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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug’s long-time mentor, Jeanne Mayo goes over through the intricate lanes of leadership, exploring the essence of mentorship, resilience, and the keys to success regardless of your field.  About Jeanne: Acclaimed by Ministries Today as “America’s Number One Youth Pastor,” Dr. Jeanne Mayo has thrown her heart and passion into equipping leaders for over five decades. Her ministry DNA is reflected in her life mission statement: “The...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Zack Blair joins Doug to discuss the vast terrains of fatherhood, its profound impact, and how Zack's book can help shape better fathers.  About Zack: Zack Blair attended Geneva college on a football scholarship. He served in Youth Ministry for many years. Zack and his wife Lauren established Hill City Church in Pittsburgh, PA five years ago. Additionally, Zack is the author of the book titled The Father Code. 3 Key Takeaways: 1....

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, discover how to build a lasting legacy with family values and intentional influence with Trudy Cathy White, daughter of Chick-fil-A founders, Jeanette and Truett Cathy. Gain massive value from Trudy's insights as she shares her journey with the company and her family's legacy. About Trudy: Trudy is the daughter of Truett and Jeannette Cathy, and like her father, she is a beloved leader, communicator, and entrepreneur. When she...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Mike Tomlin shares what he’s learned about being a Dad, his message to Dads in general, why adversity is a good thing and more.  About Mike Tomlin: Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. In his 14 seasons as head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tomlin has accomplished many...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Jamie Winship shares a wild story of how he solved a crime, why living out of our true identity enables us to live a fearless life, and more.  About Jamie Winship: Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to areas of the world that experience the highest levels of conflict. After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington DC area, Jamie had a unique opportunity to bring his...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Derwin Gray joins the podcast to talk about his football career, faith, and shares his thoughts on the racial divide and what he thinks it’ll take to heal it. About Derwin Gray: After graduating from Brigham Young University, Derwin played professional football in the NFL for five years with the Indianapolis Colts (1993-1997) and one year with the Carolina Panthers (1998). During that time, he and Vicki began their journey with...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Marc Serrao shares the lessons he’s learned along the journey of creating one of the world's greatest bakeries. He talks about the role of generosity and faith in his life and even gives advice to church leaders. About Marc Serrao: Marc and Susan Serrao started Oakmont Bakery in 1988, establishing themselves as the town’s only full service retail bakery. They began with 1,200 square feet, 2 children and a big dream. Since then,...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Mark Miller returns to the show to discuss his new book Culture Rules, and what he’s learned about culture throughout his career.  About Mark Miller: Mark started over 40 years ago working as an hourly employee at a local Chick-fil-A.  He has worked all across the business since then and currently serves as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A.  For the last 20 years, Mark has traveled the United States and...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Molly Fletcher shares some of the lessons she’s learned from working with some of the world's peak performers as a sports agent, her thoughts on youth sports, and her advice to women in leadership.             About Molly Fletcher: Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career and as President of CSE, Molly...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, John Stahl-Wert returns to the podcast to talk about the role of pain in a leaders life, books he’s written, and provides some valuable advice to leaders who may be struggling.                    About John Stahl-Wert: Dr. John Stahl-Wert is a best selling author, speaker, and acclaimed authority in the field of leadership development. His focus is helping individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide to embrace and...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Don Yeager joins Doug to talk about what he’s learned from influential leaders, storytelling, and his writing career. About Don Yaeger: As an award-winning keynote speaker, an eleven-time New York Times Best-selling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, Executive Leadership Coach, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has fashioned a career as one of America’s most provocative...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Chad Willardson returns to the podcast to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, shares tips for entrepreneurs looking to level up, and provides some basic financial advice to anyone who is pursuing financial freedom.  About Chad Willardson: Chad is the president of Pacific Capital, a fiduciary wealth advisory firm he founded in 2011 that serves entrepreneurs and families. His best-selling first book, Stress Free Money has been...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Taurea talks about lessons she’s learned in her leadership journey, what she learned during a dark season of her life, and her book writing process. About Taurea Avant: Taurea went from Foreclosure in 2009 to producing millions in sales in the MLM industry. She is the creator of The System Mastery and Show Your Success Workshops, Author of 11+ self-published books. She has been seen on Fox News, ABC News, Sheen Magazine,...