
If you want to become a leader who finishes well, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
• Why only 2% of leaders finish their race with their faith, family, and character intact
• The parenting goal every leader should pursue: “Nobody has a dad like my dad.”
• Why great leaders learn to live by the principle “Calm always wins.”
• The importance of spiritual fathers, mentors, and leadership relationships
• The powerful legacy principle: Your legacy is not what you do, but what you set into motion
• Why documenting your life and leadership content is a gift to future generations
• How reflecting on your own mortality can help you lead a more intentional life
It's finishing well.
Resources Mentioned
• Jeff Leek Memorial Service
• Jeff Leek – Allison Park Church
• L3 Leadership Podcast
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👥 Leaders Referenced
Henry Cloud – https://drcloud.com
Eugene Peterson – https://www.navpress.com
Jeff Leake (Legacy referenced throughout episode)
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and bestselling author of The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace.
After following Tim’s work for nearly two decades, Doug finally gets to have a conversation that every leader needs to hear. Together, they unpack the realities of leading Generation Z, why three out of four managers say Gen Z is the toughest generation to manage, and how leaders can shift from frustration to opportunity.
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Why Tim wrote The Future Begins with Z
02:00 – The alarming stats about managing Generation Z
03:45 – The “Peter Pan Paradox”: Age of authority ↓, age of maturity ↑
07:00 – Artificial maturity: Overexposed to information, underexposed to experience
12:00 – Parenting the next generation: Risk, responsibility, and resilience
17:00 – Why leaders must mentor—not just manage
20:00 – The onboarding mistake costing companies Gen Z talent
21:30 – “Everyone has a voice. Not everyone has a vote.”
24:00 – Why Gen Z decides whether to stay on Day One
26:00 – Mental health realities leaders must understand
27:00 – The A.L.E.G. framework for difficult conversations
33:00 – Reverse mentoring: What older leaders must learn from Gen Z
36:00 – Lessons Tim learned from John Maxwell
41:00 – Advice for aspiring authors and speakers
48:00 – Begin with belief: Let people start with an “A”
51:00 – Don’t stereotype—listen before confronting
53:00 – Tim’s life sentence: The legacy he hopes to leave
🎙 Guest
- Dr. Tim Elmore – https://www.timelmore.com
- The Future Begins with Z – https://www.timelmore.com/books
- A Book in a Weekend – https://www.abookinaweekend.com
📚 Books Mentioned
- The Future Begins with Z – https://www.timelmore.com/books
- Leadership and Self-Deception – https://arbinger.com
- From Strength to Strength – https://arthurbrooks.com/books
👥 Leaders Referenced
- John C. Maxwell – https://johnmaxwell.com
- Henry Cloud – https://drcloud.com
- Arthur C. Brooks – https://arthurbrooks.com
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- Andocia Marketing Solutions – https://andocia.com
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares Part 2 of his annual reflection series, unpacking the final ten lessons he learned in 2025 and how they are shaping his leadership moving into 2026. Drawing from real conversations, leadership challenges, faith, and personal growth, Doug challenges leaders to rethink success, create margin, embrace hard seasons, and recognize the significance of the work God is doing in and through them.
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Why Doug shares his annual lessons and how they’re selected
01:45 – Lesson 11: You can have everything and still have nothing
03:30 – Lesson 12: In leadership, there are things only you can do
05:00 – Lesson 13: The necessity of people who challenge your perceptions
07:45 – Lesson 14: Follow a proven path when you don’t know what to do
08:45 – Lesson 15: Why AI can be a powerful personal and leadership coach
10:30 – Lesson 16: Margin matters—create it with time and finances
11:45 – Lesson 17: You’re always campaigning, whether you realize it or not
13:30 – Lesson 18: The gospel comes with a house key
15:15 – Lesson 19: Lessons learned in one season prepare you for the next
17:30 – Lesson 20: Don’t minimize the work God is doing in and through you
18:45 – Final encouragement: Don’t quit—your leadership matters more than you think
Resources Mentioned:
- The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
- “Good” Leadership Mindset – Jocko Willink (Video)
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith kicks off part one of his annual reflection series, sharing the most significant lessons he learned in 2025 and how they’re shaping his leadership in 2026. Drawing from his year-end review process, Doug offers honest insights on health, family, leadership presence, fatherhood, faith, and the unseen weight leaders carry.
⏱️ Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Why Doug does a year-end review every year
02:00 – Lesson 1: Taking ownership of your health before it’s too late
05:00 – Lesson 2: Big families are a gift worth fighting for
08:30 – Lesson 3: Your presence as a leader matters more than you think
11:00 – Lesson 4: The lifelong impact of being an intentional parent
14:00 – Lesson 5: The tension between progress and preservation
16:00 – Lesson 6: One day you’ll become a king—but not for the reasons you think
18:30 – Lesson 7: Not every battle deserves your energy
21:00 – Lesson 8: Want more for people than you want from them
23:00 – Lesson 9: Being the voice of leadership, not just the position
24:00 – Lesson 10: Leading well when life isn’t fair
Resources Mentioned:
- Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You by John Eldredge
- Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder Through Everyday Encounters with God by John Eldredge
- Why Do Black Christians Vote Democrat? – Phil Vischer (Video)
- Family Teams
- Gerald Brooks Leadership Podcast
- 🔗 Connect with Doug
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougsmithlive
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith sits down with returning guest Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, family, faith, and legacy. Jeremy shares how viewing the family as a team—not a temporary stage of life—can reshape how leaders think about generational impact.
00:00 – Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
01:00 – Introducing Jeremy Pryor and Family Teams
04:00 – Multi-generational families and shared rhythms
09:00 – Sabbath dinners, hospitality, and family culture
17:00 – The biblical vision for a ruling household
26:00 – Generational leadership, wealth, and stewardship
36:00 – Why traditional discipleship models struggle
45:00 – Making disciples who make disciples
55:00 – Church, family, and leadership sustainability
1:03:00 – Final thoughts on legacy and long-term impact
Links:
🔹 People
- Jeremy Pryor – https://www.jeremypryor.com
- Doug Smith – https://l3leadership.org
🔹 Organizations & Programs
- Family Teams – https://www.familyteams.com
- 1000 Houses – https://www.1000houses.org
- Family Teams Accelerator – https://www.familyteams.com/accelerator
🔹 Books & Concepts Mentioned
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key
- Ruling Household (book in progress) – Jeremy Pryor
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a personalized review system. Additionally, the episode features a word from the sponsor, Andocia Marketing Solutions. Doug wraps up with thoughtful ways to conclude the review process and the benefits of such reflections.
00:00 - Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
00:27 - The Importance of Year-End Reviews
00:58 - Sponsor Message: Andocia Marketing Solutions
02:08 - Starting Your Year-End Review
06:05 - Essential Tools for Your Review
08:23 - Creating Your Year-End Report
12:26 - Wrapping Up Your Year-End Review
14:29 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith delivers a reflective, practical lesson on leadership gifts worth sharing—especially when life gets busy. Using the backdrop of the holiday season, Doug unpacks a curated gift guide through the lens of leadership, family, personal growth, and mindful presence. He reminds leaders that tools, systems, and intentional habits don’t replace the work of leadership—they strengthen the person doing it.
00:00 Introduction & Doug’s return to personal lessons
01:00 Why sharing resources creates lasting leadership impact
02:15 The finish line thinking that shapes character first
04:45 Finance tools leaders rely on now
07:30 Family routines and training kids in stewardship
09:50 Being present and blocking distractions
14:20 Tech that supports productivity without clutter
18:40 Kitchen tools that encourage hospitality at home
21:10 Learning through business biography, faith, and leadership books
25:35 Expanding impact by inviting the right people into your goals
27:48 Doug’s encouragement to leaders heading into the holidays
29:05 Quote on generosity and finishing well
Key Takeaways
- Leadership starts with character, systems just support the leader.
- Intentional family habits build leadership muscle long before adulthood.
- Presence is not passive—it requires guarding focus.
- Small tools that reduce friction protect mental bandwidth for what matters.
- Investing in durable resources creates compounding value over years, not months.
- Leaders grow bigger by asking who, not just how.
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith talks with Peter Ostapko, co-founder of Kinsman Journal and leader of the growing Kinsman community in Springfield, Missouri. Peter shares his journey from a career in banking to launching gatherings designed to help men find authentic brotherhood, friendship, and faith-driven connection.
Together they discuss the loneliness epidemic among leaders, why local community is essential, and how intentional gatherings can transform lives. Peter also opens up about parenting, navigating career transitions, and the importance of slowing down and creating space for what matters most.
Whether you’re a leader longing for deeper friendships, a father seeking wisdom, or someone discerning your next step, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Peter’s passion for community
02:00 How Kinsman gatherings began and why men said, “I didn’t know how much I needed this”
06:00 The power of local connection vs. national networks
09:00 Structuring meaningful gatherings with intentionality
13:00 Friendship, brotherhood, and why men struggle to connect
17:00 Moving beyond transactional relationships
20:00 The annual Kinsman Summit and why environment matters
22:00 Publishing Kinsman Journal and the story behind it
25:00 Fatherhood lessons: being intentional, dealing with your stuff, and prioritizing your marriage
30:00 Discerning career transitions and leaning into curiosity
35:00 Why Kinsman became a nonprofit and Peter’s approach to fundraising
40:00 The importance of slowing down and creating space to rest
42:00 Best advice Peter has ever received
47:00 Bucket list dreams: Italy and visiting every MLB stadium with his kids
48:00 What Peter would tell his younger self
49:00 Legacy: being remembered as a faithful servant, husband, and father
🌐 https://kinsmen.org/ – A high-quality publication for men exploring themes of faith, fatherhood, and work.
🌐 https://kinsmen.org/gatherings – Community events and annual summit hosted by Kinsman to foster brotherhood and authentic friendships.
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug sits down with Matt Higgins, Executive Director of Hope Children’s Home in Tampa, Florida. Matt shares the powerful mission of providing a loving home and education to children from difficult circumstances, along with their new Bundles of Hope initiative that gives mothers in crisis pregnancies the gift of time and support.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Doug introduces Matt Higgins and the story of how they connected
04:00 The mission and model of Hope Children’s Home
08:00 Four pillars: physical needs, family environment, education, and faith
14:00 Stories of transformation from children at Hope
17:00 Aftercare and staying connected with alumni
18:00 Bundles of Hope initiative and no-cost adoption vision
25:00 Matt on taking over as CEO after his father’s leadership
28:00 The unseen weight of leadership and why encouragement matters
31:00 How to become the obvious choice for leadership roles
33:00 Dealing with self-doubt and imposter syndrome
34:00 The power of mastermind groups and surrounding yourself with stronger leaders
39:00 Cutting meetings in half and lessons on leadership rhythms
44:00 What went well and what went wrong in succession planning
47:00 Best advice, parenting wisdom, and Matt’s legacy vision
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a personal lesson on 9 Ways to Develop Your Character. As Doug explains, character development is the most important development for any leader—because without integrity, everything else eventually crumbles. Drawing from his own journey and the wisdom of mentors, Doug outlines nine practical and powerful ways to strengthen your character so that you can lead well, finish well, and live with integrity in every area of life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Doug’s personal journey in character development
01:00 Why only 2% of leaders finish well—and how to be one of them
02:00 Step 1: Get a vision for your finish line
03:00 Step 2: Follow God and allow Him to shape your character
05:00 Step 3: The most dangerous prayer you can pray for growth
06:00 Step 4: Surround yourself with people of high character
07:00 Step 5: Listen to the small checks and convictions in your heart
10:00 Step 6: Admit it, quit it, forget it
13:00 Step 7: Get some real friends who love you enough to challenge you
15:00 Step 8: Confess temptations before they become failures
17:00 Step 9: Realize you are always an example—whether you want to be or not
19:00 Doug’s hope: that every leader makes it to their finish line intact
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Rob Dube, author of Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom, co-written with Gino Wickman. Rob shares powerful insights on how leaders can balance their drive with inner peace, manage their energy, and lead with humility. From understanding the nature of being “driven,” to implementing the 10 Disciplines that protect your boundaries and amplify your impact, Rob offers practical steps to help leaders align their inner and outer worlds.
00:00 Introduction to Rob Dube and Shine
01:00 Why looking inward fuels greater outer-world success
02:20 The power of sharing your inner story
04:55 Recognizing you’re not alone in leadership challenges
05:43 Discovery #1 – You’re driven: strengths, pitfalls, and management
07:52 Discovery #2 – Decisions from love vs. fear
11:23 Discovery #3 – It’s possible to be driven and have peace
14:55 The True Self Assessment and protecting your boundaries
17:10 Discipline #1 – 10-year thinking and living in the present moment
23:32 Discipline #5 – Knowing your 100% and working at your optimal capacity
27:35 Discipline #3 – Saying no with grace and setting mentoring boundaries
30:45 Discipline #10 – Being humble and practicing daily gratitude
35:02 Final encouragement to leaders: free your true self and shine
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith flips roles as he is interviewed by Ron Moore on the Living Grounded Podcast. The conversation delves into a variety of leadership topics, including whether leaders are born or made, the importance of failure in growth, and the value of mentorship and personal development.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Today's Episode
00:41 Starting the Interview with Ron Moore
01:28 Defining Leadership
04:19 Born Leaders vs. Made Leaders
11:55 The Role of Failure in Leadership
16:32 Parenting and Leadership
24:25 Authenticity and Character in Leadership
26:15 Foundations of Leadership
26:40 The Role of Vision and Inspiration
28:02 Team Building and Execution
29:04 Generational Leadership Challenges
37:33 Servant Leadership Defined
42:52 The Importance of Mentorship and Community
49:03 Final Thoughts and Prayer
The Living Grounded Podcast - Real stories. Genuine faith. Through triumph and tragedy, The Living Grounded Podcast shares powerful stories of lives transformed by Jesus, even through the highs and lows.
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares personal reflections and insights gained from turning 40. From expressing gratitude for life, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, to highlighting the significance of family and faith, Doug offers a comprehensive summary of his key takeaways over the years.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:32 Turning 40: Reflections and Gratitude
01:40 Life Lessons and Personal Growth
04:43 Finding Your Voice and Platform
12:34 The Importance of Family
15:53 Community and Personal Well-being
17:42 Health, Fitness, and Faith
21:11 Financial Foundations and Future Goals
22:36 Conclusion and Encouragement
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kent discusses his journey from a campus pastor to serving in the NFL, emphasizing the unique role he and his wife play in supporting players and coaches spiritually and emotionally.
00:00 Welcome Back, Kent Chevalier!
00:41 Role of a Chaplain in the NFL
02:00 First Year Experiences
08:06 Building Trust in the NFL
12:50 Leadership Lessons from Coach Tomlin
17:21 The Human Side of the NFL
28:15 Addressing Accountability Among Peers
28:39 Deflect the Glory Campaign
33:06 The Origin Story of Becoming a Chaplain
39:37 Do It Afraid: Embracing Faith Over Fear
44:15 The Importance of Community and Brotherhood
48:12 Encouragement for Church Leaders
53:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Connect with Kent: https://www.kentchevalier.com/
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jeff Hancher, author of 'Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.' Jeff shares his journey from growing up in poverty to a successful 24-year career, emphasizing the pivotal moments shaped by firm feedback and strong leadership.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:35 The Journey to Writing a Book
01:14 Overcoming Personal Struggles
03:05 The Impact of Leadership
05:16 The Role of Faith and Mentors
06:40 The Importance of Firm Feedback
10:00 Transforming Visions into Results
12:54 Balancing Love and Accountability in Leadership
14:47 The Power of Feedback
24:20 Building a Leadership Brand
25:50 Speed Limits and Accountability
26:59 Setting Realistic Expectations
28:26 Techniques for Accountability
32:27 The Importance of Time in Leadership
35:34 The Fragility of Feedback
38:56 The Journey to Writing a Book
44:23 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Advice
48:06 Connecting with Jeff and Final Thoughts
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In this episode, Doug Smith joins Nick Poole on the Calvary Leadership Podcast. Doug shares his journey from being unaware of personal development to becoming a champion of continuous growth is highlighted through his impactful story. Doug shares his life plan approach for setting long-term goals in various life areas—spirituality, marriage, family, finances, friendships, and health—and emphasizes the value of feedback, resilience, and effective mentorship.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:17 First Encounter and Early Memories
00:47 Doug's Work and Personal Life
00:54 The Importance of Personal Development
02:02 Daily Disciplines for Growth
04:01 Staying Connected to God
05:15 Maintaining Hunger and Vision
10:35 Seeking and Responding to Feedback
15:39 Balancing Personal Development and Leadership
17:03 The Value of Real-World Experience
19:20 The Importance of Accountability
20:58 Finding and Engaging with Mentors
24:36 Preparing for Mentor Meetings
27:43 Fostering Resilience and Adaptability
30:44 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
The Calvary Leadership Podcast
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith and guest Ryan Leak discuss Ryan's journey as a New York Times bestselling author and speaker.
Ryan shares his extensive experience of speaking at over 120 events annually and reaching millions through his work. They delve into the importance of stewardship over opportunism, balancing faith in God with personal hustle, and the need for character development and accountability among leaders.
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge, about his mission to create legendary marriages, epic relationships with kids, personal financial mastery, optimized health, and leadership within families.
Larry shares his personal journey growing up in a dysfunctional household, the challenges he faced in his early fatherhood, and his moment of transformation when he decided to become a better dad. He discusses the importance of continuous learning, the impact of community, and how to overcome common struggles like impatience and anger.
00:00 Introduction and Epic Podcast Intros
01:00 Larry's Childhood and Family Struggles
04:46 Reconnecting with Biological Father
07:50 The Turning Point: Becoming a Better Dad
09:09 Creating the Good Dad Project
15:26 The Power of Community and Mastermind Groups
22:41 Dealing with Anger and Impatience as a Parent
24:40 Confronting the Misunderstanding
26:03 Weathering the Storm Together
28:22 Implementing Family Systems
29:35 Mission-Oriented Parenting
35:09 Rite of Passage for Sons
36:34 The Importance of Leading by Example
36:52 Staying Present and Focused
39:11 Top Advice for Dads
46:36 Connecting with the Community
48:17 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Rob and Kelsey Mercuri to discuss their experiences in politics, leadership, and parenting.
Rob, a former State Representative and candidate for Congress, shares his journey through six elections, offering insights into the challenges of campaigning, the importance of great teams, and the lessons learned from both victories and setbacks. He reflects on the personal and professional aspects of serving in office and emphasizes the need for an engaged and informed electorate. Kelsey offers her perspective on the balancing act of supporting Rob’s political career while raising a family, and both share their approach to leadership, community involvement, and family dynamics.
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:04 The Demands of Running for Office
04:45 The Role of Campaign Teams
06:12 The Importance of Community Engagement
09:50 Lessons Learned from Election Losses
12:38 Staying Involved in Politics After a Loss
15:06 The Complexities of Serving in Office
17:22 Managing a Full-Time Role as a State Representative
20:30 Building Relationships Across the Aisle
23:45 The Impact of Social Media on Politics
25:12 The Need for an Engaged Electorate
27:45 Parenting Tips and Leading a Family Team
30:15 Communication and Involvement with Kids
32:00 Raising Kids with Responsibility and Gratitude
34:21 Balancing Political and Family Life
36:50 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Parenting
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In this episode, Doug Smith, host of the L3 Leadership Podcast, joins the Lunch Break series of the Boss Juice Podcast to discuss his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful podcaster and leader in the Pittsburgh community.
Doug shares insights on how he was inspired by mentors, the importance of community, and how no leader should do life alone. He also delves into his work with Light of Life Rescue Mission, focusing on addressing homelessness and helping people find employment. Additionally, Doug emphasizes the significance of teachability, generosity, and integrating faith with business. This conversation shows the value of resilience, supportive relationships, and intentional living in shaping effective leadership.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Doug Smith's Background and Podcasting Journey
02:52 First Big Interview and Lessons Learned
03:58 Common Characteristics of Leaders
05:52 The Importance of Community in Leadership
11:59 Light of Life: Mission and Impact
18:34 Pittsburgh's Support for Second Chances
22:29 Doug Smith's Personal Story
23:39 A Troubled Youth and Turning Point
24:42 A Life-Changing Revelation
25:58 The Start of a Leadership Journey
26:34 Impact of Mentorship and Faith
27:26 The Power of Social Media and Content Creation
30:41 Balancing Faith and Entrepreneurship
33:16 Generosity and Community
37:00 Podcasting and Media in Pittsburgh
40:18 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
42:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Boss Juice Podcast - No matter how successful someone may be, they always have their story to tell. Boss Juice is a podcast that interviews small business owners, entrepreneurs, founders and the like to let them tell their story. Not just their stories of success, but their stories of failures. We all can learn a lot about business and life by listening to the stories of others!
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and author who focuses on the critical role of fathers in parenting.
Dr. Meeker discusses the impact of fatherhood on children's mental health, the challenges fathers face, and the importance of strong father-child relationships. She offers practical advice for parents, including how to handle discipline, talk to kids about sex, and maintain connections after divorce. The conversation also covers healing father-child relationships and raising confident, well-adjusted children.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:53 The Importance of Dads
01:28 Challenges and Cultural Shifts
02:24 NFL and Fatherhood
08:08 Encouragement for Single Fathers
11:03 Healing from Past Wounds
16:41 Reconciliation and Apologies
21:13 Coaching and Resources for Dads
22:18 Understanding Kids' Needs from Dads
23:35 Forming Strong Attachments in Early Childhood
27:34 Effective Discipline and Boundaries
30:27 Talking to Kids About Sexuality
34:59 Parenting Beyond Childhood
37:12 Raising Confident Kids
40:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Dads
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith is interviewed by Dave D'Angelo on Northway Christian Community's Project 167 Podcast. They discuss various topics, including Doug's impactful work at Light of Life Rescue Mission, strategies for addressing homelessness, and practical insights on financial management within families.
Doug shares his journey in leadership, the significance of regular family meetings, and the role of generosity in his life. This episode delves into the complexities of homelessness, mental health, and the opioid crisis, while also offering personal reflections on family dynamics, financial stewardship, and the importance of heart-led generosity.
00:00 Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
01:23 Introducing Dave D'Angelo and the Project 167 Podcast
02:11 Doug Smith's Role at Light of Life Rescue Mission
04:07 Understanding Homelessness: Myths and Realities
09:32 Generosity and Financial Wisdom
13:20 Family Systems and Financial Peace
23:27 Understanding Laura's Love for Details
24:03 Family Team Meetings: A Weekly Routine
24:29 Financial Stewardship in Marriage
25:35 The Importance of IDS in Problem Solving
26:37 Three to One: Strengthening Marital Bonds
33:52 The Concept of Oneness in Marriage
34:57 Generosity in Marriage: Learning from Brooke
39:32 Encouraging Generosity: Lessons from Rick Warren
44:18 Final Thoughts and Reflections
The Project 167 Podcast–where we share ways to bring God’s word and biblical principles beyond the one hour we spend in church on Sundays, and into the remaining 167 hours of our week. Thank you to Pastor Dave D'Angelo for having Doug on for this episode.
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book 'Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who've Made It.' Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one's ambition. The discussion covers challenges faced by women in the workplace, strategies for work-life integration, and the significance of feedback. Christiana also emphasizes the need for a long-term career perspective and offers actionable advice for balancing career aspirations with personal life.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:26 Career Journey: From Midwest to McKinsey
01:37 Transition to Nike and Board Roles
02:29 Co-Authoring the Book with Grace Puma
03:33 Key Differentiators in Career Success
06:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
08:05 Andocia Marketing Solutions: Transforming Visions into Results
09:21 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace
11:04 Advice for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
12:45 Owning Your Ambition
16:37 Balancing Career and Family
23:49 Navigating Career Forks in the Road
27:12 The Importance of Feedback
28:42 Addressing Mistakes and Moving Forward
28:56 Learning to Manage and Lead Effectively
30:00 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
34:00 Balancing Leadership and Personal Well-being
35:56 Navigating Childcare and Career Decisions
41:39 Lightning Round: Personal Insights and Advice
53:30 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Guest: Dr. Robert Marbut, former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
Key Topics:
- Dr. Marbut's journey to becoming the Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under President Trump
- The interconnected nature of homelessness, substance use, and mental health crises
- The rapid escalation of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating impact
- Five actionable steps to address the fentanyl crisis
- The importance of personalized treatment plans versus one-size-fits-all approaches
- Critique of current policies that "make it easier to get high and harder to get treatment"
- Successful city models for effective homelessness treatment
- Analysis of why the 'housing first' approach falls short
- Practical, treatment-based solutions for long-term success
Links:
- No Address Documentary
- Fentanyl: Death Incorporated
Takeaways:
Dr. Marbut advocates for a comprehensive, treatment-focused approach to address these interconnected crises, emphasizing the need for customized solutions rather than blanket policies.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:45 A Call from the White House
02:27 Role and Challenges in Government
04:13 Transition to Media and Fentanyl Documentary
07:51 The Fentanyl Crisis in America
12:22 Personal Stories and the Impact of Fentanyl
14:49 Solutions and Strategies to Combat Fentanyl
24:32 The Role of Narcan and Final Thoughts
27:40 Policy and Harm Reduction in Cities
28:35 Safe Consumption Sites: A Controversial Approach
30:01 Democratic Mayors Seek Solutions
31:24 California's Legislative Actions on Drug Use
33:39 Homelessness Crisis: Beyond the Drug Problem
34:10 Federal Definitions and Studies on Homelessness
36:49 The Decline of Mental Health Facilities
39:09 Proposed Solutions for Homelessness and Addiction
44:54 Successful City Models and Their Approaches
49:35 Documentaries and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith welcomes back Clint Hurdle for his third appearance. They discuss Clint's journey since leaving Pittsburgh, including his retirement, challenges during COVID-19, and his current role with the Colorado Rockies. Clint also shares his insights about retirement, the importance of authentic relationships, and the release of his new book, 'Hurdleisms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball.' They delve into lessons from Clint's father, parenting advice, and practical leadership tips. Listeners will find valuable takeaways on maintaining a positive outlook, handling failure, and the significance of being a helper in both personal and professional life.
00:00 Welcome Back, Clint Hurdle!
01:40 Life After Pittsburgh
04:54 Retirement Reflections
08:37 Introducing Hurdleisms
16:15 Dedication to Big Clint
19:08 Parenting Wisdom
24:35 The Power of Ice Cream
25:37 Hurdle-isms: Shower Well
28:24 Building Your Own Mount Rushmore
30:25 Embracing Failures: Friday Fails
35:29 Proving Yourself Right
39:13 Clint Hurdle's Legacy and Reflections
42:24 The Importance of Journaling
45:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Greg Furer, President and CEO of Beratung Advisors. They discuss the origins of their friendship, the transformative power of personal growth and reflection, and the importance of making mistakes and taking risks.
Greg emphasizes the need for a supportive community and authentic leadership, sharing insights on the vital role of mentors and mastermind groups. They also delve into intentional living, legacy, and the profound impact of parenting and personal relationships on one's journey. The conversation underscores the necessity of aligning one's life goals with financial planning and concludes with practical advice for leaders to take action and grow.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:37 The Beginning of a Friendship
02:20 Personal Growth Journey
04:27 Transforming Visions into Results
05:30 Political Involvement and Lessons Learned
06:44 The Power of Failure and Pain
11:51 Taking Risks and Entrepreneurial Leap
18:46 The Importance of Community and Mastermind Groups
31:46 Journaling and Self-Reflection
36:57 The Importance of Personal Annual Reports
37:44 Reflecting on Personal Milestones
38:04 The Value of Year-End Reviews
39:11 Leaving a Legacy Beyond Wealth
40:45 Learning from Failures
41:04 The Influence of Clint Hurdle
42:26 The Power of Love in Leadership
44:32 Parenting and Leadership Lessons
51:46 The Significance of Branding
56:38 Financial Planning and Goal Setting
59:36 The Role of Community and Coaches
01:02:33 Final Thoughts and Lightning Round
Learn more about Beratung Advisors on their website: beratungadvisors.com
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug Smith being interviewed by Tom O’Boyle and Nate Devlin. The conversation originally aired on the Scattered Seeds Podcast.
You'll hear me talk about:
- The state of homelessness in Pittsburgh
- Why we need friends that will literally slap you in the face
- How I'm currently growing in my leadership journey
- And much, much more!
Resources Mentioned:
- The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene
- Light of Life Rescue Mission
- Scattered Seeds Podcast
- Tom O’Boyle
- Nate Devlin
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams. They discuss the influence of the traditional fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' offering surprising insights into business and asset building. Jeremy explains the concept of Family Inc., which guides families in creating businesses to secure financial and relational freedom.
The conversation explores how to raise and manage a large, multigenerational family, focusing on integrating family members into collective business ventures.
Various success stories from the program highlight the efficacy of this approach, and Jeremy offers practical advice for families looking to start their own journey towards financial independence within a multigenerational framework. The episode also emphasizes the importance of transferring family assets and wisdom across generations to ensure continued prosperity.
00:00 Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
00:25 Introducing Jeremy Pryor and Family Teams
00:49 Sponsor Message: Andocia Marketing Solutions
01:56 Diving into the Conversation with Jeremy Pryor
02:46 Jack and the Beanstalk: The Greatest Business Book
06:49 The Concept of Family Inc.
07:29 The Importance of Family Integration
15:27 Historical Context and Asset Building
25:44 Scaling a Pool Service Business
26:20 Opportunities in the Pickleball Industry
28:18 The Importance of Multi-Generational Families
31:22 Biblical Foundations of Family Mission
33:03 Raising the Next Generation of Leaders
45:10 Practical Tips for Large Families
48:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Jeremy's books 'Family Revision', '31 Creative Ways to Build Your Family Team', and 'Father's Compass' are available for purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeremy-Pryor/author/B07ZFVX5QB?
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a personalized review system. Additionally, the episode features a word from the sponsor, Andocia Marketing Solutions. Doug wraps up with thoughtful ways to conclude the review process and the benefits of such reflections.
00:00 - Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
00:27 - The Importance of Year-End Reviews
00:58 - Sponsor Message: Andocia Marketing Solutions
02:08 - Starting Your Year-End Review
06:05 - Essential Tools for Your Review
08:23 - Creating Your Year-End Report
12:26 - Wrapping Up Your Year-End Review
14:29 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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To find more leadership resources and helpful content for your leadership journey, check out our website at https://l3leadership.org/ today.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Missionand Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
Resources Mentioned:Year-End Review Template
Living Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)
How to Journal
mint.com
The Five Minute Journal App
Quotes from the Episode:"The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow."
"The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Dr. Josh Axe about his new book 'Think This, Not That,' which addresses overcoming limiting beliefs to unlock one’s greatest potential.
Dr. Axe shares his personal journey from a struggling high school student diagnosed with ADHD to building multiple multimillion-dollar businesses. He emphasizes the power of mindset, visualization, and balanced leadership in achieving success.
They also discusses the role of faith, discipline, and the importance of a positive belief system in personal and professional growth.
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:16 - Introducing the New Book: Think This, Not That
01:39 - Personal Journey: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
01:57 - Transformative High School Experience
03:22 - College and Realization of Potential
05:10 - Building Multimillion Dollar Businesses
08:41 - Mindset and Leadership Insights
11:30 - Visualization to Realization: A Key to Success
14:23 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.
To find more leadership resources and helpful content for your leadership journey, check out our website at https://l3leadership.org/ today.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Missionand Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
Resources Mentioned:Purchase a copy of Dr. Axe's Book "Think This, Not That"
Dr. Josh Axe has additional resources available at his website.
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After 9 months away from the podcast, Doug Smith is back with more guests, more exciting leadership content, and brand new episodes.
Join us on December 10 for our interview with Dr. Josh Axe on overcoming limiting beliefs. See you then!
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Leon Ford shares his profound journey from the brink of death due to police brutality to becoming a symbol of forgiveness and activism. About Leon Ford: Leon Ford is a celebrated author, social entrepreneur, impact investor, international speaker, and changemaker dedicated to driving positive change in his community and beyond.
As a respected activist and mental health ambassador, Ford passionately addresses disparities by focusing on holistic wellness. His inspiring approach emphasizes the importance of resilience, transforming personal challenges into purpose, and creating a lasting societal impact.
Ford's accomplishments include executive producing the Cannes Film Festival award-winning documentary Leon (2019) and Breaking Bread: A Conversation on Race in America (2021), which won a Shorty Award. President Obama's Volunteer Service Award (2017), The Root 100 (2018), Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 (2019), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023), and National Urban League Community Service Award (2023).
Key Takeaways:1. Leon shares how personal growth thrives through challenging conversations and supportive mentorship.
2. Leadership emerges from therapy, community support, and embracing both love and critique. 3. The Here Foundation is born from facing fears and fostering unexpected alliances.
4. Forgiveness is a continuous journey, leading to prevention and healing through understanding and purpose-driven action. Quotes From the Episode:“I believe that it’s more curiosity than courage because I’m genuinely curious to understand what someone elses’ lived experiences may have been to let them see the world the way they see the world.”
“Forgiveness is a choice, but it’s also not a threshold that you cross, it’s not a finish line.”Resources Mentioned:An Unspeakable Hope by Leon Ford
The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
The HEAR Foundation
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Anne Beiler joins Doug to discuss her upbringing, Auntie Anne’s, and shares advice with listeners who may be struggling on how she navigates life’s more difficult seasons. About Anne Beiler: Anne Beiler, raised in an Amish-Mennonite community, faced immense tragedy when her 19-month-old daughter died in a farming accident, leading her into darkness and depression. Her marriage with Jonas suffered, exacerbated by an abusive pastor. Seeking healing, they pursued counseling and reconciliation, birthing a vision to offer free counseling services. To support this vision, Anne bought a concession stand, which evolved into Auntie Anne’s, the world's largest pretzel franchise. Despite her success, Anne battled depression, finding solace in sharing her story publicly. This act of confession liberated her and inspired her to help other women find similar freedom. In 2005, Anne sold Auntie Anne’s to pursue speaking engagements on leadership, purpose, and the power of confession. 3 Key Takeaways:1. Anne recounts her childhood growing up within the Amish community.
2. She shares how she came out of a difficult time in her life with guidance from The Holy Spirit.
3. Anne gives advice to others who may be struggling with feelings of depression or grief.
Quotes From the Episode:“There is no way to be well unless you tell. Unless you feel the pain of it all.”
“I don’t have secrets anymore, I just bring them into the light.”
Resources Mentioned:The Secret Lies Within by Anne Beiler
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his friend Zack Blair. Together, they discuss various topics, such as mental health, leadership, confidence, and parenting.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. Doug shares his journey to confidence as a leader.
2. Zack and Doug reflect on their friendship over the years and how having support is crucial to being a leader.
3. Being good with people involves showing an interest in others. Doug shares how he teaches his kids this concept.
4. He talks about overcoming trauma and moving past difficult times in life with the help of a therapist.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Invest in deep relationships.”
“Unity is always really important to me.”
Resources Mentioned:
Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
Leaf by Niggle by JRR Tolkien
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Mark Miller, the former VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, joins us to reveal the core principles of "Uncommon Greatness."
About Mark Miller: Mark started over 40 years ago working as an hourly employee at a local Chick-fil-A. He has worked all across the business since then and currently serves as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. For the last 20 years, Mark has traveled the United States and the world focusing much of his time on serving leaders, helping them grow themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Mark shares how important vision casting is for individuals in leadership and entire organizations.
2. Mark walks us through the five fundamentals as outlined in his book that can transform your leadership approach.
3. He talks about aligning vision, results, and relationships, all while keeping your core values intact.
4. We discuss idea of servant leadership and how it helps create a caring atmosphere for people and for achieving goals.
Quotes From the Episode:“If you don’t spend enough time thinking about the future, there may not be one for your or for your organization.”
“Uncommon leadership is the path to uncommon greatness.”
Resources Mentioned:Call Mark at 678-612-8441
Preorder Uncommon Greatness
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, William Vanderbloeman joins Doug to share the groundbreaking insights he’s gained from conducting over 30,000 interviews and shares strategies that will equip you to identify and become the 'unicorn' in your professional sphere. About William Vanderbloeman: William brings over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor, blending it seamlessly with executive search best practices to offer faith-based organizations a distinctive service. Before establishing Vanderbloemen Search Group, he apprenticed in executive search under a seasoned mentor with over 25 years of experience, gaining insights into corporate practices and search strategies used by renowned firms like Russell Reynolds. William's background also includes managerial roles in Human Resources within a Fortune 200 company, focusing on corporate culture integration and succession planning. His pastoral journey, which spans churches in North Carolina, Alabama, and Houston, includes transformative experiences such as rebuilding and relocating congregations and leading a historic Houston church as its Senior Pastor. William's expertise extends beyond the pulpit; he is a sought-after speaker at churches and conferences nationwide and the author of several acclaimed books on pastoral leadership and succession planning. Holding degrees from Wake Forest University and Princeton Theological Seminary, William's commitment to family, networking, and personal interests like running and golfing, further enrich his professional and personal endeavors, making him a well-rounded advisor and leader in his field. 4 Key Takeaways:1. William defines what it means to hire a “unicorn”.
2. He discusses what he’s learned about likability, and shares his thoughts on authenticity.
3. William talks about one thing that makes his hiring process unique.
4. He talks about what he believes the future of work is going to look like. Quotes From the Episode:“People really like being seen and recognized and noticed.”
“Look people directly in one eye.”
Resources Mentioned:William’s Books
Connect with William:X(Twitter) | Instagram | Linkedin
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jade Warshaw, a Ramsey personality, shares her journey to financial freedom and the importance of following the Baby Steps to get out of debt. About Jade Warshaw: Jade Warshaw, hailing from a musical background, spent 15 years as a professional vocalist, touring 92 countries alongside her musician husband. However, their story took a sharp turn with nearly half a million dollars in debt. Marrying in 2007, they faced a staggering $280K in student loans, coupled with credit card debts and unaffordable assets. In 2008, after discovering Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, they embarked on a journey to financial freedom, taking up various jobs and even sharing their home with roommates. Despite financial strains, Jade prioritized quality meals, inspired by her childhood. Sharing recipes online, they built a community around debt-free living. In 2015, a debt-free business idea emerged, marking a turning point. By 2017, they celebrated paying off their last $91K student loan on The Ramsey Show, embracing parenthood thereafter. Today, Jade finds fulfillment at Ramsey Solutions, using her journey to inspire others toward financial independence, emphasizing that if they could overcome six-figure debt, anyone can. 4 Key Takeaways:1. Jade discusses what the Baby Steps program is and how it can help in becoming debt-free.
2. She reflects on life after debt and building wealth.
3. Jade talks about her new book, Money Is Not a Math Problem.
4. She shares some of her experiences at Ramsey Solutions including her favorite Ramsey personality and the challenges and growth she’s encountered in her role. Quotes From the Episode:“Start layering up your skills so you can offer more to the marketplace and thereby earn more money.”
“You do need help, there’s only so much you can do on your own.”
“Preparation is a gift you give yourself.” Resources Mentioned:Money Is Not a Math Problem by Jade Warshaw
Ramsey Solutions
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his long-time friend, Dan Herod for his podcast, Hope Between The Lines. They delve into relationships, mental health, grief, and more. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. 3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares a funny story of a prank his father and brother-in-law played on him years ago.
2. He talks about grief and mental health and shares his personal experience with these matters.
3. Dan and Doug discuss how perspective can change everything and how we should highlight our accomplishments.
Quotes From the Episode:“It’s been the trying things in my life, the hard seasons that I’ve gone through, the dark seasons that have helped me grow the most.”
“Suffering comes to all of us, it’s what you do when suffering.”
Resources Mentioned:The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan
Hope Between The Lines Podcast
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, bestselling author Jordan Raynor discusses his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity. About Jordan Raynor: Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.
Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa. 3 Key Takeaways:1. Jordan references scriptural foundations that redefine the value of our vocations.
2. You'll find out why being a barista or an investment banker carries just as much weight in the Kingdom as any overtly spiritual role.
3. He covers the notion of work in the eternal realm, challenging the mainstream view and bringing to light a vision of redeemed and purposeful labor that awaits us beyond this life. Quotes From the Episode:“Language matters, words matter.”
“The ultimate good is found in Christ alone.”
Resources Mentioned:Jordan’s Books
Mere Christians Podcast
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Maggie Berghoff joins us to share her wealth of knowledge on functional medicine and personalized health.
About Maggie Berghoff: Maggie Berghoff is a visionary entrepreneur with multiple online companies dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals. The journey began as she ventured into the role of an online health consultant, evolving into a substantial educational platform offering published books, online programs, recommended products, and diverse services aimed at helping individuals achieve balance in their lives. In addition to her health-focused venture, Maggie has established a business consulting company. Through this endeavor, she has empowered thousands of emerging entrepreneurs, providing guidance in building, branding, marketing, and scaling their own online coaching businesses. Beyond the professional realm, Maggie gracefully balances the role of a devoted mother to three young children. Her commitment to health, entrepreneurship, and family exemplifies a holistic approach to a fulfilling and purposeful life.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. We delve deep into the transformative power of lab testing and nutrition, where understanding and interpreting your personal health data becomes your superpower.
2. Maggie discusses the benefits of recognizing hormone imbalances and hidden health issues, opening up avenues to longevity and anti-aging that go far beyond what meets the eye.
3. She shares how maintaining a guilt-free relationship with your favorite indulgences can actually contribute to better physical and mental health.
4. Maggie talks about why navigating the supermarket aisles shouldn't be a chore but an adventure in making informed choices.
Quotes From the Episode:
“You can always trust a natural product that is made with real foods and real ingredients.”
“You got this.”
Resources Mentioned:
Order Your Own Labs
Siete Foods
Simple Mills
MadeGood Foods
Lesser Evil Snacks
Eat to Treat by Maggie Berghoff
Yuka App
EWG
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Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/406
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we are joined by George Kamel, Ramsey personality and author, as he recounts his climb from being burdened by debt to securing a seven-figure net worth. About George Kamel: George Kamel is a personal finance expert and co-host of The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour. Following Ramsey’s proven money plan, George went from negative net worth to a millionaire in under 10 years. His goal is to help people spend less, save more, and avoid money traps so they can live a life with more margin, options and freedom.
4 Key Takeaways:1. George shares his perspective on leadership in the digital age, focusing on impact rather than follower count.
2. We dissect the cultural epidemic of debt that ensnares many in a relentless cycle and how achieving financial peace can rejuvenate our life experiences.
3. George talks about why he believes cutting the credit cord leads to a more mindful approach to money management.
4. You'll also listen to honest thoughts about balancing work and being a dad, and how kindness can have a lasting effect on the soul. Quotes From the Episode:“We’re more obsessed with debt than we’ve ever been as a culture, how can I help people break free from the chains that have been set upon them?”
“When you can look at money as a tool instead of an obstacle, that’s when everything changes.”
Resources Mentioned:Pre-Order Georges Book
Smart Money Happy Hour
Connect with George:Website | Facebook | YouTube | X | Instagram
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Esther Fedorkevich is joins us to discuss her journey in entrepreneurship and publishing, offering valuable advice for aspiring authors.
About Esther Fedorkevich: Esther Fedorkevich is the founder of The Fedd Agency. She launched her career in 1997 as a salesperson for a major book publisher. Within six months, Esther sold a million dollars in products. From there she went to work for Dave Ramsey, a New York Times best-selling author and television host with a nationally syndicated radio program. She worked in the publishing department, selling and marketing Dave’s books and other projects, and fell in love with book publishing. When Esther was pregnant with her first child, her entrepreneurial spirit was charged and decided to venture out on her own, selling books and ideas as a literary agent.
Esther founded The Fedd Agency in 2003 and began investing in authors. Her first client came to her for help when William Morris could not secure a book deal, even after pitching it for two years. With her innovative intervention and her acute business sense and selling skills, Esther got the author a three-book deal within two months. Esther continues to hone her innate marketing and sales talents, coupling that with a passion for selling life-changing books. Esther firmly believes she doesn’t just represent authors, she represents and builds futures.
Using her natural entrepreneurial sensibilities, Esther also negotiates deals for film, television, and other derivative products. Additionally, The Fedd Agency offers agency guided publishing and audio book production services. Esther lives in Austin, TX and has and two rockstar kids, Alexi Jane and Paul Gregory. In her spare time, you can find Esther shooting hoops, swinging a golf club or tennis racket, reading, or cooking gourmet meals for her family and friends.
Her favorite book is How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Key Takeaways:1. Esther shines a light on the nuances of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful book.
2. She shares her professional journey of selling over a million dollars in book products within six months to leveraging her talent as a literary agent and founding Fed Agency.
3. Ester talks about her entrepreneurial upbringing and how that has been instrumental in her current success.
4. She talks about why she believes everyone has a book inside of them and why people should consider writing their own. Quotes From the Episode:“I look at a book sold as a prayer answered.”
“Believe in yourself, keep working, keep dreaming, keep creating, and keep developing new ideas.”
Resources Mentioned:The Circle Maker
Connect with Esther Fedorkevich:Website | Instagram | Linkedin
Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/404
L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermind
L3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Rob Luna, a seasoned expert in wealth management joins us. Our chat traces Rob's path from his early days in the challenging streets of L.A. to his present role as a trusted figure for those grappling with the intricacies of wealth. As we unwrap the layers of his success, you'll gain insights into the profound impact of financial literacy and learn practical ways to build and safeguard wealth for the long haul. About Rob Luna: Rob Luna is confirmation that the American Dream is alive. He went from growing up hungry and battling the tough streets of Los Angeles, to becoming an Ivy League Alumnus and earning MBA degrees in two countries. His 25 years of experience includes consulting with companies such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook, managing money for some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, and building a multimillion-dollar business that was sold to a publicly-traded company. Today Rob oversees his group of companies focused on helping people build, grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Rob shares perspectives gleaned from my years advising the super-wealthy, tackling the paradox that wealth alone doesn't guarantee life satisfaction.
2. We talk about how to guide your children to better understand money.
3. Rob talks about the importance of how mindset can change your life.
Quotes From the Episode:“The more money you have, unfortunately, in this country, the better off you’re gonna be.”
“The definition of wealth is going to be how you define it.”
“Outside of financial literacy, mindset, not putting limiting beliefs on your children, is one of the most important things.”
Resources Mentioned:Close Your Wealth Gap by Rob Luna
Die With Zeroby Bill Perkins
Connect with Rob:Website | YouTube | Instagram | X
Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/403
L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermind
L3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Jamie Winship shares a wild story of how he solved a crime, why living out of our true identity enables us to live a fearless life, and more. About Jamie Winship: Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to areas of the world that experience the highest levels of conflict.
After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington DC area, Jamie had a unique opportunity to bring his identity-centric approach of transformation to the field of education. He earned an MA in English and accepted a position at a university in Indonesia. Jamie developed a unique language acquisition program based on this premise: identity transformation is the key to acquiring new levels of learning in any field. His work drew the attention of Fulbright and other educational institutions which extended his work worldwide over the past several decades.
Jamie has worked with leaders in professional sports, business, education, law enforcement, government, non-profit, and other sectors.
Jamie and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange, a training and consulting agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Jamie talks about his law enforcement career, from being a police officer to working in the CIA.
2. He shares a story that demonstrates the power of prayer.
3. Identity can influence your life significantly, and Jamie shares his thoughts on this.
4. Jamie talks about how negative emotions get in the way of wholeness.
Quotes From the Episode:“There are more ways of knowing things than we think.”“Being informs doing.”
“What do we do with negative emotion?”
“Production is the result, it’s not the goal.”
Resources Mentioned:The Biology of Transcendence by Joseph Chilton Pearce
Living Fearlessby Jamie Winship
Connect with Jamie:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast,Doug talks about how he does a year-end review, why he believes every leader needs to do their own, and how to do your own.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Missionand Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1.Why the best kind of year-end review is the one that you’ll actually follow.
2. Why you should push forward, even if your first review won’t be perfect.
3. The importance of scheduling a time and place for your review.
4. What to bring with you to your review.
Resources Mentioned:Year-End Review Template
Living Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)
How to Journal
mint.com
The Five Minute Journal App
Quotes from the Episode:"The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow."
"The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling author and renowned mental health expert, Dr. John Delony. We dive into his latest book, "Building a Non-Anxious Life" and uncover strategies on how to eliminate anxiety from our lives. About Dr. John Delony: Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Building a Non-Anxious Life, Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety.
John has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Today and has been featured in the Real Simple and Fast Company magazines as well as HuffPost. He has also been a guest on The Minimalist Podcast, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast and the Mind Pump Podcast.
John’s goal is to help people navigate tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they’re worth being well.
**4 Key Takeaways:
1. We share personal stories about our journeys, shedding light on how we navigate through an anxiety-inducing world.
2. John shares his experiences in raising his kids, highlighting the importance of letting them experience both success and failure.
3. We talk about the significance of stable, regulated adult relationships in a child's life, and how raising one's voice in anger can impact them.
4. John also speaks on body image struggles and making health choices, emphasizing the importance of self-love, self-care, and expressing gratitude.
Quotes From the Episode:**“What changes do I have to make in my life... so my body stops trying to get my attention 24/7, 365?”
“Anger in many ways is a gift. It points you towards something that should be a different way.”
Resources Mentioned:Books By Dr. John
Connect with John:YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X
Ever felt like you're running in circles as a leader, trapped in a maze of operational hurdles and communication gaps? Discover the magic of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) as we sit down with Tim Tandert, an expert EOS implementer, who brilliantly untangles the complexities of organizational management. Tim enlightens us about dealing with people issues, enhancing team communication through 'level 10 meetings' and the significance of having the right people in the right roles.
Dive deeper into the story of organizational success as we discuss the power of traction and accountability charts in leadership. Unveil the simplicity and effectiveness of EOS, and how it can transform your business landscape. We also discuss the People Analyzer tool, the Vision Tracker and the concept of GWC (Get it, Want it, Capacity) - invaluable tools to find the right person for the right seat.
The journey doesn't end here. Hear the success story of Tim, who journeyed through the highs and lows of his career, realized the importance of empowering others, and found his true calling. Also, get insights on mastermind groups - a powerful tool to induce exponential growth and leadership prowess. The world needs your leadership, and we believe in your potential. Bring the change your organization needs and witness the transformation unfold!
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by David McGlennen and talks about the impact of encouragement on young leaders, how growth requires endurance, and how suffering has played a role in developing as a leader.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug dives into the significance of endurance, patience, and the necessity of a long-term mindset in attaining leadership growth.
2. He also uncovers the importance of “being in the arena” and how daily growth practices can lead to personal development.
3. Furthermore, we explore the role of mastermind groups in fostering personal growth and leadership.
4. We discuss the power of self-reflection and placing trust in God's timing. Quotes From the Episode:“You have no idea the impact of what a few words of encouragement can have.”
“You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny.”
Resources Mentioned:L3 One Day Conference
L3 Mastermind Groups
David’s Podcast, In the Growth Space
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/398
L3 Mastermind Groups: https://l3leadership.org/mastermind
L3 Leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader/
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we talk with Reid Carpenter, a Pittsburgh legend who had the audacity to dream of making his city renowned for God.
About Reid Carpenter: Mr. Carpenter has a longstanding career in ministry and community service. Beginning in 1961, he served as the Pittsburgh area director for Young Life, a youth organization. Over the years, he held various roles, including regional director and director of Young Life's Northeast Division. In 1978, he founded the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation (PLF), a faith-based organization focused on addressing regional concerns through collaboration. Over 23 years with PLF, Mr. Carpenter initiated numerous ventures with local partners, securing over $500 million to support efforts for at-risk youth, prisoners, families, healthcare, housing, and addiction. He played a key role in establishing organizations such as the ANTI-Racism Institute, Pittsburgh Youth Network, CLEAR, and East Liberty Family Health Care Center. Additionally, he collaborated with World Vision to create an international distribution center and a local initiative called the Storehouse. Beyond his local impact, Mr. Carpenter served as an advisor to faith-based organizations and corporations, contributing to various boards and committees, including those of Communities in Schools, International Urban Associates, National Center for Protection of Children and Families, and WQED Enterprises. He holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Fairfield University, a master's degree in biblical studies from Young Life Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary, and an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Geneva College.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Reid shares his expertise on fundraising that he’s gained throughout his experience with PLF.
2. He talks about the founding of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, spotlighting how he rallied a passionate group of individuals excited about Jesus to tackle urgent city-wide issues such as substance abuse and poverty.
3. Reed imparts timeless wisdom on how trust and integrity form the pillars of raising money for causes that matter.
4. We reflect on the significance of discipleship, soul-keeping, and how these skills are vital for the Kingdom of God. Quotes From the Episode:“I had dreams for people that they didn’t have for themselves.”
“Whatever you do, take care of your soul, it’s the only thing that’s gonna last.”
Resources Mentioned:Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation
The Greatest Thing in the World by Henry Drummond
The Greatest Drama Ever Stagedby Dorothy Sayers
Birth of the Chaordic Ageby Dee Hock
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Dr. Asa Lee, President of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, joins us and shares his unique journey from the classrooms of public education to the holy halls of ministry and academia and the reasons for his professional choices.
About Dr. Asa Lee: Rev. Dr. Asa J. Lee, a respected leader in theological education, assumed the role of President at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary on June 7, 2021. With degrees from Hampton University, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Virginia Theological Seminary, Dr. Lee brings a wealth of academic and pastoral experience. Previously serving at Wesley Theological Seminary in various capacities, including vice president and director of African-American studies, Dr. Lee is known for fostering inclusive and academically rigorous environments. He is an ordained minister with a decade of pastoral experience at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Va. Dr. Lee is a member of several prestigious organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in theological education. As President, he envisions leading Pittsburgh Theological Seminary to rediscover its core strengths and embrace new opportunities in theological education. With a collaborative spirit and innovative thinking, Dr. Lee, alongside his wife, the Rev. Chenda Innis Lee, is set to shape the future of the seminary, equipping students for pastoral ministry in the Presbyterian tradition.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Dr. Lee navigates through the sacrifice necessary to hone leadership skills.
2. He shares his views on the power of intentional community building and the surprising perspective gained from parenthood.
3. He also reveals his unconventional stress-busting techniques i.e., Lego building and gardening, which might inspire you to pick up a new hobby!
4. We delve into the significance of availability in leadership, the art of building a robust culture, and handling the weight of pressure. Quotes From the Episode:“Who you choose on your team helps to build the culture you want to have.”
“The demands on being a neighbor aren’t religious, they’re communal, they’re shared.”
Resources Mentioned:Legos
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Connect with Dr. Lee:Linkedin | Blog
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we hear about the inspiring journey of four-time Super Bowl champion, John Colb, as he recounts his experiences in the NFL and some cherished memories.
About Jon Kolb: Jon Kolb is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle and center for 13 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was also an occasional strongman competitor in some of the early World's Strongest Man contests.
Jon is also the founder of ATP (Adventures in Training with a Purpose), a Christian nonprofit organization focused on helping those most in need to improve their quality of life through an adventure of purposeful physical training.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Jon recounts a hilarious incident involving Terry Bradshaw.
2. He also shares insightful anecdotes from his time with the legendary coach, Chuck Noll, and the profound impact it had on his career.
3. He talks about the commendable work being done by his organization, Adventures in Training with a Purpose, in helping veterans and those with physical disabilities.
Quotes From the Episode:“What he gives, he will supply.”
Resources Mentioned:ATP
Connect with Jon:Facebook | X | Instagram
Episode Sumary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Anson Dorrance takes us on a deep-dive into his 47-year long career at the University of North Carolina where he's led the women's soccer team to an awe-inspiring 22 national championships.
About Anson Dorrance: Anson Dorrance IV is an American soccer coach. He is currently the head coach of the women's soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance's leadership, the Tar Heels have won 21 of the 41 NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. The Tar Heels' record under Dorrance stood at 809-67-36 (.887 winning percentage) over 33 seasons at the end of the 2017 season. He has led his team to a 101-game unbeaten streak and coached 13 different women to a total of 20 National Player of the Year awards.
The NCAA has recognized Dorrance as the Women's Soccer Coach of the Year seven times (1982, 1986, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006) and as the Men's Soccer Coach of the Year in 1987. On March 10, 2008, Dorrance was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
3 Key Takeaways:1. We explore the pivotal role of data-driven practices and core values in creating a competitive and successful team.
2. Anson shares his passion surrounding his students leading a principle-centered life, instilling respect for authority figures, and setting lofty goals.
3. He shares fascinating anecdotes about his experiences coaching and molding competitive students into responsible adults.
4. Anson offers advice to students transitioning to elite universities, as well as challenging listeners to never give up on leadership. Quotes From the Episode:“Connection is critical.”
“Data is candor.”
Resources Mentioned:University of North Carolina
Connect with Anson:Twitter | Linkedin
Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug interview Tony Horton, Founder of P90X. In the interview, Tony shares his story, the lessons he’s learned, and encourages you to never give up on your dream.
About Tony Horton:Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®, P90X2®, P90X3®, and Ten Minute Trainer®, and most recently his 22-Minute military inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tony’s passion for a healthy lifestyle, he’s teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes what goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Tony candidly discusses the challenges of public recognition and the sheer peculiarity of fame.
2. He recounts his harrowing battle with shingles, shedding light on the profound impact it had on him, physically and emotionally.
3. We explore the dreams that keep Tony going, including his aspiration to provide his wife with a ranch in Arizona.
Resources Mentioned:Power Life
Quotes from the Episode:
"You've got to be extraordinary in your field. You've got to stand out.'"
"Move your body, make good food choices."
Connect with Tony:Website | Facebook | Tony Horton’s Next Level
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares information about the upcoming L3 One Day Leadership Conference and the value that it can bring to you and your team. You'll gain a fresh perspective on why and how these conferences can be catalysts for your personal growth, bolster your leadership potential, and even generate life-changing experiences.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. Doug reveals the top three reasons why you and your team should mark your calendars for the L3 conference in 2024, with Horst Shultze, founder of the Ritz Carlton.
2. You'll also learn about the various ways to engage in this leadership conference, from participating as an attendee, to bringing a team, becoming a sponsor, praying for the event, and volunteering.
3. He shares a personal experience in which attending a conference led to a life-changing connection he wouldn’t have had the chance to meet anywhere else.
Quotes From the Episode:
“You are one relationship away from changing your destiny.”
Resources Mentioned:
The L3 One Day Conference
Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug gets candid in this personal lesson about the power of courage and tenacity, and how these two essential elements can help you manifest your dreams.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. He talks about the wisdom of Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell, acknowledging that it's alright to start out bad, and that small beginnings should never be despised.
2. Doug shares his story and how he maneuvered through the hurdles that came our way.
3. We also explore the power of decision-making, and the critical role it plays in dream realization
Quotes From the Episode:
“Do it afraid.”
“Growth=Happiness”
“You’re most equipped to reach the person you used to be.”Resources Mentioned:
Necessary Endingsby Henry Cloud
Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares a personal lesson about how he turned his twenty-year dream of writing his own book into a reality and how you can too.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. Having a daily writing practice makes all of the difference.
2. We cover the importance of having a strong 'why' and how the right kind of encouragement can make all the difference in achieving your goals.
3. We also discuss how investing in a “who” is instrumental in bringing your dreams to reality.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Maybe you need to stop asking how, and start looking for a who.”
“Just get in the habit of writing every day.”
"Encouragement matters."
Resources Mentioned:
Annika’s Website
Email Annika
Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, We're joined by the multi-talented Rob Dube, co-founder of Image One, the 10-Discipline Coaching Program and Mastermind, and the E Leap Academy, to unveil what it takes to lead your business to success while maintaining your sanity.
About Rob Dube: Rob Dube is a sought after speaker for organizations and events looking to help their audiences understand mindful leadership, meditation, and mastery of their inner world.
He is co-founder of imageOne, ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Small Giants in America, co-founder and CEO/Visionary of The 10 Disciplines Coaching Program and Mastermind, and co-Founder of E-Leap Academy.
His passion for helping entrepreneurs master their inner world led to the writing of the best selling book, do nothing, the most rewarding leadership challenge you will ever take and the creation of the Do Nothing Mindfulness Retreat.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. We dive into an enlightening conversation about his best-selling book, 'Do Nothing', and unpack his invaluable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and how to maximize your life and energy.
2. Rob takes us through the 'Entrepreneurial Leap', emphasizing the significance of a gut check before making that pivotal leap.
3. Leadership transitions can be tricky, but Rob sheds light on how he successfully navigated this phase with his business partner, Dan Sullivan.
4. We delve into the power of rejuvenation, and Rob shares his experience of taking a sabbatical.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Allow your mind and body to rejuvenate.”
“What are hobbies? What are things you might do if work wasn’t involved?... Who are people you might spend more time with?”
“You can be driven and have peace in your life.”
Resources Mentioned:
Traction by Geno Wickman
Strategic Coach
The Ten Disciplines Coaching Program
E-Leap Program
Connect with Rob:
Website | YouTube | Facebook | Linkedin
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Joe Mull, a seasoned leadership expert with a keen eye for creating high-performing teams, shares his insightful and practical wisdom from his latest book, Employalty.
About Joe Mull: Joe Mull has spent more than 15 years teaching leaders how to be better bosses. In demand as a keynote speaker and trainer, he is the host of the popular Boss Better Now podcast and founder of the Boss Better Leadership Academy. He is the author of two previous books, Cure for the Common Leader and No More Team Drama. Joe holds a Master’s degree from Ohio University, has taught courses at the University of Pittsburgh, and previously managed training at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S. Joe resides near Pittsburgh, PA with his wife, three children, and a rambunctious dalmatian named Flash.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. Joe shares his thoughts on what is driving “The Great Resignation.”
2. We also delve into the changing dynamics of workplaces, emphasizing the importance of trust and flexibility in the era of remote work.
3. He emphasizes the power of personalizing work and establishing a culture of reciprocity between employers and employees.
4. We discuss how communication, vision repetition, and making a personalized difference in people's lives can exponentially improve your team's performance.
Quotes From the Episode:
“When you enact policies that lower people’s quality of life, you create flight risk.”
“Every job in one way or another either reduces suffering or imparts joy.”Resources Mentioned:
Driveby Daniel Pink
Employalty by Joe Mull
Connect with Joe:
Website | YouTube | Instagram | Linkedin
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jeff McManus, the pioneer behind the breathtaking landscapes at the University of Mississippi, shares his methods to motivating individuals to share his vision and achieve remarkable goals.
About Jeff: Jeff McManus grows things. As the landscape leader at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….and he grows fresh ideas. In his side hustle, Jeff speaks and works with problem-solvers all across the country, who understand that doing more with less is a key to being productive and profitable. Taking his team, affectionately known as “weeders,”and cultivating them into “leaders” has reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the USA Today, Princeton Review, Newsweek and the New York Times. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development course that allows other organizations to duplicate the success of working smarter and not harder called Landscape University.
Jeff graduated from Auburn University in Horticulture, he is a Professional Certified Grounds Manager, and a Certified Arborist. Jeff knows that great leaders grow great leaders, and as a professional speaker and a member of the National Speaker Association, his message focuses on enriching, entertaining, and inspiring industry leaders looking to grow their team’s performance.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. We explore Jeff's L2L leader to leader program, that has brought about a cultural shift within his team and has positively impacted the lives of many.
2. Jeff shares the essence of his Landscape University, his unique program that focuses on skill development and cultivating greatness in each team member.
3.He talks about his unique communication strategies and the team's 'Landscaping Creed', recited at weekly meetings
Quotes From the Episode:
"It's all about inspiring others to be a part of that vision and that they're they feel empowered to do great, great things."
"The one thing is caring about people, investing in people, helping people no matter where they are, helping them to be the best them they can be, and so that's how I live out my faith."
Resources Mentioned:Growing Weeders into Leadersby Jeff McManus
Drive by Daniel Pink
The Leadership Challengeby James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
Change the Culture, Change the Game by Roger Connors, Tom Smith
Connect with Jeff:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Dan Miller joins Doug to discuss Dan's 48 Days program, his journey of developing this revolutionary program, and his experiences as a celebrated speaker at events, and so much more.
About Dan Miller: Dan Miller, President of 48 Days LLC, specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He believes meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be.
Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work – and Life – You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays, Wisdom Meets Passion and An Understanding Heart. He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes. Dan is also a frequent speaker at conferences including Social Media Marketing World, Podcast Movement, New Media Europe, Launch and his own 48 Days Events. He also has an online community with over 1,100 active “Eaglepreneurs”!
Dan and his wife of 55 years, Joanne, live in Osprey, Florida, where they enjoy old car shows, long walks on the beach, and plenty of time for art and creativity. They have three grown children, along with 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, all across the country from Florida to Colorado to California.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Dan shares his insights around the importance of understanding our unique gifts and passions.
2. He shares the story behind his well-known 48 days program.
3. He also explores the art of monetizing passions and talents and shares invaluable advice on pricing and the importance of having 'skin in the game'.
4. We discuss parenting and the legacy we leave for our children. Quotes From the Episode:“I love connecting with people who have great potential.” - Dan Miller
“Be interested.” - Dan Miller
Connect with Dan:Website | Youtube | LinkedIn | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this encore episdoe of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Saleem shares the lessons he has learned about leadership from two children and two senior citizens. He explains why it’s important for leaders to see the radiance in every person they encounter, without qualifiers. He shares how he learned the importance of valuing the people around him and how he learned the value of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and living your life to be consistent with your words. He also shares why it’s important for leaders to become agents of healing, hope, and help for those within their communities and throughout the world.
About Saleem: Saleem Ghubril is the Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, a nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen the region’s urban youth, inspire systematic change, fund scholarships for post-secondary education, and empower a prepared and diverse regional workforce. Saleem is a passionate advocate for children and youth throughout Pittsburgh. In 1985, he founded The Pittsburgh Project, a community development organization dedicated to providing hundreds of vulnerable senior citizens each year with free home renovations by mobilizing thousands of young volunteers throughout the community. He is a volunteer co-pastor at the Mosaic Community Presbyterian Church and a member of the board for The Buhl Foundation, Vibrant Pittsburgh, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
5 Key Takeaways:
1. Saleem’s upbringing and experience with growing up in the Middle East
2. The power of seeing the light and ‘radiance’ – without qualifiers – in everyone we encounter
3. The importance of seeing the value of those around you
4. The power of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and demonstrating a life that is consistent with your words
5. How leaders are charged with becoming agents of healing, hope, and help in their communities and the world
Quotes from the Episode: “Words that bring healing, and bring hope, and bring help – leaders, we are the ones charged with that.” – Saleem Ghubril
Connect with Saleem:
The Pittsburgh Promise | Twitter | LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. In the episode, you’ll hear Doug and John Mark discuss the importance of the sabbath, how to work from rest, and having a proper view of success.
6 Key Takeaways:1. John Mark discusses “pleasure-stacking” on the Sabbath and his journey toward making the weekly sabbath a lifestyle.
2. Comer talks about how painful it was for him to live the life of hurry.
3. The levels of belief:
1. What we say we believe
2. What we think we believe
3. What we really believe (Our true/core beliefs)
4. Proper decision-making: Don’t make decisions from exhaustion, but with much rest and waiting. Comer also discuss how decisions should be made in community.
5. John Mark shares his thoughts on success – what it looks like.
6. In the digital age, we have to take digital Sabbath very seriously.
About John Mark Comer: John Mark Comer was born and raised in the Bay Area, but he has been residing in Portland, Oregon for numerous years, alongside his wife T and their three children – Jude, Moses, and Sunday.
He holds the role of founding pastor at Bridgetown Church, strategically situated at the heart of the city, near Powell's Books, a familiar landmark to visitors of Portland. The core essence of their church revolves around a simple yet profound concept: practicing the teachings of Jesus collectively within the context of Portland. Their conviction lies in the notion that the way of Jesus is not just a set of beliefs, but a way of life.
Furthermore, John Mark Comer is an accomplished author, with six published books to his name: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," "God has a Name," "Garden City," "Loveology," "My Name is Hope," and his latest addition, "Live No Lies," which has earned the distinction of becoming a New York Times Best Seller.
Presently, he is in the process of establishing a non-profit entity named Practicing the Way, scheduled to launch in the autumn of 2022. This venture aims to provide valuable resources for the purpose of nurturing discipleship and fostering spiritual growth within local churches situated in post-Christian environments.
In terms of his education, John Mark Comer possesses a Masters Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies, conferred by Western Seminary. However, his true passion lies in his insatiable appetite for reading and his enthusiasm for absorbing knowledge from various sources.
Quotes from the Episode:“Hurry is the great enemy. Let’s slow down, be present to what is, and then the practice of it.” -John Mark Comer
“The most important thing in life is who I become through union with Jesus and the relationships I form and forge along the way.” -John Mark Comer
Resources Mentioned:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Loveology by John Mark Comer
Garden City by John Mark Comer
God Has a Name by John Mark Comer
Bridgetown Church
Connect with John :Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares some of his favorite tips for those who are raising a family and what has worked for his and Laura's family.
About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
7 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We’re a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God and make a difference for Him.
2. Doug teaches the legacy of Jonathan Edwards and Max Juke.
3. Doug discusses Stay-at-home parenting vs. parents who go to work.
4. We try to be as consistent as possible! “Day to day intensity, week to week consistency builds champions!” – Jim Rankin
6. 8 Things that Doug & Laura implement to help their children grow.
7. Doug shares the importance of having fun as a family.
Quotes from the Episode:
"Day-to-day intensity, week-to-week consistency, builds awesome family teams" -Doug Smith "
"Leading a family team is probably the most important and the most critical leadership assignment that you’ll ever have in your entire life." -Doug Smith
Resources Mentioned:
Intentional Parenting – Phil and Diane Comer
Family Revision – Jeremy Pryor
Tech-wise Family by Andy Couch
Connect with Doug:Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we revisit one of our most downloaded podcast episodes, Doug’s interview with Sam Chand.
About Sam Chand: Dr. Sam Chand serves Pastors, ministries and businesses as a Leadership Architect and Change Strategist. Dr. Sam Chand has served as senior Pastor, college President, Chancellor and President Emeritus.
He personally consults, mentors and coaches some of the country's largest church Pastors, speaks regularly at leadership conferences, churches, corporations, Leadership Roundtables, Minister's Conferences, seminars and other leadership development opportunities. He was named in the top-30 global leadership Gurus list.
His singular vision for his life is to Help Others Succeed. Dr. Sam Chand develops leaders through Leadership Consultations, Leadership Resources - books/CDs and Leadership Speaking. Leaders are using Dr. Sam Chand's books as handbooks worldwide in leadership development.
Being raised in a pastor's home in India has uniquely equipped Dr. Sam Chand to share his passion - that of mentoring, developing and inspiring leaders to break all limits - in ministry and the marketplace.
Key Takeaways:
1. We tackle the intimate process of character development. Breaking it down into three steps: walking, standing, and sitting.
2. Dr. Chan underscores the importance of having truth-tellers and recognizing the perils of a path leading towards sin.
3. Sam details the crucial role relationships play in our leadership journeys.
Resources Mentioned:Sam Chand's Leadership Institute
Quotes from the Episode:
"Raise the issue and ask the question."
"Idealism gets you into the arena."
Connect with Sam:Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares how to score meetings with anyone, including those at the top of your bucket list. He discusses how to bring a unique proposition to every meeting and add value to the leader sitting at the other end of the table. He also highlights how to show each leader you meet with that you truly know and value who they are, and make yourself unforgettable in their eyes as a result.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Missionand Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
3 Key Takeaways:1. The impact that relationships can have on your professional trajectory.
2. One of the most important personal growth principles to consider if you want to spend time with leaders.
3. Why it is so essential to build your credibility as a leader.
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ted talks about what he’s learned about life and leadership by being the chaplain of the Philidelphia Eagles.
About Ted Winsley: Ted has been chaplain to the players of the Philadelphia Eagles since 2001 and is also the chaplain for the Voorhees & Cherry Hill Police Departments. Pastor Ted serves on several boards: Cherry Hill, NJ & IHOC (Interfaith, homeless, outreach, counsel). He is also on the front lines as a facilitator for the Certified Resilient Minds and trains across professions on how to cope with trauma.
He has been married to Dawn, his college sweetheart, since 1993 and is the proud father of two children, Tierra and Theodore II, and grandfather to Jonathan. Pastor Ted is the author of View from the End Zone: Four Tests You Must Pass to Win in Life.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Ted shares his experience in a dramatic career change, and how he found his way through that transition.
2. We explore how we value things based on people's opinions.
3. Ted also discusses why it's crucial to safeguard against tying our identity to fleeting successes or material possessions. Quotes From the Episode:“Are you living in your purpose?”
“The test you fail is the one that you will see again.”Resources Mentioned:The Spirit of Leadershipby Myles Munroe
The Family Church
Connect with Ted:Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug’s longtime friend Andrew Reichert talks about real estate investing, successful entrepreneurship, leadership, the importance of taking sabbaticals, and more!
About Andrew Reichert: Andrew is the CEO and founder of Birgo Realty, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm with 270 million dollars in assets under management in 2,800+ multi-family units.
Through Birgo Realty, he oversees a team of over 80 employees as they raise capital from investors as they purchase and manage multi-family residential real estate.
A passionate entrepreneur, Andrew has founded four companies and has been a part of several other startups. Additionally, he launched a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and is active in local nonprofits, including his church.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. Andrew provides insight into his journey from working for a company to starting his own company.
2. He defines what leadership means to him, and how to surround yourself with other leaders that can bring diversity to your organization.
3. Andrew talks about the importance of sabbaticals for him personally, and why he encourages his employees to take them as well.
4. We talk about the role of core values in shaping culture, and why a mission should transcend beyond money and self-interest.
Quotes From the Episode:
“What are you designed to do and how does that bring value to this world?”
“I think diversity is so important. Don’t surround yourself with people like yourself.”
“Life is short. Live intentionally.”Resources Mentioned:
Reiturn
Birgo Realty
Rich Dad Poor Dadby Robert T. Kiyosaki
7 Habits of Higly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Delivering Happinessby Tony Hsieh
Books by Michael Hyatt
MCode
The Predictive Index
Connect with Andrew:
LinkedIn | YouTube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug’s long-time mentor, Jeanne Mayo goes over through the intricate lanes of leadership, exploring the essence of mentorship, resilience, and the keys to success regardless of your field.
About Jeanne: Acclaimed by Ministries Today as “America’s Number One Youth Pastor,” Dr. Jeanne Mayo has thrown her heart and passion into equipping leaders for over five decades. Her ministry DNA is reflected in her life mission statement: “The motivation and mentorship of Kamikaze Christianity into practicing and potential Kingdom champions.” Through the years, Jeanne has been used of the Lord to take challenging ministries to exciting spiritual and numerical health. Jeanne’s successful leadership has placed her in high demand as a communicator as well as a leadership coach and public speaker. She has crisscrossed the U.S. and the globe, speaking in countless venues to a myriad of audiences.
In recent years, Jeanne founded Platinum Leadership Coaching and The Cadre, non-profit organizations that seek “to instruct, equip, inspire and encourage the emerging leaders of this generation.” Through these venues, she has coached and mentored thousands of the nation’s premiere leaders.
Among her honors, Jeanne was awarded the Lifetime Influence Award from the National Assemblies of God, the world’s largest denomination with over 66 million members and adherents. She has also been featured twice as the “cover story” of Ministries Today magazine. In their most recent feature article on her, Jeanne was once again heralded as one of the nation’s premiere voices in the training and raising up of emerging leaders across our nation and around the world at large.
At this season in Jeanne's life, she is largely focusing her heart and passion into putting other leaders "on her shoulders." Her three primary avenues of impact include Platinum Leadership Coaching, The Cadre, and her public speaking.
Key Takeaways:
1. We discuss longevity in leadership, the role a mentor plays in shaping strong leaders, and the power of hospitality and friendship in creating a transformational culture.
2. Jeanne shares her thoughts on how to stay steadfast on your leadership path, dealing 'cancel culture,' and the strategies to restore leaders into a place of significance.
3. She also talks about parenting, marriage, and the importance of living in the moment.
Quotes From the Episode: “When the tough times come, learn the lessons, but forget the details.”
“Take the time to get to the root of the vulnerability and remove yourself from the same pattern.”
“Friendship is always the highway to the heart.”Resources Mentioned:
The Cadre
Connect with Jeanne:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Zack Blair joins Doug to discuss the vast terrains of fatherhood, its profound impact, and how Zack's book can help shape better fathers.
About Zack: Zack Blair attended Geneva college on a football scholarship. He served in Youth Ministry for many years. Zack and his wife Lauren established Hill City Church in Pittsburgh, PA five years ago. Additionally, Zack is the author of the book titled The Father Code.
3 Key Takeaways:1. We explore the essence of the Sabbath and how it can shape our children's walk with God and family.
2. Zach shares his passion for adoption and fostering, his own journey within that, and offers practical advice for those considering this path.
3. He talks about effective discipline in parenting, and how discipline should bridge the gap between us and our children, not create a divide. Quotes From the Episode:“Lead your home right.”
“You've got to discipline with the best in mind for your son or daughter, and you've got to do it with the end result of being more connected with them.”
“Your connection with your kids is one of the most powerful connections in the world And you have a level of responsibility that comes with that.”
Resources Mentioned:The Father Codeby Zack Blair
Connect with Zack:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, discover how to build a lasting legacy with family values and intentional influence with Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founders, Jeanette and Truett Cathy. Gain massive value from Trudy's insights as she shares her journey with the company and her family's legacy.
About Trudy: Trudy is the daughter of Truett and Jeannette Cathy, and like her father, she is a beloved leader, communicator, and entrepreneur. When she was just 19 years old, Trudy began working for the family business. She became an operator of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama – making her the youngest Operator at that time. Though she had just finished her freshman year at Samford University, Truett believed in his daughter and handed her the keys. She took a year off from school to run the restaurant and, in that time, hired fellow Samford student, John White, who she married.
Throughout their marriage, Trudy and John White have actively sought opportunities to connect with and invest in others’ lives. They served for 20 years with the International Mission Board; 10 of those years as missionaries in Brazil where they ultimately started a small church as well as “Lar WinShape,” a home for children in need. The Whites are co-founders of Lifeshape, an organization committed to restoring children at risk, cultivating servant leaders and discipling the nations. They also founded Impact 360 Institute, which offers life-changing experiences that help students live out their faith with confidence. The program includes worldview studies, experiential learning, international travel and leadership training. An attentive wife, mother, grandmother and host, Trudy lives to serve and love others. “There is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with family and friends, and building relationships — both old and new,” she says.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Learn about the story of the Cathy family and the pivotal moments in the Chick-fil-A journey, including the origin of their famous hamburger buns, pickles, and the role of biblical principles in the company's success.
2. Trudy discusses her new book, A Legacy That Lasts, and how to preserve your family's legacy and values.
3. She also discusses how to preserve and transfer family values, the impact of our parents' faith on our own, and finding mentors for your spiritual growth.
Quotes From the Episode:“Had it not been for the fire in that second restaurant, he probably never would have invented Chick-Fil-A.”
“Success is great, but significance is greater.”
“If you help enough other people get what they want in life, you’ll eventually get what you want out of life.”
“God loves you, trust him.”Resources Mentioned:How Did You Do It, Truett?by Truett Cathy
A Quiet Strengthby Trudy Cathy White
A Legacy That Lastsby Trudy Cathy White
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (Author), John Ortberg (Foreword)Spiritual Leadershipby Henry Blackaby
Connect with Trudy:Website | Facebook | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Mike Tomlin shares what he’s learned about being a Dad, his message to Dads in general, why adversity is a good thing and more.
About Mike Tomlin: Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. In his 14 seasons as head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team's storied history. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2021 season.
Mike also founded the ManUp conference 10 years ago in partnership with the Urban Impact Foundation.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Mike talks about his involvement with ManUp Pittsburgh, and why it’s important to him.
2. He talks about what’s on his heart for ManUp this year.
3. Adversity brings about an opportunity to get better.
4. In The Lightning Round, Mike shares the best advice he’s ever received and his biggest leadership pet peeve.
Quotes From the Episode: “I’ve learned to embrace the misery associated with failure and adversity and I realize that there’s always a silver lining within it and an opportunity to learn and get better.”
“The more uncomfortable I am, the greater the growth opportunity.”
“Head down and working.”
“Don’t be afraid to lead with your heart.”Resources Mentioned:ManUp Pittsburgh
Urban Impact Foundation
Connect with Mike:Webpage | Facebook | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Jamie Winship shares a wild story of how he solved a crime, why living out of our true identity enables us to live a fearless life, and more.
About Jamie Winship: Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to areas of the world that experience the highest levels of conflict.
After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington DC area, Jamie had a unique opportunity to bring his identity-centric approach of transformation to the field of education. He earned an MA in English and accepted a position at a university in Indonesia. Jamie developed a unique language acquisition program based on this premise: identity transformation is the key to acquiring new levels of learning in any field. His work drew the attention of Fulbright and other educational institutions which extended his work worldwide over the past several decades.
Jamie has worked with leaders in professional sports, business, education, law enforcement, government, non-profit, and other sectors.
Jamie and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange, a training and consulting agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Jamie talks about his law enforcement career, from being a police officer to working in the CIA.
2. He shares a story that demonstrates the power of prayer.
3. Identity can influence your life significantly, and Jamie shares his thoughts on this.
4. Jamie talks about how negative emotions get in the way of wholeness. Quotes From the Episode:“There are more ways of knowing things than we think.”
“Being informs doing.”
“What do we do with negative emotion?”
“Production is the result, it’s not the goal.”
Resources Mentioned:The Biology of Transcendence by Joseph Chilton Pearce
Living Fearlessby Jamie Winship
Connect with Jamie:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Derwin Gray joins the podcast to talk about his football career, faith, and shares his thoughts on the racial divide and what he thinks it’ll take to heal it.
About Derwin Gray: After graduating from Brigham Young University, Derwin played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with Christ and experienced God’s faithfulness and direction as He moved their hearts to know Him and make Him known.
Derwin and Vicki began an itinerant speaking ministry in 1999, One Heart At A Time Ministries. Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler.
Following God’s call on their lives and their desire to shepherd people towards transforming their world through the mission of Christ, the Lord transitioned Derwin from his primary role of itinerant speaker to serving as the Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in January of 2010. Coupling his dynamic speaking style with a shepherd’s heart, his intense passion for seeing lives and culture transformed is both contagious and inspiring.
Key Takeaways:1. Derwin talks about how he transitioned from being an NFL player to becoming a pastor.
2. He talks about the relationship between modern-day politics and religion in the US.
3. He speaks to white leaders looking to diversify their churches.
4. If you’re not developing your character, you’re not going to have longevity as a leader.
Quotes From the Episode:“If you’re filtering your faith through Republican politics or Democratic politics, that is idolatry.”
“Only a theological cure can heal a theological problem.”
“Why don’t white people go to minority lead churches?”
“Leadership is the development of your character.”
“Do not compare, bigger is not better, better is better.” Resources Mentioned:How to Heal Our Racial Divideby Dr. Derwin Gray
The Good Lifeby Dr. Derwin Gray
Multiethnic Church Roundtable
Building a Multiethnic Church by Dr. Derwin Gray
Transformation Church
Conformed to His Image by Kenneth Boa Connect with Derwin:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Marc Serrao shares the lessons he’s learned along the journey of creating one of the world's greatest bakeries. He talks about the role of generosity and faith in his life and even gives advice to church leaders.
About Marc Serrao: Marc and Susan Serrao started Oakmont Bakery in 1988, establishing themselves as the town’s only full service retail bakery. They began with 1,200 square feet, 2 children and a big dream. Since then, their space has dramatically expanded to over 12,500 square feet, making Oakmont Bakery one of the largest retail bakeries in America, their family has more than doubled, adding 3 more children, and their dream of owning a successful business that will serve Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities for generations to come has been realized.
The bakery was established on firm Christian beliefs and an absolute dedication to excellence and integrity in all areas. In 2010 Oakmont Bakery was honored to receive "Retail Bakery of the Year" by Modern Baking magazine - the most prestigious award in the retail bakery industry given to only one bakery in the country each year. Marc and Susan attribute their success first to their strong faith in God, and then to their superior product, hardworking staff and loyal customers, for all of whom they are deeply grateful.
Marc and Susan are blessed to work side by side with many of their family members to provide a positive working environment where lasting relationships are formed. They consider it an honor to serve Pittsburgh with the outstanding products that their talents, hard work and dedication have created.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Marc talks about his career journey starting at age 14 to the present day.
2. He discusses some obstacles he’s overcome, such as being sued and competition.
3. Faith and giving are crucial to Marc's outlook on life.
4. Marc talks about work culture and why he believes in supporting his employee's dreams.
Quotes From the Episode:“I like taking risks where I know what I’m capable of and I can climb to that.”
“Lead like your legacy depends on it.” Resources Mentioned:Oakmont Bakery
Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation
Lee Kricher’s WebsiteConnect with Marc:Website| LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Mark Miller returns to the show to discuss his new book Culture Rules, and what he’s learned about culture throughout his career.
About Mark Miller: Mark started over 40 years ago working as an hourly employee at a local Chick-fil-A. He has worked all across the business since then and currently serves as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. For the last 20 years, Mark has traveled the United States and the world focusing much of his time on serving leaders, helping them grow themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. Mark describes what he believes are the essential elements of leadership.
2. He advises leaders to take action rather than getting hung up on semantics.
3. Mark and Doug discuss what it takes to change the culture of an organization.
4. Having listening skills is vital to leadership.
Quotes From the Episode:
“It is an unseen force, but it is the cumulative effect of what people see, hear, experience, and believe.”
“Every organization has a culture, either by design or default.”
“Listening only matters if you respond.”Resources Mentioned:
Culture Rules by Mark Miller
Connect with Mark:
Mark’s Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Phone 678-612-8444
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Molly Fletcher shares some of the lessons she’s learned from working with some of the world's peak performers as a sports agent, her thoughts on youth sports, and her advice to women in leadership.
About Molly Fletcher: Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career and as President of CSE, Molly negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports’ biggest names, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA TOUR golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers.
As a World’s Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of five books, including The Energy Clock, Fearless at Work, and A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating.
Molly is the founder and host of the Game Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast, where she interviews experts and celebrities in every field including Arthur Blank, Dabo Swinney, John Mackey, Matthew McConaughey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Simon Sinek.
Her insights have been featured in prestigious media outlets, including CNN, ESPN, Forbes, Fast Company, InStyle, and Sports Illustrated. As the founder of The Molly Fletcher Company, she helps leaders transform workplace complacency with her Game Changer Negotiation Training and The Energized Leader programs.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Molly shares about how she went from being a college athlete to finding her place in the sports agency field.
2. She talks about some of the most memorable moments she’s experienced while working.
3. Molly discusses what separates successful athletes from those who don’t make it.
4. She talks about how she made the shift to becoming a full-time keynote speaker.
5. Molly provides valuable advice to women in leadership. Quotes From the Episode:*“I think if you align your values and goals with your behaviors, then the outcome of that is a better version of you every single day and that’s more fulfilling.”
“If we’re aligning our values and goals with what matters most, it actually offsets burnout. I think the reason that people are so burned out is because the work they’re doing isn’t aligned with their deepest values.”*
“Be gentle on yourself.”
Resources Mentioned:Mollys Ted TalkThe Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Books by Molly
Book Molly as a Keynote Speaker
Game Changers by Molly Fletcher Podcast
Connect with Molly:Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | YouTube | TikTok
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, John Stahl-Wert returns to the podcast to talk about the role of pain in a leaders life, books he’s written, and provides some valuable advice to leaders who may be struggling.
About John Stahl-Wert: Dr. John Stahl-Wert is a best selling author, speaker, and acclaimed authority in the field of leadership development. His focus is helping individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide to embrace and implement the principles of Serving Leadership.
As an entrepreneur who successfully launched multiple for- and non-profit organizations, John understands the challenges of life and leadership that enables him to quickly and authoritatively connect with the hearts and minds of his audience.
John serves as the President of Newton Institute, which provides leadership development training and resources to aspiring, emerging and existing leaders around the world. John also serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Ray Bakke Centre for Urban Transformation in Hong Kong and for Geneva College’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program.
John’s best-selling books have been translated into nine languages, sold more than 120,000 copies, and have garnered praise from top leadership experts Ken Blanchard, Henry Cloud, Max DePree, Frances Hesselbein, Laurie Beth Jones, and William Pollard. Dr. John Stahl-Wert is a best selling author, speaker, and acclaimed authority in the field of leadership development. His focus is helping individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide to embrace and implement the principles of Serving Leadership.
4 Key Takeaways:1. John talks about how leaders must “grow up” in order to truly serve.
2. He shares his views on admitting faults and posturing yourself for improvability.
3. John talks about his organization, Center for Serving Leadership.
4. He provides some insight into what he believes causes insecurity in leaders and how to overcome that.
Quotes From the Episode:“I don’t see problems when I have a strategy, I see solutions.”
“It’s impossible to make progress if we cannot admit we have a problem.”
“One of the chief roots of our insecurity is comparison.”Resources Mentioned:Books by John
Center for Serving Leadership
Connect with John:Website | Linkedin | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Don Yeager joins Doug to talk about what he’s learned from influential leaders, storytelling, and his writing career.
About Don Yaeger: As an award-winning keynote speaker, an eleven-time New York Times Best-selling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, Executive Leadership Coach, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has fashioned a career as one of America’s most provocative thought leaders.
He is primarily sought to discuss lessons on achieving Greatness, learned from first-hand work alongside some of the greatest sports and business legends in the world. Additionally, Don has been retained by companies and organizations to coach their leaders on building a culture of Greatness, using the framework built through his exhaustive study of Great Teams in sports and business, discerning the lessons we can learn from them. Throughout his writing career, Don has developed a reputation as a world-class storyteller, in fact, renowned thought leaders such as John Maxwell and Simon Sinek have called Don the best storyteller they have ever worked with! Because of these achievements, Don has been invited as a guest to every major talk show – from Oprah to Fox Business News, from CNN to Good Morning America.
Don began his career as a reporter for the San Antonio Light where he rose through the ranks to pen investigative features for the daily. He later moved on to the Dallas Morning News. Following his stint in Dallas, he worked as a political editor for the Florida Times-Union. After four years, he decided to dedicate himself to the pursuit of writing books. Don’s first book, Undue Process: The NCAA’s Injustice For All, was published in 1990. In the 30+ years since, he has penned more than three dozen books, including an incredible ELEVEN New York Times Best-sellers.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Don has traveled extensively through his career. A graduate of Ball State University where he was selected as one of the university’s “50 Graduates of Distinction” over its first century and subsequently was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2022, Don now resides in Tallahassee, Florida. He and his wife, Jeanette, have a son (Will) and a daughter (Madeleine).
4 Key Takeaways:1. Don talks about how he’s been able to meet with and be mentored by various influential leaders throughout the years and shares some wisdom he’s learned about interviewing leaders.
2. He shares some tips for leaders who may want to get better at storytelling.
3. Don gives advice to people who want to write books.
- He talks about some of the most influential leadership moments he’s witnessed and what he’s learned from those interactions.
Quotes From the Episode:“One thing that I always look for are ways to ask the hard question.”
“You need to be really passionate about whatever it is you’re going to write about.”
“We have to remember that what we do matters, and we have to be reminded who it matters to.”
Resources Mentioned:Don’s Books
Connect with Don:Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Chad Willardson returns to the podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, shares tips for entrepreneurs looking to level up, and provides some basic financial advice to anyone who is pursuing financial freedom.
About Chad Willardson: Chad is the president of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth advisory firm he founded in 2011 that serves entrepreneurs and families. His best-selling first book, Stress Free Moneyhas been featured in Forbes 21 books to read in 2021, NBC News, and Yahoo Finance.
In addition to serving the family office clients of Pacific Capital, Chad also manages the 450 million-dollar investment portfolio as the elected city treasurer of his community. Chad is recognized as one of the top wealth management experts in the country and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Inc., US News and World Report, Investment News, Entrepreneur, and Financial Advisors Magazines.
He lives in Southern California with his wife, Amber, and their 5 children.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Chad talks about the changes brought about in the corporate banking world after the financial crisis of 2008, and why this drove him to start his own company in 2011 with no real entrepreneurship experience.
2. Distractions such as media can get in the way of growth and self-development.
3. Chad gives a lot of credit to Dan Sullivan for his personal development. Chad and Doug discuss the four freedoms that he’s learned about from Dan’s program.
4. He provides some general money advice for people who are looking to have more financial freedom.
Quotes From the Episode:*“Regardless of whether you own your own business or not, I believe that you should be working to maximize your own talents and gifts and doing something that you really have fun doing.”
“The more I use my time for things that matter, then the more that I can grow.”
“Don’t be miserly until some future retirement date, still enjoy your life. If you can’t enjoy the money you’re earning a little bit, then what’s the point? It’s not all about ‘I’m going to live life at some future date.’.*
Resources Mentioned:Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach
Smart Not Spoiled by Chad Willardson
Gravystack
Stress-Free Money by Chad Willardson
Beyond the Money by Chad Willardson
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins
Connect with Chad:Website | Twitter | Linkedin
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Taurea talks about lessons she’s learned in her leadership journey, what she learned during a dark season of her life, and her book writing process.
About Taurea Avant: Taurea went from Foreclosure in 2009 to producing millions in sales in the MLM industry. She is the creator of The System Mastery and Show Your Success Workshops, Author of 11+ self-published books. She has been seen on Fox News, ABC News, Sheen Magazine, Successful Women Radio Show, IHeartRadio and more!
Taurea’s focus is on helping small-based business owners & independent distributors to develop, master, and remain committed to growing their businesses by providing valuable leadership and interpersonal skills. She offers timeless tips that support in real world interactions and discoveries on what it takes to be successful in today’s entrepreneurial world. She is a living example of creating a lifetime career and wants to help you get prepared for the journey. She knows what it takes to break through a multitude of challenges and focus on the future.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. Taurea talks about why she went from working in the business networking space to be a coach.
2. She talks about how John Maxwell has influenced her life and work.
3. Taurea shares what the darkest season of her life was like and how she came out on the other side of it.
4. She provides some valuable insight into what it takes to successfully write a book and then profit from their books.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Those that fail to plan, plan to fail.”
“People don’t remember you for the clothes you wore, they don’t remember you for the jewelry you owned or the cars you drove, they only remember you for the impact you have on their lives.”
“Stop being addicted to your own labor.”Resources Mentioned:
Books by Taurea Avant
Happy Scribe
Taurea’s Masterclass
Connect with Taurea:
Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Matt Keller returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Donkey Mission, the importance of humility in leadership, and shares some vulnerable lessons he learned in a dark season in his life.
About Matt Keller: Matt Keller co-leads Next Level Church with his amazing wife Sarah, which they started in 2002 in Fort Myers, FL (www.NextLevelChurch.com). He also oversees a family of churches who are on mission together called the Next Level Relational Network (www.NLRN.org). And last but not least, he loves watching baseball with his two adulting sons, Will & Drew. You can follow Matt on Instagram @matthewwkeller
3 Key Takeaways:1. Matt talks about his leadership journey and how his faith has helped him find his unique path as a leader.
2. He discusses where the saying “Fully Known, Fully Loved, and Fully Challenged” came from and what it means within the context of pastoring and leadership.
4. He shares with listeners what “threshold of scary” is and how to get through those difficult seasons.
3. Matt talks about his new book, Donkey Mission.
Quotes From the Episode:“All of the great leaders walk with a limp.”
“We all have those donkey mission moments in our leadership journey.”
“Your future provisions are found in your donkey missions.”
Resources Mentioned:Books by Matt Keller
NLRN - Known, Loved, Challenged
NLRN - Threshold of Scary Teaching
The Awe of God by John Bevere
NLRN - S Curve Teaching
Connect with Matt:Website | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Megan Hyatt Miller talks about the lessons she’s learned from her father, Michael Hyatt, why mindset is everything, how to win at home and work, and more.
About Megan Hyatt Miller: Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company and the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win. She is also Michael’s oldest daughter. As the architect of Michael Hyatt & Company’s standout culture, she is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers. Under her leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company was named as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, which ranks the top companies in America for their employee engagement. When she’s not taking the company to new heights, she’s fully present at home with her husband Joel and five kids in Franklin, Tennessee.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Megan discusses how having certain constraints can benefit your organization.
2. She talks about her personal experience as CEO and President of Full Focus.
3. Megan tells listeners how we can distinguish the difference between reality and stories that our “inner narrator” tells us.
4. She defines what a work-life balance is to her and how having a good balance can benefit everyone.
5. Megan gives advice to parents who are considering adoption and shares her experience with adoption. Quotes From the Episode:“Imagine a better story.”
“Having the margin you need outside of work actually drives results.”
“If you want to show up and do your best work for the long haul, you need to give your brain a break.”
Resources Mentioned:Business Accelerator
Full Focus
Mind Your Mindset by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
Win at Work, Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
Connect with Megan:Website | Facebook |LinkedIn | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Dr. Cloud is back for another episode to discuss his new book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken, his views on mental health and leadership, and setting boundaries.
About Dr. Henry Cloud: Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. He draws on his extensive experience in business, leadership consulting, and clinical psychology, to impart practical and effective advice for improving leadership skills and business performance.
In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses alike. He has an extensive executive coaching background, and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.
His experience includes three decades as a consultant, and as an entrepreneur, he started and grew a successful chain of treatment centers in over 40 cities across the western United States. His experience running a business of this magnitude lends credibility to his expertise on leadership matters in the companies with which he works.
As a speaker, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with many business and global leaders and experts, such as Tony Blair, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, Desmond Tutu, Marcus Buckingham, and others.
Dr. Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, with a B.S. in psychology. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Biola University and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. His philanthropic interests lie in homelessness in the inner city, as well as missions in the developing world. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy. He enjoys golf, scuba diving, boating, and fishing.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Dr. Cloud shares his views on the current mental health status of both leaders and the general population as a result of COVID.
2. He talks about trust and distrust in different institutions and shares examples of what that looks like.
3. Dr. Cloud talks about how trust can be repaired even if it is broken at some point.
4. Doug and Dr. Cloud talk about setting boundaries and how context is essential for defining boundaries.
Quotes From the Episode:“Find somebody who knows what they’re doing. A very good psychologist, psychiatrist, and mentor... Don’t go through this by yourself. There are people who know what to do.”
“Trust fuels investment.”
“You can be reconciled with somebody, but still not trust them.”
Resources Mentioned:Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken by Dr. Henry Cloud
Books by Dr. Henry Cloud
Connect with Dr. Cloud:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Podcast | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares what he’s learned about success and how we should define and measure success in our lives.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about the ways in which he’s improperly defined and measured success in his life.
2. Understanding your own personal potential is key to happiness.
3. He talks about how having faith can put you on the path to success.
4. Not giving up is necessary for having a successful life.
Quotes From the Episode:“If you’re defining and measuring your success in comparison to others, then I’m telling you, you have it all wrong.”
“I measure success based on my whole life, not just part of it.”
“If you don’t start where you are, you stay where you are.”
Resources MentionedMicah Tyler Episode
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Lisa Bevere and Doug talk about her ministry, raising kids, leadership, and her message to women in today’s world. About Lisa Bevere: Lisa Bevere believes in women and empowers them by weaving the practical with the profound truth of God’s Word in award-winning curriculums and best-selling books (Lioness Arising, Fight Like a Girl, Nurture, Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry, and more). Her heart breaks over social injustice. As an advocate for change, she rallies others to be an answer to desperate problems near and far. She and her husband John Bevere co-founded Messenger International, an organization established to teach, reach, and rescue. Lisa is the mother of four sons and grandmother of three.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Lisa talks about how through her marriage, she found her calling in ministry.
2. She shares one of her difficult experiences as a woman in the church and how she was able to move past it.
3. Lisa gives advice to leaders on how to steward what God has given them in order to move forward in their ministry.
4. She talks about what worked for her and John as parents.
5. Lisa discusses her thoughts on modern-day femininity.
Quotes From the Episode:“I do believe that women were created to have a voice.”
“You’ll never look strong by making others look weak.”
“Let your critics refine you, not define you.”
“Pursue him and he’ll reveal you.”
Resources MentionedFight Like A Girl by Lisa Bevere Connect with Lisa:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Al Lopus, cofounder, and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute talks about the assessment he created that helps organizations assess, measure, and improve their overall health and engagement. He also talks about what factors play the biggest role in the health of an organization and some tips on the key elements to building a great organization.
About Al Lopus: Al Lopus is the CEO and Cofounder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, founded in 2002. The Institute provides research-based measurement tools and culture change advisory services with a single vision: to help Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces in the world.At BCWI, Al has conducted the broadest-ever employee opinion survey of Christian workers. The comprehensive Employee Engagement Survey includes more than 300 churches and over 900 Christian organizations overall, representing 233,000 full-time employees around the world. Al has also developed the Culture Consulting services and 360 Leadership Review process at BCWI.
Al is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant helping Christian leaders and organizations flourish. He publishes a weekly blog, highlighting a Best Christian Workplace, and The Flourishing Culture Podcast, featuring tips from Christian leaders on how to build a flourishing culture.
Key Takeaways:1. Al shares the background and the vision for Best Christian Workplaces.
2. He talks about the keys that boost and drive employee engagement.
3. Al talks about his experience with turning around the culture at an organization.
4. He shares his views on diversity within organizations and why he finds diversity is important for effectiveness within the workplace. Quotes From the Episode:“When you’ve got a lot of engaged employees, you’re going to make great progress as an organization.”
“It’s diversity that brings innovation and effectiveness as an organization.”
“The leader’s first job is to understand and communicate reality.”
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions”.
Resources Mentioned:Halftime by Bob Buford
Christianity Today Magazine
Global Leadership Summit
Best Christian Workplaces Employee Engagement Survey
Road to Flourishing by Al Lopus
Traction by Gino Wickman
Transitions by William Bridges
Saint John of the Cross by Fr. Donald Haggerty
Connect with Al:Website | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Heather talks about how to discern your calling in life, what it’s like to minister to leaders in Washington DC, advice to women in leadership, what she’s learned in politics and so much more. About Heather Zempel: Heather Zempel is the Discipleship Pastor and Campus Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC. She is the author of several books, including Big Change, Small Groups, a how-to book for small group leaders of adult small groups. She lives on Capitol Hill with her husband, Ryan, and energetic daughter, Sawyer. She loves growing as a leader, discipiling the next generation, and watching SEC football.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Heather talks about when she knew ministry and discipleship were her calling.
2. She shares some insight into what it’s like working in DC.
3. Heather discusses how she’s worked to incorporate the church into local DC businesses.
4. She gives some valuable advice to women leaders who may find themselves faced with challenges. Quotes From the Episode:“Calling is multi-dimensional… There’s who we’re called to minister to,... there’s where we’re called to do it and there’s what we’re called to do.”
“I think so much of leadership rises and falls on your character.”
“Check your ego at the door.”
Resources Mentioned:Practice of the Presence of God Brother Lawrence
Water from a Deep Well Gerald L. Sittser and Eugene H. Peterson
Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley
Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey
Books by Patrick Lincioni
Books by The Heath Brothers
Range David Epstein
The Chronicles of Narnia C.S. Lewis Connect with Heather: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear John Bevere share what he believes is the key to longevity in leadership, his new book, and why every leader needs to be and remain in awe of God.
About John Bevere: John is an international minister and best-selling author known for his bold and uncompromising approach to God’s Word. His resources have been translated into over 110 languages, and over 40 million copies have been given away worldwide. When he’s home in Nashville, you can find John playing competitive card games with his four sons or trying to convince Lisa to take up golf.
4 Key Takeaways:1. John talks about how he found his callings in ministry and leadership and how he finds longevity in leadership.
2. He shares some advice about parenting and teaching children to be in awe of God.
3. John talks about what it means to him to hear from God.
4. He challenges listeners to consider how they’re living now in relation to how they’ll live in eternity.
Quotes From the Episode:“I believe longevity of leadership and effectiveness of leadership is always going to be directly related to how truly humble we are.”
“God wants us to learn how he speaks to us.”Resources Mentioned:In Awe of God by John Bevere
Driven by Eternity by John Bevere
MessengerX App
Connect with John:Website | Twitter | Facebook |YouTube | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear part 2 of the lessons Doug learned in 2022 which include lessons and resources surrounding marriage, parenting, money, and leadership.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares some tips and resources for keeping your marriage healthy.
2. He gives some great resources for parenting and discusses why he finds scheduling time with his kids so important.
3. Doug talks about how giving and financial freedom can be transformative.
4. He shares some insight into some of the most impactful leadership tips he’s picked up over 2022.
Quotes From the Episode:“You don’t find a great marriage, you build one.”
“Schedule time with your family.”
“Make sure that you prioritize your kids knowing and walking with God over anything else.”
“Be grateful.”
Resources Mentioned:The XO Conference
Marriage on the Rock Audio Series
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers
Family Teams
Parenting: Getting it Right by Andy and Sandra Stanley
Pittsburgh Prays
Peace University
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Micah Tyler talks about his journey in becoming a chart-topping Christian artist, his new book, and how he finds faith through difficult times.
About Micah Tyler: Micah is a Christian music artist who went from working as a sausage delivery truck driver to getting signed to a record label and playing hundreds of shows across the country. These nights on the road have certainly honed Micah’s purpose for ministry through a growing list of self-penned tunes borne from a place that’s as real as the person he’s trying to be. “These songs are battle-tested,” says Micah. “I want to live the music I’m writing. There are some songs I can’t write because I haven’t lived there yet. When someone comes up to me after a concert and tells me how my songs affected them, I want to make sure they know I can relate.”
Key Takeaways:1. Micah talks about how he went from being a youth pastor and sausage delivery truck driver to finding music as his calling.
2. He talks about what it was like when his music charted and his career took off.
3. He shares what he’s both enjoyed and found challenging with having the platform he now has.
4. Micah discusses his new book, Walking Free.
Quotes From the Episode:“I’m trying to be faithful to whatever God’s putting in front of me, and that works out a lot better than trying to be successful.”
“There are those humbling moments when Jesus brings us back to reality.”
“I was so much more grateful to have a record deal at 33 than I would’ve been at 23.”
Resources Mentioned:Walking Free by Micah Tyler
Bible AppConnect with Micah:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear Doug talk about what he’s gained in the last year in the areas of spiritual growth and character development, and tips to help you reach your goals in the same areas of life.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about how he changed his views on prayer and how he found the time and discipline to incorporate prayer into his daily life.
2. He shares how he learned to listen to God more intently to find the direction he’d been looking for over the past year and a half.
3. He speaks on his own personal character development and what helped him grow over 2022.
4. Doug talks about why you should be thinking about your finish line.
Quotes From the Episode:“Getting older is a gift.”
“Start to pray and watch how it changes your life.”
“Turn down the dial of people and turn up the dial of God.”
“Character development is the most important development.”
“Admit it and then quit it and forget it.”
Resources Mentioned:The Hour That Changes The Worldby Dick Eastman
Who Not Howby Dan Sullivan
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug and Vance discuss Vance’s company Overflow, meeting your fundraising goals, and how generosity has the potential to change the world. About Vance Roush: Vance Roush is the Founder and CEO of Overflow and is on a mission to inspire the world to give. Overflow unlocks generosity by empowering nonprofits, churches, and corporations to easily accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto, with ease. Outside of Overflow, Vance serves on multiple boards such as Help Online (suicide prevention) and VIVE Church as a founding member. His background is in technology from companies like Google where he started his career.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Vance talks about the mission of Overflow, and how it’s impacted the world of nonprofits and churches.
2. He shares his experience with the spiritual community within Silicon Valley and what he believes the future of the spiritual community will look like.
3. Vance discusses how he’s successfully raised money for his church, and his mentality surrounding fundraising.
4. He talks about why he believes generosity will change the world.
Quotes From the Episode:“There’s credibility in consistency.”
“If I can give more people more ways to be more generous, we will have a better world.”
“The leaders are the ones with resources.”
“Life travels at the speed of relationship.”
Resources Mentioned:Overflow
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The BibleConnect with Vance:Website | Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares some of his favorite tips to have the best year ever!
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares his annual routines around goal-setting.
2. He talks about his daily agenda.
3. He also discusses the habits he has in each area of life that add value to his life.
Quotes From the Episode:“Start where you are.”
“If you want to be happy, be a growing person.”
“The best workout is the one you’ll actually do.”
Resources Mentioned:Full Focus Planner
L3 Mastermind Group
Traction by Gino Wickman
Mission 119
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, oshua Broome talks about how he ended up working in the porn industry, when he realized it was time to change something in his life, and finding his place in ministry.
About Joshua: Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world for a 6 year period. He obtained fame, wealth, and traveled the world all to find out that none of those would fill the emptiness in his heart.
He has been appearing on podcasts, tv shows, and standing on stages for the last five years telling God’s story in his life. He’s overcome depression, battling thoughts of suicide, and the emotional scars that come with doing 1,000+ pornographic films.
Today Joshua is a passionate communicator of a message of restoration. He is healed through the life giving power found in Jesus and spent years replacing lies with God’s truth. Today, he has been married for five years, has three sons, and has devoted his life to those who feel like their life is over because of a circumstance or situation. It’s never too late to change the course of your life.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Joshua shares his story about how he became an adult film star and when he decided he was going to change his life and quit the industry.
2. He talks about the pivotal period in his life after he ended his porn career and met his wife.
3. He discusses how he found his place in ministry through a life-changing mentorship.
4. Joshua speaks on what he wishes people knew about the porn industry.
5. He talks about what it takes to overcome a porn addiction.
Resources Mentioned:Josh’s Podcasts Quotes From the Episode:“I’m not trying to build an audience, I’m trying to build an audience of disciples.”
“I wish people knew how broken the people on the other side of the camera actually are.”
“There’s 30 people I was in the industry with have taken their life.”
“You can let your past own you, or you can choose to own it.” Connect with Joshua:Website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Jordan Raynor and Doug talk Taylor Swift, leadership lessons, spirituality, and writing books.
About Jordan: Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement.
Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.
Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
Key Takeaways:1. Jordan discusses why he loves Taylor Swift, and why he believes she is a marketing genius.
2. He talks about his experience working at The White House and the biggest leadership lesson he took away from that experience.
3. He shares advice on building an expansive professional network.
4. Jordan talks about his books, The Creator in You and Redeeming Your Time. Quotes From the Episode:“It’s usually not the smartest people in this world that win, it’s the most audacious people that win.”
“The level of competition decreases as the size of your goal increases.”
“Work in the secular world isn’t second class, it's the very work of God himself.”Resources Mentioned:The Word Before Work by Jordan Raynor
The Creator in You by Jordan Raynor
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
Every Single Album: Taylor Swift Podcast Connect with Jordan:Website | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Gordon MacDonald, pastor and best-selling author, share leadership advice for every decade of your life, the importance of rest, and more!
About Gordon: Gordon MacDonald has been a pastor and author for over forty years. For many years he pastored Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, and continues to serve as Pastor Emeritus. He has also provided leadership to influential ministries such as Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, which he served as President for three years, and World Relief, which he currently serves as Chairman. Gordon’s best-selling books include Ordering Your Private World, Mid-Course Correction, and, most recently, A Resilient Life. He also writes and serves as Editor-at-Large for Christianity Today’s Leadership Journal. When not writing, leading, or speaking at conferences, Gordon and his wife Gail can be found hiking the trails of New England.
6 Key Takeaways:1. Ambition in leadership can be positive, but it does have a spectrum that must be kept in check. It’s good to want to make a difference, but “Drivenness must be consecrated daily”.
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“Business brings emptiness. I always keep a sabbath.” There are no two sabbaths that are the same. It’s all about getting true rest and being renewed. If you can’t get everything done in 6 days, then you’re either doing too much or are doing it wrong.
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About every seven years, your dreams will get tested. This is either because you fail, or someone fails you.
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Right now at 81, I am most interested in raising up younger pastors and being a spiritual father to those who will go after me.
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For those who are looking for a spiritual father or a mentor, my advice is to start “dating”. Date your potential mentor, take them to coffee, ask them questions, see how you click and whether or not you hit it off. Don’t just ask someone to be your mentor. Take it slow and take time to develop a real relationship first.
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Failure always generates humility. Always take full responsibility for your mistakes. Think about what you can learn from them and what you can teach others from them. Never cover up your mistakes.
Quotes from the Episode:“Drivenness must be consecrated daily.”
“Busyness brings emptiness. I always keep a sabbath.”
“Failure always generates humility.”
"Never ever waste a crisis. A crisis always produces new answers, new insights, and new people.”
“The practice is painful so that the game is pleasurable.”Resources Mentioned:Ordering Your Private World, by Gordon MacDonald
Mid-Course Correction by Gordon MacDonald
A Resilient Life by Gordon MacDonald
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith interviews Wayne Cordeiro, Founding Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii with over 11,500 in weekend attendance. In the episode, Doug and Wayne discuss leading on empty and the effects of burnout.
About Wayne: Dr. Wayne Cordeiro is founding pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, and through New Hope International, over 152 churches have been planted worldwide. He is an author, songwriter, and highly sought-after speaker. He has authored 14 books, including The Divine Mentor and Leading on Empty. Wayne and Anna, his wife of nearly fifty years, have three children and nine grandchildren. They live in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Cordeiro serves as the president of New Hope Christian College, which specializes in developing leaders for creative arts, theology, and leadership. He has recently planted New Hope West, a Doing Church as a Team congregation.
5 Key Takeaways:1.Wayne and Doug discuss the importance of focusing on discipleship in ministry leadership. Church planting and success in the ministry is a result of proper discipleship. Character-development is crucial.
2.Wayne talks about burnout and the telltale signs of depression in leadership. It’s not something that you can plan for. Burnout is restored by healing, adjustment, and rescheduling.
3.There’s a difference between tiredness and burnout. Tiredness is resolved by better sleeping habits, burnout is not.
4.Wayne discusses solitude’s importance to our mental and spiritual health. Solitude is not isolation. Isolation is getting away from people. Solitude on the other hand is a planned away time with God.
5.Suffering in leadership is actually okay. If you never suffer, you never grow and never learn. Typically our darkest moments in leadership are right before our brightest moments.
Quotes from the Episode:
"When you're going through burnout, a night or two of rest doesn't bounce you back."
"Even though it's a tough season, don't be afraid of it".
"Often, failure comes right before success."Resources Mentioned:Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro
Sifted by Wanye Cordeiro
New Hope Fellowship ChurchConnect with Wayne:Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast,Doug talks about how he does a year-end review, why he believes every leader needs to do their own, and how to do your own.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Missionand Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs atdougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1.Why the best kind of year-end review is the one that you’ll actually follow.
2. Why you should push forward, even if your first review won’t be perfect.
3. The importance of scheduling a time and place for your review.
4. What to bring with you to your review.
Resources Mentioned:Year-End Review Template
Living Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)
How to Journal
mint.com
The Five Minute Journal App
Quotes from the Episode:"The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow."
"The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, David talks about the leadership lessons he learned at Chick-Fil-A, what set it apart as an organization, and so much more.
About David: David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He spent 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department and most recently served as a Vice President. Having worked at Chick-fil-A for most of his career, he saw the principles of servant leadership and compassion play out in the growth of more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country. David is now using his expertise and passion to spark the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations. He serves as a board member for numerous organizations and has helped launch several startups and nonprofits. Notably, David is a Founding Partner of Roam, a shared workspace that is on a mission to Make Work Matter.
In 2018 David founded Spark a Revolution, where he and his team help companies create a competitive advantage by building remarkable cultures and brands, and co-wrote his book, Remarkable!, to impart leadership lessons that transform workplace culture.
David is known for his marketing mind, servant’s heart, entrepreneurial spirit, and his ability to intuitively see what others and organizations could be rather than simply what they currently are.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. David shares some valuable information a mentor shared with him as a young leader.
2. He talks about using your platform of business to be rich, not get rich.
3. David shares how his experience with addressing customer pain points creates long-term value for a business.
4. He talks about what he’s learned about culture from working in marketing.
Quotes From the Episode: “The people you’ll be surrounded by will mold and shape who you become.”
“Does the job you’re signing up for all you to do what you’re uniquely gifted to do?”
“Money is the fruit, not the object of a career.”
“Life has to be lived forward, but is best understood in reverse.”Resources Mentioned:
Remarkable! By David Salyers
Connect with David:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Kadi discusses how she helps female individuals and teams fulfill their leadership potential within churches.
About Kadi: Kadi Cole has spent the last twenty-five years serving in local church ministry as an Executive Director at one of America's largest and fastest growing multi-site churches, a Director at Leadership Network, and a founding member of the Women's Executive Pastor Network.
Kadi authored Sticky Note Leadership, her bestselling book, Developing Female Leaders,and her newest book, Find Your Leadership Voice in 90 Days. She speaks at leadership conferences around the world.
Kadi holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and is passionate about helping organizations and businesses thrive.
Kadi is helping move the needle forward on diversity, and equipping faith-based leaders to fulfill their calling through her business, organization and church consulting, LifePlans, and leadership coaching.
5 Key Takeaways:
1. Kadi discusses her book, Developing Female Leaders.
2. She talks about developing more female leaders who want to start a family or are raising a family.
3. Kadi challenges people to make their ministry or organization more equitable.
4. She talks about creating a safe space within the workplace for women and what that should look like.
5. She discusses establishing your voice as a woman.
Quotes From the Episode:“The higher you go in leadership, the more development needs to be done individually… You really need personal feedback.”
“Leadership is incorporated into a young man's development from the very beginning. It is not so with women.”
“The longer a woman serves on a church staff, the less confident she becomes in her ability to lead.”
Resources Mentioned:
Developing Female LeadersNecessary Endings
Connect with Kadi:Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares some practical tips involving gratitude and encouragement.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares a story that provides a great perspective on gratitude.
2. He talks about how to increase gratitude through journaling and other methods.
3. He emphasizes the importance of encouraging others and how to effectively encourage others.
Quotes From the Episode:“My life has been transformed by the encouragement of others.”
“Everyone on the planet needs encouragement.”
“Silent gratitude never did anyone any good.” Resources Mentioned:The Five Minute Journal
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Lee talks about all things leadership succession and how to address the topic at any stage of your leadership journey.
About Lee: Lee Kricher is the founder of Future Forward Churches, a not-for-profit organization that provides resources for church leaders related to pastoral transition and church revitalization. Prior to his current role with Future Forward Churches, Lee served as the Senior Pastor of Amplify Church, a non-denominational church in Pittsburgh. Under his leadership, the church was transformed from an aging, dying church into a growing, multi-generational church.
He then led a Seamless Pastoral Transition to a next-generation leader.
Lee’s four decades of senior leadership experience in both the church and corporate worlds give him a unique perspective on change leadership and leadership transition in churches. He has a Master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Lee talks about his book, Seamless Pastoral Transition.2. He talks about some of the pitfalls that interrupt leadership transition.
3. Lee gives advice to leaders who need to start thinking of finding successors.
4. He talks about how to best hand off the baton.
5. Lee talks about stress management within leadership.
Quotes From the Episode:“I think the most important thing is to recognize our mortality.”
“Sharing leadership is important.”
“I am a prayerful cheerleader for my successor.”
“With the right number of things we are focusing on, we can do great things.”
Resources Mentioned:Seamless Pastoral Transitionby Lee Kricher
Future Forward Churches
Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Connect with Lee:Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug talks to Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze about excellence, what it means to build a great organization, and why as a leader you give up the right to make excuses.
About Horst: A legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze's teachings, and vision have reshaped the concepts of service and hospitality across industries.
Mr. Schulze's professional life began more than 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 1983. There Mr. Schulze created the operating and service standards that have become world-famous.
During his tenure at The Ritz-Carlton, Mr. Schulze served as President and COO, responsible for the $2 billion operations worldwide. It was under his leadership that The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company became the first service-based company to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award — twice.
In 1991, Mr. Schulze was recognized as "corporate hotelier of the world" by HOTELS magazine. In 1995, he was awarded the Ishikawa Medal for his personal contributions to the quality movement. In 1999, Johnson & Wales University gave him an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree in Hospitality Management. Most recently, Mr. Schulze was honored with the “Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award” by Historic Hotels of America.
After leaving The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Mr. Schulze went on to found The Capella Hotel Group. This luxury hotel company managed some of the most elite properties worldwide and gave Mr. Schulze the opportunity to further define the luxury hotel industry, receiving countless awards and recognitions.
Today, Mr. Schulze serves as Expert in Residence at Arch + Tower, a boutique, organizational strategy consulting firm. He also recently completed his first book, titled “Excellence Wins.”
4 Key Takeaways:
- He discusses the importance of vision in starting a company.
- Horst shares his views on the state of work and leadership today.
- He talks about what he believes excellence is.
- He gives advice to people who are looking for their purpose in life.
Quotes From the Episode:“You should invite people to join your dream, your vision.”
“Create excellence in what you’re doing.”
“Be a leader of yourself.”
“Keep always in mind your fellow human being.”
Resources Mentioned:Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze
Ritz-Carlton
Connect with Horst:Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug and Rory talk about setting the foundation for your brand, building your own personal brand, and how you can turn it into a business. About Rory Vaden: Rory Vaden has dedicated his entire life to studying leadership and influence. His education and experience took him all the way from being raised by a single mother in a trailer park to becoming a New York Times bestselling author of the book Take the Stairs, a world-renowned Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and an Eight-Figure entrepreneur.
He has developed dozens of insights, frameworks, and methodologies that led to a viral Ted talk and have been used by some of the most successful organizations in the world to mobilize their sales forces, develop their leaders and move their people into action.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Rory talks about his background in leadership and the different stages of his career.
- He shares his definition of a personal brand.
- He gives advice to aspiring speakers.
- Rory discusses what he believes are the keys to building a successful personal business or brand. Quotes From the Episode:“What problem can you solve in one word?”
“You are most powerfully positioned to serve the person you once were.”
“A book should be a conclusion, not a hypothesis.”Resources Mentioned:Take the StairsRory’s Tedx Talk
Brand Builders Group
Free Brand Strategy Call
Connect with Rory:Website | Instagram | Twitter | Linkedin | YouTube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Chad talks about how he got his start in the financial industry, raising kids who are smart and not spoiled, and his new book which is geared towards helping entrepreneurs with their mindsets.
About Chad Willardson: Chad is the president of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth advisory firm he founded in 2011 that serves entrepreneurs and families. His best-selling first book, Stress Free Moneyhas been featured in Forbes 21 books to read in 2021, NBC News, and Yahoo Finance.
In addition to serving the family office clients of Pacific Capital, Chad also manages the 450 million-dollar investment portfolio as the elected city treasurer of his community. Chad is recognized as one of the top wealth management experts in the country and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Inc., US News and World Report, Investment News, Entrepreneur, and Financial Advisors Magazines.
He lives in Southern California with his wife, Amber, and their 5 children.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Chad talks about his obsession with learning, growth, and self-improvement helped him get to where he is today.
2. He discusses his book, Smart Not Spoiled, which he wrote to teach his kids about money.
3. He shares some examples of what he’s taught his kids about entrepreneurship.
4. Chad talks about his thoughts behind his new book, Beyond the Money. Quotes From the Episode:“Something I think we can do better at is teaching our kids to be creative and earn money.”
“Be good at something, enjoy it, and make sure people are willing to pay you for it.”
“Be clear about your boundaries up front and decide what is critical.”
Resources Mentioned:Smart Not Spoiled by Chad Willardson
Stress Free Money by Chad Willardson
Beyond the Money by Chad Willardson
Gravystack
Connect with Chad:Website | Twitter | Linkedin
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast,you’ll hear our interview with Mike Sullivan, Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. You’ll hear Mike talk about his favorite moments from both of his Stanley Cup runs, the lessons he’s learned from his leadership journey, how he turned around the Penguins so quickly and won two cups, his advice to his 20-year-old self, and more. Enjoy!
3 Key Takeaways:1. Mike talks about the best part of winning two Stanley Cup runs.
2. He talks about his journey as a hockey coach and some of the lessons he's learned along the way.
3. He shares what he would tell his 20-year-old self if he knew then what he knows now.
About Mike: Mike Sullivan was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12, 2015 when the team fired coach Mike Johnston. Sullivan was coaching the Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre before being promoted to the NHL club.
Sullivan was an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks for the 2013-14 season under coach John Tortorella. Prior to joining the Canucks, Sullivan was an assistant on Tortorella’s staff with the New York Rangers and, before that, was again an assistant for Tortorella with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sullivan also served as head coach for the U.S. Men’s team at the 2007 World Championships in Russia. He also was an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.
Previously, Sullivan spent two years as head coach of the Boston Bruins. In his first season in 2003-04, Sullivan led the team to the Northeast Division title. In 164 regular season games as a head coach, he had a record of 70-56-15-23 with a 3-4 playoff record.
Sullivan joined Boston after spending one season as head coach of their top American Hockey League affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island. Following his stint with Providence, he was named the assistant coach of the NHL’s Bruins under then interim head coach Mike O’Connell.
A native of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Sullivan played four seasons of college hockey at Boston University from 1986-87 until 1989-90. He scored 61 goals and recorded 138 points in 141 career college games. He was drafted by the New York Rangers as their fourth pick, 69th overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, though he never signed with them. He began his NHL career in August of 1991 when he signed a free agent contract with the San Jose Sharks after spending one season with the San Diego Gulls of the International Hockey League. Sullivan went on to play 11 seasons in the NHL and scored 54 goals with 136 points in 709 games during his playing career.
Connect with Mike:Webpage
Quotes from the Episode:
"Don't be so concerned about what other people think about you. Stick to your convictions." -Mike Sullivan
"It's hard to be a head coach in this league if you're not willing to make tough decisions." -Mike Sullivan
"Great players don't win championships in this league, great teams win championships." -Mike Sullivan
"Sometimes as a head coach you have to gain control by relinquishing control by empowering others." -Mike Sullivan
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug discusses why you need a bucket list, what your bucket list could look like, and how you can continuously check items off your list.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug talks about how his father-in-law opened up the world to him, inspiring him to have life-changing experiences.
2. He urges listeners to recognize that life is short.
3. Doug talks about what a bucket list is and how his bucket list is structured to inspire listeners to start their own list.
4. He discusses some ways to cross items off of your bucket list. Quotes From the Episode:“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
“Always be adding to your bucket list.”
“Always ask who, not how.”
“Ask God to open up doors for you and give you bucket list experiences you couldn’t even dream of.”
Resources Mentioned:My Plan For Living To 156by Dan Sullivan
Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Anton Gunn talks with Doug about his leadership journey that turned into his career, his experience playing football in college, and important lessons he’s learned in life.
About Anton: Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership.
He has a Masters's Degree in Social Work from USC and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America.
As an International speaker and consultant, he has worked with organizations like T-Mobile, Sodexo, KPMG, Emory Healthcare, Bernard Health, Blue Shield of California, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Boeing.
From playing SEC football and being the first African American in history elected to the SC legislature from his district early in his career to now serving as the CEO of 937 Strategy Group and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world-class leadership culture.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Anton talks about the album that changed the trajectory of his life.
2. He recounts his experience playing football at the University of South Carolina.
3. He talks about his journey working in politics starting at a local level working in healthcare to becoming a Senior Advisor to President Obama.
4. Anton talks about his new book, Just Lead.
Quotes From the Episode:“Your mindset matters more than your skillset.”
“As a leader, you should always keep your promises.”
“There’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.”
“When you’re passionate about something, do something about it.”Resources Mentioned:Pulp Fiction
Just Lead by Anton Gunn
The Audacity of Leadershipby Anton Gunn
More Books by Anton
Audible
Connect with Anton:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/338
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Anton Gunn talks with Doug about his leadership journey that turned into his career, his experience playing football in college, and important lessons he’s learned in life.
About Anton: Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership.
He has a Masters's Degree in Social Work from USC and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America.
As an International speaker and consultant, he has worked with organizations like T-Mobile, Sodexo, KPMG, Emory Healthcare, Bernard Health, Blue Shield of California, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Boeing.
From playing SEC football and being the first African American in history elected to the SC legislature from his district early in his career to now serving as the CEO of 937 Strategy Group and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world-class leadership culture.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Anton talks about the album that changed the trajectory of his life.
2. He recounts his experience playing football at the University of South Carolina.
3. He talks about his journey working in politics starting at a local level working in healthcare to becoming a Senior Advisor to President Obama.
4. Anton talks about his new book, Just Lead.
Quotes From the Episode:“Your mindset matters more than your skillset.”
“As a leader, you should always keep your promises.”
“There’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.”
“When you’re passionate about something, do something about it.”Resources Mentioned:Pulp Fiction
Just Lead by Anton Gunn
The Audacity of Leadershipby Anton Gunn
More Books by Anton
Audible
Connect with Anton:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/338
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Erin and Doug talk about how authenticity can be your superpower in your career, how she makes decisions, increasing employee engagement, leadership development, and more.
About Erin Hatzikostas: Erin Hatzikostas is a former corporate CEO turned founder of b Authentic, Inc. She is an author, a TEDx and Keynote speaker, a career coach, a podcast cohost, and Running Man enthusiast. At the age of 42, Erin became the CEO of a nine-figure 1,000-employee healthcare financial company where she led a massive turnaround, tripling earnings and sending employee engagement skyrocketing in just three years. Just when things were going great, Erin decided to walk away from the corporate world. She realized it was her reliance on authenticity that allowed her to say yes to the big girl job, but also to achieve incredible results.
Through her company, b Authentic Inc., she’s on a hellbent mission to eradicate the all-too-fake corporate environment by inspiring and enabling an army of people to crush their careers without compromising everything else.
Erin is the friend, the mom, the coach, guru, and the boss you’ve always wanted all rolled into one.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Erin discusses with Doug why she left the corporate world to start her own company.
- She talks about how she was able to drive employee engagement in her corporate job.
- She shares why she believes being authentic will help you get better results in your career.
- Erin talks about how she teaches others to grow as leaders through keynote speeches and workshops.
Quotes From the Episode:“Authenticity does not mean to be yourself.”
“Leadership shouldn’t be a popularity contest.”
“It was my authenticity that drove results.”
“People respect authority, but they follow authenticity.”
Resources Mentioned:B Authentic
You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
How I Built This Podcast
Speakernomics PodcastConnect with Erin:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram | YouTube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares all of his favorite tools, services, and resources that have helped him go further and faster in every aspect of his life both personally and professionally.
About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
6 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares some resources that he found helpful in his marriage, parenting, and family in general.
2. He shares some of his favorite resources for journaling.
3. Doug talks about some useful financial tools and the 7 Baby Steps that have helped him go further with his finances.
4. He shares his favorite resources for traveling.
5. He covers resources for both physical and spiritual wellbeing.
6. Doug talks about various work-related hacks and resources that help streamline his workflow.
Quotes From the Episode:“I love finding out about new services, products and resources to help my life to help my life get better and then I”m very passionate about sharing those with others.”Resources Mentioned:Find a comprehensive list of resources and their links here: https://l3leadership.org/336 Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug talks with his longtime friend Alex Pursglove about how investing in coaching changed her life, and what she’s learned about money through her success with her business.
About Alex Pursglove: From embracing personal growth and shifting limiting beliefs, Alex Pursglove transformed from a people-pleasing, self-criticizing, and struggling solotreprenuer into an unapologetic woman running a multi-six-figure coaching business. Once she learned the art of creating and quantum leaping, she tenaxed her business in under two years while strengthening her faith, confidence, and personal fulfillment.
Alex is dedicated to helping other women create wild success in life and business by releasing shame and fear that slows them down while cultivating full conviction in their vision and their value. Her clients experience significant shifts in how they see themselves as they accelerate their revenue and results more easily.
Deeply committed to practicing what she preaches, Alex has studied with multiple world-class mentors, including David Nagel, one of the architects of the personal development industry to uplevel every area of her life, family, and business.
She and her husband Adam value transformative experiences in travel, practicing Brazillian Ju Jitsu, and devoting a purposeful life together with their daughter, Stella Love.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Alex talks about how she started her business and what she learned in the first year.
2. She shares what her experience was like investing in a coach.
3. She talks about her beliefs surrounding failure.
4. Alex defines what a “quantum leap” means to her.
Quotes From the Episode:“I decided to follow what I wanted instead of doubting myself.”
“People pleasing is being dishonest with someone to avoid their potential reaction to you.”
“The only way you can avoid mistakes is to not be in the arena.”
“Money is a vehicle for change and for impact.”Resources Mentioned:Pace Success CoachingConnect with Alex:Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Ginger discusses her career journey at Southwest, what she learned while working there, and shares her thoughts on work culture.
About Ginger: Ginger Hardage retired as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines after an illustrious 25 years, where she served as a member of the CEO's executive leadership team. At Southwest, Ginger led a team of 150 people responsible for building and sustaining the organization's legendary culture and communications enterprise.
In 2017, Ginger launched Unstoppable Cultures, a brand designed to help organizations create and sustain cultures of enduring greatness. Recognized by many as a foremost global authority on building and sustaining organizational culture, Ginger was responsible for the activities at Southwest that nourished the culture and the internal and external communications function.
Ginger has received numerous honors throughout her career, including induction into the Public
Relations Hall of Fame, being named as one of Texas’ Most Powerful and Influential Women and receiving the prestigious Larry Foster Award for Integrity in Public Communication from the Arthur W. Page Society. PRWeek has named her multiple times to its Top 50 Power list and 50
Most Powerful Women in Public Relations. She was named “Legendary Communicator” by Southern Methodist University, Legacy Award honoree by the Plank Center for Leadership, and selected for the James C. Bowling Executive-In-Residence Lecture Series at the University of Kentucky.
Ginger currently serves as Global Chairman of the Board for Ronald McDonald House Charities. In Dallas, she serves on the board of The Trinity Park Conservancy and was a past president of the Trinity Commons Foundation. Ginger previously served on advisory boards of Novartis in Basel, Switzerland; The Page Society; Business Civic Leadership Center, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Big Brothers and Sisters of Metropolitan Dallas; Southwest Cares; and the Council of Public Relations Firms.
Ginger earned a B.A. in advertising/public relations from Texas Tech University and was recognized as an outstanding alumna by the College of Mass Communications at Texas Tech University.
Ginger lives in Dallas, TX, and Santa Fe, NM with her husband, Kelly.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Ginger recalls how she got her position at Southwest Airlines and grew a team centered around culture and communications.
2. She advises emerging leaders to distinguish themselves to grow within their current organization.
3. She discusses where her career has gone since departing Southwest Airlines.
4. Ginger talks about what company culture and effective communication mean to her.
Quotes From the Episode:“Culture isn’t a faucet you can turn on and off.”
“I believe that culture, leadership, and communication go hand in hand.”
“We have to be authentically ourselves to be authentically happy.”
“Leaders cast a long shadow”.
Resources Mentioned:Ginger’s Masterclass: The FellowshipConnect with Ginger:Website | Twitter | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug has a conversation with Jesse Cole, the founder of Fans First Entertainment and The Savannah Bananas, about his new book, Fans First.
About Jesse Cole: Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.
The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.
Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees.
Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers.
Fun Fact: Cole owns seven yellow tuxedos and proposed to his wife Emily in the yellow tux in front of a sold out crowd. She said Yes! The two later married at their stadium. In 2018, they welcomed their first baby banana, Maverick.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Jesse catches up listeners on what has happened in his life in the past year and a half.
2. He shares what his main inspiration is for trying out new ideas.
3. Jesse talks about his new book, Fans First.
4. He gives advice to listeners about how to grow their confidence and be their biggest fans.
5. He shares what the most rewarding part of owning The Bananas is for him.
Quotes From the Episode:“How can you experiment with ideas faster?”
“If you want to create fans of other people, you better be your biggest fan of what you do.”
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”Resources Mentioned:Fans First by Jesse Cole
Bananaland on ESPN
Cameron HughesConnect with Jesse:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug interviews Dr. Henry Cloud. In the interview, they walk through the leadership principles taught in three of Dr. Cloud’s books, they talk about Dr. Cloud’s process for writing books and his advice for aspiring authors, his advice for young leaders, and the importance of coaching for leaders.
About Dr.Cloud: Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. He draws on his extensive experience in business, leadership consulting, and clinical psychology, to impart practical and effective advice for improving leadership skills and business performance.
In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses alike. He has an extensive executive coaching background, and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEO’s, leadership teams and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.
His experience includes three decades as a consultant, and as an entrepreneur, he started and grew a successful chain of treatment centers in over 40 cities across the western United States. His experience running a business of this magnitude lends credibility to his expertise on leadership matters in the companies with which he works.
As a speaker, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with many business and global leaders and experts, such as Tony Blair, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, Desmond Tutu, Marcus Buckingham, and others.
Dr. Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, with a B.S. in psychology. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Biola University and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. His philanthropic interests lie in homelessness in the inner city, as well as missions in the developing world. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy. He enjoys golf, scuba diving, boating, and fishing.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Dr. Cloud discusses his book, Changes that Heal.2. He talks about 4 corner relationships and what those look like in one's life.
3. Dr. Cloud gives advice to aspiring writers.
4. He discusses why he coaches others and why he feels that people need coaching.
Quotes From the Episode:“Learn how to be autonomous”.
“Everybody’s gotta grow up and learn how to be an adult.”
“There’s no such thing as a self-made person.”Resources Mentioned:Changes that Heal (Affiliate Link)
The Power of the Other (Affiliate link)
Necessary Endings
Connect with Dr. Cloud:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Podcast | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares lessons he’s learned about seasons of transitions in our lives. Whether you feel like you’re about to transition, you are in transition, or you know one day you will, we hope the lessons in the episode encourage you.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
5 Key Takeaways:
- He discusses the four questions to ask yourself when you find yourself in a season of transition.
- Doug talks about navigating uncomfortable transitions.
- He reminds us that God has to dry up the well sometimes to push us forward.
- He gives advice on looking back on the previous seasons of your life.
- Doug reminds us that transitions can bring us to something better.
Quotes From the Episode:“There will be times in your life where God has to dry up the well to get you to move and the best thing you can do when God says to ‘move’, is move.”
“Believe in life cycles and seasons because they are real.”
“Do not get bitter about your last season.”
“Soon it’ll be better than it’s ever been.”Resources Mentioned:Matt Keller Leadership PodcastNecessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud **(Affiliate Link)
Connect with Doug:*Website* | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram**
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug and Jeff discuss Jeff’s new book, “Know What You’re FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life”.
About Jeff: Jeff Henderson believes in the power of words. As an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader, Jeff is a master communicator at his core. He has witnessed firsthand the capacity for language to dictate vision and for vision to transform the cultures of companies and organizations worldwide. Recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn’t miss, Jeff has helped lead three of North Point Ministries’ churches in the Atlanta, GA area since 2003. As a much sought after thought-leader, Jeff knows the value of effective communication to spur growth and believes it is the key to impact change in one’s life ultimately.
Jeff has seen this outlook pays dividends in both the nonprofit and for-profit worlds. Prior to serving as a pastor, Jeff worked in marketing with the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands and Chick-fil-A, Inc., where he led the company’s sports marketing and regional marketing efforts. Jeff understands what it takes to build something from the ground up having founded several organizations including Champion Tribes, Preaching Rocket, MNTR (fka Launch Youniversity) and The For Company which helps churches and businesses grow by using the FOR strategy. Whether established or emerging, Jeff has a heart for developing leadership.
Fueled by the passion to see individuals and businesses thrive, Jeff has become a trusted voice for those who want to see true success in themselves and their sphere of influence. Jeff has a way of inspiring people to reach their maximum potential while understanding that it will not only positively impact one’s company and organization but also establish a legacy of healthy growth.
6 Key Takeaways:1. Jeff discusses his book, Know What You’re FOR.
2. He gives advice to leaders on how to get clear on what they are known for.
3. He discusses the importance of customer engagement on social media.
4. Jeff talks about gratitude systems and how they add value to organizations.
5. He shares how individuals can be for their cities.
6. Jeff talks about what he is currently learning and working on.
Quotes From the Episode:“You need to bake purpose into purchase.”
“Never assume.”
“Vision rarely repeated is quickly forgotten.”
“My life moves to a better place when I move at a sustainable pace.”Resources Mentioned:Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson and John C. MaxwellNorthpoint Ministries Connect with Jeff:Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations."
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Doug shares his journey in learning how to have hard conversations.
- He talks about the ground rules everyone needs to agree on before having hard conversations.
- He walks listeners through the 7 steps he uses to have hard conversations.
- Doug shares how to recognize when you need to have a hard conversation with somebody.
Quotes From the Episode:“In Matthew 18, Jesus sets up a process of having hard conversations.”
“We go to people, not behind their backs.”
“We have honest, hard, and awkward conversations all the time.”
“We don’t let things linger.”
“Learn and know that everybody communicates differently and we will respond accordingly.”Resources Mentioned:Changes that Heal by Dr. Henry Cloud (affiliate link)Future Forward ChurchesPittsburgh Property ShowcasePredictive Index Personality TestConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Todd talks to Doug about his transition from The Accidental Creative being a side hustle to a full time company, leading creatives, and writing books. About Todd: Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than ten million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.
Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.
His latest book, The Motivation Code, is about the hidden forces that drive deep engagement and brilliant work.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Todd breaks down what he feels creative people need in order to work well.
2. He talks about how he got his start in podcasting and made the jump from having it be his side gig to full time.
3. Todd discusses his upcoming book, The Daily Creative.4. He talks about his book writing process and gives advice to aspiring writers.
Quotes From the Episode:“You have to have a vision for the direction you want to go.”
“The more precise you can be in how you talk about what you do, the more likely you are to resonate with other people.”
“Leading is about people.”
“When you lead well your influence echoes for generations to come.”Guest Resources Mentioned:The Daily Creativeby Todd Henry
The Accidental Creative Podcast
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
Connect with Todd:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug takes some time to reflect on where he is in his life during his 37th year, what is important to him at this time, and the lessons he’s learned thus far.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares an exciting announcement!
2. He reflects upon what getting older means to him.
3. Doug talks about goals he came away with from a spiritual retreat.
4. He emphasizes the importance of marriage, family, and legacy.
Quotes From the Episode:“At 37, I’m still more grateful for life than I’ve ever been.”
“Getting older is a gift.”
“Always have something to look forward to.”
“At 37, we’re stewarding a life for God.”
“Your decisions matter.”
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Who Not Howby Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyLight Of Life Connect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, AJ talks about how she helps people find their own personal brand and why having a personal brand is important for success.
About AJ: AJ Vaden is Co-founder and CEO of Brand Builders Group, an international speaker, million-dollar producer and cohost of The Influential Personal Brand podcast. As a personal brand strategist, she challenges and inspires people to reinvent themselves as part of building and monetizing their personal brand. AJ has personally worked with thousands of individuals to help them focus their expertise, expand their reach, build their reputation and brand the one thing no one else has, their name.
Over the last 10 years she has been a part of founding, launching and building a very successful 8- figure coaching business, a multi million-dollar consulting business, and a 7-figure speaking business. Along with her company Brand Builders Group, AJ was featured in a 3-page spread in Success Magazine on the impacts of personal branding as well as recently being named as one of the Top 5 Personal Branding Speakers of 2019. Her client roster includes working with top level executives from organizations such as Bridgestone, Verizon Cellular Sales, Home Franchise Concepts and DIRECTV as well as working with well known speakers, best selling authors, entrepreneurs and online influencers such as mega podcast host Lewis Howes and original “shark”, creator of the infomercial and serial entrepreneur Kevin Harrington.
AJ has taken 25 years of setbacks, successes, tragedies and overcoming and distilled them into simple yet powerful lessons that will help anyone become better than ever.
4 Key Takeaways:1. AJ gives advice to someone looking to narrow down their personal brand.
2. She talks about how her company, Brand Builders Group, works with people looking to build their personal brand.
3. AJ talks about how personal brands are a growing trend.
4. She highlights how important content creation is for growing your personal brand.
Quotes From the Episode:“Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should.”
“I want to be someone who is known for making a difference in this world.”
“Personal branding is an extension of who you are and what you want to be known for.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Brand Builders Group
Free Brand Call
Connect with AJ:Instagram | Website | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Glover shares the vision of why he started the ManUp conference and the impact it’s had on the community.
About Ed: Rev. Dr. Ed Glover is the Founder and President of Urban Impact Foundation. He currently serves as Associate Preacher and Director of Urban Missions at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA. Pastor Ed and his wife Tammy have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.
5 Key Takeaways:1. Ed shares his goals behind ManUp.
2. He provides statistics on the impact of fatherlessness.
3. Ed talks about what Urban Impact does from day to day.
4. He talks about the impact that Urban Impact has on the community.
5. Ed shares a message he feels is relevant to men today.
Quotes From the Episode:“I wanted to impact men, and I wanted to impact the fatherless.”
“Fatherlessness is destroying the family, it’s destroying the very fabric of our country.”
“We’re encouraging men to get involved in their community.”
“You repent and God redeems.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:ManUp PittsburghUrban Impact Foundation
Connect with Ed:Webpage
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin discusses ManUp, an annual conference in Pittsburgh that encourages men to maximize their impact in their home and community and raise awareness towards fatherlessness. He also talks about his career, sports, and his favorite leadership principles.
About Mike: Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. In his 14 seasons as head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team's storied history. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2021 season.
Mike also founded the ManUp conference 10 years ago in partnership with the Urban Impact Foundation.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Mike talks about ManUp and how it is relevant to him personally.
- He discusses balancing work and family.
- Mike shares his favorite sport outside of football.
- He talks about one leadership principle that he carries with him.
Quotes From the Episode:“As leaders, we need to continually listen.”
“Listening is a skill.”
“Part of good leadership is being open to ideas.”
“I’ll tolerate you until I can replace you.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:ManUp PittsburghUrban Impact Foundation
Connect with Mike:Webpage | Facebook | Twitter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, John O’Leary shares his story, some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, his faith and discusses his book On Fire.5 Key Takeaways:
- John talks about his experience as a child being burned and what he learned from it.
- He shares how faith has been instrumental in his journey.
- John discusses how he got his start in motivational speaking.
- He talks about a few points from his book, On Fire.
- John provides advice to aspiring speakers and authors looking to level up.
About John: In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. Today, John is the author of the #1 National Bestselling books ON FIRE and IN AWE. The latter released in May 2020 with many saying it is the message we all need right now. John is the host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast and a live and virtual event speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.
Quotes From the Episode:“Your life is a gift.”
“I believe God is big enough to elevate the way I view my life.”
"I choose to thrive.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:On Fireby John O’LearyLive Inspired PodcastSign up for John’s Free 21 Day Challenge
Connect with John:Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ken Coleman talks about topics such as The Great Resignation, promotions, and his new book, From Paycheck to Purpose.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Ken talks about what coaching means to him and why he enjoys doing it.
- He talks about The Great Resignation and the effects of the pandemic on the US economy.
- Ken gives advice to leaders who are looking to attract and retain talent within their organization.
- He goes over his new book and summarizes each section.
- He talks about what to do in order to win a promotion within your organization.
About Ken: Ken Coleman is the #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Ken Coleman Show. As America’s Career Coach, he helps callers discover what they do best so they can do work they love and produce the results that matter most to them. Whether you’re looking for a complete career change or you’re just unsure about what step to take next, Ken will help you get unstuck and get on the path to meaningful work.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Coaching is about transformation.”
“They’re not looking for a better job, they're looking for a better life.”
“That is where opportunities live, on the other side of a connection.”
“Your time will come.”
“You matter, you have what it takes, press on.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:
The Ken Coleman ShowFrom Paycheck to Purpose by Ken ColemanGet Clear Career AssessmentVansVoices of the Heart by Chip DoddSmartless PodcastPebble Beach Golf Course
Connect with Ken:
Webpage | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Brian Moran discusses his framework for the 12 Week Year and shares how you can get more done in 12 weeks than most can in a year.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Brian shares his definition of accountability and what that means in relation to other people as a leader.
- He discusses why he wrote his book, The 12 Week Year.
- Brian talks about how shortening the timeframe to achieve a goal can bring clarity, momentum, and stress reduction.
- He shares the framework he provides leaders with to achieve their goals in the 12 Week Year.
- Brian discusses how he reviews his execution and results to accomplish more.
About Brian: Brian is the CEO and founder of The Execution Company. He is a highly respected expert and accomplished executive who has developed a well-versed business perspective from his vast experience in consumer products, healthcare, food service, automotive and transportation and professional service sectors.
Brian is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The 12 Week Year, a program developed to empower individuals and companies to achieve more in 12 weeks than what others accomplish in 12 months. The 12 Week Year philosophy and training program has been implemented worldwide with industry leading companies like Allstate, BBVA, Mass Mutual, Metronic, Merril-Lynch, Nationwide, Paycor, and Papa Johns.
Prior to launching The Execution Company, Brian had leadership positions within Pepsico, UPS, Senn Delany Management Consultants, and National Automotive Corporation. Coupling his corporate experience with his entrepreneurial drive, Brian also co-founded Bio Inc, a health services provider specializing in wellness and medical surveillance performing on-site medical testing.
A trusted strategic advisor and visionary, Brian volunteers his time to mentor promising entrepreneurs to refine, implement, and execute their business plans, and his charity work includes Susan G. Komen and CBMC.
Quotes From the Episode:
“In the end, you choose your consequences.”
“Separate the starting from finishing.”
“The 12 Week Year is about being great at a few things, rather than being mediocre at a lot of things.”
“Do everything you can to grow.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:
The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington
12 Week Year Website
Uncommon Accountability by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington
Feel the Fear and Do it Anywaysby Susan Jeffers
One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard Ph.D. Connect with Brian:Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Grant Baldwin shares his journey in which he went from being a youth pastor to a professional public speaker and shares some tips he learned along the way.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Grant talks about how he got his start with public speaking.
- He gives advice to aspiring speakers on how to know if speaking would be right for them.
- He highlights the importance of focusing on one specific topic to get a start in the speaking industry.
- Grant discusses how valuable marketing materials are for speakers.
- He talks about how to price yourself as a speaker.
About Grant: Back in 2008, Grant was a broke youth pastor who didn’t really know what he wanted to do in life. Through a few twists and turns, he decided to start a speaking business. He worked hard to build my business and get paid to speak, all while trying to figure things out on his own because there weren’t a ton of great resources out there.
Despite starting his speaking career during a financial crisis in 2008, Grant has earned over $2 million from 500+ paid engagements all over the world. He has done everything from closed-door workshops to keynotes in front of 13,000 people. In 2015, he started his podcast, The Speaker Lab, which aims to give speakers clarity, confidence and a clear path to make an impact.
Grant is married to his high school sweetheart and together they have 3 girls. He currently resides in Nashville, TN.
Quotes from the Episode:“You want to make sure you’re delivering onstage, but you also want to make sure to deliver offstage as well.”
“This is simple, but it’s not easy.”
“Who you are is more important than what you do.”
“Enjoy the journey.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:
https://myspeakerfee.com/The Speaker LabOura RingReworkby Jason Fried and David Heinemeir HanssonThe Successful Speakerby Grant Baldwin
Connect with Grant:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, John Delony discusses his new book, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, his experience and perspective on anxiety, trauma and grief and what he has learned by working with Dave Ramsey.
5 Key Takeaways:
- John recalls his background in mental health.
- He talks about his own personal experience with mental health struggles.
- He discusses the differences between regular stress and toxic stress.
- John breaks down trauma and what happens to someone mentally when they are traumatized.
- He shares what his experience has been like working with Ramsey Solutions.
About John: Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the mental health expert for Ramsey Solutions. John’s goal is to help you navigate tough decisions, improve your relationships, and believe you’re worthy of being well.
Quotes From the Episode:“You have to make peace with it.”
“Wellness is a series of practices.”
“Anxiety is an alarm system.”
“You are worth being well and you are worth being loved.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Own Your Past, Change Your Future by John DelonyRamsey SolutionsI Don’t Wanna Talk About Itby Terrence RealBag of CandyBurnoutby Amelia & Emily NegoskiDopamine Nation**by Anna Lembke
Connect with John:*Webpage* | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube**
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Tricia Sciortino talks about Belay, a virtual assistant company, and how she went from being a founding employee to CEO.
6 Key Takeaways:
- Tricia details her career leading up to Belay.
- She discussed what she’s learned about leadership since being CEO and how she applied what she knew about leadership prior to that role.
- Tricia shares how goal setting propelled her forward in Belay.
- She talks about why having an assistant can really take a business further.
- She lists off the things that VA’s do to help leaders.
- She shares a general overview of what a week looks like as a VA.
About Tricia: Born and raised in Long Island, she attended the University of Hartford and earned a degree in Business Administration and Management. For ten years, she served as District Manager for the retail chain Pacific Sunwear, however, when her first child was born, she – like many other parents – found herself struggling to balance her high-profile career with her new role as a mother. Enter: BELAY. Joining a startup during the recession was risky, but she took a leap of faith. As BELAY’s first employee and virtual assistant – and then onto serve as Director, Vice President, President, COO, and now CEO – Tricia’s spent the last 10 years ‘walking the walk’ of what BELAY calls the Third Option: the ability to cultivate a balanced life with a successful career while making family and personal relationships a priority. As a leader, she’s passionate about everyone owning and forging their own paths, careers, and professional development, putting each of BELAY’s valued employees and contractors in the driver’s seat to cultivate the balance of work and life that best suits them.
She’s so committed to helping people realize this that, in 2020, she launched a podcast, One Next Step, to show leaders that they can not only grow their business but also help them create more margin so that they can enjoy their life.
Tricia lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, two daughters, stepson, and fur baby, Lola, and is seriously grateful – for the opportunity to live out her third option every day as a hands-on mom while supporting those she leads to live out theirs.
Quotes From the Episode:
“My goal was always to be the next ‘thing’.”
“Imagine what you could do with two extra hours a day.”
“We view ourselves as the people giving you your time back.”
“Nobody intends to miss the mark.”
“Yes you can.”Resources Mentioned:
Belay Solutions
Slack
Zoom
Trackpad
Airpods
Dare by Becky Blalock
Leadership on the Line
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ryan Hawk talks about his new book, The Pursuit of Excellence. He discusses why he wrote this book, his process, and what he’s learned throughout his writing career.
6 Key Takeaways:
- Ryan talks about how important having others involved providing feedback in the process of writing his books.
- He discusses the impact his Dad had on him growing up and today.
- He tells listeners what he's learned about discipline.
- Ryan shares why he strives to include his voice in his work.
- He talks about the importance of spending time with his leadership groups in person.
- Ryan gives advice to other podcasters.
About Ryan: Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show. He has recorded more than 475 episodes over the past 7 years. Ryan is the author of Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader. It sold through its first printing in eight hours and shot to the top of the Amazon rankings. Previously, Ryan worked in corporate America for 12 years. He started as an entry-level telephonic sales rep and worked my way to manager, director, and ultimately VP of sales for a multi-billion-dollar company. When he’s not recording podcasts or writing books, try to help leaders be more effective. Some of the ways I do that: Leadership Circles, 1:1 advising, and teaching in The Learning Leader Academy (the online school he created). Ryan has delivered hundreds of keynote speeches on leadership and performance excellence all over the world.
Quotes From the Episode:
“I had to learn through making mistakes and learn by not really knowing what I was doing.”
“Most good books are written because the author couldn’t help but want to write about that topic.”
“Try to be thoughtful and helpful and be there for others.”
“Consistency builds trust.”
Resources Mentioned:
The Learning Leader Podcast
Todd Henry
Adam Grant’s Twitter
Connect with Ryan:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Laura Smith talks about how she believes that finishing something out and having grit can lead to the most development as a leader and how important it is to set goals, have community, and rest along the way.
4 Key Takeaways:
- Laura talks about how overcoming difficulty leads to growth.
- She discusses grit.
- She encourages leaders to exercise their ability to change the situation rather than run from it.
- Laura talks about how long-term goals can further your leadership.
About Laura: Laura Smith is the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua and Co-Founder of L3 Leadership. She is an experienced solution-based sales professional with over 10 years of experience in selling, defining, and implementing procurement solutions and strategies across global enterprises. She holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Laura is married to her high school sweetheart, Doug Smith - Co-Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership.
Quotes From the Episode:
“When you become weary, you lose your passion.”
“Leaders are tapping out too early.”
“The answer is often a new you.”
“Leadership is pain, and the amount of pain you are able to endure sets the limit of your effectiveness.”
Resources Mentioned:Mastermind Groups
Connect with Laura:L3 Leadership Website
Episode Summary:In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug gives a talk at the L3 One Day Conference about his personal experience with mental health and self-care.
6 Key Takeaways:
- Doug shares what led him to having panic attacks.
- He discusses how his own stress and trauma affected him.
- He talks about how therapy helped him through his difficult season.
- Doug gives some insight into how self-acceptance
- He shares that it’s okay to not be okay.
- He talks about how rest is crucial to preventing burnout.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
Quotes From the Episode:
“It’s more than okay to get help.”
“You are not alone.”
“If you’re going through something, share it with someone.”
“When you burn out it’s a result of unrealistic expectations internally.”
“Do what you need to do to get healthy.”
Resources Mentioned:
Leading on EmptyWayne Codeiro
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer
Take the Day Off Robert Morris
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
Connect with Doug:Doug’s Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Scott Harrison discusses how he went from a nightclub promoter to the founder of Charity: Water, a successful charity that has funded several thousand water projects throughout 29 countries.
6 Key Takeaways:
- Scott recounts his journey from being a nightclub promoter to founding Charity: Water.
- He discusses how his model for fundraising sets Charity: Water apart from other nonprofits.
- He shares the 3 things he believes are crucial for fundraising.
- Scott gives advice to other organizations for how crucial visual marketing can be to share their missions.
- He talks about how a subscription program leveled up his nonprofit.
- Scott shares insight into hosting a successful fundraising event.
About Scott: Scott spent almost ten years as a nightclub promoter in NYC before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off of the coast of Liberia, West Africa as a volunteer photojournalist. Returning home to NYC two years later, he founded the nonprofit organization Charity: Water in 2006. Turning his full attention to the global water crisis and the world's 785 million people without clean water to drink, he created public installations and innovative online fundraising platforms to spread international awareness about the issue. In 15 years, and with the help of one million donors worldwide, Charity: Water has raised over 598 million dollars and funded 79,136 water projects in 29 countries. When completed, these projects will provide 13.2 million people with clean, safe drinking water. Scott has been recognized on Fortune Magazines list of 40 under 40, Forbes Impact 30 and Fast Company's 100 most creative people in business, where he earned the number ten spot. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and author of the New York Times Bestselling Book, Thirst. Scott and his wife Viktoria have two children, Jackson and Emma.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Early days I would say ‘show, don’t tell’, now it’s ‘show and tell’.”
“You can’t imagine 771 million anything… let alone people without water.”
“Integrity is the most important thing.”
“It’s action that births movements.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:
ThirstbyScott Harrison
https://charitywater.org/l3
Connect with Scott:Charity: Water Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Phil Cooke talks about his background in film, writing books, helping the church, and shares leadership insight he has gained over the years.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Phil talks about the importance of saying no to achieve his goals.
- He shares how maximizing his productive hours helped him further his career.
- He talks about how deadlines are imperative to him and other creative people.
- Phil gives advice to production company owners to grow their businesses.
- He discusses his biggest pet peeve in leadership.
About Phil: Phil Cooke works at the intersection of faith, media, and culture, and he’s pretty rare – a working producer in Hollywood with a Ph.D. in Theology. His client list includes studios and networks like Walt Disney, Dreamworks, and USA Network, as well as major Christian organizations from Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, The YouVersion Bible app, and many more. He’s an author, public speaker and sits on the Board for multiple film and nonprofit organizations.
Quotes From the Episode:
“Start with what you’re good at.”
“Everybody can be more creative in their life.”
“If you don’t say no occasionally, then your ‘yes’ means nothing.”
“Leading from the middle is a real art form.”
“Value those harsh critics. Value people that are brutally honest.”
Guest Resources Mentioned:Museum of the Bible
Things App
Idea on a DeadlinePhil Cooke
Connect with Phil:Phil’s Website | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Mark discusses his journey at Chick-Fil-A, his book and general knowledge and advice surrounding leadership he’s learned throughout his life and career.
6 Key Takeaways:
- He shares his insight to building a leadership culture.
- Mark talks about what he’s learned from Truett Cathy at Chick-Fil-A.
- He tells listeners why he wrote his books and what he hopes leaders can learn from them.
- Mark goes into detail about his newest book, Smart Leadership.
- He talks about having enough margin in life to achieve your leadership goals.
- He gives advice to aspiring authors.
About Mark:Mark started over 40 years ago working as an hourly employee at a local Chick-fil-A. He has worked all across the business since then and currently serves as Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. For the last 20 years, Mark has traveled the United States and the world focusing much of his time on serving leaders, helping them grow themselves, their teams, and their organizations. In Smart Leadership, he shares research-based “smart choices” the best leaders make to scale their influence and results. This will be Mark’s tenth book that he has either authored or co-authored.
Quotes from the Episode:
“You don’t build a leadership culture if everybody has their own working definition.” - Mark Miller
“Independent of your bias, the best leaders value results and relationships.” - Mark Miller
“I’ll be writing and tell myself ‘this is awful!’ and keep writing.” - Mark Miller
“Great leaders serve.” - Mark Miller
“Every leader has the capacity to change their world.” - Mark Miller
Guest Resources:Leaders Made Here by Mark Miller
Smart Leadership by Mark Miller
The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
Connect with Mark:Mark’s Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Episode Summary:In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Paul talks about self-confidence, how his childhood experiences formed him into an entrepreneur, dreaming big, and making it big in his endeavors.
5 Key Takeaways:
- He talks about how Napoleon Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich helped him grow as a person.
- Paul shares his beliefs surrounding risk.
- He discusses how Bob Proctor changed his life.
- He highlights how crucial communication is to selling your value.
- Paul gives advice to listeners about pricing your services.
About Paul: Paul Martinelli is an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer, mentor, and coach who truly believes that if you can dream it, you can do it. His awareness and ability to apply the success strategies and principles that he has learned and taught to others, led to Paul’s success in life and business, including building 5 multi-million-dollar companies. He is the Founding President of the John Maxwell team and now leads the Empowered Living community, a global platform of more than 2.3 million followers, providing personal and professional development training and education to help individuals and businesses build and grow beyond their current results. Having worked his way up from mop bucket to multi-millionaire, Paul has practiced and proven what he preaches.
Quotes From the Episode:
*“If I act on this idea, will it move me in the direction of my dream?” -Paul Martinelli
“Risk is just a perception of our lack of resourcefulness.” -Paul Martinelli
“I will never make an agreement with somebody’s limitations.” -Paul Martinelli
“Proximity is power.” -Paul Martinelli
“It pays to buy knowledge.”-Paul Martinelli
“Find one thing and master it.” -Paul Martinelli*
Guest Resources Mentioned:
Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill/dp/0785833528
You Were Born Rich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rPDhM-mIJI
Allbirds shoes https://www.allbirds.com/
As a Man Thinketh: https://www.amazon.com/As-Man-Thinketh-Complete-Original/dp/1523643536
Pyscho-cybernetics: https://www.amazon.com/Psycho-Cybernetics-Updated-Expanded-Maxwell-Maltz/dp/0399176136
The Science of Getting Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Getting-Rich-make-money/dp/1516916816
De Lebrije: https://www.librije.com/
Kali’s: https://kalirestaurant.com/
Bazaar: https://www.thebazaar.com/
Your Invisible Power: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Invisible-Power-Genevieve-Behrend/dp/1603865136
Connect with Paul:FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedIn
Episode Summary:In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Tim Dumas talks about how coaching has impacted his life both personally and professionally.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Tim gives advice for listeners who might be trying to find their right coach.
- He talks about how he started his business in the coaching industry.
- Tim provides advice for aspiring life coaches.
- He shares how the aspect of community in forums is helpful for personal development.
- He goes in-depth about how he manages his time effectively.
About Tim: Tim Dumas is a Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer with the John Maxwell Team, a Certified Facilitator and Trainer with the Extreme Leadership Institute, a Partner and Consultant with Virtuous Leadership LLC, a Forum Chair with MacKay CEO Forums and a Partner & COO with JAK’s Beer Wine & Spirits. When Tim is not coaching in the board room, he can be found coaching soccer and football with South Delta United and the South Delta Rams; respectively. Tim and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Tsawwassen, BC; just outside of Vancouver with their six children.
Quotes From the Episode:
“You can’t give what you don’t have.” - Tim Dumas
“I will be coached for the rest of my days on Earth.” - Tim Dumas
“I only go in (to an interaction) with the question, ‘How can I add value to you and your network’” - Tim Dumas
“If you have a business meeting and you don’t have a DJ, you have a problem.” - Tim Dumas
Guest Resources Mentioned:
Mackay CEO Forums: https://mackayceoforums.com/
John Maxwell Group: johncmaxwellgroup.com/timdumas/About
The Traveler’s Summit: https://andyandrews.com/product/the-travelers-summit/
Love is Just Damn Good Business: https://www.stevefarber.com/books/love-is-just-damn-good-business/
Steve Farber’s Podcast https://www.stevefarber.com/podcast/
Jon Gordon’s Podcast https://positiveuniversity.com/
Jesse Cole’s Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-done-differently-with-jesse-cole/id1285008205
Tim’s Website: https://www.servusleadership.com/pages/about
Tim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dumastim
Tim’s Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/servusleadership
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug talks to Aaron about why he believes that aspiring leaders should consider joining a mastermind group.
6 Key Takeaways:
- Aaron defines what a mastermind group means to him.
- He talks about the value of a diverse mastermind group and how having multiple perspectives have changed his life.
- Aaron shares the benefits of staying in a mastermind group long term.
- He discusses how he believes that joining a group is an investment rather than an expense.
- He tells listeners that he believes relationships are one of the most important strengths.
- He highlights the importance of spending time with family while you have the chance.
About Aaron: Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He is an entrepreneur, owning 14 businesses over the course of 40 years. Through his participation in personal accountability groups, Aaron mentors individuals weekly now and has for over five years. He is the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind group. The Eagles Group, a collection of Nashville's most respected leaders met weekly for over a decade. At his local church, Aaron is an active member, team leader, Deacon, and teacher. Aaron values his time spent with family and friends. Sharing the past 40 years with his lovely wife Robin has been nothing short of spectacular. His two fantastic daughters and champion son-in-law have given Aaron & Robin five beautiful grandchildren. When time allows, Aaron enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and is an avid reader.
Quotes From the Episode:
“It was a place where I really learned that vulnerability and transparency - where those two things intersect - that’s where strength really begins.”
“Perspective is the number one value of being in these groups.”
“Other people have insight and perspective I don’t have.”
“If you really want to excel, you need to get in the community.”
*“Our net worth is directly proportional to our network.”
“Relationships matter most.”*
Guest Resources Mentioned:
Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind Group: https://tinyurl.com/3cxemptk
The Strategic Coach: https://tinyurl.com/3xs83crh
Procrastinate on Purpose: https://tinyurl.com/4ky74bfm
JBL Bluetooth Speaker: https://tinyurl.com/2bkvy2te
How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://tinyurl.com/yjmmen2a
Who Not How: https://tinyurl.com/yucrmt6d
Tuesday Noon: tuesdaynoon.live
Aaron's Linkedin: https://tinyurl.com/34tbjrj7
Aaron's Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/2zjz6dm4
Aaron's Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/2zjz6dm4
Aaron's Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2p965482
Aaron's Twitter: twitter.com/VFTcoach
Doug’s Mentioned Resources:
Gino Wickman’s Traction: https://tinyurl.com/45s5azhn
Episode Summary: In this episode, Doug talks about how he got started podcasting, what he believes is important for longevity, the benefits of podcasting and tips he has for podcast production starting out.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Doug talks about how podcasting can help your organization.
- He shares his number one tip to get going on your podcast.
- He talks about how to get guests to interview and how he creates his interviews that set him apart from other podcasts.
- Doug shares which feedback have been game changers for him.
- He tells listeners why they should stop comparing themselves to other podcasters.
About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
Quotes from the Episode:
“You have to be willing to be bad in the beginning.”
“Try to be unique and creative.”
“Don’t be intimidated by the person you are interviewing.”
“You’ll never get the feedback you don’t ask for.”
“You have to have a strong why.”
Resources Mentioned:GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/?cid=oas-us-domains-garageband.com
Riverside FM: riverside.fm
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jessica shares how she found that the entrepreneur's path was one for her and why she believes disruptive ideas can change the world.
6 Key Takeaways:
- Jessica talks about how Kiva got its start and grew into the billion dollar company it is today.
- She gives advice to other people who have an interest in entrepreneurship.
- Jessica tells listeners what role her faith played in her path.
- She talks about her other endeavors outside of Kiva, including Profounder, Alltruists, and her newest venture, Untapped.
- She shares how she is able to balance work and family and how her entrepreneurial path allows for her to be there for her family.
- Jessica tells us what she’s learned from having her platform.
About Jessica Jackley:
Jessica Jackley is an entrepreneur, investor and speaker. Over the last decade she has focused on financial inclusion, the sharing economy and social justice. She is also the founder of Alltruists and a co-founder of Untapped Capital. Jessica also co-founded Kiva, the first crowdfunding site for global microenterprises. Since 2005, Kiva has facilitated over $1.5B in loans worldwide. Jessica has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a certificate in Global Leadership and Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, a BA in Philosophy and Political Science from Bucknell University, and honorary PhDs from Centenary College and Quinnipiac University. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Reza, and their four children.
Quotes from the Episode:
- “You can work entrepreneurially in a large organization.”
- “To see what people do with so little is so empowering.”
- “There’s a lot of noise out there, I want to say things I need to say and that matter.”
Resources from the Episode:
- Jessica’s Book Clay Water Brick: https://www.amazon.com/Clay-Water-Brick-Inspiration-Entrepreneurs/dp/0679643761/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423601740&sr=1-1&keywords=clay+water+brick
- Jessica’s Website: http://www.jessicajackley.com/
- Jessica’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicajackley
- Alltruists: https://alltruists.com/
- Kiva: https://www.kiva.org/lp/causes
- Untapped: https://www.untapped.vc/
Aradhna Oliphant is the President and CEO of Leadership Pittsburgh. During its 30-year history, leadership Pittsburgh has produced over 2,400 informed and engaged leaders and linked them with opportunities to help serve our region. Her impressive full biography can be found on the company’s website.
Today, Aradhna joins me to share her story. She talks about a leader’s responsibility to make an impact on their community, sharing concrete advice on how to do so. She discusses the topic of women in leadership, sharing her advice for them and for anyone who aspires to be a leader. She also offers her thoughts on work-life balance, especially when you’re raising kids.
“Be your best self….Take the time to see the potential in you, and believe in yourself, and do something with it. You are in charge. No one else is in charge of you.”
- Aradhna Oliphant
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● A leader’s responsibility in their community
● Women in leadership
● Advice for aspiring leaders
● Work-life balance when raising a family
Resources Mentioned:
● Leadership Pittsburgh
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Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 24 books including 12 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus, which has sold over 2 million copies; The Carpenter,which was a top 5 business book of the year; Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy, and more. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams.
Today, Jon joins me to talk about his journey to becoming a professional author and speaker. He shares how his positive mindset has affected his life holistically and discusses what went into the decision to begin writing and speaking. He gives an insight into his writing process and shares the best question to ask yourself when deciding what to write. He notes the power of just getting out there, warns against trying to combine too much into one book, and shares many other tips for any aspiring writer or speaker.
“This is not about seeing the world through rose colored glasses. This is knowing that you have the power to overcome the thorns.”
- Jon Gordon
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Jon’s story
● The power of a positive mindset
● Why most authors are speakers as well
● What to ask yourself before writing a book
● The writing process
Resources Mentioned:
● Jon’s books
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The L3 Leadership podcast has been around for 304 episodes now, and it’s only one of the ways that L3 Leadership pursues its mission, vision, and values.
Today, I talk about L3 Leadership, sharing our story and explaining what we do. I talk about the vision of L3 Leadership and note the power of asking. I recognize my mentors and inspirations and tell what “L3” stands for. I share the five core values of L3 Leadership, as well as the four main actions we take to live those values. Finally, I share how you can get involved in L3 Leadership.
“We believe that everything gets better when a leader gets better.”
- Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Our story
● The mission, vision, and values of L3 Leadership
● How L3 Leadership works to make Pittsburgh famous for God
● The transformative power of leadership
● The five core values of L3 Leadership
● The power of community
● The power of a mastermind group
● How to get involved
Resources Mentioned:
● L3 Leadership
● L3 Leadership - Mastermind Groups
● Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation
● L3 One Day
● dougsmith@l3leadership.org
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Mark Schultz. Mark tells us about his journey in being a successful Christian artist. He shares his process of songwriting, offers advice to young artists and discusses the importance of using your platform to give back.
Episode Summary:
Mark Schultz is a Christian artist who has sold over 1 million records. He has been nominated for numerous Dove Awards, winning his first at the 2006 Dove Awards. He has had over 13 Number 1 singles and has landed the top spot on Billboard’s Christian Adult Contemporary Songwriter List. Together, Mark and his wife, Kate, founded The Remember Me Mission, a non-profit dedicated to helping orphans all over the world. The Remember Me Mission has raised nearly 2 million dollars toward healthcare and education for orphans at home and abroad. Mark is the father of two adopted children and is also actively involved in his church.
Six Key Take-Aways
- He tells us about his early years in Nashville and how he became a well-known artist.
- His experience growing up as an adoptee and how that’s influenced his decision to adopt children of his own and has motivated him to help others.
- He talks about his process as a songwriter and gives advice to young musicians who are just getting started.
- Mark discusses what storytelling means to him and how he uses it to reach people.
- He talks about what he has learned from having his platform and the influence God has given him.
- Mark also shares the importance of investing in family and being a Dad.
“The people who made the biggest impact in my life were the ones who said, ‘I’m in.’”
- Mark Schultz
Quotes from the Episode
- “The key is to use your platform to lift others up.”
- “The best things happen to me outside of my comfort zone.”
- “Getting out of my comfort zone is where the magic happens.”
- “Find other people who don’t have a voice and be their voice.”
- “Take real life and turn it into art.”
- “If you’re meant to be in the music business (making music) you’ll find a way.”
Links Mentioned
- Mark’s Website: https://markschultzmusic.com/
- Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markschultz
- Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mschultzmusic/
- Mark’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLJLH--5bbEAxGeIm4iENg
- Mark’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0s7Ro7Q2XagXEYhWbI9PHv?si=T3_rSCjjSnaqHjHlk1MA0Q
- Family Christian Stores: https://www.familychristian.com/home
- Remember Me Mission: https://markschultzmusic.com/remember-me-mission/
- Positive Parenting Solutions: https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting-expert-amy-mccready
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Returning guest and my friend Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Some of her recent clients include Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking, and in 2019 she was recognized as a top leadership thinker in the world.
Today, Liz joins me to talk about her new book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact. She explains why it’s important to emphasize contributorship and not just leadership, and she talks about why your goal should be to be useful, not important. She explains why following your passion usually involves putting it aside at the beginning. She explores what makes a good contributor, shares the importance of love in raising kids, and discusses why she prioritizes her family over her job.
“Get over yourself and go serve where you’re needed. Find out what’s important and go work on what’s important. And strangely, when you do that, you become really important.” - Liz Wiseman
“In some ways, if I focus on my personal impact, I’m gonna sell my team short…My job is to get other people contributing and working and making an impact, and my impact is the sum of that.” - Liz Wiseman
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Why everyone has genius
● Making yourself useful, not important
● Why following your own passion often starts out as following someone else’s
● What makes a good contributor, and why a good contributor makes a good leader
● Tips on raising kids and the importance of love
● Why you have more power than you think you have
Mentioned Resources:
● Impact Players: Buy the book, take the quiz, and get more info
● A pad of paper
● Sharpie markers
● Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
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At the end of each year, I do a year-end review, and at the beginning of the next year, I share what I learned from it. This year is no different. In this episode, I share the lessons I learned in 2021 in the categories of legacy, calling, money, friends, parenting, and marriage.
Today, I continue to share my biggest lessons learned in the past year. I talk about the importance of accepting that, one day, we’re all going to die. I talk about the need to pursue God’s calling in your life, being faithful to your ministry and resting in who God made you to be. I discuss the need to get your financial life in order, and I note the importance of eliminating greed, pride, and selfish ambition. I emphasize the importance of cultivating friendships, and I note the power of a single decision. I define JOMO and explain why family team meetings are essential. I discuss the power of excitement for the future, and I discuss the importance and power of reconciliation.
“You can turn your whole life around with one decision right now.”
- Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● One day, we are all going to die, and we’re all going to leave a legacy behind
● God has a calling and a purpose for your life. Don’t miss it
● Be faithful to your ministry
● Rest in who God made you to be and what He’s called you to do
● Remember: Your job is not to feed the 5,000. It’s only to provide the loaves and the fish
● Be faithful with what God has put in your hands
● Get your financial life in order
● Find the areas of greed, pride, and selfish ambition in your life, and eliminate them
● Determine your roles, prioritize them, and live them
● Make time for your friends
● Be there when your friends need you
● People remember you for two things: when you were there for them, and when you weren’t
● It’s crazy how often families can come down to one decision
● No one at home cares about who you are on the outside
● Experience more JOMO; the Joy of Missing Out
● Always have something to look forward to
● Protect your marriage sole ties
● Reconciliation is often better than remarriage
Mentioned Resources:
● L3 Leadership - Episode 294
● Before You Call Me Home - Mark Schultz
● L3 Leadership - Episode 276
● Dave Ramsey
● The Chosen
● The Family Wins
● L3 Leadership - Episode 288:
● Heaven by Randy Alcorn
● L3 Leadership - Episode 271
● L3 Leadership - Episode 286
● L3 Leadership - Episode 287
● Year-End Review Template
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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At the end of each year, I do a year-end review, and at the beginning of the next year, I share what I learned from it. This year is no different. In this episode, I share the lessons I learned in 2021 in the categories of business, leadership, and building your platform and influence.
Today, I share my biggest lessons learned in the past year. I talk about the importance of intentionality, the power of journaling, and the five sources I learn from. I note the importance of boundaries. I discuss the power of a culture of feedback, and I posit that the purpose of leadership challenges is to make you hungry for God. I point out the responsibility of a leader to grow others, I explain why you should become a fan of your customers, and I note the power of making aggressive mistakes. I share my input on the hiring process, why you should send emails on Saturdays, and the dangers of making influence an idol. I note the places where pride tends to invade, and I call on you to trust God with your reputation.
“Be okay with being a small part of a big thing.” - Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Your greatest lessons in life will come from the intentionality in which you live your life
● You must create a culture of providing feedback in your organization
● The challenges of leadership are meant to make you hungry for God
● Your sole job as a leader is to grow others
● Become fans of your customers
● Make aggressive mistakes
● If you wouldn’t work with someone for forever, don’t work with them for five minutes
● Send emails on Saturdays
● Be careful of making influence an idol
● Be okay with being a small part of a big thing
● Trust God with your reputation
Mentioned Resources:
● Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
● L3 Leadership - Episode 277: Why Every Leader Need A Life Plan And Coaching With Daniel Harkavy
● L3 One Day
● Know What You’re FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life by Jeff Henderson
● BCWI - Best Christian Workplaces Institute
● L3 Leadership - Episode 297: How To Do A Year-End Review With Doug Smith
● Year-End Review Template
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church with eight locations, NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in theaters throughout the DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, and most recently, Whisper and Play the Man. Mark and his wife Lora live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer, and Josiah.
In this rebroadcasted episode, Mark joins me to share the lessons he’s learned on his journey. He talks about why not to underestimate God or overestimate yourself, shares the real cure for failure, and stresses our need for the Holy Spirit. He notes the importance of humility, the power of dreams, and why patience is crucial. He posits that everyone has a book in them and offers his advice on writing. He redefines success and shares his insights on parenting, goal-setting, and good versus bad complications in life.
“You overestimate what you can accomplish in a year or two. You underestimate what God can do in 10 or 20.”
- Mark Batterson
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Why failure is the cure for failure
● The importance of humility
● The power of dreams, and what they really are
● The need for patience
● The perfect parent vs. the praying parent
● Why God complicates your life, and that’s okay
Mentioned Resources:
● Praying Circles Around Your Children
● Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God
● Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be
● National Community Church
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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John Maxwell is a leadership expert and coach who has trained over 6 million leaders worldwide. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. John has completely transformed my life and business through his books and teachings. For nearly two decades, I have dreamed of spending some one-on-one mentoring time with him - to ‘pick his brain,’ gain insight, and learn more about what it takes to be a great, inspiring, successful leader. So, I was honored to have the opportunity to turn that dream into a reality when I had lunch with him.
Today, I rebroadcast an episode I recorded shortly after our lunch, in which I share the top 10 lessons I learned from it. I discuss the difference between being a “people pleaser” and being a “people leader,” and I share the lessons I learned from John about making the jump from pleasing others to leading them. I share the insight John provided on growing and developing company teams and the importance of being intentional. I share our conversation on vision-casting, building a personal brand, and fundraising. I also share what I learned about mentoring others, the power of being unforgettable as a leader, and the importance of focusing on growing our character and integrity as leaders to make it to the finish line.
“Leaders - let’s do everything we can to grow our character and grow in integrity so that we can make it to our finish line.” - Doug Smith
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Making the jump from pleasing people to leading people
● John’s advice and insight on developing your team
● The process John uses to recruit new leaders
● The importance of trusting in God to provide what you need to grow and succeed
● John’s perspective on branding and making a name for yourself
● John’s thoughts on vision-casting, fundraising, and mentoring others
● The value of creating unforgettable experiences
● The importance of being prepared to pay the price to achieve your goals and dreams
● Focusing on building your integrity and character
Mentioned Resources:
● Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
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A year-end review is a process where you spend a few days going through your journals, calendars, photos, and more from the year, extracting all of the lessons and memories that you can in order to maximize your growth for the year. I’ve been doing this since 2004, typing up a report of my year after each one, and I can’t recommend this practice enough.
Today, you’ll hear a replay of an episode I did a few years ago on year-end reviews. In it, I walk you through doing a year-end review. I explain why you need to do one, I note the importance of actually scheduling a time and place for it, and I tell you why you shouldn’t be deterred by the fact that your first year-end review won’t be perfect. I list what you should bring, I talk about the perks of having a year-end dinner with your spouse, and I share words of wisdom from John Maxwell on the value of evaluated experience.
“You don’t grow just by getting another year older. You grow through reflecting, learning, and making changes as necessary.”
- Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Why the best kind of year-end review is the one that you’ll actually follow
● Why you should push forward, even if your first review won’t be perfect
● The importance of scheduling a time and place for your review
● What to bring with you to your review
Mentioned Resources:
● Year-End Review Template
● Living Forward by Michael Hyatt (Affiliate Link)
● How to Journal
● mint.com
● The Five Minute Journal App
● Reach out at dougsmith@l3leadership.org
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Brett Hagler is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, an innovative nonprofit founded in 2015 to pioneer solutions to end global homelessness. Brett is a Y Combinator Alumnus, a 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, an author, a speaker, and a cancer survivor. Fast Company recognized New Story as one of the world’s most innovative companies in 2017, and as a top 10 nonprofit in 2019 . Brett was named as one of the Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs in 2018.
Today, Brett joins me to share the story of New Story. He shares why he’s so passionate about ending homelessness, what he’s actually doing about it, and the lessons he’s learned from the process. He goes into the company’s innovative approach to architecture and financing, discusses what it means to be a servant leader, and shares his faith story. He gives his definition of charity, discusses what having a home can do for a person, and talks about the prices and price variables of New Story houses. He explains why it’s not as hard as you’d think to go above and beyond, notes the importance of connecting beyond the money when fundraising, and talks about why some decision controversy is okay. He shares what he has learned from his experience with cancer and emphasizes the power of just taking action.
“If you don’t have freaking...basic human needs, it doesn’t matter how creative you are, how intelligent you are.”
- Brett Hagler
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● New Story’s innovative approach to housing
● What does servant leadership really mean?
● Brett’s definition of charity and his faith story
● The price of New Story homes and how to get involved
● Why it’s not hard to go above and beyond
● Tips for fundraising
Mentioned Resources:
● The New Story website
● Brett Hagler on Twitter
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Lisa Scales has been President and CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank since 2012. She holds a JD degree from Boston University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences from Seton Hill University. She serves on the Board of Directors at Adagio Health and is an Advisory Board Member for the Center of Supply Chain Management at the University of Pittsburgh, the Center for Community Engagement at Robert Moore University, and the University of Pittsburgh Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership. She is a member of the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics Board of Fellows and an Advisory Team Member for the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership. She currently serves as Chair of Feeding Pennsylvania. In 2018, Lisa received the Greater Pittsburgh Athena Award, and in January of 2021, Pittsburgh Magazine honored Lisa as Pittsburgher of the Year.
Today, Lisa joins me on the podcast to share the lessons she’s learned in over 25 years of working her way up and leading within the same organization. She talks about the power of vision and impact and notes that hunger and food insecurity aren’t always recognizable. She stresses the importance of volunteering and advocacy, tells about what the food bank does besides handing out food, and explains why food banks are so important. She offers her advice for leaders who are frustrated that they’re not being promoted as quickly as they would like, noting that, if you love what you do, you won’t be obsessed with career progression. She redefines fundraising, and she posits that a leadership journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
“I hope you lead with your authentic self, and you are asking questions, and you’re collaborative, and you’re bringing people together...when you do that and you have a great team with you, you can really accomplish so much.”
- Lisa Scales
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● How Lisa got into nonprofit work
● The different faces of hunger and food insecurity
● The importance of advocacy
● Advice for leaders looking for a promotion
● Knowing when to say no
● Why fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about developing relationships
● The importance of pacing yourself
Mentioned Resources:
● The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Website
● Donate
● Volunteer
● The Gleaning Program
● The Child Nutrition Programs
● Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Brian Tome is the founding and senior pastor of Crossroads Church, 2017’s fastest-growing church in America. He has authored four books, including the bestselling The Five Marks of a Man, and hosts the Aggressive Life Podcast. He has opened several other nonprofits and started Man Camp, a primitive weekend camping experience that has helped tens of thousands of men reclaim the code of manhood. As an avid adventure motorcyclist, Brian rides over tens of thousands of miles and camps more than 30 nights each year. He has also released an adventure ride TV show called Phantom Lake, which is available on Amazon Prime. He is married with three children and lives in Cincinnati, OH.
Today, Brian shares his story, and we discuss it in the context of our mentor Denny Pattyn, a previous guest on the show who brought Brian to Christ. Brian talks about his experience being adopted and shares his thoughts on leadership. He offers his insights on failure, discusses character development, and explains why it’s so important to focus on your own unique ministry.
“You need to find out what your ministry is and fulfill your ministry and be open to other people misunderstanding it and not supporting it.”
- Brian Tome
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The importance of investing in young leaders, even when you don’t see their potential
● How being adopted affected Brian’s spiritual story
● The role of music in worship
● Brian’s insights on failure
● Focusing on your ministry
● What it means to put your hand on the plow
Mentioned Resources:
● Brian’s books, TV show, and podcast
● Man Camp
● Denny Pattyn on the L3 Leadership Podcast
● Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer
● The Owner's Dilemma: Driving Success and Innovation in the Design and Construction Industry by Barbara White Bryson
● The Hunt Backcountry Podcast
● The Stephen Mansfield Podcast
● The Art of Manliness Podcast
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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It's Thanksgiving week, and a lot of people are spending time thinking about what they're grateful for. As I reflect on my life, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the people who have made a difference in my life story.
Today, I share that story, as well as the practical lessons that I've learned along the way to help you in leadership and life. I note the importance of giving voice to gratitude, and the power of inviting a person to be a part of something. I define real friendship, sharing my friend's observation that real friends don't just love you as you are; they love you enough not to let you stay where you are. I emphasize the weight your words hold, I invite you to let God write your story, and I call you to reach out to the people who have made a difference in your life. Throughout it all, I note the power of ordinary people's ordinary actions.
"The only way to change the world is when ordinary people do ordinary things that make an extraordinary difference."
- Doug Smith
"You could live a thousand lives writing your own story, and it would never compare to the one story that God wants to write for you. But you have a choice in that: you have to give Him the pen; you have to let Him write the story."
- Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The power of the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary
● The importance of thanking people
● How to recognize a real friend
● Why your words matter
● Making the choice to let God write your story
Mentioned Resources:
● Join an L3 Leadership mastermind group!
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Leah Lizarondo is the co-founder and CEO of 412 Food Rescue and the CEO of Food Rescue Hero, a technology platform that food rescue organizations like 412 use to facilitate food recovery.
Today, Leah shares her story, explaining why food rescue is so important and why she’s passionate about it personally. She explains what the Food Rescue Hero app is and discusses the practical ways it helps combat food waste. She offers her advice for creating an effective app and discusses what she has learned about the art of entrepreneurship. She shares her tips for fundraising and notes the importance of enjoying the journey. She discusses her identity as an immigrant, explaining how it affects her mission, and she shares her tips on promoting diversity effectively and respectfully. She offers her insight on leadership in the Covid era, notes the potential of technology to be a force for good, and emphasizes the power of micro acts of kindness.
“If you don’t ask, the default answer’s no.” - Leah Lizarondo
“Enjoy the journey. Enjoy where you’re at, and just grow.” - Leah Lizarondo
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The mission of Food Rescue Hero
● Leah’s advice for creating an effective app
● Tips for fundraising
● How to promote diversity
● Leadership in the COVID era
● Technology as a force for good
● The power of micro acts of kindness
Mentioned Resources:
● 412 Food Rescue
● Food Rescue Hero
● Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions by Guy Kawasaki
● The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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After leading New Life Fellowship Church for 26 years, Pete Scazzero co-founded Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, a groundbreaking ministry that moves the church forward by slowing it down in order to multiply deeply changed leaders and disciples. He hosts the top-ranked Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast and is also the author of a number of bestselling books, including The Emotionally Healthy Leader and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Pete and his wife Geri also developed the two-part Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course, a powerful resource that helps move people from a shallow to a deep relationship with Jesus.
Today, Pete joins me to talk about his journey to becoming an emotionally healthy leader and share how other leaders can take the same journey. He talks about the unbreakable link between emotional health and spiritual maturity and the power of experiencing grief and loss. He rebuts our culture’s unhealthy definition of success, offering his own biblical definition. He notes the meaning of marriage, explaining why it must take priority. He discusses the importance of rhythm and the power of keeping the Sabbath holy. He explains what a rule of life is, sharing how leaders can implement it in their lives. He talks about the need for counter-cultural communities and explains why, often, just reading a book isn’t enough for it to change your life.
“Success is being the person God calls you to become and doing what God calls you to do, in His way and according to His timetable.”
- Pete Scazzero
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Emotional health and spiritual maturity can’t be separated
● The importance of discovering and recognizing your emotions
● There’s gold and treasure in grief and loss
● Success is being the person God calls you to become and doing what God calls you to do, in His way and according to His timetable
● If you’re called to marriage, it needs to become your first priority
● The power of slowing down and the importance of rhythm
● The power of keeping the Sabbath
● The power of community to shape and transform culture
Mentioned Resources:
● emotionallyhealthy.org
● Pete’s Twitter
● Pete’s Facebook
● Pete’s Instagram
● The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Pete Scazzero
● Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Pete and Geri Scazzero
● Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation by Pete Scazzero, Chapter 6
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Dr. John Wallace is a kid from Homewood, the pastor at Bible Center Church, a professor and provost at the University of Pittsburgh, a husband, and a father of four. His mission is to help God's kingdom come and will be done on earth as it is in heaven, particularly in the realm of community development and interracial relationships.
Today, John tells his story. He talks about how he got to where he is today, and he discusses the Lord's Prayer, asking what it looks like to have the kingdom of God on earth. He talks about the importance of the youth and shares what motivates us to act. We discuss the fact that the process of becoming a leader is gradual, and he distinguishes between quitting and pivoting. John explains why dismissing slavery as a thing of the past doesn't work, and he notes the difference between conciliation and reconciliation. We discuss what it means to have a kingdom worldview and how to be part of the solution. He explains why it's not fair to ask black people to educate you, and he emphasizes the power of hope.
"Until we're able and willing to have serious conversations about our past, I think the likelihood that we'll have 'racial reconciliation' is gonna be challenging."
- Dr. John Wallace
"So much of what we do, if I'm honest, is seeing myself as a 5-year-old, 6-year-old, 8-year-old, 10-year-old--and doing for others what I wish had been done for me."
- Dr. John Wallace
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The leadership process is gradual
● You need to know when to pivot, but don't quit
● Conciliation is not reconciliation
● Why dismissing slavery as a thing of the past doesn't cut it
● What it means to have a kingdom worldview
● How to be part of the solution
● The power of being willing to be uncomfortable
● The power of hope
Mentioned Resources:
● Find us on your paying app @bcpth
● The Bible
● The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
● The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Greg McKeown is the host of the What’s Essential podcast and author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and, more recently, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. His goal is to help successful people become very successful by avoiding the errors he’s found in his research that keep them from breaking through to their highest points of contribution.
Today, we talk about his book Effortless. He talks about why he wrote the book and notes the importance of focusing on the essentials. He shares his philosophy on how to get more return out of the same amount of effort. He talks about the Big Rock analogy, and he notes the weight of holding grudges. He talks about the power of getting into an effortless state, and he discusses how to break the surviving/reacting cycle that many of us live our lives in.
“Burnout is not a badge of honor.”
- Greg McKeown
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The power of focusing on the essentials
● ROE: Return on Effort
● The Big Rock analogy
● The weight of holding grudges
● Breaking the surviving/reacting cycle
● Creating systems for the future
Mentioned Resources:
● The What’s Essential Podcast
● Essentialism by Greg McKeown
● Effortless by Greg McKeown
● essentialism.com
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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If you've listened to the past two episodes, you've heard my republished conversations with two great leaders who both passed recently: Tunch Ilkin and Jay Passavant. These interviews have had me reflecting on what it means to leave a legacy, particularly as a leader.
Today, I talk about why it’s important to leave a legacy. I share some questions everyone should ask themselves, and I emphasize the importance of recognizing and accepting that you will die. I share a collection of Biblical and non-Biblical quotes on death, and I note that no one is promised tomorrow. I call you to stop taking life and leadership for granted, and I note that there are no do-overs in life. I stress the importance of living intentionally, and I note that people and relationships are what really matter in the end. I talk about how to create a life plan and the power of being honest with yourself, and I note that God’s plan for you is better than any plan you could come up with on your own.
"It's only when you recognize that you have a finite number of days on this planet that you can actually begin to live with wisdom, to live with purpose, and to live with intentionality."
- Doug Smith
"If you're not happy with the life that you've lived...here's the exciting news: you're still breathing."
- Doug Smith
"At the end of the day, we’re not remembered for what we do, but by the people that we impact."
- Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● One day, you really are going to die.
● Life goes quickly, no matter how long you're here.
● No one is promised tomorrow.
● If you were going to die today, what would you think and feel about your life?
● Stop taking life and leadership for granted.
● Do you know how beautiful life is?
● Everything is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
● You have one shot to make this work.
● Determine what you want your legacy to be and start living intentionally.
● People will summarize your life in one sentence. Pick it now.
● People and relationships are all that matter in the end.
● Create a life plan.
● The greatest legacy you'll leave behind.
● Reality is your friend; be honest with yourself.
Mentioned Resources:
● Heaven by Randy Alcorn
● Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Jay Passavant was the founder of North Way Christian Community in Pittsburgh. The impact of his obedience to God’s call in his life to plant that church cannot be understated. He transformed our city, but his impact goes far beyond the walls of Pittsburgh as well. At Jay’s memorial service, my pastor said of him that he could have easily been a successful elected official or a CEO of a major corporation, and instead he chose to go all in on God’s call for him to start North Way, and that decision changed the world for so many people.
Today, you’ll hear a throwback conversation I had with Jay in 2013. In it, we talk about life and leadership. He shares his story and discusses the lessons he has learned from it, emphasizing the importance of family and legacy. He defines leadership and notes what it means to have a natural talent for it, additionally explaining why everybody has what it takes to be a leader, to an extent. He talks about his experience as Student Body President in college and shares what he learned from it.
“Leadership is cumulative...the more you exercise it, the stronger you become.” - Jay Passavant
“Failure as a leader is inevitable...I found that failure was an opportunity to learn to trust God in a new way with something that you may have thought you had down pat.” - Jay Passavant
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● What it means to be a leader
● Why leadership involves natural talent
● Productivity and using your time well
● Balancing your family and your work
● How to respond to pain in your life
Mentioned Resources:
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
● My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
● Destined for the Throne by Paul Billheimer
● Don’t Waste Your Sorrows by Paul Billheimer
● The works of John Eldredge
● Built to Last by Jim Collins
● Good to Great by Jim Collins
● The works of Jack Hayford
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Tunch Ilkin played football for the Pittsburgh Steelers for many seasons before becoming a broadcaster for the team for the rest of his career. He spent 35 years serving homeless men, women, and children of Pittsburgh at Light of Life Rescue Mission. He was also on staff at the Bible Chapel, where he made a significant impact on countless men’s lives by leading their men’s retreat. He also raised an incredible family. Tunch’s top priority in life was fulfilling the plan that God had for him. It was the center of everything that he did, and through this mission, he impacted thousands upon thousands of people with his life. He lived an extraordinary life and has left behind an incredible legacy. Once you met and interacted with Tunch Ilkin, your life was never the same.
Today’s episode is a throwback to a conversation I had with Tunch in 2013. In it, Tunch shares his story, his thoughts on leadership, and a lot more. He talks about what it means to be a mentor and a servant leader and notes the role of humility in these pursuits, pointing to the best examples he’s seen. He shares the story of how he came to Christ and talks about the power of the fact that, although we can’t earn our salvation, God gives it to us freely anyway. He shares the experience of converting to Christianity from Islam and offers his biggest message to men. He also talks about the power of accountability and what is required to be an accountability partner.
“I’m not the brightest guy in the room, but I can be faithful, I can be available, and I can be teachable. Those things, I can be and I desire to be.”
- Tunch Ilkin
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The power of humility in mentorship and servant leadership
● Tunch’s experience playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
● Tunch’s conversion story
● The power of community and why following Christ is not for the lone wolf
● The power of accountability and why it’s such a big responsibility and commitment
● Tunch’s words to men
Mentioned Resources:
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
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Like many leaders, you may think that you can get along fine without being part of a mastermind group. But the truth is, on your own, you’ll only last for so long. In this episode, I talk about why you need a mastermind group and what being in one can do for you.
Today, I explain what mastermind groups are and share why they’re so powerful. I note that every leader needs to be in one, and I talk about what your life could look like after being in one for a year. I share the four ways that we at L3 Leadership work to gather and connect leaders, and I talk about how I learned about mastermind groups. I explain why our mastermind group will help you to be fully known, fully loved, and fully challenged. I share four reasons to join a mastermind group and talk about the results of being in one.
“Sometimes it’s not the lesson that you need; it’s the lives of leaders that you need.”
- Doug smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Every leader needs to be in a mastermind group
● The purpose of a mastermind group
● What your life could look like after being in a mastermind group for at least one year
● The purpose of L3 Leadership is to gather and connect leaders
● Our mastermind group will help you to be fully known, fully loved, and fully challenged
● The four reasons you need to join a mastermind group
Mentioned Resources:
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
● For more information about the Director of Mastermind Groups position, email me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org
● Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
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Phil and Diane Comer are the parents of John Mark Comer, author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Together, they wrote Raising Passionate Jesus Followers, in which they share the practical parenting wisdom they have gained from raising four children, all of whom are looking for God and making a difference in the world. They have been married for 41 years and have been in ministry together for all of it.
Today, Phil and Diane join me to talk about their book and share their best parenting lessons. They talk about the importance of beginning intentional parenting as early as possible and take me through the different stages of parenting a child as he or she grows. We discuss the importance of family in the kingdom of God. They note the importance of discipline and communication, and they make a distinction between discipline and punishment. They stress the importance of parenting your children as God parents us.
“You want to raise your kids to know that following Jesus doesn’t mean everything is gonna go perfectly...but He will be with you in the good times and in the hard times, in the mountains and in the valleys, and it’s in the valleys that He really defines us and molds us and makes us more like Him.” - Phil Comer
“We, as parents, are blessed in order to be a blessing.”
- Diane Comer
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● Parenting is not an exact science
● Children don’t grow out of anything but their clothes
● The difference between discipline and punishment
● The Box as a way of understanding how God parents us
● The theology of suffering
● Your children are your legacy
Mentioned Resources:
● Henne Jewelers
● Beratung Advisors
● Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: The Power of Intentional Parenting by Phil and Diane Comer
● The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer
● He Speaks in the Silence: Finding Intimacy with God by Learning to Listen by Diane Comer
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Kim Scott is the author of several books including Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: Get Sht Done, Fast & Fair*.She has held management positions at both Apple and Twitter, and she is the co-founder of Radical Candor, LLC.
Today, Kim joins me to talk about the power and meaning of just leadership. She notes the power of feedback and how to respond to it. She talks about the need to recognize failure and the power of the default. She defines just work and notes the difference between bias, prejudice, and bullying. She talks about the power of common language and shares how to write and use a code of conduct. She distinguishes between It, I, and You statements and explains when to use each. She shares some practical steps to address injustice in the workplace and offers her take on alcohol in the office. She also notes the need for boundaries between your work life and your non-work life.
“Managing a restaurant or managing a small business, people are people.”
- Kim Scott
“We can’t fix the problems that we refuse to notice.”
- Kim Scott
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The power of recognizing your failure
● The difference between bias, prejudice, and bullying
● What is a code of conduct?
● When to use an I, It, or You statement
● Kim’s take on alcohol in the office
Mentioned Resources:
● Radical Candor
● Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
● Just Work: Get Sht Done, Fast & Fair*
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We live in a culture where people spend their health trying to make money, and then they spend all their money that they earned trying to buy back their health - and it’s not working. It’s hard to prioritize your health and fitness, but it’s necessary - not just for you but for all of the people who need your leadership.
Today, I talk about the importance of health and fitness. I talk about why it matters and I share the story of my personal journey. I share the practical things that I’ve implemented in my life that I think you’ll find helpful. I share my definitions of health and fitness, I talk about the importance of focusing on what’s in your control (thereby reducing the risk of contracting health problems that are out of your control), and I offer four key takeaways.
“If you don’t start where you are, you’re gonna stay where you are.” - Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● You have to get a personal vision for your health and fitness.
● You have to discover the price you’ll need to pay to optimize your health and fitness
● You have to make that price the new standard in your life
● Never give up
Mentioned Resources:
● Beratung Advisors
● Henne Jewelers
● P90X
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Benjamin Hardy lives in Orlando with his wife and six kids, three of whom are adopted. He is an organizational psychologist with a Ph.D. in the subject from Clemson University. Benjamin writes on psychological self-improvement and entrepreneurial-related topics. Among his books are Will Power Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent, and Who Not How (co-written with Dan Sullivan).
Today, Benjamin joins me to share his story. He talks about how he got started writing and tells all about the process. He shares what publishers are looking for and gives his tips for the writing process. He shares the three things you have to be clear on before sitting down to write a book, and he notes the importance of investing in yourself. He also shares his reflections on fostering, adopting, and raising children.
“Your identity is your story, your narrative about yourself, and really, it’s up to all of us to decide what...our narrative is.”
- Benjamin Hardy
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● The power of journaling
● What publishers are looking for
● The writing process
● The importance of investing in yourself
● Want vs. need
Mentioned Resources:
● Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
● Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Storyby Benjamin Hardy
● Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Successby Benjamin Hardy
● The Power of Starting Something Stupidby Richie Norton
● Benjamin Hardy on Youtube
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L3L280 L3 Leadership How to Overcome the Wounds in Your Leadership Journey
Have you ever been wounded in your leadership journey? Did it hold you back from what you should have been going for in that season? How long did it hold you back?
These are important questions to ask and important questions to answer. Today, I offer some insight on beginning to address them, giving you eight practical tips for acknowledging, healing from, and moving past your wounds.
“If we don’t learn how to properly address our wounds, we will never be able to move into the future that God has for us.”
- Doug Smith
Key Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
● If you’ve been wounded, you’re not alone
● Your future’s not over, even if it seems like it is
● You are not who other people have said that you are
● You don’t have to carry the pain that comes with your wounds everywhere that you go for the rest of your life
● Your wounds can be healed
● Your wounds can become a part of your story and your testimony
● As a leader, ultimately your wounds can end up helping others in their woundedness
● God can paint a beautiful picture and write a beautiful story through your woundedness--if you’ll just let him
Mentioned Resources:● Beratung Advisors
● Henne Jewelers
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In the latest episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith speaks with Ryan Hawk about his advice in the corporate world, experience in football, his recent book, Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader, his show, The Learning Leader Show, and more. Check it out on any major podcasting platform!
Key Take-Aways From Episode 279:
- While you have to be excellent at your current job, on the side, you have to be working on developing the skills to be excellent at the next job.
- Develop a relationship with those who are in decision-making roles early on in your career.
- Leaders are about people choosing to commit to you rather than committing to someone else.
- Commitment is a choice.
- The excellent leaders in the world are the ones who live in a way where they inspire others to choose to commit to them versus complying to whatever they say because they don’t want to get fired.
- Ryan Hawk shares his definition of a good day and operating framework:
- Fuel your intake engine
- Be a doer; experiment
- Reflect
- Teach
- “You should strive to be a learning machine.” - Charlie Munger
About Ryan Hawk
Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 2020). Forbes called WELCOME TO MANAGEMENT “the best leadership book of 2020.”
A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer’s leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offers structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear Doug share a lesson entitled, “Life at 36.” Each year, around his birthday, Doug spends some time reflecting on where he is and what he’s learning at that age and then he shares his takeaways with you. Regardless of your ages, we’d encourage you to do the same exercise. Remember, the best experience isn’t experience, it’s evaluated experience.
ABOUT DOUG SMITH:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and he is a sought after public speaker.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
CONNECT WITH DOUG:
- YouTube
Key Take-Aways From Episode 278:
In the episode, Doug shares 8 key insights into what he’s learning at 36. Here are the lessons he shares in this episode:
- At 36, I am more Grateful for Life than I ever have been
- At 36, I’m focused on Leading my Family Team
- At 36, God is giving me something to say
- At 36, I’m focused on Listening and Learning from Others Experiences
- At 36, I have the opportunity to live out my passion and purpose daily:
- At 36, I’m more convinced than ever that consistency compounds
- At 36, I’m focused on developing deep friendships
- At 36, I’m more convinced than ever that living for God is all that matters.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 276:Today Matters by John Maxwell
Five Minute Journal App
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Daniel Harkavy, best-selling author and Founder & CEO of Building Champions, an international life and leadership coaching company that serves some of the world's greatest organizations.
About Daniel Harkavy:
As a coach to some of the country's highest-profile executives, Daniel Harkavy has witnessed the transformation--both professional and personal--that comes when leaders utilize coaching to turn their paycheck-driven teams into vibrant and successful growth cultures. Since founding his company in 1996, Harkavy and his team have coached thousands and shared their knowledge by certifying coaching leaders across the country. Now, in this strategic and thought-provoking guide, he shares his proven strategy for improving your team's performance while raising quality of life inside and outside of the office. You'll learn the core four foundations to every coaching strategy, the most powerful leadership tools you can and should leverage, and the key behaviors and disciplines of successful coaching leaders. Coaching makes developing people a high-payoff activity. Complete with quick leadership quizzes and a quick-reference road map for implementation, Becoming a Coaching Leader shows you how to leverage coaching techniques to equip tomorrow's leaders and pave a lasting leadership legacy.
5 Key Takeaways from Episode 277:
- Daniel discusses the importance of having a Life Plan.
- A Life Plan is a business plan for your life. It’s a GPS for your life that causes you to live intentionally.
- Daniel talks about how coaches can gain confidence in their coaching and fight insecurities.
- Harkavy shares the importance of self-care and personal wellness. “People who think well, live well, love well, etc, will naturally make better leaders.”
- Great leaders consist of three things: influence, good decision-making, and intentional curiosity.
- Daniel emphasizes the importance of investing in the next generation.
- “Transferring hope and belief into a young person’s life is one the best things that an older person can do.” -Daniel Harkavy
Links Mentioned:
Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
Building Champions
SetPath.com
7 Perspectives of Effective Leadership by Daniel Harkavy
Quotes:
“Better humans make better leaders” -Daniel Harkavy
“People need genuine, healthy leaders” -Daniel Harkavy
“Transferring hope and belief into a young person’s life is one the best things that an older person can do.” -Daniel Harkavy
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how he and Laura are leading their family team.
ABOUT DOUG SMITH:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
CONNECT WITH DOUG:
- YouTube
6 Key Take-Aways From Episode 276.
- Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We’re a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God and make a difference for Him.
- Doug teaches the legacy of Jonathan Edwards and Max Juke.
- Doug discusses Stay-at-home parenting vs. parents who go to work.
- We try to be as consistent as possible! “Day to day intensity, week to week consistency builds champions!” – Jim Rankin
- 8 Things that Doug & Laura implement to help their children grow.
- Doug shares the importance of having fun as a family.
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 276:
Intentional Parenting - Phil and Diane Comer
Family Revision - Jeremy Pryor
Tech-wise Family by Andy Couch
Episode Summary
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. In the episode, you’ll hear Doug and John Mark discuss the importance of the sabbath, how to work from rest, and having a proper view of success.
6 Key Takes From Episode 275
- John Mark discusses “pleasure-stacking” on the Sabbath and his journey toward making the weekly sabbath a lifestyle.
- Comer talks about how painful it was for him to live the life of hurry.
- The levels of belief:
- What we say we believe
- What we think we believe
- What we really believe (Our true/core beliefs)
- Proper decision-making: Don’t make decisions from exhaustion, but with much rest and waiting. Comer also discuss how decisions should be made in community.
- John Mark shares his thoughts on success - what it looks like.
- In the digital age, we have to take digital Sabbath very seriously.
About John Mark Comer
Author John Mark Comer lives, works, and writes in the urban core of Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Tammy, and their three children, Jude, Moses, and Sunday.
He is the pastor for teaching and vision at Bridgetown Church soon to be transitioning to lead a new non-profit Practicing The Way.
Prior to planting Bridgetown, John Mark was the lead pastor of a suburban megachurch. Before that, he played in a band. John Mark has a master's degree in biblical and theological studies from Western Seminary and is the author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, God Has a Name, Garden City & Loveology. His next book is due out 9/28 entitled Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace.
For more of John Mark's teachings on the Scriptures, Jesus, and life, go to bridgetown.church and sign up for the podcast or visit www.johnmarkcomer.com.
www.instagram.com/johnmarkcomer
www.twitter.com/johnmarkcomer
www.facebook.com/johnmarkcomer
Links Mentioned
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Loveology by John Mark Comer
Garden City by John Mark Comer
God Has a Name by John Mark Comer
Bridgetown Church
In this episode, you'll hear Doug share lessons that he has learned in 10 years of working at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that serves homeless men, women, and children in Pittsburgh, PA.
The topics you'll hear covered are:
- Fundraising
- Why you should care about those in need.
- How to get promoted
- Leadership
- Learning how to have hard conversations
- How to build a culture of community
Go here for our shownotes: http://www.l3leadership.org/274
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jesse Cole, Founder of Fans First Entertainment and Owner of the Savannah Bananas. You are in for a treat with this power-packed episode. Enjoy!
About Jesse Cole
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas.
His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.
The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.
Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees.
Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers.
Fun Fact: Cole owns seven yellow tuxedos and proposed to his wife Emily in the yellow tux in front of a sold out crowd. She said Yes! The two later married at their stadium. In 2018, they welcomed their first baby banana, Maverick
Six Key Takeaways
1. Jesse talks about the crazy journey of turning around the Savannah Bananas baseball team around and creating the incredible culture and success that exists in the organization today.
2. What makes you different? Hardest question to answer. A litte bit “er” is not enough. What are you the ONLY one doing? That’s what you need to answer! That’s how you need to stand out. 3. Businesses have business plans and marketing plans, but do they have ATTENTION plans? How are you getting people’s attention?
4. Serve over Sell! Entertain and add value before you try and sell someone a product. Here’s the best marketing advice... Stop marketing! Don’t ask how you can make money tomorrow, but how you can serve your people!
5. Jesse talks about his 3M Philosophy. Moments - Matter - Meaning. Create moments that show people that they matter so that they sense deeper meaning.
6. Jesse talks about the importance of Entertainment. Provide enjoyment and amusement. How are you entertaining? You can entertain -bring joy - no matter what you do!
Quotes
“Great leaders are people who share constantly and don’t care what people think.” -Jesse Cole
“As a leader, give yourself permission to be a little bit scatterbrained.” -Jesse Cole
Links
The Savannah Bananas
findyouryellowtux.com
How to Find Your yellow Tux by Jesse Cole
Find Jesse on LinkedIn
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith continues to share his top lessons learned in 2020. In part 2, you'll hear Doug share what he’s learned about family, personal branding, self-awareness, and more.
Key Take-Aways
Managing/Firing - It’s the most painful part of leadership. Leaders are willing to do what others are not.
- The moment you feel like you have to manage someone, you’ve made a hiring mistake. -Jim Collins
- Lessons from letting people go:
Self-Awareness:
- Get clear on who you are and who you want to be.
- What Roles do you want to fulfill?
Personal Branding is overrated!
- If God wants to make you a name, let Him do that.
- “Being #1 has never been on my bucket list. Focusing on being the best that I can be has always been on my bucket list.” -John Maxwell
Racial Reconciliation + Diversity & Inclusion: Leaders we need to listen like we’ve never listened before.
- Resources: The Third Option by Miles Mcpherson, Oneness Embraced by Tony Evans, and Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison
As a Nation, we’ve lost our way because we’ve lost our values.
- Character development is the most important character. We’re committed to developing leaders of character.
Discipleship is what I’ll remember most about my life:
- How many people could I say that I’ve impacted enough to be my spiritual son or daughter? Out of everything you do, nothing will compare with these.
God will be with you in the valley of the shadow of death:
- “Before any next level in my life. Before God increased my influence, I almost always go through a tough time. It’s that view of God’s history in my life that’s given me comfort in painful seasons. -Sam Chand
Be interruptible - It’s the best way to love people.
- It’s possible that the most important thing God has for me on any given day is not even on my calendar. Am I interruptible? -Bruce Larson
- People were interruptible for me, I realized that I haven’t always been interruptible for them.
Parenting:
- We only get one shot at this.
- Family Teams is a Multi-generational family team on a mission.
- Psalm 127:3-5 - Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from Him. Children are brown to young men are like arrows in a warrior's hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.
Links mentioned:
Family Teams
The Third Option by Miles Mcpherson
Oneness Embraced: Reconciliation, the Kingdom, and How We are Stronger Together by Tony Evans
Be The Bridge by Latasha Morrison
Top Lessons Learned in 2020 Part One by Doug Smith
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interview Denny Pattyn, Founder and President of Silver Ring Thing. Denny has been fighting an incurable cancer diagnosis for the last 5 years. Sixteen operations later, and a loss of 90 pounds, Denny is still continuing to lead strong. In this moving and incredibly inspiring episode, Denny shares what will truly matter at the end of your leadership journey.
6 Key Takeaways
1. Talks about how his time with the Lord is richer knowing that he’s going to be meeting the Lord in a matter of months, or possibly even weeks.
2. Denny talks about the new vision that God gave him for The Family Wins.
The family is the number one group of people who evangelizes. Parently are the world’s largest evangelists.
“The way a family wins is when the mother and father spend personal time with the Lord every day”... Because God’s word does not return void.
3. Denny Talks about how to discern God-given vision from what might be your own vision.
I’m always very very careful to say that something is God’s until he demonstrates His power and provision through it.
Vision is like throwing spaghetti against the wall.
What stays and what falls away? What stays is God. What slides down and falls away, I forget about. What sticks, I stick with.
4. “Everyone who comes across my path is in danger of being evangelized.”
Denny talks about taking a job as an Uber driver, just to have an opportunity to share the Gospel with young people.
I want to be remembered as someone who couldn’t help but to share the Gospel.
Every second of my life, it was the joy to share Jesus with people.
5. I’m most proud of my family.
I want to be remembered first of all as a good husband, then a good father.
6. My last advice to leaders is to try and stay as singularly focused as possible.
Don’t lose sight of the one thing you’ve been called to you. Stay singularly focused on it.
Links Mentioned in Episode 271:
The Family Wins
The Family Wins Devotional Bible
About Denny:Denny Pattyn, husband, father, visionary and an evangelist at heart was raised by two atheist parents which has fueled his passion for reaching under-churched people with the Gospel. Over the course of his ministry, he is most well-known for founding Silver Ring Thing (SRT) in 1995, in response to concerns for the escalating teen pregnancy rates in Yuma, Arizona. In 2000, he and his family returned home to Pittsburgh bringing the SRT vision with them.
Since that time, SRT has hosted nearly 1,500 peer-led events in 9 countries impacting 725,000 attendees, with 265,000 students choosing to wear silver rings as a commitment to purity and nearly 133,000 students receiving Christ as Lord and Savior. From its inception, SRT recognized that true change in a person’s life only comes about with heart change. SRT events provided a unique platform to talk with teens about God’s plan for sex, love, and dating. Addressing their pain and acknowledging the guilt associated with sexual sin proved to be a powerful avenue to share God’s grace and the power of the Gospel.
Hearing countless parents express their concern for their children and families at SRT events, coupled with the fact that a strong family is universally valued, supplied the motivation for Denny to step into a new role. This compelled him to pursue his latest project - The Family Wins (TFW). TFW’s vision is to see families strengthened and lives changed by embracing God’s wisdom and by spending time daily in his Word.
Denny has been fighting an incurable cancer diagnosis for the last 5 years. Sixteen operations later, and&
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, as part of a two-part teaching, Doug Smith shares his top lessons in learned in 2020.
Key Take-Aways From Episode 270.
1. Life is Hard, Don’t Quit
Doug shares 5 Truths: You are going to die, Life is hard, You are not that important, You are not in control, Your life is not about you - You must experience your own powerlessness before a true spiritual journey can begin.
2. Learn to Rest and Recover...or you’ll be forced to.
"Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." -Dallas Willard
"If you don’t have plenty of time to do what I called you to do, you’re wasting time." -Keith Moore
"The world aches for the generosity of a well-rested people." -Wayne Muller
"Rest is an act of faith." -Dallas Willard
3. Doug shares what God taught him most in 2020.
“Doug, what if you’d knew it’d all happen. You know it will. Think back to all the stress you put on yourself trying to make it happen. You can’t make anything happen. Let me surprise and delight you Let me make it happen. Rest.” -God
4. Doug shares his Top Leadership Lessons in 2020:
a. Leadership does suck!
- "Those who wish to become CEO’s, be careful what you wish for. It takes your life to be devoted to the company's life. In the end, work is just dust." -Joel Manby
- There are no two easy consecutive days in a leader's life.
b. Always Ask Who not How!
- "If there are things before you that aren’t getting done, consider then that it may be someone else’s assignment!" -Rick Wellock
c. Leading Teams:
- "If you find yourself angry at your team, it’s likely not them that you are mad at, it’s you being mad at your inability to lead them." -Carey Neiwhof
- Doug shares his journey from pleasing people to leading People
- I’ll always love people, but I’d never depend on their love. Your relational gifting won’t get you through all the time.
d. Managing/Firing:
You may not understand, when you move into leadership, you will. It’s the most painful part of leadership. Leaders are willing to do what others are not.
- "The moment you feel like you have to manage someone, you’ve made a hiring mistake. "-Jim Collins
- Dealing with underperforming people:
- Lessons from letting people go.
Quotes
“When things go wrong, when obstacles seem too great, when the difficulties get to be too much, when your dream seems to be impossibly far away, your job is to simply keep going.” -John Maxwell
I’ve never had a senior leader that has fired someone regret it. Their only regret is they should have done it sooner. - Sam Chand
A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone. -Henry Thoreau
If you have no joy, there’s a lack in your Christianity somewhere. -Billy Sunday
Links:
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
Top Lessons Learned in 2019
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Wayne Cordeiro, Founding Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii with over 11,500 in weekend attendance. In the episode, Doug and Wayne discuss leading on empty and the effects of burnout.
Wayne has led New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii for 36 years and has planted 162 churches. His passion is raising up emerging leaders.
Key Takeaways
Wayne and Doug discuss the importance of focusing on discipleship in ministry leadership. Church planting and success in the ministry is a result of proper discipleship. Character-development is crucial.
Wayne talks about burnout and the telltale signs of depression in leadership. It’s not something that you can plan for. Burnout is restored by healing, adjustment, and rescheduling.
There’s a difference between tiredness and burnout. Tiredness is resolved by better sleeping habits, burnout is not.
Wayne discusses solitude’s importance to our mental and spiritual health. Solitude is not isolation. Isolation is getting away from people. Solitude on the other hand is a planned away time with God.
Suffering in leadership is actually okay. If you never suffer, you never grow and never learn. Typically our darkest moments in leadership are right before our brightest moments.
Wayne gives advice for every season of life.
Our Twenties are for gaining life experience. It’s a time to take advantage of opportunities and to be a servant leader seeking to serve.
Our Thirties are for us to experiment with what God’s given us and to discover exactly what God has called us to do.
Our Forties are for leadership development and for us to hone our craft and sharpen our skills.
From our Fifties on, we are to be looking for successors and emerging leaders to pour our life and leadership into.
Links:
Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro
Sifted by Wanye Cordeiro
New Hope Fellowship Church
Episode Summary
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Nona Jones, Head of Faith-Based Partnerships for Facebook. In the episode, Nona Jones shares her incredible story and how to build community using social media.
About Nona Jones
Nona Jones is considered a global thought-leader at the intersection of faith and technology and has also served as a voice of hope and healing to victims of trauma due to her own history as a survivor of physical and sexual abuse. Her highly anticipated books are equipping church leaders and individuals to harness their potential toward realizing their purpose.
Shownotes available at L3Leadership.org/Episode268
Links MentionedFrom Social Media to Social Ministry by Nona Jones
Success from the Inside Out by Nona Jones
https://www.nonajones.com/
Facebook For Faith
In episode 267 of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how to deal with stress, burnout, and anxiety in leadership.
10 KEY TAKE-AWAYS FROM EPISODE 267:
Doug shares about his personal journey through burnout, stress, and anxiety, and what proved to be the most difficult season of his life.
Doug shares wisdom and insight in the areas of burnout, unprocessed grief, and spiritual battles.
- My Spiritual health and walk with God is my #1 Priority.
- Continuing to Get Help!
- Go to Therapy
- Trauma Assessment
- Journal, Journal, Journal
- Seek Gratitude
- Evaluating and Assessing Beliefs
- Have a safety plan
- Investing in Deep Friendships
- Resting
- Grieving
- Pruning
- Learning and Knowing I’m Enough
- Taking Medication
- Things I’m implementing:
- Daily unplugging
- Exercise daily
- Get a hobby
- Eat Healty - Look into this
- Go to therapy
- Talk with a friend weekly
- Overcoming the Fear of Death
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE 267:
- Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
- Take a Day off by Robert Morris
- Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Dr. Daniel Amen
- Keith Moore - Week of Increase 2020
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jeremy Pryor, Founder of Family Teams and several other businesses and non-profit organizations. Jeremy shares timely insight on how to lead your family team effectively.
7 Key Take-Aways from Episode 266
1. Family Teams is an organization that seeks to restore the Biblical blue print of family.Culture redefined family and the church went along. Now the family unit is suffering. Family Teams wants to change that and restore the Biblical model of family.
2. Jeremy shares their sabbath.The family meal (Shabbat) is a kick-off to our sabbath. Jeremy shares, in-depth, their sabbath meal, and how it’s created a lasting and impactful family tradition.
3. What does Sabbath look like for you?
- “The goal is to find your off button” - Jeremy Pryor
It’s not easy to rest. It takes work and intentionality to take a full day off and not do things that feel like work. The important thing is to know that it takes time to find your “off-button”.
4. Jeremy talks about the 7 Day Rhythm.
Families in America are burnt-out. We need a restrain & framework for our family unit that helps them sustain effectiveness. God gave us the “Week” as that framework.
Learning how to manage your week, one day at a time, is God’s model for your family.
It happens through week by week planning and coordination. Each week is set up by a weekly family Team Meeting.
“Many family problems are the accumulation of broken systems.” - Jeremy Pryor
5. Family is defined as a multigenerational team on mission.
There has to be clarity around the mission of your family, so that there is a sense of purpose in your family. It’s not family as the mission… It’s family on mission. In the end, we have to realize that it’s not about us and that we live for something greater.
6. Reward. Correction. Discipline.
This is the way the adult works. Our adult lives are ordered by this process. Why, then, do we try to raise our kids without these three important elements. There’s a skill to training and raising children. We should be devoted to sharpening that skill.
7. Lead Your Family.
My hope is that fathers and mothers would see themselves as the heads of their families. You don’t leave your family when you go to work. You represent your family and you lead your family in your actions away from your family.
Links mentioned:
- FamilyTeams.com
- Family Revision: How Ancient Wisdom Can Heal the Modern Family by Jeremy Pryor & Jeff Bethke
- 31 Creative Ways to Build Your Family Team: Practical Everyday Tools That Will Make an Immediate Difference By Jeremy Pryor
- Father's Compass: 21 Insights to Guide Dads Through the Journey of Fatherhood by Jeremy Pryor
- Family Teams Weekend Online Conference
About Jeremy Pryor:
Jeremy met his wife April in Jerusalem in 1997 when they were students. They’ve spent the last 20 years building Team Pryor together. The have five kids: Kelsey, Jackson, Sydney, Elisa and Kaira. They live in a multigenerational house with Jeremy parents and April’s mom in Fort Thomas, KY just a few mile
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Sam Collier shares his remarkable story of finding his biological family on the Steve Harvey Show and teaching us how we can live a greater story. Sam Collier is a pastor, author, speaker, and host of A Greater Story Podcast.
Key Take-Aways from Episode 265:
Sam shares his remarkable story of being reunited with his biological mother on the Steve Harvey Show.
The Greater story that God has for us doesn’t just happen… We have a part to play in it.
We are the sum total of our influences. The reality that we experience today is more a product of those who influenced us than we think.
On the topic of stewarding influence, Sam quotes Andy Stanley: “Influence is hard to gain and easy to lose."
Influence puts limitations on you. Whenever you become an influencer, you’ll be limited by your influence.
Sam discusses racial reconciliation.
“The only way forward is conversation.” -Sam Collier
“The goal of a protest is to attract attention for conversation & dialog.” -Sam Collier
Sam talks about the racial problem in America being a conversation problem, which leads to a misunderstanding problem.
Important questions that are a preface to racial reconciliation:
- Do people feel like they can be 100% themselves?
- How do you react when someone says something that you vehemently disagree with?
“We have to hear each other." -Sam Collier
“What you don’t kill in your 20s will destroy you in your 40s.” -Andy Stanley
Links Mentioned
Sam’s brand new book: A Greater Story
Sam's reunion with his biological mother on the Steve Harvey Show
A Greater Story Podcast with Sam Collier
In This episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how to overcome anxiety in leadership. In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode, Doug shares from his personal experience in battling and overcoming anxiety.
Episode Summary:
Anxiety and Panic:
What does it feel like? What does it look like?
- Felt like I was going to die
- Could not sleep
- Exhausted
- Felt like I was going crazy
- Could not be present where I was
12 Keys to Overcoming Anxiety:
- Know that You are NOT Alone
- Become Spiritually Curious
- Get Help
- God
- Therapist
- Share with Family and Community - Mastermind Group
- Recognize that God wants you to Fight on Your Own
- Resource:
- When God Becomes Real by Brian Johnson, Bethel Music
- https://www.amazon.com/When-Becomes-Real-Brian-Johnson/dp/1947165577
- Resource:
- Journal
- Identify and Deal with Root Issues
- Breathe
- Resource:
- Breathing to Heal by Max Storm | Ted Talk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34
- Resource:
- Get Your Thought Life Under Control
- Resource:
- Dr. Caroline Leaf APP
- https://drleaf.com/products/switch-app-pre-order
- Resource:
- Spend time with God
- Confess the Word
- Change the Content You’re Consuming
- Resources:
- Crowned with Dignity and Worth by John Nuzzo
- http://www.mediaatvictory.com/sermons/crownedwithdignityandworth1
- Freedom From All Fears - Keith Moore Series
- https://resourcesforchristians.net/music/Keith%20Moore/Series%200803%20-%20Free%20From%20All%20Fears
- Married on the Rock - Jimmy Evans
- https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Rock-Gods-Design-Dream/dp/0964743507
- Resources:
- Exercise
Links mentioned:
Breathing to Heal by Max Storm | Ted Talk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34
Dr. Caroline Leaf APP | https://drleaf.com/products/switch-app-pre-order
Crowned with Dignity and Worth by John Nuzzo | http://www.mediaatvictory.com/sermons/crownedwithdignityandworth1
Freedom From All Fears - Keith Moore Series https://resourcesforchristians.net/music/Keith%20Moore/Series%200803%20-%20Free%20From%20All%20Fears
Married on the Rock - Jimmy Evans | https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-Rock-Gods-Design-Dream/dp/0964743507
When God Becomes Real by Brian Johnson, Bethel Music | https://www.amazon.com/When-Becomes-Real-Brian-Johnson/dp/1947165577
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear Dave Buehring, Founder & President of Lionshare, share how to make disciples of Jesus in every vocation.
Key Takeaways:
Jesus can impact every sphere of your life. He came to change the world, not just the church. We often limit disciple-making to the church or something only the church does.
Disciple-Making vs. Mentoring: Disciple-Making always tethers things to Jesus. How to live and work practically for Jesus.
Since most of us were not intentionally discipled, we don’t know how to disciple others.
How do we make disciples? We look for people who are F.A.S.T.
Faithful
Available
Servent-Hearted
Teachable
The first question I ask in looking for someone to disciple: In whose ears will my words be big? Those are the people that we have favor with. They listen to what we have to say, do it, and come back for more.
Dave discusses his one-year disciple-making curriculum and why it works.
The whole mission of the early church would’ve been to do what Jesus did. What did he do? He made disciples. Church planting and church growth are supposed to be the fruit of proper discipleship.
“Just becuase you have the gift of God on you, doesn’t mean your character is where it needs to be.”
Dave's Latest Book:
The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus In Every Vocation.
About Dave Buehring:
Dave Buehring is a devoted disciple of Jesus who is engaged in equipping the Church, guiding leaders, and reproducing disciple-makers. Over four-plus decades, Dave has led on local, national, and international fronts. He has had the opportunity to speak thousands of times in hundreds of settings, including conferences and retreats, leadership summits, vocational venues, churches, schools and universities, and humanitarian aid trainings. He is often found walking alongside leaders of all ages, who lead throughout the vocations. Referencing wisdom from the Scriptures, blended with his broad experiences, he guides them toward living godly lives and leading in the ways of God.
Dave is the Founder and President of Lionshare (www.Lionshare.org), a nonprofit organization aimed at igniting and equipping churches and societal leaders to fulfill Jesus’ Great Co-Mission of making disciple makers. He’s the author of A Discipleship Journey, a scripturally sound, proven and practical resource used in numberous nations throughout the world; The Jesus Blueprint: Rediscovering His Original Plan for Changing the World; and the upcoming book The Great Opportunity: Making Disciples of Jesus in Every Vocation. Dave annually hosts and teaches a six-month leadership intensive for vocational leaders called "A Leadership Journey." He also can be regularly heard on Lionshare’s podcast Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God.
Dave has the privilege of participating in the pastoral team at his home church, Grace Chapel, and has been a part of an international community of leaders, Messenger Fellowship, for over thirty years.
Dave and his wife, Cheryl, reside in the beautiful hills of Franklin, Tennessee, where they enjoy spending time with their family and friends.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Gordon MacDonald, pastor and best-selling author, share leadership advice for every decade of your life, the importance of rest, and more!
About Gordon
Gordon MacDonald has been a pastor and author for over forty years. For many years he pastored Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, and continues to serve as Pastor Emeritus. He has also provided leadership to influential ministries such as Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, which he served as President for three years, and World Relief, which he currently serves as Chairman. Gordon’s best-selling books include Ordering Your Private World, Mid-Course Correction, and, most recently, A Resilient Life. He also writes and serves as Editor-at-Large for Christianity Today’s Leadership Journal. When not writing, leading, or speaking at conferences, Gordon and his wife Gail can be found hiking the trails of New England.
Episode Summary:
- Gordon’s in his 80's, so we asked him to give advice to leaders in each decade starting with the 20's.
- We talk a lot about leadership and ambition and the importance of rest.
- Gordon was one of 4 leaders chosen to walk President Bill Clinton through everything he went through in his presidency... it was fascinating to talk about that.
- We also talk about what leadership succession and beyond looks like.
Key Takeaways:
- Ambition in leadership can be positive, but it does have a spectrum that must be kept in check. It’s good to want to make a difference, but “Drivenness must be consecrated daily”.
- “Business brings emptiness. I always keep a sabbath.” There are no two sabbaths that are the same. It’s all about getting true rest and being renewed. If you can’t get everything done in 6 days, then you’re either doing too much or are doing it wrong.
- About every seven years, your dreams will get tested. This is either because you fail, or someone fails you.
- Right now at 81, I am most interested in raising up younger pastors and being a spiritual father to those who will go after me.
- For those who are looking for a spiritual father or a mentor, my advice is to start “dating”. Date your potential mentor, take them to coffee, ask them questions, see how you click and whether or not you hit it off. Don’t just ask someone to be your mentor. Take it slow and take time to develop a real relationship first.
- Failure always generates humility. Always take full responsibility for your mistakes. Think about what you can learn from them and what you can teach others from them. Never cover up your mistakes.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug Smith interview Clint Hurdle, Former Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the topic of transitioning well in leadership.
About Clint Hurdle:
Clint Hurdle is the former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a position he held for nine seasons, earning him the title of NL Manager of the Year in 2013. Before working with the Pirates, Clint managed the Colorado Rockies and helped them achieve the 2007 National League pennant. Clint formerly played baseball for the Kansas City Royals along with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets and was featured in Sports Illustrated in 1978.
Key Take Aways from the Interview:
- Clint talks about the importance of modeling positivity, faith, and character off of the ballfield and in life.
- What did you intentionally do to make an impact? I was intentional about listening to people and see people. I never wanted to make someone feel like they were less than I was, or that I was greater than they were. I surrounded myself with people who told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear. We are to have a “white-belt mentality”, realizing that there is always so much to learn.
- The message that I would leave the people of Pittsburgh with is: The best is yet to come.
- Clint talks about the impact that God has had in his life.
- There’s always going to be people who are smarter than you and have more talent than you, but you should never be outworked or be out-prepared.
- Transition well. I believe there is beauty in honoring the exit. So many people focus on the entrance of a new leader, but I believe that your exit is more important than your exit. When transitioning out of a leadership role, exit well and give the next person level ground to succeed.
Quotes:
“You model the behavior you want to instill in others.” – Clint Hurdle
Conversation Link:
https://www.clinthurdle.com/
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Joel Manby talk about how to integrate love into your leadership.
4 Key Leadership Insights:
1. What did I do to “get out of the pile” or get noticed as a younger leader?
- Certainly, the following characteristics helped: skillset, intuition, the anticipation of the next steps, but more than anything… work ethic. “I may have not been the smartest, I was the most hard-working”. “I did the very best job that I could in everything that I did.”
2. What does loving people in an organization look like?
- There has to be processes and systems put in place to hold up your organizational values. These are systems that reward and correct according to your values and desired culture.
- Leading with love is not a soft thing or just a “Christian” thing. Leading with tough love is often the case. Leading with tough love means holding people accountable and having difficult conversations in order to uphold your company’s vision and values.
3. A rule of loving leadership: Praise in public, admonish in private.
- A simple cadence that I’ve followed when offering this tough love is: Praise them for their strengths, admonish them specifically and briefly, and put them right back on the horse.
**4. Your guests will never rise above the enthusiasm and interest of your employees.
About Joel Manby:Joel has been the CEO of major corporations for over 25+ years leading organizations such SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Herschend Enterprises (the largest family-owned theme park and entertainment company in the United States), Saab Automobile USA, and Amazon’s car selling partner, which was sold to CarsDirect.com in 2001. Joel summarized these leadership principles in my book Love Works detailing how to integrate “love the verb” into the leadership ethos and philosophy of any organization.
Joel is currently the non-executive Chairman of Orange, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and distribution of student, youth, and next-generation curriculum to over 9,000 churches in 40+ countries. In addition to his duties as chairman of Orange, Joel consults and speaks on Love Works, crisis leadership lessons, and other leadership topics designed to fit the needs of an audience.
Episode Links:
https://joelmanby.com/
Love Works
Joel’s Blog
Need a laugh? Check out Joel’s Folsom Prison parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wCICnvRszU More L3 Leadership Podcast Episode: l3leaderhsip.org/podcast
In this episode, you'll hear Josh Gagnon, Founder and Lead Pastor of Next Level Church in New Hampshire, share about his latest book, "It's Not Over", and why your best days are ahead of you.
About Josh Gagnon
Joshua Gagnon is the founding and lead pastor of Next Level Church, regularly recognized as one of the fastest-growing churches in America. He is known for his uniquely authentic communication style that makes the hope found in Jesus relevant to people of every background. He and his wife, Jennifer, raise their two sons in New Hampshire.
In It’s Not Over, Pastor Joshua Gagnon's recently released book, he reminds us that we were born to dream—and to dream big. In fact, our dreams have the power to shape our lives. Join Joshua in discovering the answers to these questions and many more…
- How does dreaming help you discover your purpose?
- How do you identify if a dream is even worth chasing?
- How do you overcome resistance, criticism and doubt?
- How do you pray bold prayers when you don’t feel like praying at all?
- How do you finish strong on the journey toward your dream?
Episode Summary:
- None of us are born with grounded dreams. However, our past is often the shadow over our past.
- A God-sized dream can't be put out by discouragement.
- God's delays are not denials. God's delays prepare us for our destinies.
- Embrace the season in the shepherd's fields. Those seasons in the shepherd's field prepare us for our future in the palace.
- Never leave the assignment you have now, unless you can find someone to take your place.
- David found someone to oversee the flock before he went to slay the giant.
- Vision is pointless unless you have a culture that can carry it and handle it.
- Every leader has a vision. The key is having the culture in your staff and organization to execute that vision.
Mentioned Links:
- joshgagnon.com
- Next Level Church
- It's Not Over by Josh Gagnon
- Josh Gagnon Leadership Podcast
In this episode, you'll hear John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Church, share why soul keeping is essential for leaders.
Episode Summary:
- Hurry is different than business. Busyness is an outward condition of the body, having many things to do. Hurry is a condition of the soul, when we are so preoccupied with ourselves and our tasks that we are unable to truly be present.
- What does it look like to ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life?
- Bring people around you to hold you accountable
- Be intentional with your calendar
- So much of eliminating our rushing and hurry comes as a result of mastering our need to be liked, loved, and accomplished.
- To take care of your soul, you have to know the different parts of it and how those parts should function.
- Our temptations are always close to our goals and aspirations.
- Be willing to live with, and simply be content with, the outcomes. We certainly learn from outcomes, but we don't have to let it affect our confidence.
- The main thing that matters to God is the person you become. Your life to God is not a resume, it's about who you are in the end.
About John Ortberg:
John Ortberg is the senior pastor at Menlo Church. John’s teaching centers around how faith in Christ can impact our everyday lives with God. He has written books on spiritual formation including, The Life You’ve Always Wanted, Who is This Man?, The Me I Want To Be, Soul Keeping, All The Places To Go, and most recently I’d Like You More If You Were More Like Me. John teaches around the world at conferences and churches.
John holds a Master of Divinity and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Fuller Seminary, and has done post-graduate work at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Prior to joining Menlo Church, John served as Teaching Pastor at Chicago’s Willow Creek Community Church.
Links Mentioned:Soul Keeping by John OrtbergMenlo Church
In this episode, you'll hear Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor of 12Stone Church, share how to lead through crisis and how to be a confident leader.
Episode Summary:
- Dan shares how in crisis, all the people who follow you want is a little direction. As leaders, it's crucial that give direction in times of crisis.
- In Crisis, leaders have to listen better than they've ever listened before.
- There are two parts to being a confident leader:
- Knowing that God is with you.
- Developing your personal character, skills, and traits.
- "The formula for disaster is when you don't do anything with what you find out needs to grow and change."
- "Self leadership is the essence of character development."
- Sometimes we overcomplicate coaching. It's simply listening well and knowing what words to give.
- To be a #2 in an organization, you have to have the ability to navigate all authority and no authority at the same time. That you have the strength to lead, but don't have to lead.
- My first advice to young leaders... Don't try and rise too fast! Build the thing that you've been given, and you'll get more.
- My second advice to young leaders... Enjoy it. Enjoy the process of growing what you've been given.
About Dan Reiland:
Dan Reiland is Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He previously partnered with John Maxwell for 20 years, first as Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, then as Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at INJOY.
Dan is best known as a leader with a pastor’s heart and a coach’s instincts. He truly loves the local church, and is described as one of the nation’s most innovative church thinkers. His passion is developing and empowering leaders who want to grow, are willing to take risks, and enjoy the journey.
Links Mentioned:
Amplified Leadership by Dan Reiland
The Confident Leader by Dan Reiland
12Stone Church
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In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith share the Vision and Values of L3 Leadership.
Episode Summary:
- Our Vision at L3 Leadership:
- We Gather, Connect, and Develop Leaders - We are obsessed with helping leaders develop to their maximum potential and to maximize the impact of their leadership.It’s how we believe we’ll make our dent in the universe.
- 1,000 Leader Mandate - We have the vision to reach 1,000 leaders. If we’ll do this and teach them values, we could change our world. 1,000 members!
- Our DNA/Core Values
- Leadership
- Community
- Character
- Growth
- Intentionality
- What does a leader look like after being a part of L3 Leadership?
- Fully known, fully loved, fully challenged.
- Transformed - They can tell a story
- Living Intentionally
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The 5 things we do:
- L3 Leadership Podcast
- Membership
- Mastermind Groups
- ELP/LP Leadership Collaboratives
- L3 One Day
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In this episode, you'll hear John Nuzzo, Senior Pastor of Victory Family Church, interview Doug Smith, Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. They discuss Doug's leadership journey and passion for leadership development.
Episode Summary:
- Doug shares his story from drug dealer to passionate leader.
- John talks about the importance of making sure your passion doesn't get tainted by ego.
- Doug shares the purpose of L3 Leadership.
- Doug wants to do for others, what was done for him.
- Masterminds are small groups of leaders who could each other accountable. We want every L3 Member to be in a Mastermind Group where they can be fully known, fully loved, and fully challenged.
- We can't have people living life alone. Leaders need to be in a community.
- Your humility will become a magnet to more mature, more esteemed leaders.
In this episode, Doug Smith reflects on the top 10 lessons he's learned in his 35 years of life.
Episode Summary:
- At 35, I’m starting to see the compounding effect of handling a lot of days well in my twenties.
- I’m observing what life will be like when I am 55, 60, and 65 and realizing that life is short and I had better make a difference!
- I’m learning the importance and power of rest for the first time in my life.
- I’m doubling down on the importance of family.
- I’m moving from leadership theory to leadership practice.
- God is giving me something to say. There are a lot of people talking that have nothing significant to say because they haven't put in the effort to develop themselves.
- At 35, I’m recognizing that life and leadership are hard and there are times I will want to give up and stop growing, but I must continue on and endure to the end.
- I’m more passionate about adding value to people than I’ve ever been.
- At 35, health and fitness are still a huge priority and what I eat is more important than it’s ever been! Leaders, take care of yourselves! Workout and eat clean.
- I’m most grateful to be living out my purpose.
Links Mentioned:
- Leadership Pain by Sam Chand
- Family Teams
- Today Matters by John Maxwell
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Sam Chand talks about how our leadership will only grow to the threshold of our pain.
- Most people don't see how seriously I take every call, email, and interview. "You never know who you are helping."
- What's the difference between the leader of a large organization and a small organization? Pain-tolerance is the key differentiator.
- Pain isn't age centric. You'll deal with pain all throughout your leadership journey.
- Idealism must be kept. Those who are older, don't trample on others' idealistic dreams. "Let people dream!"
- Regardless of age or season, "stay idealistic!"
- The best advice that was ever given to me is "Live long & live clean."
- It's important to have truth-tellers in your life. These are people that care more about keeping you out of the ditch than your opinion of them.
- The number one question I ask leaders is "How are you doing... really?"
"You'll only grow to the threshold of your pain" - Sam Chand
About Sam Chand:Dr. Chand was named in the top-30 global Leadership Gurus list, and consults with large churches and businesses on leadership and capacity enhancing issues. He's the Founder & President of Dream Releaser Coaching and Dream Releaser Media & Publishing. Sam conducts worldwide leadership conferences and serves on the board of Beulah Heights University where he served as the President.
Sam has served as a leadership consultant to many of the worlds greatest leaders such as Craig Groeschel, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and John Maxwell.
Connect with Sam Chand:
- YouTube
- samchand.com
Resources:
Link to Sam's best-selling book Leadership Pain
Link to Sam's Leadership Institute
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
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In this episode, you'll hear Doug interview Tony Horton, Founder of P90X. In the interview, Tony shares his story, lessons he's learned, and encourages you to never give up on your dream.
To find ways to connect with Tony and for links to everything discussed in the show notes, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode252
About Tony Horton:
Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®, P90X2®, P90X3®, and Ten Minute Trainer®, and most recently his 22-Minute military-inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tony's passion for a healthy lifestyle, he's teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes what goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it.
In the interview:
- Tony talks about his lesson learned through his humble beginnings and how to sticking with your vision.
- He teaches us the balance of knowing when to quit and when to press on.
- Tony discusses the importance of putting in the effort to be outstanding in your field.
- He stresses the necessity of focusing on your character as you become well known.
- He talks about what he learned through his life-altering diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
- Tony talks about not letting failure deter you.
- To keep moving in the direction of your passions and dreams.
- He tells us about two universal truths: 1) We have control over what we eat. 2) We have control over how much we move.
“Do your best and forget the rest” -Tony Horton
In this episode, you'll hear Andrew interview Doug on his podcast, The Rainmaker Fundraising Podcast.
Andrew Olsen is a #1 Best Selling author, speaker, and nonprofit marketer. He’s helped raise more than $250 million for nonprofits. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, he currently advises nonprofit leaders, boards, and development teams through strategic consultation, coaching, and classroom instruction. Andrew is a Senior Vice President at Newport ONE and instructor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business.
Top 10 Leadership Insights from my conversation with Doug Smith
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Leadership is influence.
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Everyone is a leader and everyone has to grow to maximize leadership impact.
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Leadership is about people. If the people aren’t better as a result of your presence, you’re not leading well.
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Leading is challenging. As John Maxwell says, “If you’re a leader, there will never be two easy consecutive days in your live.”
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If you wouldn’t follow yourself, why would you expect others to follow you?
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The power of “just relaxing” in your leadership.
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Telling people what you think they want to hear isn’t leadership. You have to care enough to be candid, even when the feedback might hurt a little.
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In leadership, character trumps skill all day long.
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The most influential leaders love people, but they don’t depend on being loved by people.
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If you’re going to grow as a leader, you’re going to have to take risks. You’ll fail sometimes, but that’s ok. That’s part of the process. There’s so much more in this episode than what I’ve outlined here. I guarantee you’ll get a ton of value out of this conversation today!
In this episode, you'll hear Doug interview Brad Cooper, Lead Pastor of Newspring Church. They talk about leading in crisis, how to properly honor leaders, and why sometimes our greatest lessons come out of our darkest seasons.
For show notes, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode250
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In this episode, you'll hear Doug interview, Traci Morrow. You'll hear Traci talk about her journey from pleasing people to leading people.
For ways to connect with Traci and links to everything we discussed in the show notes, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode249
To learn more about Traci, go here: https://www.tracimorrow.com/
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In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith share his step by step process for leading an organization through COVID-19 or any other crisis.
You'll learn:
What your leadership team should be thinking through?
How to form and run a crisis task force.
How and what to communicate to your staff.
How to stay connected with your team.
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John Donovan is the former CEO of AT&T Communications, a global telecommunications company serving millions of customers worldwide. John has decades of experience working in executive leadership roles, including as the Executive Vice President of Product, Sales, Marketing and Operations at Verisign Inc. and the Chairman and CEO of inCode Telecom Group Inc.
John joins me today to share the leadership lessons he has learned from leading over 250,000 people at AT&T. He shares his perspective on hard work, being committed to self-improvement, and why achieving success in your career is more than following a few simple steps like a recipe in a cookbook. He explains why he believes ‘your world is your mentor’ and the lessons you can learn from every person you encounter. He also shares the lessons he’s learned by creating a life plan, his perspective on achieving work-life balance, and how leaders can create and sustain great company cultures.
“You should never look to succeed alone or fail alone.” - John Donovan
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- The challenges John faced throughout his career that set him apart and led to his success as an organization leader
- Why John doesn’t believe there is a recipe for succeeding in life or business and his strategy for preparing for the next level of leadership
- The difference between a mentor and a career advocate
- John’s advice for aspiring and emerging leaders
- The importance of being honest and authentic and the value of emotional maturity and knowing your core values as a leader
- John’s morning routine and why he always tries to “own the morning”
- The importance of taking career risks while you’re young and John’s perspective on work-life balance
- Lessons John has learned regarding money and happiness
- Cultivating a healthy mindset to manage the stress and pressure of being a leader
Resources:
- Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling
Connect With John Donovan:
- John Donovan on LinkedIn
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
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In today’s episode, Laura and I share our thoughts on how to lead during times of crisis. Specifically, we'll be sharing our thoughts on how to lead through the Corona Virus epidemic. We believe that in times like this, it's more important than ever to for leaders to speak up and lead well. We hope that this episode will encourage and equip you to lead better in times of crisis.
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
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You are one relationship away from changing your destiny - how will you plan accordingly? By being intentional with your networking strategy, you can open doors to meetings with leaders you never thought you’d ever have the opportunity to be in the same room with. With the right approach, you have an even greater opportunity to transform your one-time coffee meeting into a long-term mentoring relationship.
In today’s episode, I share how to score meetings with anyone, including those at the top of your bucket list. I discuss how to bring a unique proposition to every meeting and add value to the leader sitting at the other end of the table. I also highlight how to show each leader you meet with that you truly know and value who they are, and make yourself unforgettable in their eyes as a result.
“You attract who you are, not what you want.” - Doug Smith
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- The impact that relationships can have on your professional trajectory
- One of the most important personal growth principles to consider if you want to spend time with leaders
- Why it is so essential to build your credibility as a leader
- The importance of balancing expectations with gratitude
- How to get started with creating your own bucket list
- A key question to ask at the end of every meeting you have
- How to effectively reach out and request a meeting with a leader
- How approaching meetings with intentionality and showing respect for people’s time
- Why you should research the person you are connecting with before the meeting
- What to bring to your meetings and why you should take notes
- The importance of following up with a thought-out thank you note
- When, and under what conditions, you should ask for a second meeting
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference!
Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference.
When: March 13, 2020
Where: Pittsburgh Marriott North, Pittsburgh, PA
Registration: www.L3OneDay.com
Use the promo code: Podcast to receive an exclusive discount on your ticket price.
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Sister entrepreneurs Kay and Shi are the owners of the Squeeze In Restaurant Group. The duo helped grow Squeeze In from a family restaurant into a national brand that serves millions of guests in 12 locations across four states and generates 10 million dollars in annual revenue.
Today, Kay and Shi join me to share their lives as entrepreneurs and the secrets to planning world-class events. They illustrate how they became part of the family business and explain how they evolved as the leaders that they are today. They also reveal the biggest mistakes first-time event planners make, as well as underscore the importance of visualizing an event from the perspective of an attendee. “Success requires support, community, cultivation, and mentorship.” - Shila Morris
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- Developing leadership skills and why leaders are made and not born
- How John Maxwell inspired Kay and Shi to become leaders and expand their business
- The impact of focusing on people, systems, and efficiencies and how they helped scale Squeeze In
- How Kay and Shi invest in their employees and why it’s difficult for smaller businesses to invest in people and culture
- How Kay and Shi developed their marketing and event planning skills
- How to organize and plan a world-class event and the importance of focusing on attendee experience
- The biggest mistakes first-time event planners make
- How to assess an organization’s marketing success
- How Kay and Shi maintain work-life balance and avoid burnout
Resources Mentioned:
- From Rags to Restaurants: The Secret Recipe by Misty Young
- The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell
Connect with Kay and Shi:
- Squeeze In Restaurant Group
- Mentorship Quest Podcast
- Kay and Shi on Instagram
- Kay and Shi on Twitter
- Kay and Shi on Facebook
- Kay Salerno on LinkedIn
- Shila Morris on LinkedIn
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference!Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference. Registration: L3OneDay.com use the promo code Podcast to receive an exclusive discount.
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Clint Hurdle is the former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a position he held for nine seasons, earning him the title of NL Manager of the Year in 2013. Before working with the Pirates, Clint managed the Colorado Rockies and helped them achieve the 2007 National League pennant. Clint formerly played baseball for the Kansas City Royals along with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets and was featured in Sports Illustrated in 1978.
Today, Clint joins me to share the life and leadership philosophies he has developed throughout his sports management career. Clint highlights his belief in the importance of honesty, transparency, and open communication when working with others and the role of faith and service in his life. Clint also discusses why we tend to resonate more with failure than success and how to use setbacks along the journey to propel us towards more ambitious goals.
“You model the behavior you want to instill in others.” - Clint Hurdle
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- What Clint learned about leadership in transitioning from player to coach
- What Clint feels is the “greatest separator,” the quickest way to build trust, and why boundaries within relationships are important
- Putting truth, empathy, and humanity first, even in tough professional conversations
- How to actively gain wisdom and the importance of finding your personal “why”
- Why people tend to relate more to failure than excellence
- The value of investing time in people and Clint’s philosophies on money and happiness
- Clint’s views on praise, criticism, choices, consequences, and his “Mount Rushmore group”
- What young leaders should know about failure and vulnerability
- The importance of being present and doing one thing at a time
Resources Mentioned:
- It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadershipby Dr. Colin Powell
- John Wooden - Pyramid of Success
- Note to Self by Stephen J. Nesbitt
Connect with Clint Hurdle:
- Clint Hurdle website
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference! Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference.
Register: L3OneDay.com use promo code Podcast to receive an exclusive discount!
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Anthony ONeal is a thought leader on topics including money, life, and education. He is the best-selling author of Debt-Free Degree and Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in College. Anthony, who turned his life around after being massively in debt at the age of nineteen, is a public speaker providing valuable insight to teenagers and millennials around the country on how to start their lives and careers on the right track. He has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and the Dave Ramsey Show.
Today, Anthony joins me to discuss the ideas and strategies from his book Debt-Free Degree and share his insights on how to approach the education system without going into debt. He shares his thoughts on student loan forgiveness and how ending student loans would impact the cost of college.
“The caliber of your future will be determined by the choices you make today.” - Anthony ONeal
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- Why Ramsey Solutions focuses on addressing the student debt crisis
- Insight into Anthony’s book Debt-Free Degree, and the intended purpose of the book
- The impact of student loans, and whether they set up young people for success or failure
- How to get through college debt-free
- Advice for students and families who haven’t financially planned for post-secondary school
- Whether a traditional educational route is necessary for success
- The common motivation most young people have for making their educational decisions
- Anthony’s thoughts on student loan forgiveness, and when he believes the government should play a role in student loans
Connect with Anthony ONeal:
- Anthony ONeal
- Debt-Free Degree by Anthony ONeal
- Teen Entrepreneur Toolbox: The Small-Business Guide for Teensby Anthony ONeal
- Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in College by Anthony ONeal
- Debt-Free Degree Scholarship Search
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference! Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference.
Register: L3OneDay.com use promo code Podcast to receive an exclusive discount
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Will you put yourself in rooms that will grow your leadership capabilities this year? Attending in-person leadership events is a crucial aspect of gaining professional insight and making connections that could lead you in any number of directions. By attending conferences such as the L3 Leadership Conference and bringing your team with you, you can tap into your potential and open doors to grow your leadership, your network, and your future.
Today, I discuss why you should incorporate attending professional events such as the L3 Leadership Conference into your leadership development strategy. I share why connecting with people in-person is so crucial and why you need to delve into the heart of leadership, not merely focusing on short-term strategies and tactics. I also highlight a bit of background on the L3 Leadership Conference and why I hope you will attend this year or in one of the many years to come.
“If we can transform the world one leader at a time, then all of our effort is worth it.” - Doug Smith
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- The value of attending professional leadership events and why it is essential to bring your team with you
- Why we decided to launch the L3 Leadership Conference
- The importance of consistently investing in yourself and your development
- Why it is essential to go deeper than leadership tactics and skills alone
- The difference between what you do and who you are becoming in business
- How you can help empower the mission of the L3 Leadership Conference
Resources Mentioned:
- Gerald Brooks
- Andy Stanley
- The Laws of Lifetime Growthby Dan Sullivan
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference!
Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference.
When: Friday, March 13, 2020 Where: Pittsburgh Marriott North, Pittsburgh, PA Registration: www.L3OneDay.com
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John Nuzzo is a senior pastor at Victory Family Church in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, which he founded with his wife, Michelle, 26 years ago. Victory Family Church aims to help people know God, find freedom, discover their purpose, and ultimately make a difference. John is a dedicated leader with a deep desire to multiply his impact while equipping and empowering the next generation to lead.
Today, John joins me to share some of his insights from his decades of leadership experience, highlighting some of the defining lessons to be gained from each decade. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your mission and purpose, prioritizing impact over achievement, and not letting the specifics of goals outweigh the depth of your calling. John also shares the importance of gratitude, the harmful nature of pride, and why it is essential to stay focused and never quit.
“Stop telling people what you aren’t and be who you are.” - John Nuzzo
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- John’s leadership journey, and what he has learned in the past 3-5 years
- Why yielding to God, serving people and being honest is important
- The importance of connecting to the next generation and equipping them to lead
- How awareness about your mortality can impact your perspective on life
- What John feels is one of the worst emotions in the world
- Lessons for leaders in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s
- The importance of prioritizing your values over the specifics of what you are doing
- What we tend to overestimate and underestimate when it comes to our goals
- How goals shift and change as you grow older and wiser
- The decade John feels is the “ideal decade of your life”
- The trap of comparison, and why you should focus on who you are, not who you aren’t
- Why the book Hero Maker had such a profound impact on John
- How John’s faith in God helped him overcome addiction
Resources Mentioned: Hero Maker by Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird
Connect with John Nuzzo:
- Victory Family Church
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference! Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference on Friday, March 13, 2020. Register: L3OneDay.com use promo code Podcast to receive an exclusive discount
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John Maxwell is a leadership expert and coach who has trained over 6-million leaders worldwide. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. John has completely transformed my life and business through his books and teachings. For nearly two decades, I have dreamed of spending some one-on-one mentoring time with him - to ‘pick his brain,’ gain insight, and learn more about what it takes to be a great, inspiring, successful leader. So, I was honored to have the opportunity to turn that dream into a reality and have lunch with him earlier this month.
In today’s episode, I share the top 10 lessons I learned from my lunch with John Maxwell. I discuss the difference between being a ‘people pleaser’ and being a ‘people leader’ and the lessons I learned from John about making the jump from pleasing others to leading them. I share the insight John provided about growing and developing company teams and the importance of being intentional.
“Leaders - let’s do everything we can to grow our character and grow in integrity so that we can make it to our finish line.” - Doug Smith
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- Making the jump from pleasing people to leading people
- John’s advice and insight on developing your team
- The process John uses to recruit new leaders
- The importance of trusting in God to provide what you need to grow and succeed
- John’s perspective on branding and making a name for yourself
- John’s thoughts on vision-casting, fundraising, and mentoring others
- The value of creating unforgettable experiences
- The importance of being prepared to pay the price to achieve your goals and dreams
- Focusing on building your integrity and character
Resources:
● Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference! Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference on Friday, March 13, 2020. Register: L3OneDay.com use promo code Podcast to receive an exclusive discount
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Saleem Ghubril is the Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, a nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen the region’s urban youth, inspire systematic change, fund scholarships for post-secondary education, and empower a prepared and diverse regional workforce. Saleem is a passionate advocate for children and youth throughout Pittsburgh. In 1985, he founded The Pittsburgh Project, a community development organization dedicated to providing hundreds of vulnerable senior citizens each year with free home renovations by mobilizing thousands of young volunteers throughout the community. He is a volunteer co-pastor at the Mosaic Community Presbyterian Church and a member of the board for The Buhl Foundation, Vibrant Pittsburgh, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.
Today, I share a One Day Flashback of Saleem’s talk at the L3 Leadership Conference last year. Saleem shares the lessons he has learned about leadership from two children and two senior citizens. He explains why it’s important for leaders to see the radiance in every person they encounter, without qualifiers. He shares how he learned the importance of valuing the people around him and how he learned the value of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and living your life to be consistent with your words. He also shares why it’s important for leaders to become agents of healing, hope, and help for those within their communities and throughout the world.
“Words that bring healing, and bring hope, and bring help - leaders, we are the ones charged with that.” - Saleem Ghubril
Today on the L3 Leadership Podcast:
- Saleem’s upbringing and experience with growing up in the Middle East
- The power of seeing the light and ‘radiance’ - without qualifiers - in everyone we encounter
- The importance of seeing the value of those around you
- The power of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and demonstrating a life that is consistent with your words
- How leaders are charged with becoming agents of healing, hope, and help in their communities and the world
Connect with Saleem Ghubril:
- The Pittsburgh Promise
This Episode is Sponsored By:
- Beratung Advisors
- Henne Jewelers
- Babb Inc.
Join Us at the 2nd Annual L3 Leadership Conference! Leaders… You are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny - and the destiny of your company. If you’re ready to be inspired, motivated, and influenced to change the future of your organization, to lead effectively, and to inspire others within your company and community - join us for our 2nd annual L3 Leadership Conference on Friday, March 13, 2020. Register: L3OneDay.com use promo code Podcast to receive an exclusive discount
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Today we are having a special episode in honor of our 2nd annual L3 One Day Conference that is coming up on Friday, March 13th, 2020.
Today, you'll get to hear a talk from L3 One Day 2019 by my friend and mentor, Matt Keller, Pastor of Next Level Church in Ft. Myers Florida. He kicked off our first conference with a talk called, "The Leader that Succeeds today." It's incredible. I want you to hear it so you can get a preview of the kind of talks that will be at L3 One Day 2020.
We have an incredible lineup of speakers for you this year at L3 One Day: we have Jeff Henderson, Author of the Book "For" who works at Northpoint Church for Andy Stanley and worked at Chik-fil-a corporate prior that. We have Laura Ellsworth who is the Partner in Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives at Jones Day and is one of the best speakers I've heard. Bill Strickland, Founder and Chairman of the Bidwell Training Center here in Pittsburgh, Greg Weimer, Partner of Confluence Financial, and more.
I believe you are one idea and one connection away from changing your destiny and the destiny of your organization. Leaders get into the room! You have no idea what you miss when you're not in the room. I love what Gerald Brooks said about being in the room: "Leadership can be taught, but it has to be caught. When you're in a room with high-level leaders, you feel it. It's not the lesson you need, it's the life of a leader you need."
I know for me, the life of the leaders I've been able to connect with has meant everything for my growth. Please join us! We're offering a special discount for podcast listeners.
Go to http://www.L3oneday.com/register and use the Promo Code: Podcast to get 10% off of your ticket.
About Matt Keller:
Matt Keller is the founding pastor of Next Level Church in Fort Myers, Florida. Known for his passionate and humorous communication style, Matt travels and speaks frequently, inspiring and teaching leadership both inside and outside of the church world. Matt writes frequent articles on his website, www.mattkelleronline.com and can be found on Twitter @matthewkeller. Matt & his wife Sarah have two boys, Will & Drew. Matt’s favorite candy continues to be Skittles.
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In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith share the top lessons he learned in 2019. He shares lessons on expanding your capacity, leadership, mentoring, loving people, and faith.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode236.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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In this episode of the podcast, you will hear our interview with Jenni Catron, Founder of the 4Sight Group. You will hear us talk about the sacred privilege of leading others, women in leadership, coaching, writing, speaking, and more.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode235.
About Jenni Caton:
Jenni Catron is the founder of The 4Sight Group, a consulting group focused on developing healthy leaders and thriving organizations through coaching, consulting and culture workshops.
She is also a writer, speaker, and leadership expert committed to helping others lead from their extraordinary best. Jenni’s passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently in the different spheres of influence God has granted them.
Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Jenni blogs here and contributes to a number of other online publications as well. Outreach Magazine has recognized Jenni as one of the 30 emerging influencers reshaping church leadership.
A leader who loves “putting feet to vision”. She has served on the executive leadership teams of Menlo Church in Menlo Park, CA and Cross Point Church in Nashville, TN. Prior to ministry leadership, she worked as Artist Development Director in the Christian music industry.
Jenni loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis, and hanging out with her husband and their border collie.
Our Vision:
L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the podcast, you will hear our Founder, Doug Smith, be interviewed by Greg Weimer, Partner of Confluence Financial Partners.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode234.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the podcast, you will hear our interview with Jeff Henderson. You will hear us discuss Jeff's new book, "Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life".
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode233.
About Jeff Henderson:
Jeff Henderson believes in the power of words. As an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader, Jeff is a master communicator at his core. He has witnessed firsthand the capacity for language to dictate vision and for vision to transform the cultures of companies and organizations worldwide. Recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn’t miss, Jeff has helped lead three of North Point Ministries’ churches in the Atlanta, GA area since 2003. As a much sought after thought-leader, Jeff knows the value of effective communication to spur growth and believes it is the key to impact change in one’s life ultimately.
Jeff has seen this outlook pays dividends in both the nonprofit and for-profit worlds. Prior to serving as a pastor, Jeff worked in marketing with the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands and Chick-fil-A, Inc., where he led the company’s sports marketing and regional marketing efforts. Jeff understands what it takes to build something from the ground up having founded several organizations including Champion Tribes, Preaching Rocket, MNTR (fka Launch Youniversity) and The For Company which helps churches and businesses grow by using the FOR strategy. Whether established or emerging, Jeff has a heart for developing leadership.
Fueled by the passion to see individuals and businesses thrive, Jeff has become a trusted voice for those who want to see true success in themselves and their sphere of influence. Jeff has a way of inspiring people to reach their maximum potential while understanding that it will not only positively impact one’s company and organization but also establish a legacy of healthy growth.
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the podcast, you will hear our interview with Clay Scroggins, Pastor of Buckhead Church, on How to Lead in a World of Distraction.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode232.
About Clay Scroggins:
Hey. I’m Clay (short for Claytonious).
I have the privilege of being the lead pastor of North Point Community Church (NPCC) in Alpharetta, GA, but I didn’t start in that role. Beginning as a facilities intern (a.k.a. Vice-President of Nothing), I worked my way through many organizational levels and learned all too well the challenge of authority deprivation.
As the original and largest campus of North Point Ministries, which was ranked by Outreach Magazine in 2014 as the largest church in America, NPCC averages over 12,000 people weekly. Living in the shadow of Andy Stanley, one of the greatest leaders on the planet IMHO, I understand the tension of how to lead when you’re not in charge. But, truth be told, don’t we all?
If you’re wondering what I do all day long, you’re not alone. As the campus pastor, I provide visionary and directional leadership for all of the local church staff and congregation in Alpharetta.
With slight regret, because of the torturous amount of calculus and physics, I have an industrial engineering degree from Georgia Tech. More applicably, I have a master’s degree and a doctorate with an emphasis in online church from Dallas Theological Seminary. I live in Forsyth County, Georgia, with my wife, Jenny, and our five lively children, Lucy, Jake, Sally, Cooper, and Whit.
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In today's episode, you will hear Doug Smith being interviewed by Zach Delturco from Center for Victory. In the interview, you'll hear Doug share the story of L3 Leadership and why we do what we do, how to develop the courage to launch, the power of mentoring and encouragement, and so much more.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode231.
Links Mentioned:
- L3 One Day Conference
- L3 Membership
- Center for Victory
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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Our Vision:
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In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith share 6 things he has learned about leadership in the last year.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode230.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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Our Vision:
L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Danielle Strickland. You'll hear Danielle talk about entrepreneurship, what her spiritual walk with God looks like, tips on speaking and writing, her advice on peacemaking, and we also take Danielle through the lightning round!
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode229.
About Danielle Strickland:
Danielle Strickland is currently based in Toronto, Canada. Her aggressive compassion has served people firsthand in countries all over the world. From establishing Justice Departments for The Salvation Army to launching Global anti-trafficking initiatives, to creating new movements to mobilize people towards transformational living. Danielle trains, advocates, and inspires people to live differently.
Danielle is the author of 5 books with her most recent being The Ultimate Exodus: Finding Freedom From What Enslaves You and The Zombie Gospel: The Walking Dead and What it means to be Human. She is the host of DJStrickland Podcast, Co-founder of Infinitum, Amplify Peace, Brave Global, and Women Speakers Collective. Danielle is a mom of 3, wife to @stephencourt and has been affectionately called the "ambassador of fun".
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Our Vision:
L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia. You'll hear us talk about why every organization needs a Chief Heart Officer, how they train and develop leaders at VaynerMedia, how they teach managers to provide feedback, and much more. We also take Claude through the lightning round!
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode228.
About Claude Silver:
Prior to joining VaynerMedia, I held senior leadership posts at both J. Walter Thompson and Publicis in each firm’s London office. In both positions, I steered the development of brand strategies, agency partnerships, product teams, media, sales, and internal management.
Apart from my work across the marketing and media ecosystem, I co-founded and served as Managing Director at GirlsAdventureOUT, a women-focused outdoor adventure enterprise. A lifelong affinity for outdoor pursuits that led me to become a certified Outward Bound instructor.
It is my track record of hiring and nurturing exceptional talent and leading large-scale global teams that propelled the creation of my current position, one specifically tailored to my capabilities and experience. A native of New York City, I am overjoyed at finally returning to my city of origin.
At VaynerMedia, I oversee anything and everything that has to do with people, including but not limited to: talent management, employee experience & retention, learning & development, coaching, culture, internal communications and recruitment for over 750 employees.
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Our Vision:
L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you'll hear Katy Ursta and Melanie Mitro interview L3 Founder, Doug Smith, on leadership, having hard conversations, and personal growth on the Make Chic Happen Podcast.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode227.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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In this interview, you will hear our interview with Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact, on the work he is doing to put a dent in the fatherless epidemic in our world today.
In the interview, we talk about what why Ed created ManUp, why it's important, his advice to dads, his encouragement to those who have had wounds that came from a fatherless situation, and how you can get involved with Urban Impact.
This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact.
About Ed Glover:
Rev. Dr. Ed Glover and his wife Tammy have passionately followed their calling to minister to the least, the last, and the lost in Pittsburgh’s urban North Side community for almost 30 years. Together they founded Urban Impact in 1995, after serving for almost a decade in youth ministry at Allegheny Center Alliance Church.
Rev. Glover is a leader, a visionary, an evangelist, and a motivational speaker. In 2011, Pastor Ed received the prestigious Restoring Places Award at the Epoch Missions Gala in Atlanta, GA. In 2014, Urban Impact was also awarded the inaugural “True Inspiration Award” for the northeast region, from the Chick-fil-A Foundation for demonstrating “groundbreaking practices and visionary leadership” with an innovative education.
Pastor Ed also founded Global Impact USA six years prior to Urban Impact’s inception. Global Impact was an annual, one-day missions event that gave students the charge to respond to the call of God in their lives and put it into practice. For the next 24 years, he incited over 55,000 kids from 19 cities to participate in the Global Impact mission. As a result, this produced over 1,000 pastors and missionaries to serve around the world.
Today, Rev. Glover is a highly respected and sought-after speaker. He is regularly scheduled to speak at churches both locally and nationally. He currently serves as Associate Preacher and Director of Urban Missions at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA.
Ed graduated from Lambuth University in Tennessee and received his Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. In 2001, Ed received an honorary doctorate from Toccoa Falls College for his work in the urban setting. In 2003, both Ed and Tammy were recipients of the Alumni of the Year Award for both the Alliance Theological Seminary and Nyack College.
Ed and Tammy continue to live on the North Side. They have four children, three daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren.
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In this interview, you will hear our interview with Bryan Lorrits, Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Silicon Valley, CA.
In the interview, you'll hear us talk about what authentic manhood looks like, why it's important, and what we can do as men to become better men and better dads. We also talk about why it's so important for leaders to develop strong friendships and how leaders can redeem the pain in their lives.
About Bryan Loritts:
Pastor Bryan Loritts is the privileged husband of Korie, and the graced father of three sons- Quentin, Myles, and Jaden. He serves the Abundant Life Christian Fellowship of Silicon Valley, California, as the Lead Pastor. An award-winning author of six books including Saving the Saved: How Jesus Saves us from Try-harder Christianity into Performance-Free Love- which was given the Christianity Today Award of Merit, and his newest release Insider-Outsider.
Pastor Bryan Loritts co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and later founded The Kainos Movement- an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal in our world. In addition to his responsibilities as a pastor, Bryan travels extensively throughout the world preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ at conferences and events, as well as serving on the board of trustees for Biola University and PineCove Christian Camps. His messages can be heard daily on the Salem Radio Network’s KFAX station. You can follow Pastor Bryan on Twitter @bcloritts
This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact.
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In this interview, you will hear Mike Tomlin, Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, share his thoughts and passion for dealing with the fatherlessness issue in our nation. You will also hear a few of his thoughts on leadership.
This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact.
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In this episode, Jason Wolfe, CEO of Wolfe, LLC shares his story of how he went from being an orphan and homeless to creating, scaling, and selling multiple multi-million dollar businesses.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode223.
About Jason Wolfe:
Jason Wolfe is an American businessman and entrepreneur who is the founder of Wolfe, LLC, Pittsburgh’s leading technology incubator and investor. Jason is also the Chairman of the Board of the Pittsburgh Technology Council – which has over 1,000 technology related member companies employing over 30% of Pittsburgh’s workforce.
Wolfe has appeared on the MSNBC program, Morning Joe and has been profiled in Entrepreneur and Fortune (among other publications). In 2015, Wolfe was awarded a Diamond Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times and named Tech CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council.
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In this episode, you'll hear Ken Coleman share about his new book, "The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To A Career You Love.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode222.
About Ken Coleman:
An acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster, Ken Coleman inspires and informs audiences by drawing knowledge from some of the most well-known industry leaders, influencers, heads of state and celebrities. Host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast, Coleman equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfilled purpose.
In 2013, he released his first book, One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. In his book, Coleman combines engaging storytelling with a passionate delivery to share insights and observations on the traits and tactics of great leaders and influencers, motivating people to never stop asking questions. Coleman joined Ramsey Solutions in 2014 and frequently guest hosts The Dave Ramsey Show—the third-largest nationally syndicated talk radio show in America.
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In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share 7 things you need to do when you're in an intense season of growth.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode221.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, interview Bobby Gruenewald, Founder of the YouVersion Bible App.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode220.
About Bobby Gruenewald:
Bobby Gruenewald serves as Pastor, Innovation Leader at Life.Church and is the founder of the YouVersion Bible App, which has been installed on more than 365 million devices. As one of the leading voices in the Church on innovation and the use of technology, Gruenewald has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, CNN, and more.
Prior to joining the Life.Church team in 2001, he started and sold two technology companies as well as served in advisory capacities for various startups and venture capital funds. Gruenewald and his wife, Melissa, live in Edmond, Oklahoma with their four children.
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In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share the top 6 mistakes he has made in his leadership journey.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode219.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership.
He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Audrey Russo, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode218
About Audrey Russo:
Since 2007, Audrey Russo has served the technology business sector for southwestern PA as President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council (www.pghtech.org), the oldest (1983) and largest technology trade association in North America. In this role, Russo facilitates strong interaction across all sectors of the regional economy, which she believes will only succeed and grow through technology innovation and commercialized disruptions across every platform and experience. With a background in information technology, operations and finance, Russo previously worked for large multi-national Fortune 500 companies (Alcoa, Reynolds Metals), as well as at MAYA Design, and in an adjunct faculty and project role at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Russo earned her Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University. She also has a Masters in Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Public Affairs.
Russo is committed to the complexity of Pittsburgh’s physical, literal and metaphorical terrain, and believes that vital cities are the moral imperative in achieving competitive, diverse and vibrant economies. She was the Board Chair for the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Russo is a serving board member at the following organizations: Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC), Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Pittsburgh, CityLab, Highmark Business Advisory Board, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and City of Asylum.
Russo also co-hosts TechVibe Radio on KDKA 1020 AM Friday nights at 7 to explore technology companies and entrepreneurial issues.
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In this episode, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share how he gets things done and stays motivated.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode217.
About Doug Smith:
Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership.
He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Tyler Reagin, President of Catalyst.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode216.
Tyler's Book: The Life Giving Leader
About Tyler Reagin:
Tyler Reagin is the President of Catalyst, a leadership development organization that exists to unify and equip leaders who love the Church through resources and experiential events.
At its core, Catalyst is a community of change makers. Through live events, weekly podcast, digital resources and a community-building app, the Catalyst team leans into leaders who are seeking to create courageous change in the world. Over 100,000 leaders from around the world connect to Catalyst per year.
Prior to leading the charge at Catalyst, Tyler served for seven years under the leadership of Andy Stanley as the Service Programming Director of Browns Bridge Community Church (a campus of North Point Ministries).
He received his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and serves as a leadership coach for teams and organizations.
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In this episode, you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share the top lessons he learned in 2018.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode215
About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership.
He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
Our Vision:
L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Chris Hogan. In the interview, you'll hear Chris discuss his new book, "Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth―and How You Can Too."
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Chris's Website: https://www.chrishogan360.com
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode214
About Chris Hogan:
Chris Hogan is a best-selling author, a personal finance expert, and America’s leading voice on retirement, investing and building wealth. His goal is to help as many people as possible to avoid financial traps and set their families up for the future.
His book Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; It’s a Financial Number is a number one national bestseller, and The Chris Hogan Show has millions of downloads. Chris is also a regular contributor to the EntreLeadership Podcast, a top podcast on business and leadership.
Along with speaking at events across the country, Chris works with business leaders, professional athletes, and entertainers to help them set goals and navigate their financial futures.
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In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Brad Lomenick. In the interview, you'll hear Brad talk about his leadership journey, creating and leading world-class events, what he's learned from being around some of the world's greatest leaders, H3 Leadership, and much more!
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode213
About Brad Lomenick:
Brad Lomenick is a strategic advisor and leadership consultant specializing in influence, innovation, generational issues, and business strategy. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences, churches, and colleges as well as the author of The Catalyst Leader (Thomas Nelson, 2013). For over a decade, he served as lead visionary and president of Catalyst, one of America’s largest movements of Christian leaders. Under his watch, Catalyst convened hundreds of thousands of influencers through high-energy and experiential leadership conferences across the United States. Before running Catalyst, he spent five years involved in the growth of the nationally acclaimed Life@Work magazine and was a management consultant with Cornerstone Group. Before that, he served as foreman for Lost Valley Ranch, a four-diamond working guest ranch in the mountains of Colorado. Brad serves on the advisory board for Suffered Enough, the A21 Campaign, Red Eye Inc. and Praxis. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @bradlomenick, or check out his blog: www.BradLomenick.com.
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In this episode, you'll hear our interview with Cliff Ravenscraft. In the interview, you'll hear Cliff talk about his entrepreneurship journey, mastermind groups, pricing, and so much more. If you are a business owner, you need to listen to this episode. There is so much wisdom in it!
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode212
About Cliff Ravenscraft:
In December 2005, Cliff began podcasting as a hobby. One year later, he launched the Podcast Answer Man brand where he invested more than a decade helping tens of thousands of individuals and organizations successfully launch a podcast through one-on-one coaching and online courses. If you were to look at the top 100 podcasts in the business category of iTunes, more than 50 of these shows were created by clients who have been trained by Cliff.
Today, Cliff focuses on his role as a business mentor and life coach. He mentors coaches, consultants and thought leaders through the transition from their unfulfilling day job to their own responsible and profitable online business so that they can live the life of their dreams and do the work they feel most called to do in this world. Be sure to check out what Cliff has to offer at http://www.CliffRavenscraft.com
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Leslie Braksick, Co-Founder of My Next Season, share her advice for preparing for executive leadership.
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About Dr. Leslie Brakscik:
Professionally, Dr. Leslie Braksick is a veteran CEO coach, entrepreneur, consultant, author, educator, keynote speaker, and board member. Personally, she is a wife, mother, community leader, and philanthropist.
Dr. Braksick is a resource often tapped by top executives and boards to provide coaching, insight, and advising during times of strategically important transition and intense strategic change. Her work often involves preparing EVPs for C-suite succession including coaching them during their early years at the helm. Her coaching clients have included senior-most executives at General Electric, Bell Atlantic, ExxonMobil, H.J. Heinz, The Hartford, Tenet Healthcare, Chevron, Archer Daniels Midland, and dozens of others.
Dr. Braksick’s books and articles are widely used and trusted by companies and business schools to teach leadership and to showcase exemplary corporations that have successfully transformed their performance by focusing on behavior and leading through change.
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In this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share his advice for young leaders. It is a talk he gave at all of the Pi Sigma Epsilon Regional Conferences.
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode210.
To learn more about Pi Sigma Epsilon, go to https://www.pse.org/
About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership.
He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Lead Through Tragedy and Difficult Times". He will answer the question, "What is our role as leaders in today's world?"
To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode209
About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership.
He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others.
He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you will hear Carey Nieuwhof discuss his new book, "Didn't See it Coming: Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences."
To find ways to connect with Carey and links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode208.
About Carey:
CAREY NIEUWHOF is a former lawyer and the founding pastor of Connexus Church in Barrie, Ontario, one of the most influential churches in North America. He is a much sought-after conference speaker, podcaster, and thought leader. With millions of listeners regularly tuning in, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast features today's top leaders and cultural influencers. Carey and his wife, Toni, reside near Barrie, Ontario and have two children.
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L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world.
In this episode, you will hear Top Beachbody Coach, Melanie Mitro, share her top principles for success in business. To find ways to connect with Melanie and links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode207.About Melanie Mitro: I am a 35-year-old mother to 2 beautiful boys, Landon age 8 and Bryce 7. I began my fitness journey 6 1/2 years ago. On May 1, 2011, I began the Summer Slim Down Challenge with my coach that ultimately changed my life. For the past 6 1/2 years, I have been practicing clean eating, proper portion control, fitness accountability and I am happy to say that I have kept off all the initial weight that I have lost. I not only love the community that Team Beachbody has given me but I have made some of my very best friends in the world. I found a fire that I didn’t realize was inside of me when I became a Coach. I truly fell in love with helping my customers reach their fullest potential and now I also help my team of coaches do the exact same thing. We have built an incredible tribe of women all over the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom that are working to educate others on how to fuel their bodies with real whole foods and regular exercise. I truly want to help women ditch the dieter mentality and feel their absolute best.I also have a desire to help other women in their business ventures. I have found myself drawn to speaking, training, guiding and mentoring other women to growing a business that helps them live out their purpose and passion as well. I get incredible joy out of seeing other people have ah-ha moments and reach their own level of success because of something that I said or did. I am blessed that my coach introduced me to this opportunity which has given me a platform and voice to carry out my God-given talents. Never in a million years would I have expected that this small town mom from Mars PA would be the 4X Top Coach of a health and fitness company. Clearly, God had a plan for me, long before I ever saw the vision.To read more, go to https://melaniemitro.com/meet-melanie-mitro/ Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynote speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you will hear our interview with leadership legend, Coach Tom Mullins, Founder of Christ Fellowship. You'll learn how to develop leaders, how to last in leadership, and how to pass the baton to the next generation through succession. To find ways to connect with Tom links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode206. About Tom Mullins: Tom Mullins is the founding pastor of Christ Fellowship Church. ChristFellowship is a multi-site church of 30,000 people meeting on nine campusesaround South Florida and 51,000 online around the world.Before founding Christ Fellowship, he was a successful football coach at both thehigh school and collegiate levels. He is also the co-founder of Place of Hope, aresidential community of homes for neglected and abused children, in Palm BeachCounty, Florida, and Place of Hope International, which places children’s homesaround the world.Tom is the past president of EQUIP, John Maxwell’s organization who guidesnational and international leaders in creating a transformation movement withintheir own nation. He continues to travel and speak nationally and internationally ontheir behalf, diligently working to raise up Christian leaders around the world.Tom received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Georgetown Collegeand his doctorate from Liberty University and is currently working on his Ph.D. inOrganizational Leadership from Southeastern University. He has written fourbooks including, The Leadership Game, The Confidence Factor, the Everydaydevotional through the New Testament, and Passing the Leadership Baton. He ispassionate about using his influence to be a life coach and an encouragement toothers.Tom resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with his wife of 52 years, Donna, andtheir family; daughter, Noelle, son, Todd and his wife Julie, and grandson,Jefferson.Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynote speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In the interview, you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality and Creator of Business Boutique, Christy Wright. In the interview, we talk to Christy about how to start a business, how you should price your product or service, how to build a movement, balancing life and work, her advice to working moms, and we take through our lightning round questions! You're going to love this! To find ways to connect with Christy links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode205 About Christy Wright:Christy Wright is the creator of Business Boutique, a Certified Business Coach and a Ramsey Personality with a passion for equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. Since joining Ramsey Solutions in 2009, she has spoken to thousands across the country at women’s conferences, national business conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and her own sold-out live events. She is the host of the Business Boutique Podcast and her new book, Business Boutique, released in April 2017. You can follow Wright on Twitter and Instagram @ChristyBWright and online at http://www.christywright.com or http://www.facebook.com/OfficialChristyWright.Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynote speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In the episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode204 About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Sponsors: Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynot speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.com Henne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In the interview, you'll hear Peter answer all of our lightning round questions and you'll hear him share a ton of incredibly useful advice for mentors and leaders looking to be mentored. If that's a subject that interests you, you have to listen to this!Thanks for listening to our interview with Peter. You can find ways to connect with him and links to everything we discussed in the show notes at l3leadership.org/episode203You can listen to part one interview in episode #202 where we talk about Peter's books, his journey to faith, his advice to church planters and pastors, and so much more! Here is the link: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode202About Peter Haas: While working in a nightclub as a rave-dj, Peter challenged the God of the Universe to “reveal himself”. Only seconds later, God responded with a jaw-dropping Gospel encounter that shook the foundation of his life. Within a few short years, Peter was sucked into full-time ministry and began pastoring in Wisconsin. After a decade, Peter relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2004 to plant Substance Church. Quickly, Substance became one of the fastest growing and most youthful multi-site mega churches in the US. Over 70% of the thousands who participate in their community are under 30 years old and over 41% of their congregation did not attend church or have a relationship with God even two years ago. Moreover, Peter is on the lead team of the Association of Related Churches and has written two books: Pharisectomy and Broken Escalators. Beyond family & church, his next greatest passions are music, film & comedy. Peter currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife Carolyn and their three kids.Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynot speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In the interview, you'll hear Rave DJ turned Pastor, Peter Haas, talk about his journey to faith, his books, growing leaders, ministry, and so much more! You're going to love this!To connect with Peter, download a transcript or the interview, and more, go to the show notes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode202You can listen to our lightning round interview in episode #203 here: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode203 About Peter Haas: While working in a nightclub as a rave-dj, Peter challenged the God of the Universe to “reveal himself”. Only seconds later, God responded with a jaw-dropping Gospel encounter that shook the foundation of his life. Within a few short years, Peter was sucked into full-time ministry and began pastoring in Wisconsin. After a decade, Peter relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2004 to plant Substance Church. Quickly, Substance became one of the fastest growing and most youthful multi-site mega churches in the US. Over 70% of the thousands who participate in their community are under 30 years old and over 41% of their congregation did not attend church or have a relationship with God even two years ago. Moreover, Peter is on the lead team of the Association of Related Churches and has written two books: Pharisectomy and Broken Escalators. Beyond family & church, his next greatest passions are music, film & comedy. Peter currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife Carolyn and their three kids.Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynot speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comSubscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In today's episode you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality, Rachel Cruze. In the interview, you'll hear Rachel's advice to working moms, what she's learned about leadership and business while working at Ramsey Solutions, her recent book, "Love Your Life Not Theirs", and we take her through our lightning round! For links to everything we discussed, key takeaways, and other resources from the episode, you can download the shownotes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode201About Rachel Cruze: As a #1 New York Times best-selling author and host of The Rachel Cruze Show, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/rachelramseycruze.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In today's episode you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share the vision and values of L3 Leadeship. About Doug:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In today's episode you'll hear our lightning round interview with Evan Addams, who was employee #2 at a start-up company called, No Wait, which scaled and got sold to Yelp for $40 million.No wait created an app that was a waitlisting system for restaurants and allows guests to add their name ahead of arrival in order to speed up the time it takes to be sat. Through the app guests can check the wait times, receive texts when their table is ready, and several other features. In the interview, you'll hear Evan share the lessons he learned from being a start-up to scaling, to getting sold. He also gives a ton of practical advice that will help entrepreneurs scale their companies as well. You're going to love it!For ways to connect with Evan and links to everything we discuss, please download the shownotes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode199. You can also listen to part one of our interview in episode #198. In that episode, Evan shares the lessons he learned while scaling NoWait until it was sold to Yelp. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In today's episode you'll hear our interview with Evan Addams, who was employee #2 at a start-up company called, No Wait, which scaled and got sold to Yelp for $40 million.No wait created an app that was a waitlisting system for restaurants and allows guests to add their name ahead of arrival in order to speed up the time it takes to be sat. Through the app guests can check the wait times, receive texts when their table is ready, and several other features. In the interview, you'll hear Evan share the lessons he learned from being a start-up to scaling, to getting sold. He also gives a ton of practical advice that will help entrepreneurs scale their companies as well. You're going to love it!For ways to connect with Evan and links to everything we discuss, please download the shownotes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode198Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you will hear Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, share how he leads at home and in the locker room. In this interview with Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, you will hear him answer the following questions:1.) Your life was impacted by three men in a significant way, Poo Johnson, your stepdad, and your grandfather. Can you talk about the impact these men made on your life?2.) What advice would you give men when it comes into investing in young men?3.) What advice do you have for dads in order them to "dad hard"?4.) If you could have coffee with yourself when you first became coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, what would you tell that Mike Tomlin?5.) As a leader and coach, what is the greatest investment of your time and energy?6.) If you could put a quote on a billboard for everyone to see, what would it say?7.) Is there anything left to do on your bucket list?8.) Any other advice for leaders?This interview was recorded at Man-up Pittsburgh, an event hosted by the Urban Impact Foundation, to encourage men to be better fathers to their kids, their kid's friends, and to kids that do not have fathers. To learn more about ManUp, go to http://www.uifpgh.org/events/man-up-pittsburghThank you to Media Creative Agency for the recording and production of this interview. To learn more about them, go to http://mediacreativeagency.com/To listen to more episodes of the L3 Leadership Podcast, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/podcastSubscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode, you will hear Doug Smith share his thoughts on why it is so important to provide a good return on investment on others investment in us.Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode196.Doug's Bio:Doug is the Development Manager at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership.He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his highschool sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Today, you'll hear our interview with Dr. Rob McCleland! If you're unfamiliar with Rob, he is the CEO of Leader Tribe, Director of Leadership Development at Victory World Church, and Past President of the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode195.Dr. Rob McClelands Bio:Owner of Upward Leadership--a consulting and training company. Past President of John Maxwell Leadership Foundation. I have sat in the big chair in Higher Education, Medical Foundations, and multinational groups. My goal is very simple: build hard working, healthy, and fun organizations where people love to serve and give their best. I do that by an unrelenting commitment to clarifying purpose, empowering employees, and acknowledging contributions. I concentrate on the kind of Leadership Development that leads individuals and teams to a more inspiring and more rewarding future. I live it, train others for it and speak about it.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
Today, you'll hear our Q&A with Bishop David Zubik at an event we recently hosted. You'll hear Bishop Zubik share his thoughts on how unity can be possible across denominational lines, how to lead people with opposing views, how to impact the next generation, how to show people you're living your faith, how to surround yourself with people who will be honest with you, and how we can pray for the Bishop. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode194.Listen to our Bishop Zubik's talk in episode #193 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode193.To listen to our interview with Bishop Zubik, go to episode #166: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode166Bishop David Zubik's Bio:Bishop David A. Zubik was born September 4, 1949, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to the late Stanley and Susan (Raskosky) Zubik. He attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergraduate degree at Duquesne University in 1971 and went on to study at Saint Mary Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a degree in theology in 1975.Bishop Zubik was ordained a priest on May 3, 1975, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Bishop Zubik served as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, until 1980. He was then assigned as Vice Principal of Quigley Catholic High School in Baden as well as Chaplain to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse and Chaplain to the students at Mount Gallitzin Academy. At the same time, he began graduate studies at Duquesne University where he earned a master’s degree in education administration in 1982. He served in the role of adjunct spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary from 1984 through 1991 and associate spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, from 1989 through 1996.In 1987, Bishop Zubik was appointed Administrative Secretary to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, who later became the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia. In 1988, he was appointed Administrative Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl (now Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, DC), where he served until 1991, when he began his service as Director of Clergy Personnel.In 1995, he was named Associate General Secretary and Chancellor of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and on January 1, 1996, became Vicar General and General Secretary—a position in which he served until his appointment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay.Bishop Zubik was consecrated a bishop on April 6, 1997, at Saint Paul Cathedral and was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.On October 10, 2003, the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, named the Most Reverend David A. Zubik as the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay. Bishop Zubik was installed as Bishop on December 12, 2003.On July 18, 2007, he was named by Pope Benedict XVI as the Twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh. He was installed at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh on September 28, 2007.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear David Zubik, Catholic Diocese Bishop of Pittsburgh, speak on 4 characteristics every leader must develop. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode193.Listen to our Q&A with Bishop Zubik in episode #194 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode194.To listen to our interview with Bishop Zubik, go to episode #166: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode166Bishop David Zubik's Bio:Bishop David A. Zubik was born September 4, 1949, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to the late Stanley and Susan (Raskosky) Zubik. He attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergraduate degree at Duquesne University in 1971 and went on to study at Saint Mary Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a degree in theology in 1975.Bishop Zubik was ordained a priest on May 3, 1975, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Bishop Zubik served as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, until 1980. He was then assigned as Vice Principal of Quigley Catholic High School in Baden as well as Chaplain to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse and Chaplain to the students at Mount Gallitzin Academy. At the same time, he began graduate studies at Duquesne University where he earned a master’s degree in education administration in 1982. He served in the role of adjunct spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary from 1984 through 1991 and associate spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, from 1989 through 1996.In 1987, Bishop Zubik was appointed Administrative Secretary to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, who later became the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia. In 1988, he was appointed Administrative Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl (now Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, DC), where he served until 1991, when he began his service as Director of Clergy Personnel.In 1995, he was named Associate General Secretary and Chancellor of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and on January 1, 1996, became Vicar General and General Secretary—a position in which he served until his appointment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay.Bishop Zubik was consecrated a bishop on April 6, 1997, at Saint Paul Cathedral and was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.On October 10, 2003, the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, named the Most Reverend David A. Zubik as the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay. Bishop Zubik was installed as Bishop on December 12, 2003.On July 18, 2007, he was named by Pope Benedict XVI as the Twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh. He was installed at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh on September 28, 2007.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear Mark Cole, CEO of all of John Maxwell's companies, speak on transformational leadership. For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode192.To listen to our interview with Mark Cole, go to episode #147: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode147Mark's Bio:Mark Cole serves as the CEO of all John Maxwell Companies and has more than 25 years of leadership and team development experience, which uniquely qualifies him to have an integral role and be the champion of the John C. Maxwell brand. He is committed to adding value to individual leaders and leadership teams. Mark has experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and he has led companies through economic challenges, growth barriers, and disconnected team dynamics.Mark has learned team development from the world’s leading source of expertise: John C. Maxwell. Mark has worked more closely with John than anyone else in the world, and brings exclusive access to John’s real time principles to the Team. Mark delivers time tested leadership principles ranging from personal leadership to multi-corporation leadership. He resources leaders to develop those around them, ensuring teams are working to their highest potential.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. In the interview, you'll hear us talk about dreams, writing books, the importance of empowering other, parenting, and so much more. You are going to love this! For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode191/Mark's Bio:Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church (www.theaterchurch.com) in Washington, DC. One church with eight locations. NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in theaters throughout the DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase and has recently released Whisper and Play the Man. Mark is married to Lora and they live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer, and Josiah.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Dr. Leslie Brasick.In part 2, in episode 190, you'll hear our lightning round with Leslie as well as her thoughts on faith, money.For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode190.In part 1 of the interview, you'll hear us talk about executive leadership, sales, succession, advice for leaders moving onto their next season, and more. You can listen to that here: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode189About Dr. Leslie Braksick: Professionally, Dr. Leslie Braksick is a veteran CEO coach, entrepreneur, consultant, author, educator, keynote speaker, and board member. Personally she is a wife, mother, community leader, and philanthropist.Dr. Braksick is a resource often tapped by top executives and boards to provide coaching, insight, and advising during times of strategically important transition and intense strategic change. Her work often involves preparing EVPs for C-suite succession including coaching them during their early years at the helm. Her coaching clients have included senior most executives at: General Electric, Bell Atlantic, ExxonMobil, H.J. Heinz, The Hartford, Tenet Healthcare, Chevron, Archer Daniels Midland, and dozens of others.Dr. Braksick’s books and articles are widely used and trusted by companies and business schools to teach leadership and to showcase exemplary corporations that have successfully transformed their performance by focusing on behavior and leading through change.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Dr. Leslie Brasick.In part 1 of the interview, you'll hear us talk about executive leadership, sales, succession, advice for leaders moving onto their next season, and more.In part 2, in episode 190, you'll hear our lightning round with Leslie as well as her thoughts on faith, money. You can listen to that here: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode190For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode189.About Dr. Leslie Braksick: Professionally, Dr. Leslie Braksick is a veteran CEO coach, entrepreneur, consultant, author, educator, keynote speaker, and board member. Personally, she is a wife, mother, community leader, and philanthropist.Dr. Braksick is a resource often tapped by top executives and boards to provide coaching, insight, and advising during times of strategically important transition and intense strategic change. Her work often involves preparing EVPs for C-suite succession including coaching them during their early years at the helm. Her coaching clients have included senior-most executives at General Electric, Bell Atlantic, ExxonMobil, H.J. Heinz, The Hartford, Tenet Healthcare, Chevron, Archer Daniels Midland, and dozens of others.Dr. Braksick’s books and articles are widely used and trusted by companies and business schools to teach leadership and to showcase exemplary corporations that have successfully transformed their performance by focusing on behavior and leading through change.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with relationship expert, Les Parrott. In the interview, you will hear Dr. Parrott share his advice and tools for singles and married couples, his advice on entrepreneurship and writing, and we take him through the lightning round!Les and Leslie will be coming to Victory Family Church in Pittsburgh on Friday, April 27th for their Fight Night Event. Get your tickets here: https://myvfc.info/cards/0039-fight-night/For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode188.About Dr. Les Parrott:Dr. Les Parrott, psychologist and #1 New York Times best-selling author, is the creator of the game-changing Deep Love Assessment - a highly customized tool for couples at any age or stage. His books, coauthored with his wife Leslie, include Love Talk, The Good Fight, Your Time Starved Marriage and the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Les has been featured on Oprah, Today Show, CNN, Fox News, The View, and in USA Today and The New York Times. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and he and Leslie are the co-founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Les and Leslie live in Seattle with their two sons. Learn more at LesAndLeslie.com.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Clay Scroggins on learning how to lead when you are not in charge. We talk about his journey from being a facilities intern to being a lead pastor at North Point Community Church, his new book: How to Lead when you're not in charge, what it's like to lead in the shadow of Andy Stanly, and so much more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Clay go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode187.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear Larry Bettencourt, Pastor of Champion Life Church, talk about stepping into your next leadership assignment. To see the notes and ways to connect with Larry go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode186.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality, Anthony Oneal. Anthony currently helps thousands of students all over the nation make good decisions with their money, relationships, and life.In the interview, you will hear Anthony share his story. When he was 19 years old, he was $25,000 in debt and homeless. In the interview, you will hear him talk about how he got there and how he got out. You'll also hear us talk about his advice to parents, what lessons he's learned from working for Dave Ramsey, and so much more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Anthony go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode185.About Anthony: At age 19, Anthony ONeal was deep in debt and short on hope with no direction of where his life was headed. But after hitting rock bottom, he turned his life around and committed to helping students find and pursue their passions. A Wall Street Journal National Best-Selling Author, Anthony has helped thousands of students make good decisions with their money, relationships and education to live a well-balanced life. Now Anthony has joined Ramsey Solutions to spread this encouraging message to students nationwide as a Ramsey Personality.Before joining Ramsey Solutions, Anthony was the pastor of One Way Youth Ministries at The Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Under Anthony’s leadership, it became one of the fastest growing youth ministries in the country. His youth conferences, concerts and events have drawn enormous crowds, and he’s spoken for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Bishop T.D. Jakes’ MegaFest Youth Ministry, television personality, Judge Glenda Hatchett and boxer, Roy Jones. Anthony has also appeared on Fox and Friends, CNN and TBN. You can follow Anthony on Twitter and Instagram at @AnthonyONeal and online at facebook.com/aoneal.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality, Chris Brown. Chris is the host of the Life, Money, and Hope Podcast and the Leadership Momentum Podcast. In the interview, you'll hear Chris talk about what he's learned while working for Dave Ramsey, the famous no-gossip rule at Ramsey Solutions, what trends he is seeing in the church world, his advice to speakers and podcasters, and so much more.To see the notes and ways to connect with Chris go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode184.Chris Brown's Bio:Chris Brown is a pastor and dynamic speaker carrying the message of intentional living nationwide as a Ramsey Personality. The host of the Life, Money and Hope podcast, Chris provides biblical wisdom and practical advice for life’s everyday questions. Chris and his wife, Holly, live in Columbia, Tennessee, with their three children. You can follow Chris online at Stewardship.com, on Twitter and Instagram at @ChrisBrownOnAir, or at facebook.com/ChrisBrownOnAir.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our interview with Chris Hogan, #1 national best-selling Author of Retire Inspired and host of the Retire Inspired Podcast.In this episode, you'll hear Chris talk about how to set yourself up to retire inspired, what he's learned about leadership and business while working for Dave Ramsey for over a decade, his favorite books and podcasts, advice to young leaders, and much more.To see the notes and ways to connect with Chris go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode183.Chris Hogan's Bio:Chris Hogan is the #1 national best-selling author of Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age. It’s a Financial Number and host of the Retire Inspired Podcast. A popular and dynamic speaker on the topics of personal finance, retirement and leadership, Hogan helps people across the country develop successful strategies to manage their money in both their personal lives and businesses. You can follow Hogan on Twitter and Instagram at @ChrisHogan360 and online at chrishogan360.com or facebook.com/chrishogan360.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear part one of our interview with Ken Coleman, Host of the Ken Coleman Show & the Entreleadership Podcast. In the interview you'll hear Ken talk about:1.) Who is left on his bucket list of leaders to interview2.) His favorite books and podcasts3.) His feedback for Doug on interviewing leaders4.) A belief that has changed his life 5.) How people can find their sweet spotTo see the notes and ways to connect with Ken go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode182.You can also listen to part 1 of our interview in episode #181.Ken Coleman's Bio:Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. An acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster, Coleman equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfilled purpose. You can follow him on Twitter at @KenColeman, on Instagram at @KenWColeman, and online at kencolemanshow.com or facebook.com/KenColemanHost. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear part one of our interview with Ken Coleman, Host of the Ken Coleman Show & the Entreleadership Podcast. In the interview you'll hear Ken talk about why every leader needs to give up to go up, what qualities & characterstics he continually sees in the leaders that he gets spends time with, and what he's learning while helping people disover their calling through the Ken Coleman Show. To see the notes and ways to connect with Ken go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode181.You can also listen to part 2 of our interview in episode #182. Ken Coleman's Bio:Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. An acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster, Coleman equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfilled purpose. You can follow him on Twitter at @KenColeman, on Instagram at @KenWColeman, and online at kencolemanshow.com or facebook.com/KenColemanHost. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our lightning round interview with Shawn Lovejoy, CEO & Founder of Courage to Lead, a company that coaches leaders through what keeps them up at night. In the interview you'll hear Shawn talk about his favorite books, podcasts, and habits, his advice to his twenty year old self, and so much more. To see the notes and ways to connect with Shawn go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode180.You can also listen to part 1 of our interview in episode #179.Shawn Lovejoy's Bio: Shawn is the Founder & CEO of CourageToLead.com. His heart beats for coaching leaders through what keeps them up at night. Shawn has been a real estate developer, church planter, megachurch pastor, and successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. Shawn also speaks and trains leaders and their teams about all things leadership all around the country. Shawn now leads a team of coaches through CourageToLead who coach leaders through what keep them up at night! Shawn's newest book, Be Mean About the Vision: Preserving and Protecting What Matters, released with Thomas Nelson Publishers in 2016. Shawn has been married (for a quarter of a century!) to his partner and best friend Tricia Lovejoy, and they have three children: Hannah, Madison, & Paul. They all live in Trussville, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our interview with Shawn Lovejoy, CEO & Founder of Courage to Lead, a company that coaches leaders through what keeps them up at night. In the interview, you'll hear us talk about the importance of coaching and mentoring, succession, what he believes is the vital attribute of the leaders God uses most, his advice to young leaders, and more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Shawn go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode179.You can also listen to our lightning round interview with Shawn in episode #180. Shawn Lovejoy's Bio: Shawn is the Founder & CEO of CourageToLead.com. His heart beats for coaching leaders through what keeps them up at night. Shawn has been a real estate developer, church planter, megachurch pastor, and successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. Shawn also speaks and trains leaders and their teams about all things leadership all around the country. Shawn now leads a team of coaches through CourageToLead who coach leaders through what keep them up at night! Shawn's newest book, Be Mean About the Vision: Preserving and Protecting What Matters, released with Thomas Nelson Publishers in 2016. Shawn has been married (for a quarter of a century!) to his partner and best friend Tricia Lovejoy, and they have three children: Hannah, Madison, & Paul. They all live in Trussville, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear President of CCAC, Dr. Quintin Bullock's talk on the characteristics of a leader.To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Bullock go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode178.Dr. Bullock's Bio: On December 4, 2013, the Community College of Allegheny County Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Quintin B. Bullock as the college’s ninth president. He began serving as CCAC president on March 5, 2014.In his first three years, President Bullock has overseen the development of a new five-year strategic plan; established new business, industry and community partnerships; and expanded articulation agreements and dual enrollment programming opportunities with colleges, universities, school districts, and career and education technical centers. Under his leadership, the college has also facilitated the development and implementation of new academic and career programs; secured CCAC’s largest federal grant totaling more than $13 million over five years; and led a successful 50th Anniversary celebration that resulted in new partnerships, increased giving and the creation of 33 new student scholarships. Additionally, President Bullock has spearheaded many capital projects, including the renovation of historic West Hall, development of a satellite site at the Energy Innovation Center, establishment of a comprehensive energy project on CCAC’s South Campus, expansion of existing facilities and the construction of a new college bookstore and CCAC’s first Starbucks located on Allegheny Campus.Before joining CCAC, President Bullock served as president of Schenectady County Community College in New York. While there, he was responsible for developing two satellite centers and an $11 million student housing center. Prior to his tenure with SCCC, President Bullock served as provost of Tidewater Community College, the second largest of 23 community colleges in the Commonwealth of Virginia.President Bullock holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Prairie View A&M University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center: Dental Branch. His leadership training includes the League for Innovation in the Community College Executive Leadership Institute; the American Association for Community Colleges Future Leaders Program; the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leaders; the Wharton/RHE Program in Higher Education; and the Harvard Seminar for New Presidents.President Bullock’s community and professional affiliations are many. He is on the board of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Caring Place Foundation, Partners 4 Work, Youth Places, Buhl Foundation, Boys Scouts of America Laurel Highlands Council, Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pennsylvania Economy League of Greater Pittsburgh. For his work and advocacy on behalf of education and the community, President Bullock has received numerous awards and honors.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Socia
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our lightning round interview Carolyn Haas, Co-lead Pastor of Substance Church In Minneapolis, Minnesota.To see the notes and ways to connect with Carolyn Haas go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode177.You can listen to part 1 of our interview in episode #176 or by visiting http://www.l3leadership.org/episode176 Carolyn's Bio:Carolyn Haas is the co-lead Pastor of Substance Church In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carolyn and her husband Peter planted Substance in 2004 and love pastoring the Substance community together. Carolyn serves on the executive team at Substance as well as the board of One Hope (www.onehope.net). Carolyn is passionate about women in ministry and leadership, and speaks regularly at Substance as well as various women’s conferences and retreats. She loves traveling the world with her husband and connecting with pastors, church planters, and other leaders. Carolyn is a mom to three kids and in her free time likes to spend time with her family, shop for deals at Anthropologie, and drink good coffee.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, interview Carolyn Haas, Co-lead Pastor of Substance Church In Minneapolis, Minnesota. To see the notes and ways to connect with Carolyn go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode176. Carolyn's Bio:Carolyn Haas is the co-lead Pastor of Substance Church In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carolyn and her husband Peter planted Substance in 2004 and love pastoring the Substance community together. Carolyn serves on the executive team at Substance as well as the board of One Hope (www.onehope.net). Carolyn is passionate about women in ministry and leadership and speaks regularly at Substance as well as various women’s conferences and retreats. She loves traveling the world with her husband and connecting with pastors, church planters, and other leaders. Carolyn is a mom to three kids and in her free time likes to spend time with her family, shop for deals at Anthropologie, and drink good coffee.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share the top lessons he learned in 2017. To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode175. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, teach his year-end review process. We believe every leader should conduct a year-end review, this episode will give you the process you need to conduct one. To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode174.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll our lightning round interview with Michelle Myers, Founder of She Works His Way, a business that helps train women to pursue their passions while keeping God & Family as their top priorities.To see the notes and ways to connect with Michelle Myers go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode173. You can listen to part one of our interview with Michelle in episode #172. Michelle's Bio:After meeting at seminary in Texas, Michelle married her husband, James, while they were both getting their masters degrees in Christian Education. Today, James serves as a campus pastor for Biltmore Baptist Church. They love raising their two boys, Noah & Cole, in the beautiful Asheville, NC. Of all her hats (and you know Michelle loves her hats!), the favorite ones she wears are that of wife & mom.After doing fitness all wrong herself & battling an eating disorder for 4 years, Michelle certainly never expected to have credibility in the field…but God had other plans. Not only did Michelle write about her journey in The Look that Kills: An Anorexic’s Addiction to Control, but God continued to open doors for her in the health industry.Linking arms with Team Beachbody has been an amazing journey for Michelle, creating friendships & freedom she never imagined. Michelle loves working out from home, using their premium nutrition supplements and supporting others to have similar success. She is an Elite coach within the company, and she even finished 2013 as #15 out of over 150,000 coaches.In 2013, Michelle launched Cross Training Couture, a faith-based fitness line for women. This ministry was on Michelle’s heart after seeing so many “empty” phrases written on tanks in popular fitness stores. She wanted a line of “witness wear” to encourage women to remember that it’s so much deeper than the number on the scale. Fitness is about having the energy to be everything God calls you to be.After launching two successful businesses, God stirred a desire in Michelle to train other women to pursue their passions while keeping God & their family their top priorities. She Works His Way exists to put the focus on teaching the Bible & how that applies to business & life, rather than teaching business & time management skills, sprinkling with Scripture. As an extension of this ministry, she also does social media & brand consulting for like-minded businesses & ministries.Due to her commitment to her young family & Myers Cross Training, Michelle takes very limited speaking engagements & clients. However, if you’re interested in booking Michelle to speak for your event or consult for your business/ministry, you may inquire here.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.or
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll our interview with Michelle Myers, Founder of She Works His Way, a business that helps train women to pursue their passions while keeping God & Family as their top priorities. To see the notes and ways to connect with Michelle Myers go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode172. You can listen to our Lightning Round interview with Michelle in episode #173. Michelle's Bio:After meeting at seminary in Texas, Michelle married her husband, James, while they were both getting their masters degrees in Christian Education. Today, James serves as a campus pastor for Biltmore Baptist Church. They love raising their two boys, Noah & Cole, in the beautiful Asheville, NC. Of all her hats (and you know Michelle loves her hats!), the favorite ones she wears are that of wife & mom.After doing fitness all wrong herself & battling an eating disorder for 4 years, Michelle certainly never expected to have credibility in the field…but God had other plans. Not only did Michelle write about her journey in The Look that Kills: An Anorexic’s Addiction to Control, but God continued to open doors for her in the health industry.Linking arms with Team Beachbody has been an amazing journey for Michelle, creating friendships & freedom she never imagined. Michelle loves working out from home, using their premium nutrition supplements and supporting others to have similar success. She is an Elite coach within the company, and she even finished 2013 as #15 out of over 150,000 coaches.In 2013, Michelle launched Cross Training Couture, a faith-based fitness line for women. This ministry was on Michelle’s heart after seeing so many “empty” phrases written on tanks in popular fitness stores. She wanted a line of “witness wear” to encourage women to remember that it’s so much deeper than the number on the scale. Fitness is about having the energy to be everything God calls you to be.After launching two successful businesses, God stirred a desire in Michelle to train other women to pursue their passions while keeping God & their family their top priorities. She Works His Way exists to put the focus on teaching the Bible & how that applies to business & life, rather than teaching business & time management skills, sprinkling with Scripture. As an extension of this ministry, she also does social media & brand consulting for like-minded businesses & ministries.Due to her commitment to her young family & Myers Cross Training, Michelle takes very limited speaking engagements & clients. However, if you’re interested in booking Michelle to speak for your event or consult for your business/ministry, you may inquire here.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If y
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear Brad Henderson, President of the PIttsburgh Kids Foundation and Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins, share lessons he has learned from 12 Ironmans! To see the notes and ways to connect with Brad Henderson go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode171. Brad's Bio:Rev. Dr. Brad Henderson is the President of the Pittsburgh Kids Foundation. He also serves as the team chaplain for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins. Dr. Henderson earned his Masters in Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Doctorate of Leadership/Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Seminary. Brad has been married to his wife Beth for 28 years and has three children, Chelsea (23), Jack (21) and David (19). He is an avid Triathlete and has twice competed in and finished the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear New York Times Best Selling Author, Liz Wiseman, share what she's learned from coaching some of the worlds greatest leaders, how she approaches work-life balance, what quote she would put on a billboard, her advice to her 20-year-old self, and much more. To see the notes and ways to connect with Liz Wiseman, go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode170. You can listen to part one of our interview with Liz in episode #170 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode169. Liz's Bio:Liz teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and named one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world. She is the author of three best-selling books: •Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work•Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter •The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools. She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals.A former executive at Oracle Corporation, she worked over the course of 17 years as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development. As an advisor, some of her recent clients include: Apple, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Roche, Salesforce.com, and Twitter.She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Stanford University. Liz holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management and a Masters of Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear New York Times Best Selling Author, Liz Wiseman, share her leadership journey and the lessons she learned along the way along with a deep dive into all three of her leadership books. To see the notes and ways to connect with Liz Wiseman, go to the show notes at http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode169. You can listen to part two of our interview with Liz in episode #170 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode170. Liz's Bio:Liz teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and named one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world. She is the author of three best-selling books: •Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work•Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter •The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools. She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals.A former executive at Oracle Corporation, she worked over the course of 17 years as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development. As an advisor, some of her recent clients include: Apple, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Roche, Salesforce.com, and Twitter.She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU, the Naval Postgraduate School, and Stanford University. Liz holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management and a Masters of Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share principles that will help you develop yourself and the leaders around you. To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode168. You can listen to part 1 in episode #164. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode you're going to hear part 2 of our interview wiith Bishop David Zubik, the Catholic Bishop of Pittsburgh. This episode is a lightening round which consists of a bunch of fun questions to ask leaders. You will hear Bishop Zubik share some of his favorite books, his favorite stories in the Bible, his Favorite Saints, what he wants to be remembered for, and more. If you'd like to go back and listen to our longer interview, go to episode #166.To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode167.You can listen to part one of our interview in episode #166 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episide166.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiuBishop Zubik's Bio: Bishop David A. Zubik was born September 4, 1949, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to the late Stanley and Susan (Raskosky) Zubik. He attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergraduate degree at Duquesne University in 1971 and went on to study at Saint Mary Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a degree in theology in 1975.Bishop Zubik was ordained a priest on May 3, 1975, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Bishop Zubik served as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, until 1980. He was then assigned as Vice Principal of Quigley Catholic High School in Baden as well as Chaplain to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse and Chaplain to the students at Mount Gallitzin Academy. At the same time, he began graduate studies at Duquesne University where he earned a master’s degree in education administration in 1982. He served in the role of adjunct spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary from 1984 through 1991 and associate spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, from 1989 through 1996.In 1987, Bishop Zubik was appointed Administrative Secretary to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, who later became the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia. In 1988, he was appointed Administrative Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl (now Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, DC), where he served until 1991, when he began his service as Director of Clergy Personnel.In 1995, he was named Associate General Secretary and Chancellor of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and on January 1, 1996, became Vicar General and General Secretary—a position in which he served until his appointment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay.Bishop Zubik was consecrated a bishop on April 6, 1997, at Saint Paul Cathedral and was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.On October 10, 2003, the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, named the Most Reverend David A. Zubik as the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay. Bishop Zubik was installed as Bishop on December 12, 2003.On July 18, 2007, he was named by Pope Benedict XVI as the Twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh. He was installed at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh on September 28, 2007.Bishop Zubik currently serves on the following committees:USCCB Divine Worship CommitteeUSCCB Domestic Justice and Human Development CommitteeUSCCB Protection of Children and Young People CommitteeUSCCB Catholic Communications Campaign SubcommitteeCatholic-Jewish Dialogue of the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsBishops’ Committee, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) ConferenceBoard of Trustees, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DCChairman, Pilgrimage Commi
In this episode you're going to hear our interview with Bishop David Zubik, the Catholic Bishop of Pittsburgh. It's a fascinating interview. We talk about his journey to becoming a Bishop when he actually wanted to become a lawyer, his advice to young leaders, when to speak up for injustice, and more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode166.You can listen to part two of our interview in episode #167 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episide167Subscribe to the L3 Leadership Podcast:Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcastSubscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiuBishop Zubik's Bio: Bishop David A. Zubik was born September 4, 1949, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to the late Stanley and Susan (Raskosky) Zubik. He attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergraduate degree at Duquesne University in 1971 and went on to study at Saint Mary Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a degree in theology in 1975.Bishop Zubik was ordained a priest on May 3, 1975, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Bishop Zubik served as Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, until 1980. He was then assigned as Vice Principal of Quigley Catholic High School in Baden as well as Chaplain to the Sisters of Saint Joseph Motherhouse and Chaplain to the students at Mount Gallitzin Academy. At the same time, he began graduate studies at Duquesne University where he earned a master’s degree in education administration in 1982. He served in the role of adjunct spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary from 1984 through 1991 and associate spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, from 1989 through 1996.In 1987, Bishop Zubik was appointed Administrative Secretary to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, who later became the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia. In 1988, he was appointed Administrative Secretary and Master of Ceremonies to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl (now Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, DC), where he served until 1991, when he began his service as Director of Clergy Personnel.In 1995, he was named Associate General Secretary and Chancellor of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and on January 1, 1996, became Vicar General and General Secretary—a position in which he served until his appointment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay.Bishop Zubik was consecrated a bishop on April 6, 1997, at Saint Paul Cathedral and was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.On October 10, 2003, the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, named the Most Reverend David A. Zubik as the Eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay. Bishop Zubik was installed as Bishop on December 12, 2003.On July 18, 2007, he was named by Pope Benedict XVI as the Twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh. He was installed at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh on September 28, 2007.Bishop Zubik currently serves on the following committees:USCCB Divine Worship CommitteeUSCCB Domestic Justice and Human Development CommitteeUSCCB Protection of Children and Young People CommitteeUSCCB Catholic Communications Campaign SubcommitteeCatholic-Jewish Dialogue of the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsBishops’ Committee, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) ConferenceBoard of Trustees, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DCChairman, Pilgrimage CommitteeBoard of Trustees, The Papal FoundationBoard of Trustees, Saint Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, MD
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear our interview with Mike Sullivan, Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. You'll hear Mike talk about his favorite moments from both of his Stanley Cup runs, the lessons he's learned from his leadership journey, how he turned around the Penguins so quickly and won two cups, his advice to his 20-year-old self, and more. Enjoy!To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode165.Connect with Mike: https://www.nhl.com/penguins/ Mike Sullivan's Bio:Mike Sullivan was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12, 2015 when the team fired coach Mike Johnston. Sullivan was coaching the Penguins' American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre before being promoted to the NHL club.Sullivan was an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks for the 2013-14 season under coach John Tortorella. Prior to joining the Canucks, Sullivan was an assistant on Tortorella's staff with the New York Rangers and, before that, was again an assistant for Tortorella with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Sullivan also served as head coach for the U.S. Men’s team at the 2007 World Championships in Russia. He also was an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.Previously, Sullivan spent two years as head coach of the Boston Bruins. In his first season in 2003-04, Sullivan led the team to the Northeast Division title. In 164 regular season games as a head coach, he had a record of 70-56-15-23 with a 3-4 playoff record.Sullivan joined Boston after spending one season as head coach of their top American Hockey League affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island. Following his stint with Providence, he was named the assistant coach of the NHL’s Bruins under then interim head coach Mike O’Connell.A native of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Sullivan played four seasons of college hockey at Boston University from 1986-87 until 1989-90. He scored 61 goals and recorded 138 points in 141 career college games. He was drafted by the New York Rangers as their fourth pick, 69th overall, in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, though he never signed with them. He began his NHL career in August of 1991 when he signed a free agent contract with the San Jose Sharks after spending one season with the San Diego Gulls of the International Hockey League. Sullivan went on to play 11 seasons in the NHL and scored 54 goals with 136 points in 709 games during his playing career.L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. Learn more at http://www.l3leadership.orgConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share 7 principles that will help you develop yourself and the leaders around you. To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug Smith, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode164.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear an interview with Larry Brey, Campus Pastor at Elevation Church University City. We talked about his journey to helping start Elevation Church, his advice to church leaders, creating and sustaining a culture of honor, creating world-class guest experiences, developing leaders, and so much more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Larry Brey, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode163.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear an interview with Carrie Cogill, CEO of Coghill Investment Strategies, about finance, sales, women in leadership, and the importance of having an opinion. To see the notes and ways to connect with Carrie Coghill, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode162. Carrie Coghill's Bio: With a concentration on independent investment research and customized wealth management solutions, Carrie is continually recognized as one of the nation’s leading voices on financial advising.Carrie has built an advisor team to execute global macro investing for clients, a process that serves as the hallmark of Coghill Investment Strategies. This process involves filtering global industry, economic, and academic research into a propriety system designed to analyze the impact on capital markets in order to identify increasing risks and new opportunities.Through her personal focus on research and thought leadership around global macro investing, Carrie helps her team deliver highly personalized wealth management solutions. Coghill Investment Strategies provides a concierge‐style service model that includes collaborative work with a clients’ tax and legal advisors to deliver intelligently, centralized management of their total financial universe.Prior to starting Coghill Investment Strategies, Carrie began her career in 1986 with Shearson Lehman Brothers and co‐founded D.B. Root & Company, a family wealth management firm in Pittsburgh. She has been honored by Forbes Magazine, Barron’s Magazine, Registered Rep Magazine, Wealth Manager Magazine and Pittsburgh Magazine as a top professional in her field, has authored two books, and is a regular contributor on CNBC, along with other local and national programs.Carrie serves on the Board of Trustees for Robert Morris University as Vice‐chair and is the Chair of the Board of the Magee Women’s Research Institute and Foundation.Additionally, Carrie brought the 2020 Women on Boards initiative to Pittsburgh in 2015, a national organization dedicated to increasing the percentage of female talent on Fortune 1000 corporate boards.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you'll hear John Guest give a talk on the price of leadership. John is 81 years old and is originally from the U.K. and he has been in ministry since he was 17 years old, when he gave his life to Christ at a Billy Graham meeeting. He has been in ministry for over over 40 years in Pittsburgh.This is an important talk for all of us to listen to. John has paid a huge price to obey the call of God on his life. He is not at his finish line yet, but he has made it further than a lot of other Christian leaders. My pastor says that he believes 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line. If that is true, you should be all the more eager to listen to what John has to say. This isn't someone who has talked a good game. This is someone who has lived a good game. I'd be absolutely thrilled if I knew my life would look anything like John's when I'm 81. The best part is, he's not slowing down. You'll hear about his newest Kingdom initiative in the talk. I think you'll come away from this talk fired up to go the distance in your journey!To see the notes and ways to connect with John Guest, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode161. John Guest's Bio:Dr. Guest was born and raised in Oxford, England, "…just an ordinary lad from London," as he describes himself. At the age of 18, while studying to be an engineer, he attended a Billy Graham crusade and committed his life to Christ. Shortly following his ordination, he moved to the United States as part of a Christian rock band, “The Exkursions.”He began his ministry in Pittsburgh nearly 40 years ago, serving as a youth pastor and then, shortly thereafter, as senior pastor and rector of Sewickley's St. Stephens Episcopal Church for more than 20 years.As co-founder of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry (TESM), Guest had the opportunity to influence the Episcopal Diocese in Pittsburgh. During a very turbulent time in the Episcopal Church, he held firmly to conservative Biblical values and helped to establish a reforming influence nationwide.Guest has authored 10 books on the Christian lifestyle.He also participated in the Lausanne Committee on World Evangelism and co-founded the South American Missionary Society. Additionally, he helped found the Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO), a ministry designed to support and equip young Christian college students. That organization still exists today, reaching out to more than 84 colleges in Pennsylvania, as well as several nearby states.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you will hear Kevin Colbert, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers talk about making tough decisions, earning your leadership, and his input on picking and developing talent. To see the notes and ways to connect with Kevin Colbert, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode160Kevin's Bio: Kevin Colbert (born January 1957) is the general manager of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers since the start of 2000. He is widely credited with putting together the Super Bowl XL and the Super Bowl XLIII teams in Pittsburgh along with owner Dan Rooney, president Art Rooney II, and coaches Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin.A Pittsburgh native, Colbert grew up not far from Heinz Field on the city's North Side and attended North Catholic High School and Robert Morris University. Colbert has experience in coaching and managing teams in baseball and basketball alongside his primary sport football. After graduating from Robert Morris University in 1979, he served as a graduate assistant coach on Robert Morris's basketball team from 1979-1981 and also was the head coach of the baseball team in 1981. In 1981, Colbert moved to Ohio Wesleyan University to be their backfield coach and recruiting coordinator from 1981-1983, and served as the school's head baseball coach in 1984.In 1984, Colbert joined the BLESTO Scouting Organization and from there was hired by the Miami Dolphins as a college scout from 1985-1989. Colbert joined the Detroit Lions as the Pro Scouting Director in 1990, where he was responsible for scouting players at the pro level (the NFL, the NFL Europe League, and the Canadian Football League as well as assisting with college player evaluation. He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000 as the Director of Football Operations, assisting in the assembly of two Super Bowl winning teams. In 2010, Colbert was named the Steelers' first ever general manager and was placed in charge of player transactions and acquisitions as the head executive in the Steelers organization.[1]Colbert and his wife Janis have three children: Kacie, Jennifer, and Daniel as well as a granddaughter, Avery.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you will hear Doug Smith share part 3 of his series, Pay the Price. In this episode, Doug discusses the price of handling failure well, the price of handling money, and the price of being an example.If you missed parts 1 and 2, you can listen to them in episodes #143 and #148. To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to L3Leadership.org/episode159Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Julie Mullins, Senior Pastor of Christ Fellowship in West Palm Beach, Florida. This interview is broken into two episodes. In this episode, you will hear Julie share her advice for women in leadership, how to handle the tension between being a mom and building a ministry, how to make it in leadership over the long-haul, and how to pull off a successful leadership transition.In part two of the interview, which you can listen to in episode #158, you will hear Julie talk about organizational leadership, how to develop and sustain culture, her favorite books, her advice to her younger self, and more. You'll find links to connect with Julie below. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!To see the notes and ways to connect with Julie Mullins, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode157.Julie's Bio:Julie Mullins and her husband, Todd, are the Senior Pastors of Christ Fellowship Church in South Florida. Christ Fellowship is a diverse, multi-site church that is having a great impact regionally and around the globe. Julie serves on the Directional Leadership Team and is passionate about building healthy church culture and empowering leaders.Julie started Hope for Freedom - an initiative to fight human trafficking in her home state - and opened the first safe house on the east coast of Florida, caring for trafficked minor girls. Her "favorites” are building a church with her husband, watching their son lead worship and great pastries #foodie. Julie and Todd love serving on the ARC Lead Team and believe in the mission and vision of planting life-giving churches!Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Julie Mullins, Senior Pastor of Christ Fellowship in West Palm Beach, Florida. This interview is broken into two parts. In this part, you will hear Julie talk about organizational leadership, how to develop and sustain culture, her favorite books, her advice to her younger self, and more.In part one of the interview, which you can listen to in episode #157, you will hear Julie share her advice for women in leadership, how to handle the tension between being a mom and building a ministry, how to make it in leadership over the long-haul, and how to pull off a successful leadership transition. You’ll find links to connect with Julie below. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!To see the notes and ways to connect with Julie Mullins, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode158.Julie's Bio:Julie Mullins and her husband, Todd, are the Senior Pastors of Christ Fellowship Church in South Florida. Christ Fellowship is a diverse, multi-site church that is having a great impact regionally and around the globe. Julie serves on the Directional Leadership Team and is passionate about building healthy church culture and empowering leaders.Julie started Hope for Freedom - an initiative to fight human trafficking in her home state - and opened the first safe house on the east coast of Florida, caring for trafficked minor girls. Her "favorites” are building a church with her husband, watching their son lead worship and great pastries #foodie. Julie and Todd love serving on the ARC Lead Team and believe in the mission and vision of planting life-giving churches!Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares why he believes every leader needs L3 Leadership. You will hear him share L3's vision, how you can be a part of L3, and our Mission behind the mission. To see the notes and take a next step with L3 Leadership, go to L3Leadership.org/episode156.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug interviews Dr. Henry Cloud. In the interview, they walk through the leadership principles taught in three of Dr. Cloud's books, they talk about Dr. Cloud's process for writing books and his advice for aspiring authors, his advice for young leaders, and the importance of coaching for leaders.To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Henry Cloud, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode155.Dr. Cloud's Bio:Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. He draws on his extensive experience in business, leadership consulting, and clinical psychology, to impart practical and effective advice for improving leadership skills and business performance.Dr. Cloud is a New York Times bestselling author, and his books have sold over 10 million copies. His leadership book, Integrity, was dubbed by the New York Times as “the best book in the bunch.” In 2011, Necessary Endings was called “the most important book you read all year.” His book “Boundaries For Leaders” was named by CEO Reads in the top five leadership books of its year. Dr. Cloud’s work has been featured and reviewed by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Publisher’s Weekly, Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. Success Magazine named Dr. Cloud in the top 25 of 2014’s most influential leaders in personal growth and development. He is a frequent contributor to CNN, Fox News Channel, and other national media outlets.In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses alike. He has an extensive executive coaching background, and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEO’s, leadership teams and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.His experience includes three decades as a consultant, and as an entrepreneur, he started and grew a successful chain of treatment centers in over 40 cities across the western United States. His experience running a business of this magnitude lends credibility to his expertise on leadership matters in the companies with which he works.As a speaker, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with many business and global leaders and experts, such as Tony Blair, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, Desmond Tutu, Marcus Buckingham, and others.Dr. Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, with a B.S. in psychology. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Biola University and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. His philanthropic interests lie in homelessness in the inner city, as well as missions in the developing world. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy. He enjoys golf, scuba diving, boating, and fishing.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear Darrin Grove, Founder and CEO of Truefit, share his entrepreneurial journey and the lesson's he's learned along the way. To see the notes and ways to connect with Darrin Grove and Truefit, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode154. Darrin Grove's Bio: Darrin Grove, Truefit’s Founder and CEO, is a native Pittsburgher with a passion for innovation, technology, and values-based leadership. Leveraging leadership and technology experience honed as the former head of IT for a recognized leader in manufacturing technologies, and recognizing the legacy of innovation in the Pittsburgh region, Darrin and his team made a commitment to establish and maintain headquarters in the region, even as Truefit added clients nationally, and internationally. Darrin founded Truefit on the core values of being principled, collaborative, empowering, and serving the common good. In his capacity as CEO, Darrin champions these core values and applies them to each and every client and team member engagement.Innovation and entrepreneurial spirit guide Darrin, and his leadership instills a “start-up” mentality throughout the organization. He leads the proprietary Idea Launch™ process, ensuring that innovation begins with collaboration and works closely with Truefit clients to involve a broad cross-section of stakeholders, company leadership, end users, and subject matter experts to bring game-changing new technology products to market.Under Darrin’s leadership, Truefit has carved out a noteworthy role as a collaborative partner to organizations and entities dedicated to building new ideas, products, and start-ups in Pittsburgh and around the country.Darrin is an active member of BlueTree Allied Angels and serves as an advisor at AlphaLab, Pittsburgh’s start-up accelerator, which helps promote growth of innovative start-ups. He also serves on several non-profit boards throughout the community.Specialties: Innovation, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Angel Investing, Software Development, MobileConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear a talk given by Dr. Jim Withers, Founder of Operation Safety Net, otherwise known as the homeless doctor. To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Withers and Operation Safety Net, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode152Dr. Jim’s Bio:In 1992, Dr. Jim Withers set out single-handedly to deliver care to street people in Pittsburgh. He started by doing his homework – clocking hours in the library, reading how to best gain entry to the world of the homeless – before suiting up one night in tattered clothes. “I was rubbing dirt in my hair,” he says. “My kids thought I was crazy.”But street folks embraced him, Withers says, and he them. “I found great professors of medicine – and life – in alleyways and abandoned buildings, on riverbanks and under bridges.”His initial project gained patients, volunteer clinicians and students to the extent that, in 1993, Withers officially launched Operation Safety Net under the auspices of not-for-profit Mercy Hospital, which kicked in $50,000 to fund the start-up. Operation Safety Net today offers round-the-clock availability of paramedics, primary care physicians, registered nurses, podiatrists, dentists and the formerly homeless, as well as medical students and residents serving clerkships.Connect with Jim WithersOperation Safety Net: http://www.pmhs.org/operation-safety-net/Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear our Q&A with Dr. Jim Withers, Founder of Operation Safety Net, otherwise known as the homeless doctor.To see the notes and ways to connect with Dr. Withers and Operation Safety Net, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode153Dr. Jim’s Bio:In 1992, Dr. Jim Withers set out single-handedly to deliver care to street people in Pittsburgh. He started by doing his homework – clocking hours in the library, reading how to best gain entry to the world of the homeless – before suiting up one night in tattered clothes. “I was rubbing dirt in my hair,” he says. “My kids thought I was crazy.”But street folks embraced him, Withers says, and he them. “I found great professors of medicine – and life – in alleyways and abandoned buildings, on riverbanks and under bridges.”His initial project gained patients, volunteer clinicians and students to the extent that, in 1993, Withers officially launched Operation Safety Net under the auspices of not-for-profit Mercy Hospital, which kicked in $50,000 to fund the start-up. Operation Safety Net today offers round-the-clock availability of paramedics, primary care physicians, registered nurses, podiatrists, dentists and the formerly homeless, as well as medical students and residents serving clerkships.Connect with Jim WithersOperation Safety Net: http://www.pmhs.org/operation-safety-net/Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith got to interview Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin at Urban Impact's annual Manup Pittsburgh event. In the interview you'll hear Doug ask Mike:If you could have coffee with your 15-20 year old self or a group of kids that we’re encouraging people to invest in, what would you tell them?What do you wish people knew about your journey what it took to get to where you’re at?What are some principles/character traits that you try to form in the young men who come under your influence as a head coach? How do you help them become men?One of your key principles that you teach is “The Standard is the Standard”. What is the origin of that statement? When you learned that and how do you apply it in your own life?What did you think you knew as a player about leadership and coaching that wasn’t actually true when you stepped into coaching?How do you handle criticism and praise? What can we do to serve you and partner with what you're doing?Enjoy the episode!To see the notes and ways to connect with Coach Tomlin and Urban Impact go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode151Mike's Bio:Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969.Through nine seasons, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team’s storied history. His 92-52 regular-season record (.639) is the best start in franchise history, and he became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both coach in and win a Super Bowl when he led the Steelers to a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII (26 years, 323 days). By winning the Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach, he also became the fastest to win a Super Bowl title in Steelers history.Connect with Mike:Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear Doug Smith interview with Bill Strickland, Founder of the Bidwell Training Center.To see the notes and ways to connect with Bill, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode150Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear a question and answer session with Pastor Matt Keller, Pastor of Next Level Church in Ft. Myers, FL, from our recent L3 Leadership evening events. Here are some of the questions you'll hear Matt answer: - Do today, what saves time tomorrow, can you talk more about productivity?- What's your most memorable failure that you've learned from?- When you're trying to get honest feedback, how do you get people to be honest with you?- How do you give honest feedback?- When you get conflicting feedback, how do you decide which feedback to take?- How do you start giving back when you're young?To see the notes and ways to connect with Matt, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode149Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith shares some of the prices he believes leaders need to pay in order to reach their maximum potential. The question is, will you pay the price? To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode148Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you'll hear Doug Smith interview Mark Cole, The CEO of the John Maxwell Company! Mark has been with John Maxwell for 18 years. He is currently the CEO of all six of John's companies. What's amazing is he started for John in their call center making calls to help get butts in seats for John's events.In this interview, Mark talks about his leadership journey and how he went from making calls to to becoming the CEO. He also talks a lot about what it takes to be a great #2. To see the notes and ways to connect with Mark Cole, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode147Mark's Bio: Mark Cole serves as the CEO of all John Maxwell Companies and has more than 25 years of leadership and team development experience, which uniquely qualifies him to have an integral role and be the champion of the John C. Maxwell brand. He is committed to adding value to individual leaders and leadership teams. Mark has experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and he has led companies through economic challenges, growth barriers, and disconnected team dynamics.Mark has learned team development from the world’s leading source of expertise: John C. Maxwell. Mark has worked more closely with John than anyone else in the world, and brings exclusive access to John’s real time principles to the Team. Mark delivers time tested leadership principles ranging from personal leadership to multi-corporation leadership. He resources leaders to develop those around them, ensuring teams are working to their highest potential.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you’ll hear a talk by Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, on leadership through service. If I had to sum up who Laura Ellsworth is, I would say that she is the definition of a world changer. Before Laura spoke at our breakfast, I sent her a list of leadership challenges that I’ve collected from the leaders in our L3 community. She looked them over and said that she would cover every single one of the challenges in her 30 minute talk. She did! In her talk, you’ll hear Laura share 5 stories that changed her life and could have a huge impact on yours. Enjoy!To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode145.Laura Ellsworth’s Bio:Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015.Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges.Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named a 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. In 2015 she was named #20 among the 50 Most Powerful People in Pittsburgh.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast
In this episode, you'll hear our Q&A Session with Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives. Our community asked Laura the following questions:How do you narrow down your causes that your passionate about to know what to focus on?You've carved your own path, how did you do that and not live in the shadow of your dad's success?What advice do you have for women who are in the workplace and raising a family?Who are you a Doctor Bob for? How do you try to be a Doctor Bob to them?What causes are you passionate about and how we can get behind them?As a leader with your influence, why do you take what may seem like small opportunities like this to speak at events like this? This was one of the best talks you've ever given!How can we pray for you?You'll love this! If you haven't listened to Laura's talk, it is a must-listen to episode! You can listen at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode145To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode146.Laura Ellsworth’s Bio:Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015.Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges.Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named a 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. In 2015 she was named #20 among the 50 Most Powerful People in Pittsburgh
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug interviews Rick Sapio, CEO of Mutual Capital Alliance, Inc. They talk about how Rick overcame the loss of his father at such a young age and went on to create over 20 companies. They talk entrepreneurship, productivity, family, spending time with billionaires, and more. Enjoy! To see the notes and ways to connect with Rick Sapio, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode144Rick's Bio: Rick is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first business, a bicycle repair shop, after the death of his father, when he was just 13 years old. Since then he has founded more than 20 companies. Rick is the seventh of nine children raised by a mother with serious, life-long depression issues. He learned early that it's best to think positively about the cards one's been dealt in life, no matter how difficult those cards seem.His life's purpose, which is to inspire entrepreneurship, led Rick to start A Billion Entrepreneurs ("ABE"). ABE is a global movement and theatrical film that motivates people to seek the freedom associated with living a purposeful life. His dream is to motivate people to learn and grow as passionate entrepreneurs, regardless of their age, their starting point, or their current position.Rick learned that business growth and success are accelerated when a few key principles are applied. He found that by learning "The 12 Foundational Principles of Business," which he teaches in an online program called Business Finishing School; that virtually any individual or company can be put on the path to prosperity. He created these principles to help successful people become more grounded and focused in their business and personal lives.For more than 20 years, Rick has been the founder and President of a financial holding company. He is proud of being the founding and five-time Chairman of the Gathering of Titans Program, an annual event held at MIT in Boston. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and holds a degree in engineering. Rick resides in Dallas with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith shares some of the prices he believes leaders need to pay in order to reach their maximum potential. The question is, will you pay the price? To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode143Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear Doug Smith interview Sarah Keller, Executive Director of Next Level Church in Ft. Myers, FL. You'll hear Sarah talk about her leadership journey, how they develop a culture of care and candor at Next Level Church, Sarah's advice to women in leadership, overcoming insecurty, and so much more!To see the notes and ways to connect with Sarah Keller, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode142Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll get to hear our Q&A session with Coach Andy Toole, Head Coach of Robert Morris University Men's Basketball Team.To see the notes and ways to connect with Coach Andy Toole, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode141Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll get to hear a talk that Coach Andy Toole, Head Coach of Robert Morris University's Men's Basketball Team, gave at one of our breakfast events. To see the notes and ways to connect with Coach Andy Toole, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode140Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Gash Abebe shares his story of being born in Ethiopia, moving to America when he was young, and making the most of the opportunity America provided him. Gash Abebe grew up in Ethiopia, moved to America when he was young, and took the opportunity America provided him and ended up being #4 at Wesco, a $7 Billion Leading Electical Disribution and Service company, leading their Global Business Development.To see the notes and ways to connect with Gash, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode139Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug interviews Gash Abebe, Former Vice President of Global Business Development at Wesco. Gash Abebe grew up in Ethiopia, moved to America when he was young, and took the opportunity America provided him and ended up being #4 at Wesco, a $7 Billion Leading Electical Disribution and Service company, leading their Global Business Development.To see the notes and ways to connect with Gash, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode138Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear a question and answer session from the Next Level Leadership Academy students with our founder, Doug Smith.To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode137Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you'll hear a talk our Founder, Doug Smith, gave at the Next Level Leadership Academy, entitled, Becoming the Leader You were Created to Be.To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode136Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Bill Evanson, SVP & Senior Corporate Director at Pocket Nurse, shares what it takes to be an effective leader. His argument is that too often we only focus on the attributes of a leader instead of focusing on the actions of great leaders. Enjoy listening to Bill unpack what it takes to be an effective leader. To see the notes and ways to connect with Bill Evanson go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode135.Bill's Bio: Bill Evanson is senior vice president and corporate director of Pocket Nurse® Enterprises, Inc. He is a seasoned business professional with more than 35 years of experience in Supply Chain Operations Management, Strategic Business Development, Manufacturing and Quality Management. His experience comes from a lengthy and successful career with the Eastman Kodak Company, its subsidiaries and a third party logistics new business startup. Having held a variety of management positions focused on supply chain management, information systems implementation, business development, customer service, strategic framework and quality improvements, he has a superior operations focus. He is a certified production and inventory manager (CPIM), a certified Inventory and Resource Management professional (CIRM), licensed ISO 9000 auditor, and a black belt in Six Sigma quality processes.Mr.Evanson holds a Bachelors and a Master’s degree in business administration from the University ofWindsor. He later earned an Executive MBA degree in International Business from Pennsylvania State University School of Business. He has held board positions for the American Production & Inventory Control Society, Junior Business League of America, International Toastmasters Association and currently is a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Board of Directors.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, Doug interviews Carey Nieuwhof, Founder of Connexus Church and Host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership podcast. They talk about leadership, character development, podcasting, interviewing, and more. About Carey Nieuwhof:- He is the Founding Pastor of Connexus Church in Canada- He is the host of one of the top Christian Leadership Podcasts in the world, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast- He has an incredible blog for leaders- He's written 3 books- He has a course he recently started for leaders called the High Impact Leader Course- He speaks all over the worldTo see the notes and ways to connect with Carey Nieuwhof go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode134.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Laura Smith, shared the top lessons she learned in 2016. To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode133. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you'll hear our question and answer session with Ed Grefenstette, CEO & CIO of The Dietrich Foundation. Ed’s Bio:Mr. Grefenstette serves as a Trustee of The Dietrich Foundation, as well as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to joining the Dietrich Charitable Trusts in April 2010 (now The Dietrich Foundation), he served as Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He previously co-founded Commonwealth Capital Group, L.P., a small-cap private equity fund, following seven years in investment banking and law. He earned his AB in Economics with honors from Georgetown University, a JD with honors from Georgetown University Law Center, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy with honors from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to serving as a trustee or director of Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, The Hillman Company and the Hillman Family Foundations, he is also a member of the investment committees of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.To see the notes and ways to connect with Ed, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode131. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you'll hear a talk from one of our L3 Leadership Breakfasts by Ed Grefenstette, CEO and CIO of The Dietrich Foundation. His talk was entitled, Big and Small Leadership.Ed’s Bio:Mr. Grefenstette serves as a Trustee of The Dietrich Foundation, as well as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to joining the Dietrich Charitable Trusts in April 2010 (now The Dietrich Foundation), he served as Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He previously co-founded Commonwealth Capital Group, L.P., a small-cap private equity fund, following seven years in investment banking and law. He earned his AB in Economics with honors from Georgetown University, a JD with honors from Georgetown University Law Center, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy with honors from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to serving as a trustee or director of Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, The Hillman Company and the Hillman Family Foundations, he is also a member of the investment committees of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.To see the notes and ways to connect with Ed, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode131. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith shares the most significant lessons he learned in 2016. The categories of lessons he's learned are:FamilyConfidenceCalling/DreamBusinessLeadershipDealing wth PeopleMoneyEnjoying LifeTo see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode130. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear our question and answer session with TJ Christensen, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Accesso. To see the notes and ways to connect with TJ Christensen and Accesso, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode129.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, TJ Christensen, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Accesso, teaches us how to Become the Obvious Choice.To see the notes and ways to connect with TJ Christensen and Accesso, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode128. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug interviewed Melanie Mitro & Katy Ursta, two of the top Beachbody coaches in the world. They talk about what it takes to get to the top and stay there, leadership development, their daily disciplines, money, their struggles, and more.To see the notes and ways to connect with Melanie and Katy, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode127. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith shares the most significant lessons he's learned from starting and running his own business. To see the notes and ways to connect with Doug, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode126. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our question and answer session with Dan Dupee, Chairman of the CCO, at our December 2016 L3 Leadership breakfast. To learn how you can connect with Dan Dupee, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode125. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear Dan Dupee, Chairman of the CCO, teach on creating and sustaining the organizational culture. To learn how you can connect with Dan Dupee, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode117. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Clint Hurdle, Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They talk about Clint's favorite moment as the Pirates manager, coaching, leadership, faith, family, and more! To learn more about Clint, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode123Clint's Bio:Clint Hurdle was named manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on November 15, 2010, thus becoming the 39th manager in the organization's history. The 2016 season will mark his 42nd overall in professional baseball. Hurdle has led the Pirates to the postseason in three consecutive seasons, joining Fred Clarke (1901-1903) and Jim Leyland (1990-1992) as the only managers in club history to do so. Under Hurdle's guidance, the Pirates posted the second-best record in the Major Leagues in 2015 (98-64) and the best mark overall from May 9 thru the end of the season (85-48, .639). In his five seasons as Pittsburgh's manager, Hurdle has posted a 431-379 record. He picked up career win #900 on 6/12/15 and his 431 managerial victories in a Pirates uniform rank seventh on the club's all-time list. In addition, Hurdle enters the 2016 season ranked sixth in wins among active managers (965). For his efforts in 2015, Hurdle finished fourth in the voting for N.L. Manager-of-the-Year by the BBWAA; he finished second to Washington manager Matt Williams in 2014. During the 2014 campaign, Clint picked up his 800th career managerial victory on May 23 and was a member of Mike Matheny's coaching staff at the All-Star Game in Minnesota. Hurdle was named the 2013 National League Manager-of-the-Year by the BBWAA after leading the Pirates to a 94-68 record and their first postseason berth since 1992. He received 25 first-place votes and was listed second on the other five ballots, as well as being the only manager in either league named on all 30 ballots. Hurdle was just the second Pittsburgh manager to win the award, joining Jim Leyland, who won in 1990 and 1992. Hurdle also captured Manager-of-the-Year honors from The Sporting News in 2013, joining Billy Meyer (1948), Danny Murtaugh (1960, 1970) and Jim Leyland (1988, 1990, 1992) as past winners in club history. Hurdle spent 2010 as the Hitting Coach of the A.L. champion Texas Rangers, a club that led the Majors with a .276 average during the regular season - paced by A.L. MVP Josh Hamilton (.359 average, 32 homers and 100 RBI) and Vladimir Guerrero (.300 average, 29 homers and 115 RBI). Prior to joining the Texas coaching staff on November 5, 2009, Hurdle spent over 15 years in the Colorado organization, serving as a minor league hitting coordinator, Major League hitting coach and manager at the big league level. He compiled a 543-625 record while serving the Rockies as manager from April 26, 2002, until he was relieved of his duties on May 29, 2009. Clint has the most wins of any manager in Colorado team history, winning his 500th career game on August 29, 2008 at Los Angeles. In 2007, Hurdle led the Rockies to the World Series as the club captured its first National League pennant in franchise history. The 2007 club, which won 11 straight games in September, won 21 of its 22 games leading up to the World Series, where Boston pulled off a four-game sweep. During the 2007 post season, the Rockies swept the Phillies in the Division Series and Arizona in the Championship Series before falling to the Red Sox in the Fall Classic. For his efforts in 2007, Hurdle received four first-place votes and finished third in the voting for N.L. Manager-of-the-Year. His '07 squad also compiled the highest single-season fielding pct. in Major League history (.989), a mark that still stands. Clint also served as manager of the National League in the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, the longest game (time, innings) in All-Star history (the N.L. lost 4-3 in 15 innings in a game that lasted 4:50). Hurdle was also a coach for the N.L. staff during the 2004 All-Star Game in Houston. Hurdle's manageri
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear Doug Smith interview Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired as Daniel shares the story of Zero Six Eight and the lessons he's learned along the way. To learn how to connect with Daniel, Zero Six Eight, and Work Pittsburgh, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode122 Daniel Bull's Bio:Daniel Bull is the founder of Zero Six Eight, a for-profit business incubator based in Pittsburgh, PA that exists to promote the full potential of ex-offenders as they pursue goals of employment, entrepreneurship, and independence. Daniel founded Zero Six Eight in 2013 after completing a 21-month prison sentence. Since then, the company has supported 11 startups and created over 64 jobs across a number of different industries.In addition to his role at Zero Six Eight, Daniel is the Executive VP of Nello Construction and Principal of Nello Development Group. Through a unique partnership, Zero Six Eight and Nello Development came together to form WorkPittsburgh, a modular and prefab contractor operating out of Pittsburgh’s South Side. WorkPittsburgh trains and equips ex-offenders in various construction trades while bringing affordable housing to Western Pennsylvania.Daniel believes that an honest and open confrontation with the past has been the driving factor in leading Zero Six Eight. Of all his accomplishments since re-entry, he considers reconciliation with his family and re-marriage to his wife, Nicole, to be the most miraculous examples of restoration - a snapshot of what is possible for those committed to change.Connect with Daniel:Website: http://workpittsburgh.org/http://www.zerosixeight.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/zerosixeightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZER068Kiva Loan: https://www.kiva.org/lend/1173469 Twitter: @workpghConnect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you'll hear a talk Doug Smith gave at our L3 Leadership Beaver County breakfast. He spoke on the habits and disciplines of great leaders. We believe this lesson will be extremely practical for you as a leader. To see Doug's notes, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode121 Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode, you'll hear a talk Doug Smith gave at Allison Park Church's Business Leaders Breakfast. In his talk, he shares five questions every leader should be asking themselves. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith interviews Ed Grefenstette, President, CEO, and CIO of the Dietrich Foundation. In the interview they discuss fundraising, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more. To connect with Ed and L3 Leadership, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode119.Ed's Bio:Mr. Grefenstette serves as a Trustee of The Dietrich Foundation, as well as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to joining the Dietrich Charitable Trusts in April 2010 (now The Dietrich Foundation), he served as Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. He previously co-founded Commonwealth Capital Group, L.P., a small-cap private equity fund, following seven years in investment banking and law. He earned his AB in Economics with honors from Georgetown University, a JD with honors from Georgetown University Law Center, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy with honors from Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to serving as a trustee or director of Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, The Hillman Company and the Hillman Family Foundations, he is also a member of the investment committees of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
n this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear out Q&A session with Denny Pattyn, Founder of Silver Ring Thing. To learn how you can connect with Denny, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode118. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. podcast, denny pattyn, silver ring thing, L3 Leadership podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow, ministry, growth
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Denny Pattyn, Founder of Silver Ring Thing, shares his best leadership content. He shares his best leadership principles, talks about how Silver Ring Thing became what it is today, and how evangelism plays a role in everything Denny does. To learn how you can connect with Denny, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode117. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. podcast, denny pattyn, silver ring thing, L3 Leadership podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow, ministry, growth
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith shares the 7 Challenges of Being a Young Leader. You can get the show notes and learn how to connect with L3 here: L3Leadership.org/episode116.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow
In this episode, Jay Passavant and Father Jay Donahue share their best leadership content. They specifically talk about how Protestants and Catholics can work together to lead to make an impact in their churches, cities, and in the world. Jay Passavant's Bio:Dr. John (Jay) E. Passavant, III is the Founding Pastor of North Way Christian Community in Wexford, Pennsylvania.He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington & Lee University and the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and received an honorary Dr. of Divinity degree from Grove City College in 2010. He was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps.Pastor Jay was ordained in the United Presbyterian Church in 1974 and served in youth ministry for seven years before starting North Way Christian Community in 1981. North Way is a thriving congregation of nearly 4,000 members in four locations. He has also supported the establishment of hundreds of mission congregations in China, India and South East Asia as Chairman of the Board of the South East Asia Prayer Center (SEAPC).Throughout his pastoral ministry, Pastor Jay has focused on building strong families through venues such as the nationally broadcast television show “Reality Talks” withDr. Kevin Leman and a weekly radio broadcast that addressed topics from parenting to personal issues.Pastor Jay has been working with other churches & leaders to establish a fully accredited seminary extension campus of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Wexford, PA. He also envisioned a partnership that would address the needs of inner city school children. In 2006, as part of Pastor Jay’s broad vision, North Way partnered with a school district by providing mentors, services, and resources in the East End of the City of Pittsburgh through L.A.M.P., the Learning Assistance and Mentoring Partnership. L.A.M.P. is a collaboration of the Pittsburgh Public Schools,Family Guidance, Inc., and area churches, including North Way Christian Community.Jay & his lovely wife Carol have been married 45 years and have three married children and 5 grandchildren.Father Jay Donahue Bio:Jay Donahue or as he is called in his Church Father Jay; was born and raised in Pittsburgh. He attended Central Catholic High School and then the University of Virginia. At age 21 he left college to join the seminary and follow the Lord's loving call as a priest in the Catholic Church. On December 23, 2006 surrounded by many of his family and friends he was ordained a Catholic priest in Rome Italy. His favorite scripture is psalm 23 especially the verse "He leadeth me".The Lord lead Jay through a training and ministry experiences to Rome, Italy, Mexico City Mexico, Washington DC, Atlanta Georgia. From 1993 to 2011 a good portion of his ministry and training was as a youth pastor. Now he service as a pastor for SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church in the Greentree area of Pittsburgh and is president and founder of "Renew the I Do" a Marriage ministry. You can not get to know Jay without hearing about how the Lord has graced him with a big family and a passionate desire to connect people to Christ.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. jay passavant, jay donahue, catholic, North Way Christian Community, Pastor J
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith interviews Andy Toole, Coach of the Robert Morris University Basketball team. They talk coaching, team-building, leadership, and more. To connect with Andy, go to L3Leadership.org/episode114 Andy's Bio:Presiding over the golden age of Robert Morris University men’s basketball is Andrew Toole, who is in his seventh season as the head coach of the Colonials in 2016-17. Introduced as the eighth head coach in the program’s 40-year Division I history at a press conference at the Charles L. Sewall Center May 11, 2010, Toole signed a two-year contract extension at RMU April 15, 2015, and will lead the Colonials through the 2019-20 campaign. In six seasons under Toole’s tutelage, the Colonials have posted an overall record of 120-87 (.580), including a mark of 73-33 (.689) against Northeast Conference opponents.Toole has overseen the most successful stretch in school history during his nine-year tenure at Robert Morris. Named an assistant coach under former head coach Mike Rice in 2007, Toole was elevated to associate head coach the following season before taking over the reigns as head coach in 2010. During Toole's six seasons as head coach at RMU, the Colonials have claimed two NEC regular-season championships (2013, 2014), appeared in four NEC Tournament championship games (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015) and have made four national postseason appearances. Robert Morris played in its first CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) in 2012, earned automatic bids to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in both 2013 and 2014 and appeared in the 2015 NCAA Tournament. Four of RMU's five victories in a national postseason tournament have come under Toole. In 2011-12, his second year as head coach, Toole led the Colonials to an overall record of 26-11 (.703). Robert Morris tied a school record for victories by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2012 CIT thanks to road wins over Indiana State (3/13/12) and Toledo (3/17/12). In 2012-13, RMU claimed its 10th NEC regular-season championship with a ledger of 14-4 (.778) in conference action and overall finished 24-11 (.686). Robert Morris earned a spot in the 2013 NIT, advancing to the second round thanks to a landmark 59-57 victory over Kentucky (3/19/13) in front of 3,444 fans at the Charles L. Sewall Center, the largest crowd in school history. RMU earned its second straight NEC regular-season crown in 2013-14 with a record of 14-2 (.875) in league play and finished 22-14 (.611) overall. For his efforts, Toole was named the 2014 NEC Jim Phelan Coach of the Year. Led by a career-high 38 points from 2014 NEC Player of the Year Karvel Anderson (2012-14), the Colonials notched a win in the first round of the NIT for the second consecutive year with an 89-78 victory at St. John's (3/18/14). In the history of the NIT, a No. 8 seed has knocked off a No. 1 seed just four times, with Robert Morris owning two of those victories thanks to its wins over Kentucky and St. John's. Toole guided Robert Morris to an overall record of 20-15 (.571) in 2014-15, including a mark of 12-6 (.667) in the NEC. The Colonials finished in a tie for second place with Bryant in the league standings and as the No. 2 seed claimed the 2015 NEC Tournament title with a 66-63 win at No. 1 seed St. Francis Brooklyn (3/10/15). The win over the Terriers helped RMU secure its league-high eighth NEC Tournament title and subsequent bid to the NCAA Tournament. Robert Morris earned its first NCAA Tournament victory since 1983 and second overall in program history by posting an 81-77 victory over North Florida (3/18/15) as part of the 2015 NCAA First Four at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. Two days later the Colonials fell to eventual 2015 national champion Duke (3/20/15), 85-56, in Charlotte, N.C. In his first season at the helm in 2010-11, Toole guided RMU to an overall record of 18-14 (.563), including a mark of 12-6 (.667) in the NEC.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith shares the 7 benefits of being a young leader. You can get the show notes and learn how to connect with L3 here: L3Leadership.org/episode113.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our question and answer session with Kimberly Gonxhe, Director of the Metro-Urban Institute. For ways to connect with Kimberly, her bio, and other content, visit the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode112.Kimberly's Bio:Kimberly Gonxhe serves as director of the Metro-Urban Institute at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Kimberly earned a bachelor's from Ohio University and a master of divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where she was the Valentour World Travel Scholar focusing on women’s issues in a global context. She also serves as the founder and executive director of the Live Foundation, a global gender justice organization uplifting communities through systematic transformation. She answered the current call on her life after a thriving 10-year engineering career with a Fortune 100 Company. Kimberly has advocated for the marginalized in more than 32 countries, spanning five continents, touching the lives of thousands. Her work has positively affected war-torn displaced people in Uganda, reformed sex workers in Indonesia, as well as married, mutilated, and uneducated young girls in Kenya. Kimberly enjoys traveling, painting, hiking, and international cuisine. She is the mother of two: Jaden Alexander and Zion Gabrielle.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Kimberly Gonxhe, Director of the Metro-Urban Institute, challenges us to examine our privileges and use them to make the world a better place. For ways to connect with Kimberly, her bio, and other content, visit the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode111.Kimberly's Bio:Kimberly Gonxhe serves as director of the Metro-Urban Institute at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Kimberly earned a bachelor's from Ohio University and a master of divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, where she was the Valentour World Travel Scholar focusing on women’s issues in a global context. She also serves as the founder and executive director of the Live Foundation, a global gender justice organization uplifting communities through systematic transformation. She answered the current call on her life after a thriving 10-year engineering career with a Fortune 100 Company. Kimberly has advocated for the marginalized in more than 32 countries, spanning five continents, touching the lives of thousands. Her work has positively affected war-torn displaced people in Uganda, reformed sex workers in Indonesia, as well as married, mutilated, and uneducated young girls in Kenya. Kimberly enjoys traveling, painting, hiking, and international cuisine. She is the mother of two: Jaden Alexander and Zion Gabrielle.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow, sales, sandler, john rosso, peak performance
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith interviews John Rosso, CEO of Sandler Training by Peak Performance. They talk leadership, entrepreneurship, sales, and more! For ways to connect with John, his bio, to watch this interview, his book, and other content, visit the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode110.John's bio:John Rosso is recognized nationally as a business-development expert, specializing in executive-sales consulting and sales-productivity training as well as the best-selling author of Prospect- The Sandler Way. John is a dynamic, enthusiastic speaker who informs, entertains, and motivates presidents, CEO's, other senior managers and sales professionals. More than 50,000 sales professionals have listened to John speak, and more than 95 percent rate his content and presentation of sought-after selling solutions the best they've ever heard. His authentic, real-world approach to the sales process speaks to visionary business leaders who want the freedom success brings. By focusing on buyers’ and sellers’ attitudes and behaviors, not just techniques, John's clients can achieve superior selling results.In 1994, John founded Peak Performance Management, Inc. an authorized Sandler Training Center. His track record speaks for itself, as he has helped thousands of executives, managers, and sales professionals triumph over the challenges that inhibit their success and take their sales to the next level. With 250 offices worldwide, Sandler is the global leader in sales and sales management training.In July 2016, John and Peak Performance Management received the Summit Award from Sandler Training, recognizing the company as the Number 1 Sandler Training facility out of 250 Sandler training centers worldwide.John serves on the board of directors for the Coalition for Christian Outreach Campus Ministry, and is active in the United Way’s Alexis de Toqueville Society. John has published hundreds of articles, and hosts “Sales Meeting Minute”, a regional radio-syndicated feature.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow, sales, sandler, john rosso, peak performance
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, our founder, Doug Smith, shares the lessons he's learned from recording over 100 episodes over the L3 Leadership Podcast. You can get the show notes and learn how to connect with L3 here: L3Leadership.org/episode109Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.podcast, doug smith, leadership, entrepreneurship, l3 leadership, pittsburgh, business, personal growth, grow
This L3 Leadership episode comes to you from our breakfast series. We had Lee Kricher and Jason Howard, Pastors of Amplify Church, speak on Living out Leadership Transitions. This talk is full of rich content. Lee is in the process of handing off the church to Jason. They talk about what their relationship looks like, mentoring, how they are processing the transition, and practical tips for anyone looking to pass the baton to the next generation.In this episode, you'll hear their Q&A session from the breakfast. In episode #107, you can listen to their talk on Living out Leadership Transitions.Questions Asked: 1.) How do you work through generational differences? 2.) Jason, what gave you the courage to tell Lee you wanted to plant a church? Lee, what enabled you to allow him to do it?3.) How do you deal with fear and inadequacy?4.) When did you know Jason would be your successor? How did you know?5.) What will your relationship look like after the transition?6.) How do you find spiritual mentors?7.) How do you know whether or not to continue to be faithful and loyal to a leader or organization vs. going out and starting your own?8.) How did you turn your church around? You can find how to connect with Lee and Jason, and more at L3Leadership.org/episode108Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
This L3 Leadership episode comes to you from our breakfast series. We had Lee Kricher and Jason Howard, Pastors of Amplify Church, speak on Living out Leadership Transitions. This talk is full of rich content. Lee is in the process of handing off the church to Jason. They talk about what their relationship looks like, mentoring, how they are processing the transition, and practical tips for anyone looking to pass the baton to the next generation.In this episode, you'll hear their talk from the breakfast. In episode #108, you'll get to hear the question and answer session with Lee and Jason, which was just as good as their talk.You can find how to connect with Lee and Jason, and more at L3Leadership.org/episode107Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast t in iTunes How You Can Help this Podcast: To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page. Subscribe to this podcast Rate and leave a review of the podcast Share the content on Social Media Sign-up for my L3 Leadership Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
This episode comes to you from our interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Greg Weimer, Partner at Confluence Financial Partners. In the interview, Greg shares his best leadership content. I know this episode will add a ton of value to you! Enjoy!Greg's Bio:In a profession that reveres experience, Greg has been guiding his clients in the management of their wealth since 1986. It was then that he joined Butcher & Singer as a Financial Advisor. He later moved to CNL Securities Corporation in 1989 and then to American Funds in 1993, where he was a Senior Vice President. He has also served on the board of directors for American Funds.Greg attended the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a degree in business. His time of study included a concentration in computer science and math. Professionally, he holds Series 24, 26, 7, 63 and 65 licenses.Greg lives in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, with his wife, Lori, and their four children. Greg and his family are active members of St. Louise de Marillac Church.Greg has a heart for helping others and serves as Vice Chairman of the Washington City Mission. He is a two-time recipient of the Graham Holloway award and a recipient of the Daniel C. Brown award.Connect with L3 Leadership:Website: L3Leadership.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3LeaderTwitter: @L3leaderInstagram: @l3leadershipPodcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunesHow You Can Help this Podcast:To listen to past interviews, go to my podcast page.Subscribe to this podcastRate and leave a review of the podcastShare the content on Social MediaSign-up for my Learning to Lead Newsletter If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate it on iTunes and write a review.
This episode comes to you from our special event series. We had the privilege of hosting a special event with Sean Ammirati. Sean is an Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist and Professor. He's built and sold his own businesses and now he spends his time helping others grow theirs. One of his companies was acquired by LinkedIn. He's also a professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon. I've also interviewed Sean for the Podcast before in episode #96 & #97. I'll include a link to that in the show notes. We broke Sean's talk into two parts, in this, you'll hear our question and answer session with Sean. In episode #104, you can listen to Sean's talk on his book, The Science of Growth.If you would like to purchase a copy of Sean's book, I've included links in the show notes. For ways to connect with Sean and what he's doing, go to the show notes at l3leadership.org/episode105.
This episode comes to you from our special event series. We had the privilege of hosting a special event with Sean Ammirati. Sean is an Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist and Professor. He's built and sold his own businesses and now he spends his time helping others grow theirs. One of his companies was acquired by LinkedIn. He's also a professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon. I've interviewed Sean for the Podcast before in episode #96 & #97. I'll include a link to that in the show notes. We broke Sean's talk into two parts, in this, you'll hear his talk from his new book: The Science of Growth: How Facebook Beat Friendster and Nine Other Star-ups left the rest in the dust! In episode #105, we'll put up our Question and Answer Session with Sean! If you would like to purchase a copy of Sean's book, I've included links in the show notes. For ways to connect with Sean and what he's doing, go to the show notes at l3leadership.org/episode104.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares lessons he's learned about seasons of transitions in our lives. Whether you feel like you’re about to transition, you are in transition, or you know one day you will, we hope the lessons in the episode encourage you.
This episode comes to you from our interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Rob Daley, CEO of 4moms.
This L3 Leadership Podcast episode comes to you from our breakfast series. Our speaker was Jeff Leake, Pastor of Allison Park Church and Founder of Reach Northeast. We split our time with Jeff into two episodes of the podcast. In this episode, you will hear Jeff's talk on finding joy in the journey. In episode #101 of the podcast, you can listen to our Q&A session with Jeff.. For show notes, ways to connect with Jeff, and more, go to www.L3Leadership.org/episode100. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This Learning to Lead episode comes to you from our breakfast series. Our speaker was Jeff Leake, Pastor of Allison Park Church and Founder of Reach Northeast. We split our time with Jeff into two episodes of the podcast. In this episode, you will hear our Q&A session with Jeff. In episode #100 of the podcast, you can listen to our Jeff's talk on finding joy in the journey. For show notes, ways to connect with Jeff, and more, go to www.L3Leadership.org/episode100. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This episode comes to you from our L3 Leadership breakfast series. Our speaker was Chris Camp, Owner of Fun Fore All. In this episode you'll hear our question and answer session with Chris. In Episode #99 you can listen to Chris's talk on leadership.For show notes, ways to connect with Chris Camp, and more, go to L3Leadership.org/episode99. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This episode comes to you from our L3 Leadership breakfast series. Our speaker was Chris Camp, Owner of Fun Fore All. In this talk you'll hear Chris share his best leadership tips and practices. In Episode #99, you can listen to our question and answer session with Chris.
This episode comes to you from our interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. In this episode, I had the privilege of interview Sean Ammirati. Sean is an Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist and Professor. He's built and sold his own businesses and now he spends his time helping others grow theirs. One of his companies was acquired by LinkedIn. He's also a professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon. In this episode, Sean shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship and leadership. For ways to connect with Sean and a link to buy his book, go to L3Leadership.org/episode96. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This episode comes to you from our interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. In this episode, I had the privilege of interview Sean Ammirati. Sean is an Entrepreneur turned Venture Capitalist and Professor. He's built and sold his own businesses and now he spends his time helping others grow theirs. One of his companies was acquired by LinkedIn. He's also a professor of Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon.In this episode, we talk about Sean's new book, The Science of Growth: How Facebook beat Friendster and How Nine Other Start-ups Left the Rest in the Dust! For ways to connect with Sean and a link to buy his book, go to L3Leadership.org/episode96. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This Learning to Lead episode comes to you from our breakfast series. Our speaker was Kim Fleming, Chairman and CEO of Hefren-Tillotson. We split our time with Kim into two episodes of the podcast. In this episode, you will hear our question and answer session with Kim. In episode #94 of the podcast, you can listen to Kim’s talk. For show notes, ways to connect with Kim, and more, go to L3Leadership.org/episode95. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Kim Fleming, CEO of Hefren-Tillotson, shares what she believes to be some of the most important leadership lessons for the next generation. In episode #95 of the podcast, you can listen to our Question and Answer session with Kim.For ways to connect with Kim, go to L3Leadership.org/episode94. Connect with L3 Leadership:Website: L3Leadership.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3LeaderTwitter: @L3leaderInstagram: @l3leadershipPodcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This episode of the Learning to Lead podcast is a Q&A session with Doug Smith at our L3 Leadership Beaver County Kickoff.Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
In this episode of the L3 Leadership odcast, Doug Smith teaches us why Leadership matters. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Podcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
In this episode, Doug Smith walks you through everything you need to know about Mastermind groups. Mastermind Groups are one of the ways we grow and develop leaders. In fact, we think they are the most important thing we do. For the notes from this episode, go to L3Leadership.org/episode91To join or start a Mastermind group, go to L3Leadership.org/mastermind or e-mail Doug at dougsmith@l3leadership.org Connect with L3 Leadership:Website: L3Leadership.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3LeaderTwitter: @L3leaderInstagram: @l3leadershipPodcast: The Learning to Lead Podcast in iTunes
This Learning to Lead episode comes to you from our breakfast series. We had Patty Beard, VP of Leadership Development at Dick's Sporting Goods speak. She was awesome. She taught what she believes to be the most critical leadership quality. You can find her powerpoint, links to connect with her, and more at l3leasdership.org/episode90. Connect with L3 Leadership:Website: L3Leadership.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadershipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3LeaderTwitter: @L3leaderInstagram: @l3leadershipPodcast: The L3 Leadership Podcast in iTunes
This episode of the L3 Leadership podcast comes to you from our L3 Leadership interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. In this episode, I had the privilege of interview Matt Keller, Founder of Next Level Church. Matt is a Pastor, Author, Speaker and Leadership Coach. I've been following his leadership for the last 5 years. He's incredible!We talked about his leadership journey, his new book, the painful side of leadership, writing, coaching, and more. I know you’ll love this interview. Below you’ll find Matt’s bio, ways to connect with her, and more. Enjoy the interview.To listen to the podcast, get links to connect with Matt, links to everything he's doing and a link for his book, visit L3leadership.org/episode89. L3 Leadership was founded in 2015 by Doug and Laura Smith. Our vision is to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and become leaders in their family, community, city, nation, and their world. To learn more about L3 Leadership, visit our website at L3Leadership.org. To learn more about L3 Leadership, go to L3Leadership.org
This L3 Leadership episode comes to you from our L3 Leadership breakfast series. We recently had Scott Stevens, Lead Pastor of North Way Christian Community, speak at our breakfast. Scott’s talk is broken into two parts, on this episode, you will hear the Q&A session with Scott. In episode #87, you can listen to Scott's talk. If you’d like to listen to that go to l3leadership.org/episode87.To learn more about our organization, go to http://www.l3leadership.org
This L3 Leadership Podcast episode comes to you from our L3 Leadership breakfast series. We recently had Scott Stevens, Lead Pastor of North Way Christian Community, speak at our breakfast. Scott’s talk is broken into two parts, on this episode, you will hear Scott’s talk. In episode #88, you can listen to our question and answer session with Russell. If you’d like to listen to that go to l3leadership.org/episode88.To learn more about what we're doing, visit http://www.l3leadership.org.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug interviews Kimberly Gonxhe, who is the Director of the Metro-Urban Institute at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Founder and Director of the Live Foundation, and much more. You can find ways to connect with her, her bio, and the show notes at L3leadership.org/episode86. To check out other episodes of the Learning to Lead podcast, visit www.l3leadership.org/podcast
In this episode Doug interviews Scott Stevens, Lead Pastor of North Way Christian Community. For show notes, ways to connect with Scott, and more, visit l3leadership.org/episode84.
In this episode, Russell Livingston, President of Babb, Inc., shares what he believes to be the most important leadership lesson for the next generation.
In this episode from our breakfast series, Russell Livingston, President of Babb, Inc. answers questions asked by the audience.
This episode comes to you from our interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. I had the privilege of interview Patty Beard, Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Development at Dick's Sporting Goods. We talked about her leadership journey, what she's learned about leadership, and what she thinks about leadership development.
In this episode, Dean Owrey, CFO of UPMC Enterprises & ISD answers questions at our Learning to Lead leadership breakfast.
This Learning to Lead episode comes to you from our Learning to Lead breakfast series. We recently had Dean Owrey, CFO of UPMC Enterprises & ISD speak at our breakfast. Dean’s talk is broken into two parts, on this episode, you will hear Dean’s talk. In episode #79, you can listen to our question and answer session with Dean. If you’d like to listen to that go to l3leadership.org/episode79.
In this episode of the Learning to Lead podcast, I interview Larry Bettencourt, Founder of Champion Life Church in Chippewa, PA. In the interview, I extract Pastor Larry's best leadership tips and principles. If you'd like to know more about what we're doing through Learning to Lead, go to l3leadership.org.
This episode comes from our Learning to Lead Breakfast Series. This is the question and answer session from our breakfast with Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight.
In this episode, Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight shares his story of going from being successful to going to federal prison, and how he is living differently now that he is out.
In this episode of the Learning to Lead podcast, I share more of the top lessons I learned in my twenties. Lessons include topics like: leadership, character, personal growth, family, money management, intentional living, servant leadership, finding a spouse, and more. We hope this lessons helps you build a solid foundation on which to build your life upon. Enjoy!
Welcome to episode #73 of the L3 Leadership podcast! This episode comes to you from our Breakfast series in which we bring in high-level leaders to come and share their best leadership content with us. This month's speaker was John Henne, Owner of Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh.I've known John for over 3 years. He is a phenomenal leader. I interviewed him for this podcast, if you're interested in in listening to that, there is a link included in the show notes below. As I've gotten to know John, I knew I had to have him come speak at a breakfast. I'm so glad he agreed to!We had so much positive feedback after the breakfast, several people came to me and told me that this was their favorite breakfast we've hosted to date! In John's lesson, he teaches about the importance of work, balance, and legacy. After his talk, we opened it up for question and answer, which was incredible. I hope you'll listen to the whole thing!I've included John's bio, links to ways you can connect with him, and more in the show notes below. Enjoy the talk!
In this episode, Doug interviews former owner of Shorkey Automotive, Jim Shorkey Jr. For Jim's bio, the question's Doug asked, Doug's key takeaways, and ways to connect with Jim, visit http://www.dougsmithlive.com/episode72.
In this episode, Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact teaches us how we can make it to the end of our leadership journeys without destroying ourselves and others in the process.
In this episode, Doug interviews Gerald Brooks, Founding Pastor of Grace Outreach Center.
In this episode, Lisa Slayton, President of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, shares what she believes the be the most important leadership lesson for the next generation.
In this episode, I share the top lessons I learned in my twenties. For links and show notes, go to dougsmithlive.com/episode67.
In this episode, I interview Dean Owrey, CFO of International & Commercial Services & Information Services Division at UPMC.
This episode comes from our breakfast series. In this message, Dr. John Stanko teaches us how to find and pursue our purpose. You can find ways to connect with John, the show notes, and other announcements at learningtoleadpgh.com/episode65.
In this episode, Doug shares the history and vision of Learning to Lead. If you would like to get connected to Learning to Lead, check out http://www.learningtoleadpgh.com
This episode is from our breakfast series. Our speaker this month was Pastor John Nuzzo, Pastor of Victory Family Church in Cranberry Twp., PA. Get your pen and paper ready to take some serious notes!
In this episode, Doug interviews Mark Whitacre, the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in US history.
This episode is from our breakfast series. Our speaker was Saleem Ghubril, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Promise. The Pittsburgh Promise provides full scholarships to city school students who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. In his talk, Saleem shares what he believes to be some of the most important leadership lessons for the next generation.
In this episode, Oracle VP, Dave Profozich, teaches us how to manager ourselves and others.
Learn how Jason Wolfe, CEO of GiftCards.com, went from growing up in an orphanage to running a company with over 95 employees and over $100 million in annual sales.
This episode comes from our Learning to Lead breakfast series. We had the Director of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University speak to us. His lesson was entitled, "Learn, Launch, Lead." It is excellent! To get the show notes and learn more about Mike, go to: dougsmithlive.com/episode57.
http://www.dougsmithlive.com/learningtoleadpocast In this episode, Doug interviewed Dr. Jim Withers, founder of Operation Safety Net. If you have ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of the poor, needy, addicted, and abused, then you need to listen to this interview. For more information on Jim and Operation Safety Net, please visit: http://www.pmhs.org/operation-safety-net/. Follow Learning to Lead: www.twitter.com/Learn2LeadPghwww.instagram.com/learningtoleadpghwww.facebook.com/learningtoleadpgh
In this episode, Doug teaches you how to build your platform in order to influence the world for good.
In this episode, Doug interviews Executive Coach and Organizational Consultant, Rick Wellock.
In this episode, Larry Bettencourt teaches us what he believes to be the most important leadership lesson for the next generation. Enjoy!
In this podcast, I interview New York Times Best-Selling author, Rachel Cruze. I heard Rachel speak at a Dave Ramsey event in September. She was incredible. I read her book, Smart Money, Smart Kids and it changed the way Laura and I do things financially. If you have a family, plan to have one someday, or care about your financial future at all, you need to read this book and listen to this podcast!
In this episode, I interview Ken Coleman, Author of One Question: Life Changing Answers From Today's Leading Voices; Host of The Dave Ramsey Show Video Channel, EntreLeadership Podcast & Dave Ramsey Live Events.
In this episode, Doug teaches 3 ways to intentionally express your gratitude. You will learn how to be grateful for everything God has done for you, how to be grateful in the midst of any circumstances you find yourself in, and how to intentionally express your gratitude to others.
In this episode, Greg Peaslee, an Executive at UPMC, teaches what he believes to be some of the most significant lessons for next generation leaders to learn.
In this episode, Doug interviews former Mellon Financial Vice Chairman and Chief Information Officer, Allan P. Woods. In the interview, Allan talks about his journey leaving his position at Mellon where he had 8,000 people reporting to him in order to become a paramedic.
In this episode, Melanie Mitro, the #1 Beachbody Coach in the country out of over 220,000 coaches, shares her story and the leadership lessons she learned along the way.
In this episode, Doug interviews Purpose Quest Founder, John Stanko. If you struggle with finding your purpose or with fear around pursuing your purpose, this episode is for you!
In this episode, Founder and Pastor of iChurch, Ben Rath, teaches us why becoming a healthy leader is one of the most important thing we can do as leaders.
In this episode, Doug interviews Executive Director of the Center of Life in Hazelwood, PA, Tim Smith.
In this interview, Doug interviews, Lee Kricher, Senior Pastor of Amplify Church. In the interview, Lee discusses leadership, ministry, and creating a church that reaches the next generation.
In this episode, I interviewed Matt Geppert, President of the South East Asia Prayer Center.
In this episode, Doug talks about: What character is, why it is important to develop, and how to develop into a man or woman of Character.
In this episode, I interviewed Sr. and Founding Pastor of Victory Family Church, Pastor John Nuzzo.
In this episode, I interviewed Sr. and Founding Pastor of Victory Family Church, Pastor John Nuzzo.
In this episode, Doug interviews the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Promise, Saleem Ghubril.
In this episode, Doug teaches how to make the most of mentoring relationships in your life.
In this episode, Doug sits down with Jay Passavant, Founding and Former Sr. Pastor of North Way Community Church and Founder and CEO of the Passavant Leadership group.
In this episode, Doug sits down with CCO President and CEO, Dan Dupee to talk about leadership, ministry, and more...
In episode #27 of the Learning to Lead podcast, I sat down with Pastor Jeff Leake of Allison Park Church...
In this interview, I sat down with Jerry and Pat McNellis of McNellis Compression Planning.
In this episode, I interview Founder and President of ClearBrands, Brian Cubarney on leadership, entrepreneurship, and more...
In this episode, Doug interviews Tunch Ilkin, men's pastor at South Hills Bible Chapel, sports broadcaster, and a former Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Tackle.
This month I interviewed Gregory Peaslee, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources and Administrative Services Officer for UPMC.
This month I sat down and interviewed Ed Glover, founder of Urban Impact. We talked about ministry, leadership, and how to make an impact in the inner city.
This month I interviewed the Chief Investment Officer of Hefren Tillotson, Don Belt. We talked leadership, finances, and more! Get ready to take some serious notes!
This month I sat down with Dave Profozich, who is the Group Vice President, Security Software at Oracle Corporation. We talked about personal leadership, organizational leadership, sales, and more. Get your pen and paper out and get ready to take a ton of notes! There is a ton of wisdom in this interview.
In this month's podcast, I sat down with the Pastor of Northway Christian Community's Wexford Campus, Kent Chevalier. We talked about leadership and discipleship. If you're a follower of Christ, a Christian leader, or a pastor, this one is for you!
In this month's podcast, I sat down and interviewed Interim CEO and President of Serving Leaders, Lisa Slayton. We talked about leadership, personal growth and development, organizational leadership, and advice for next generation leaders.
In this podcast, Doug shares his year end review process with you. John Maxwell says that, "Experience isn't the best teacher, evaluated experience is." You need to have a process in your life to evaluate your life. A year end review could dramatically improve your life. Not sure how to review your year? Listen to this podcast.
This month Doug sits down with John Henne. John Henne is currently President and co-owner of Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. John has managed the family business since 1998, overseeing all aspects of the operation including diamond procurement, accounting, sales and marketing. Prior to functioning in that capacity John was the sales manager. In 2004 John and his sister Meg Henne Gibson assumed full ownership of the company that was established in 1887 by their great grandfather, Rudolf Joseph Henne.The mission of Henne Jewelers is to strengthen and enhance relationships, and John most enjoys the part he and Henne Jewelers can play in couples’ lives as they prepare for marriage and grow in love throughout their married lives. Along those lines he established the “To Have and To Hold” program that is designed to give couples financial incentives to properly prepare for marriage through pre-marriage counseling.Under John’s leadership Henne Jewelers has grown and received numerous local business and retail jewelry awards. John is most proud of being awarded the Pittsburgh Business Ethics award, by the University of Pittsburgh’s David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership and being named to the Best Places to Work by the Pittsburgh Business Times.Prior to joining Henne Jewelers, John was a CPA with KPMG in the audit and tax departments. He received a Bachelors degree in accounting from Grove City College in 1989. John is a past president of the Shadyside Chamber of Commerce and currently is on the Board of Directors of the Coalition for Christian Outreach, which transforms college students to transform the world, Imani Christian Academy, which serves at-risk inner city youth in Pittsburgh, and Jewelers of America. He is also a member of the Grove City Alumni Council and the Pittsburgh chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO).
In this episode, Doug interviews Larry Black. Larry is the Director of Security Sales for the Northeastern United States for Diebold where he is responsible for all security solutions and sales in the Northeastern United States He started working for Diebold in 1984 as an account manager and has been promoted 4 times to get to his current position. At Diebold, he has achieved the Master's Circle 14 times every year from 1984-2000 with the exception of 1990. Larry has his Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Geneva College and got his undergrad in business and marketing from the University of Evansville. He is on the board of the Butler YMCA and for the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation (Serving Leader). He enjoys biking, weightlifting, skiing, and reading. He has 3 children, Bethany, Joe, and Emily, and has been married to his wife Pam for over 30 years!
This month I had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Quatrini. Tony was named Pittsburgh Steelers Director of Marketing in March 2000. He is responsible for all marketing, broadcasting and sales efforts for both the Steelers and Heinz Field. Previously, he held the positions of: General Sales Manager at FOX Sports Net Pittsburgh, Account Executive for WTAE-TV and Director of Sports Marketing for the Steelers Radio Network.Tony is currently a board member for the American Ireland Fund of Pittsburgh, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh, and the Highmark Caring Foundation.Tony is a committee member for the Extra Mile Foundation golf outing, which supports the education of urban children in Pittsburgh area schools. He is also a committee member of the Hoge-Starks-Ward Celebrity Golf Classic, an event that raises revenue to benefit grieving children at the Highmark Caring Place.
This month I had the opportunity to sit down with John Stahl-Wert. John is President and CEO of Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation/Serving Leaders, Founder of The Ship Company and Author of The Serving Leader . He teaches in the graduate leadership programs of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. and Bakke Graduate University in Seattle, Wash. and Hong Kong, serves on the Mennonite Education Agency Board, and consults on the subject of Serving Leadership in numerous business, non-profit organizations, universities and hospitals. John is a member of the National Speakers Association.
In this episode I had the honor of sitting down with Luke Skurman, CEO of College Prowler. We talked about entrepreneurship, networking, leadership, money, family, and more. This podcast is well worth taking the time to listen to. Get a pen and paper ready!
In this episode, I interviewed Len Petrancosta, former President and CEO of Sysco Food Services of Pittsburgh, LLC office. We talked about personal and organizational leadership, faith, family, legacy, and more. This one of my favorite interviews to date! Well worth the listen!
This is a message Doug spoke at the Pittsburgh Service Summit at Carlow University on April 4th, 2012. In this message, Doug focuses on the decision to have a plan for personal growth! Personal growth isn't an option for leaders. Listen to this to learn why you need a personal growth plan and how to develop a personal growth plan for you!
This month, Doug sat down with Chaz Kellem. Chaz Kellem is the Manager of Diversity Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he leads by example to help the community and region in making Pittsburgh a better place to live and work. Chaz was diagnosed with a rare bone disorder at birth, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which causes the bones to break easily. With over 40 broken bones and more than 12 operations, Chaz still has the passion, motivation and energy to make a difference.Chaz graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in Sports Administration. While at Edinboro, he served as the Vice President of Student Government and worked with young students for three years in Residence Life. Chaz serves on several non-profit boards including the Edinboro Alumni Board, Consumer Health Coalition, UCP Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network. He also serves on state and city committees for the governor and mayor. He is the coach for a wheelchair basketball team and also plays second base for Pittsburgh’s only wheelchair competitive softball team.
In this episode I interview Assistant Athletic Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh, Penny Semaia. Penny shares about his life, his experience as an athlete at Pitt, his experiencing leading the Student Life program at Pitt, and how he has learned to be a leader in every situation he has found himself in.
In this interview, Doug sits down with Showclix CEO and Co-Founder Josh Dziabiak, to talk about Show Clix, leadership, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and culture. Josh Dziabiak is the Co-Founder and CEO of Showclix, a full-service online ticketing company! He started his first company, Mediacatch, when he was a teenager and sold it for over a million dollars before he turned 18. Recently, he was named one of Inc.com's 30 under 30 America's coolest young entrepreneurs!
Mike Steidel is the Director of Admission for Carnegie Mellon University, where he has worked for 34 years. In part 2 of this interview, Doug sits down with Mike and asks him about his leadership in the workplace.
Mike Steidel is the Director of Admission for Carnegie Mellon University, where he has worked for 34 years. In part 1 of this podcast, Doug sits down with Mike and asks him about his leadership both in his personal life and at home.