L3 Leadership Podcast

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 ev

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 thres

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/episode252About 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 Profe

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 Smith1. Leadership is influence.2. Everyone is a leader and everyone has to grow to maximize leadership impact.3. Leadership is about people. If the people aren’t better as a result of your presence, you’re not leading well. 4. Leading is challenging. As John Maxwell says, “If you’re a leader, there will never be two easy consecutive days in your live.” 5. If you wouldn’t follow yourself, why would you expect othe

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/episode250Subscribe, Rate & ShareThanks 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.

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/episode249To learn more about Traci, go here: https://www.tracimorrow.com/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.

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. For show notes, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode248Subscribe, Rate & ShareThanks 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.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

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 Do

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 AdvisorsHenne JewelersBabb Inc.Subscribe, Rate & ShareThanks 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.

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 trajectoryOne of the most important personal growth principles t

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 MorrisToday on the L3 Leadership Podcast:Developing leadership skills and why leaders are made and not bornHow John Maxwell inspired Kay and Shi to become leaders and expand their businessThe impact of focusing on people, systems, and efficiencies and how they h

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 HurdleToday on the L3 Leadership Podcast:What Cl

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 ONealToday on the L3 Leadership Podcast:Why Ramsey Solutions focuses on addressing the student debt crisisInsight into An

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 Smi

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

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 intenti

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 le

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, an

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.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?

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 Influ