Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith
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| How to Conduct a Year-End Review | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:15:08 | |
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. | |||
| 🎁 Holiday Gift Guide 2025: What Every leader Should Give (and Get!) | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:30:24 | |
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. | |||
| How to Create a Life Plan that Drives Your Growth | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:33:53 | |
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. | |||
| Pittsburgh Penguins Coach Mike Sullivan on the Leadership Required to Win Back to Back Stanley Cups | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:20:49 | |
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! 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: Quotes from the Episode: | |||
| Bucket Lists: Why You Should Have One and How to Start Crossing Off Items Every Year | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:27:55 | |
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.
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| Anton Gunn on Lessons Learned from working for President Obama, Playing Football in the SEC, and How a Hip Hop Album Changed His Life | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:52:47 | |
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. 4 Key Takeaways: Episode Webpage: https://l3leadership.org/338 | |||
| Erin Hatzikostas on Using Authenticity as Your #1 Strategy to Win in Life and Business | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:42:06 | |
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. 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:
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| Doug Smith on All the Hacks: My Favorite Tools, Resources, and Services to Help You go Further, Faster | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:34:44 | |
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. Quotes From the Episode: | |||
| Alex Pursglove on Lessons Learned from Investing $100,000 in a Coach to Building a Multi-Six Figure Coaching Business | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:40:12 | |
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. | |||
| Ginger Hardage on Creating Unstoppable Cultures | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:49:55 | |
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. 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. Resources Mentioned: | |||
| Savannah Banana's Owner Jesse Cole on Putting Fans First and Creating Unforgettable Experiences | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:32:52 | |
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. Quotes From the Episode: | |||
| Dr. Henry Cloud on Leadership, Writing, And The Importance Of Coaching | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:48:44 | |
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 | |||
| Doug Smith on How To Handle Transitions In Our Lives | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:35:51 | |
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.
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| When Your Family Can't Compete with Standing Ovations with Ryan Leak | 27 May 2025 | 00:54:35 | |
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. | |||
| Jeff Henderson on How to Become Raving Fans of Your Customers | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:52:12 | |
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”. 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: | |||
| Doug Smith on How to Have Hard Conversations | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:22:19 | |
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."
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| Todd Henry on Going Full Time with Your Side Hustle, Leading Creatives, and Writing Books | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:33:35 | |
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. 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. Quotes From the Episode: | |||
| Doug Smith on Lessons I'm Learning at 37 Years Old | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:26:04 | |
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. | |||
| AJ Vaden on Building and Monetizing Your Personal Brand | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:57:04 | |
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. 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. 4 Key Takeaways: Connect with AJ: | |||
| Ed Glover on Why Leaders Need to do Something about the Fatherlessness Issue in our World | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:14:57 | |
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. Guest Resources Mentioned: Connect with Ed: | |||
| Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin on the Power of Being a Listening Leader | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:22:14 | |
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. 4 Key Takeaways:
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| From Being Burned Alive to Inspiring the World with John O'Leary | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:53:27 | |
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.
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. Guest Resources Mentioned: Connect with John: | |||
| Ken Coleman on Going From Paycheck to Purpose | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:45:33 | |
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:
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.” Guest Resources Mentioned: The Ken Coleman Show Connect with Ken: Webpage | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | |||
| Brian Moran on The 12 Week Year: How to Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Most do in a Year | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:47:27 | |
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:
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. “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 | |||
| Breaking the Cycle: Larry Hagner on Healing Father Wounds and Building an Epic Family Legacy | 20 May 2025 | 00:50:43 | |
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. WATCH THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/XhQZltLiLsY
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| Grant Baldwin on How to Get Booked and Paid to Speak | 31 May 2022 | 00:53:33 | |
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:
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. Quotes from the Episode: “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/ Connect with Grant: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | |||
| Dr. John Delony on Owning Your Past and Changing Your Future | 24 May 2022 | 00:57:58 | |
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.
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: | |||
| Tricia Sciortino on Maximizing Virtual Assistants and Always Being Ready for the Next Thing | 17 May 2022 | 00:43:34 | |
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.
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. “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.” Dare by Becky Blalock | |||
| Ryan Hawk on The Pursuit of Excellence | 10 May 2022 | 00:48:46 | |
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.
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: Connect with Ryan: | |||
| Stay in the Arena | Laura Smith at the L3 One Day Leadership Conference | 03 May 2022 | 00:22:35 | |
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:
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.”
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| Stop Leading on Empty | Doug Smith at the L3 One Day Leadership Conference | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:36:08 | |
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.
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. “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.”
Leading on Empty Wayne 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. | |||
| Scott Harrison, Founder of Charity: Water on Leadership, Vision Casting, and Fundraising | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:50:17 | |
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.
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. “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: Thirst by Scott Harrison Connect with Scott: | |||
| Phil Cooke on Leading Creatives and Maximizing Your Organization’s Influence Through Media | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:03:18 | |
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.
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: Idea on a Deadline Phil Cooke | |||
| Mark Miller on Leadership Lessons from over 40 Years at Chick-Fil-A | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:56:31 | |
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:
About Mark: “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 Smart Leadership by Mark Miller The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard Connect with Mark: | |||
| Paul Martinelli on Investing in Yourself, Never Agreeing with Your Limitations, and Pricing Your Services | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:50:18 | |
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Quotes From the Episode: “If I act on this idea, will it move me in the direction of my dream?” -Paul Martinelli
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
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| Running for Office While Raising a Family: Lessons from Team Mercuri | 06 May 2025 | 00:54:14 | |
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 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. 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY! 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive | |||
| Tim Dumas on The Impact Hiring a Coach Can Make On Your Life | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:51:03 | |
Episode Summary: 5 Key Takeaways:
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. “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
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 | |||
| Aaron Walker on Why You Need to be in a Mastermind Group | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:50:24 | |
Episode Summary: 6 Key Takeaways:
About Aaron: 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.” 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 Doug’s Mentioned Resources: Gino Wickman’s Traction: https://tinyurl.com/45s5azhn | |||
| Podcasting: Lessons Learned from Producing 300+ Episodes of the L3 Leadership Podcast | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
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:
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. Resources Mentioned: | |||
| Jessica Jackley on Not Waiting for Permission to Change the World | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:49:14 | |
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| Aradhna Oliphant on Being Present, Work Life Balance, and Impacting Your Community | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:40:52 | |
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: Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon MusicI YouTube | |||
| Jon Gordon on How to Become a Professional Author and Speaker | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:34:48 | |
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: Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon MusicI YouTube | |||
| Our Vision, Mission, and Values | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:22:08 | |
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 - Mastermind Groups ● Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon MusicI YouTube | |||
| Mark Schultz - How to Write Songs that Deeply Impact People, Advice to Young Artists, and How to Use Your Platform to Make a Difference | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:56:17 | |
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.
“The people who made the biggest impact in my life were the ones who said, ‘I’m in.’” - Mark Schultz
This episode is sponsored by Beratung Advisors and Henne Jewelers https://www.beratungadvisors.com/ https://www.hennejewelers.com/ Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to& | |||
| Liz Wiseman on How to Become an Impact Player in Your Organization | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:51:19 | |
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 ● Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music | |||
| Top Lessons Learned in 2021- Part 2 | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:27:43 | |
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 ● L3 Leadership - Episode 288: ● L3 Leadership - Episode 271 ● L3 Leadership - Episode 286 ● L3 Leadership - Episode 287 Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music | |||
| From Drug Dealer to Nonprofit Leader: Doug Smith's Remarkable Journey of Transformation | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:44:23 | |
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. | |||
| The Top Lessons That I Learned in 2021 (Part 1) | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:26:10 | |
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: ● L3 Leadership - Episode 277: Why Every Leader Need A Life Plan And Coaching With Daniel Harkavy ● 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 Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music | |||
| Mark Batterson on Dreams, Writing Books, Parenting, Leadership | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:43:28 | |
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 Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music | |||
| 10 Lessons I Learned from my Lunch with John Maxwell | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:24:36 | |
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 Subscribe, Rate & Share the L3 Leadership Podcast Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Google Play to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help us inspire other leaders to grow to their max potential and increase the impact of their leadership. | |||