L3 Leadership Podcast

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by David McGlennen and talks about the impact of encouragement on young leaders, how growth requires endurance, and how suffering has played a role in developing as a leader. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug dives into the significance of endurance, patience, and the necessity of a long-term mindset in attaining leadership growth.2. He also uncovers the importance

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we talk with Reid Carpenter, a Pittsburgh legend who had the audacity to dream of making his city renowned for God.About Reid Carpenter: Mr. Carpenter has a longstanding career in ministry and community service. Beginning in 1961, he served as the Pittsburgh area director for Young Life, a youth organization. Over the years, he held various roles, including regional director and director of Young Life's Northeast Division. In 1978, he founded the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation (PLF), a faith-based organization focused on addressing regional concerns through collaboration. Over 23 years with PLF, Mr. Carpenter initiated numerous ventures with local partners, securing over $500 million to support efforts for at-risk youth, prisoners, families, healthcare, housing, and addiction. He played a key role in establishing organizations such as the ANTI-Racism Institute, Pittsburgh Youth Network, CLEAR, and East Liberty Family Health Care Center. Add

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Dr. Asa Lee, President of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, joins us and shares his unique journey from the classrooms of public education to the holy halls of ministry and academia and the reasons for his professional choices. About Dr. Asa Lee: Rev. Dr. Asa J. Lee, a respected leader in theological education, assumed the role of President at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary on June 7, 2021. With degrees from Hampton University, Wesley Theological Seminary, and Virginia Theological Seminary, Dr. Lee brings a wealth of academic and pastoral experience. Previously serving at Wesley Theological Seminary in various capacities, including vice president and director of African-American studies, Dr. Lee is known for fostering inclusive and academically rigorous environments. He is an ordained minister with a decade of pastoral experience at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Va. Dr. Lee is a member of several prestigious organizations, reflectin

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we hear about the inspiring journey of four-time Super Bowl champion, John Colb, as he recounts his experiences in the NFL and some cherished memories.About Jon Kolb: Jon Kolb is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle and center for 13 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was also an occasional strongman competitor in some of the early World's Strongest Man contests.Jon is also the founder of ATP (Adventures in Training with a Purpose), a Christian nonprofit organization focused on helping those most in need to improve their quality of life through an adventure of purposeful physical training.3 Key Takeaways:1. Jon recounts a hilarious incident involving Terry Bradshaw.2. He also shares insightful anecdotes from his time with the legendary coach, Chuck Noll, and the profound impact it had on his career.3. He talks about the commendable work being done by his organi

Episode Sumary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast,  Anson Dorrance takes us on a deep-dive into his 47-year long career at the University of North Carolina where he's led the women's soccer team to an awe-inspiring 22 national championships.About Anson Dorrance: Anson Dorrance IV is an American soccer coach. He is currently the head coach of the women's soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance's leadership, the Tar Heels have won 21 of the 41 NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. The Tar Heels' record under Dorrance stood at 809-67-36 (.887 winning percentage) over 33 seasons at the end of the 2017 season. He has led his team to a 101-game unbeaten streak and coached 13 different women to a total of 20 National Player of the Year awards.The NCAA has recognized Dorrance as the Women's Soccer Coach of the Year seven times (1982, 1986, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 200

Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug interview Tony Horton, Founder of P90X. In the interview, Tony shares his story, the lessons he’s learned, and encourages you to never give up on your dream.About Tony Horton:Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®, P90X2®, P90X3®, and Ten Minute Trainer®, and most recently his 22-Minute military inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tony’s passion for a healthy lifestyle, he’s teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes wha

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast,  Doug shares information about the upcoming L3 One Day Leadership Conference and the value that it can bring to you and your team. You'll gain a fresh perspective on why and how these conferences can be catalysts for your personal growth, bolster your leadership potential, and even generate life-changing experiences.About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Doug reveals the top three reasons w

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug gets candid in this personal lesson about the power of courage and tenacity, and how these two essential elements can help you manifest your dreams. About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. He talks about the wisdom of Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell, acknowledging that it's alright to start out bad, and that small beginnings should never be despised. 2. Doug shares his story and how he mane

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares a personal lesson about how he turned his twenty-year dream of writing his own book into a reality and how you can too.About Doug Smith: Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step-by-step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1. Having a daily writing practice makes all of the difference. 2. We cover the importance of having a strong 'why' and how the right kind of encouragement can make all the difference in achieving your goals.3. We also di

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, We're joined by the multi-talented Rob Dube, co-founder of Image One, the 10-Discipline Coaching Program and Mastermind, and the E Leap Academy, to unveil what it takes to lead your business to success while maintaining your sanity.About Rob Dube: Rob Dube is a sought after speaker for organizations and events looking to help their audiences understand mindful leadership, meditation, and mastery of their inner world.He is co-founder of imageOne, ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Small Giants in America, co-founder and CEO/Visionary of The 10 Disciplines Coaching Program and Mastermind, and co-Founder of E-Leap Academy.His passion for helping entrepreneurs master their inner world led to the writing of the best selling book, do nothing, the most rewarding leadership challenge you will ever take and the creation of the Do Nothing Mindfulness Retreat.4 Key Takeaways:1. We dive into an enlightening conversation about his best-selling book, &a

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Joe Mull, a seasoned leadership expert with a keen eye for creating high-performing teams, shares his insightful and practical wisdom from his latest book, Employalty.About Joe Mull: Joe Mull has spent more than 15 years teaching leaders how to be better bosses. In demand as a keynote speaker and trainer, he is the host of the popular Boss Better Now podcast and founder of the Boss Better Leadership Academy. He is the author of two previous books, Cure for the Common Leader and No More Team Drama. Joe holds a Master’s degree from Ohio University, has taught courses at the University of Pittsburgh, and previously managed training at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S. Joe resides near Pittsburgh, PA with his wife, three children, and a rambunctious dalmatian named Flash.4 Key Takeaways:1. Joe shares his thoughts on what is driving “The Great Resignation.” 2. We also delve into the changing dynamics of workplaces, emphasizing the impor

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jeff McManus, the pioneer behind the breathtaking landscapes at the University of Mississippi, shares his methods to motivating individuals to share his vision and achieve remarkable goals.About Jeff:  Jeff McManus grows things.  As the landscape leader at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….and he grows fresh ideas. In his side hustle, Jeff speaks and works with problem-solvers all across the country, who understand that doing more with less is a key to being productive and profitable. Taking his team, affectionately known as “weeders,”and cultivating them into “leaders” has reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the USA Today, Princeton Review, Newsweek and the New York Times.  Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development course that allows other organizations to duplicate the success of working smarter and not harder called Landscape University. Jeff graduated from

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Dan Miller joins Doug to discuss Dan's 48 Days program, his journey of developing this revolutionary program, and his experiences as a celebrated speaker at events, and so much more.About Dan Miller: Dan Miller, President of 48 Days LLC, specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He believes meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be.Dan is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work – and Life – You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays, Wisdom Meets Passion and An Understanding Heart. He hosts a weekly podcast that is consistently ranked #1 under Careers on iTunes. Dan is also a frequent speaker at conferences including Social M

Episode Summary: In this encore episdoe of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Saleem shares the lessons he has learned about leadership from two children and two senior citizens. He explains why it’s important for leaders to see the radiance in every person they encounter, without qualifiers. He shares how he learned the importance of valuing the people around him and how he learned the value of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and living your life to be consistent with your words. He also shares why it’s important for leaders to become agents of healing, hope, and help for those within their communities and throughout the world.About Saleem: Saleem Ghubril is the Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, a nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen the region’s urban youth, inspire systematic change, fund scholarships for post-secondary education, and empower a prepared and diverse regional workforce. Saleem is a passionate advocate for children and youth throughout Pittsburgh. In 19

Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. In the episode, you’ll hear Doug and John Mark discuss the importance of the sabbath, how to work from rest, and having a proper view of success.6 Key Takeaways:1. John Mark discusses “pleasure-stacking” on the Sabbath and his journey toward making the weekly sabbath a lifestyle.2. Comer talks about how painful it was for him to live the life of hurry.3. The levels of belief:    1. What we say we believe    2. What we think we believe    3. What we really believe (Our true/core beliefs)4. Proper decision-making: Don’t make decisions from exhaustion, but with much rest and waiting. Comer also discuss how decisions should be made in community.5. John Mark shares his thoughts on success – what it looks like.6. In the digital age, we have to take digital Sabbath very seriously.About John Mark Comer: John Mark C

Episode Summary: In this encore episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares some of his favorite tips for those who are raising a family and what has worked for his and Laura's family.About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is sought after public speaker.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.7 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We’re a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, we revisit one of our most downloaded podcast episodes, Doug’s interview with Sam Chand. About Sam Chand: Dr. Sam Chand serves Pastors, ministries and businesses as a Leadership Architect and Change Strategist. Dr. Sam Chand has served as senior Pastor, college President, Chancellor and President Emeritus.He personally consults, mentors and coaches some of the country's largest church Pastors, speaks regularly at leadership conferences, churches, corporations, Leadership Roundtables, Minister's Conferences, seminars and other leadership development opportunities. He was named in the top-30 global leadership Gurus list.His singular vision for his life is to Help Others Succeed. Dr. Sam Chand develops leaders through Leadership Consultations, Leadership Resources - books/CDs and Leadership Speaking. Leaders are using Dr. Sam Chand's books as handbooks worldwide in leadership development.Being raised in a pastor's home in India ha

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug shares how to score meetings with anyone, including those at the top of your bucket list. He discusses how to bring a unique proposition to every meeting and add value to the leader sitting at the other end of the table. He also highlights how to show each leader you meet with that you truly know and value who they are, and make yourself unforgettable in their eyes as a result.About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue 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 atdougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought-after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.3 Key Takeaways:1.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ted talks about what he’s learned about life and leadership by being the chaplain of the Philidelphia Eagles.About Ted Winsley: Ted has been chaplain to the players of the Philadelphia Eagles since 2001 and is also the chaplain for the Voorhees & Cherry Hill Police Departments. Pastor Ted serves on several boards: Cherry Hill, NJ & IHOC (Interfaith, homeless, outreach, counsel). He is also on the front lines as a facilitator for the Certified Resilient Minds and trains across professions on how to cope with trauma.He has been married to Dawn, his college sweetheart, since 1993 and is the proud father of two children, Tierra and Theodore II, and grandfather to Jonathan. Pastor Ted is the author of View from the End Zone: Four Tests You Must Pass to Win in Life.3 Key Takeaways:1. Ted shares his experience in a dramatic career change, and how he found his way through that transition.2. We explore how we value things based on people's opi

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug’s longtime friend Andrew Reichert talks about real estate investing, successful entrepreneurship, leadership, the importance of taking sabbaticals, and more!About Andrew Reichert: Andrew is the CEO and founder of Birgo Realty, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm with 270 million dollars in assets under management in 2,800+ multi-family units. Through Birgo Realty, he oversees a team of over 80 employees as they raise capital from investors as they purchase and manage multi-family residential real estate.A passionate entrepreneur, Andrew has founded four companies and has been a part of several other startups. Additionally, he launched a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and is active in local nonprofits, including his church. 4 Key Takeaways:1. Andrew provides insight into his journey from working for a company to starting his own company.2. He defines what leadership means to him, and how to surround yourself with other