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The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

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The L3 Leadership Podcast is focused on leadership development and personal growth. We are obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximizing the impact of your leadership. We release a new episode every week to help you grow and develop as a leader. You will hear a mix of personal lessons from our Founder, Doug Smith, and conversations Doug has with world-class leaders from around the world. Doug interviews leaders like Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Penguins Coach, Mike Sullivan, Tony Horton, Liz Wiseman, Brian Tome, John Mark Comer, Mark Batterson, Ryan Hawk, Nona Jones, Claude Silver, Ken Coleman, Christy Wright, Rachel Cruze, Mark Cole, and many more. Our hope is that you will not only learn great leadership lessons but that you will catch great leadership from the lives of the leaders that we expose you to. 

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Episodes

The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To A Career You Love with Ken Coleman

Send us a text 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 ...

May 13, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 222

7 Things to do When You are in an Intense Season of Growth

Send us a text 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...

Apr 15, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 221

Building on Failure, Creating Empowering Cultures, and Stewarding Your Leadership with Bobby Gruenewald, Founder of the YouVersion Bible App

Send us a text 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 an...

Mar 25, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 220

6 Mistakes I've Made in Leadership with Doug Smith, Founder of L3 Leadership

Send us a text 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, mastermin...

Mar 11, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 219

Executive Leadership, Working with Boards, and Making a Difference with Audrey Russo, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council

Send us a text 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 r...

Feb 18, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 218

How I Get Stuff Done and Stay Motivated with L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith

Send us a text 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, an...

Feb 11, 201923 minSeason 1Ep. 217

How to be a Life Giving Leader with Tyler Reagin, President of Catalyst

Send us a text 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 chan...

Jan 28, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 216

The Top Lessons I Learned in 2018 with L3 Founder, Doug Smith

Send us a text 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 membe...

Jan 14, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 215

How to Become an Everyday Millionaire with Chris Hogan

Send us a text 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." Buy the book : https://amzn.to/2LRlxbR (affiliate link) 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, ...

Jan 07, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 214

Creating and Managing World-class Events, 3 Characteristics of Great Leaders, and Lessons Learned from Top Leaders in the World with Brad Lomenick

Send us a text 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 specializi...

Dec 10, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 213

How to Create a Profitable Online Business with Cliff Ravenscraft

Send us a text 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...

Dec 03, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Preparing for Executive Leadership with Dr. Leslie Braksick, Co-Founder of My Next Season

Send us a text In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Leslie Braksick, Co-Founder of My Next Season, share her advice for preparing for executive leadership. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode211 Learn more about Leslie: https://lesliebraksick.com/ L3 One Day Leadership Conference: http://www.l3oneday.com About Dr. Leslie Brakscik: Professionally, Dr. Leslie Braksick is a veteran CEO coach, entrepreneur, consultant, author, educat...

Nov 19, 201845 minSeason 1Ep. 211

My Advice for Young Leaders with L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith

Send us a text 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 Pittsbur...

Nov 12, 201850 minSeason 1Ep. 210

How to Lead Through Tragedy and Difficult Times: What is our Role as Leaders in Today's World? With L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith

Send us a text 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 ...

Nov 05, 201827 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Didn't See it Coming: Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences with Carey Nieuwhof

Send us a text 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...

Oct 08, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 208

Principles for Business Success with Top Beachbody Coach, Melanie Mitro

Send us a text 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 ...

Oct 02, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 207

Developing Leaders, Lasting in Leadership, and Leadership Succession with Coach Tom Mullins, Founder of Christ Fellowship

Send us a text 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. Ch...

Sep 24, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 206

How to Make Money Doing What You Love with Christy Wright, Creator of Business Boutique

Send us a text 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 i...

Sep 13, 201847 minSeason 1Ep. 205

How to Have Hard Conversations with L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith

Send us a text 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, masterm...

Sep 04, 201822 minSeason 1Ep. 204

How to Mentor and Be Mentored + Our Lightning Round Interview with Rave DJ turned Pastor, Peter Haas

Send us a text 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 wher...

Aug 28, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 203

Rave DJ Turned Pastor, Peter Haas

Send us a text 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, ...

Aug 20, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 202

Love Your Life Not Theirs with Ramsey Personality, Rachel Cruze

Send us a text 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/episode201...

Aug 06, 201828 minSeason 1Ep. 201

Our Vision and Values with Doug Smith

Send us a text 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...

Aug 01, 201814 minSeason 1Ep. 200

Lightning Round with Evan Addams, Employee #2 at NoWait

Send us a text 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 ...

Jul 27, 201823 minSeason 1Ep. 199

Lessons Learned from Scaling No Wait from a Start-up to Selling to Yelp for $40 Million with Evan Addams

Send us a text 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'l...

Jul 25, 201839 minSeason 1Ep. 198

Leading at Home and in the Locker Room with Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

Send us a text 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...

Jun 19, 201810 minSeason 1Ep. 197

Mentoring: Are You Providing a Return on Other's Investment in You?

Send us a text 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 me...

Jun 11, 201816 minSeason 1Ep. 196

Dr. Rob McCleland, CEO of Leader Tribe and Former President of the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation

Send us a text 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...

Jun 04, 201851 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Question and Answer with Bishop David Zubik

Send us a text 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 ...

May 22, 201824 minSeason 1Ep. 194

Four Characteristics Every Leader Must Develop with Bishop David Zubik

Send us a text 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...

May 21, 201838 minSeason 1Ep. 193
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