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31 Aug 2015
Leadership Principles with Gerald Brooks - L3 Leadership
In this episode, Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact teaches us how we can make it to the end of our leadership journeys without destroying ourselves and others in the process.
02 Oct 2015
Episode #71: The 3 Seasons of a Mentor Relationship
In this episode, Doug interviews former owner of Shorkey Automotive, Jim Shorkey Jr. For Jim's bio, the question's Doug asked, Doug's key takeaways, and ways to connect with Jim, visit http://www.dougsmithlive.com/episode72.
19 Oct 2015
Leaving a Leadership Legacy with John Henne, Owner of Henne Jewelers - L3 Leadership
Welcome to episode #73 of the L3 Leadership podcast! This episode comes to you from our Breakfast series in which we bring in high-level leaders to come and share their best leadership content with us. This month's speaker was John Henne, Owner of Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh.I've known John for over 3 years. He is a phenomenal leader. I interviewed him for this podcast, if you're interested in in listening to that, there is a link included in the show notes below. As I've gotten to know John, I knew I had to have him come speak at a breakfast. I'm so glad he agreed to!We had so much positive feedback after the breakfast, several people came to me and told me that this was their favorite breakfast we've hosted to date! In John's lesson, he teaches about the importance of work, balance, and legacy. After his talk, we opened it up for question and answer, which was incredible. I hope you'll listen to the whole thing!I've included John's bio, links to ways you can connect with him, and more in the show notes below. Enjoy the talk!
31 Oct 2015
Episode #74: I'm 30 and Thriving (Part 2): The Top Lessons I Learned in my Twenties
In this episode of the Learning to Lead podcast, I share more of the top lessons I learned in my twenties. Lessons include topics like: leadership, character, personal growth, family, money management, intentional living, servant leadership, finding a spouse, and more. We hope this lessons helps you build a solid foundation on which to build your life upon. Enjoy!
15 Nov 2015
Episode #75: Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight
In this episode, Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight shares his story of going from being successful to going to federal prison, and how he is living differently now that he is out.
This episode comes from our Learning to Lead Breakfast Series. This is the question and answer session from our breakfast with Daniel Bull, Founder of Zero Six Eight.
29 Nov 2015
Episode #77: Interview with Larry Bettencourt, Founder of Champion Life Church
In this episode of the Learning to Lead podcast, I interview Larry Bettencourt, Founder of Champion Life Church in Chippewa, PA. In the interview, I extract Pastor Larry's best leadership tips and principles. If you'd like to know more about what we're doing through Learning to Lead, go to l3leadership.org.
13 Dec 2015
Episode #78: Dean Owrey, CFO of UPMC Enterprises & ISD
This Learning to Lead episode comes to you from our Learning to Lead breakfast series. We recently had Dean Owrey, CFO of UPMC Enterprises & ISD speak at our breakfast. Dean’s talk is broken into two parts, on this episode, you will hear Dean’s talk. In episode #79, you can listen to our question and answer session with Dean. If you’d like to listen to that go to l3leadership.org/episode79.
13 Dec 2015
Episode #79: Q&A with Dean Owrey, CFO of UPMC Enterprises & ISD
This episode comes to you from our interview series, in which I interview great leaders and try to extract their best leadership practices. I had the privilege of interview Patty Beard, Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Development at Dick's Sporting Goods. We talked about her leadership journey, what she's learned about leadership, and what she thinks about leadership development.
In this episode, Russell Livingston, President of Babb, Inc., shares what he believes to be the most important leadership lesson for the next generation.
16 Jan 2016
Episode #83: Question and Answer with Russell Livingston, President of Babb, Inc
In this episode Doug interviews Scott Stevens, Lead Pastor of North Way Christian Community. For show notes, ways to connect with Scott, and more, visit l3leadership.org/episode84.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug interviews Kimberly Gonxhe, who is the Director of the Metro-Urban Institute at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Founder and Director of the Live Foundation, and much more. You can find ways to connect with her, her bio, and the show notes at L3leadership.org/episode86. To check out other episodes of the Learning to Lead podcast, visit www.l3leadership.org/podcast
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
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.
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:
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.
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 and the use of technology, Gruenewald has been featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, CNN, and more.
Prior to joining the Life.Church team in 2001, he started and sold two technology companies as well as served in advisory capacities for various startups and venture capital funds. Gruenewald and his wife, Melissa, live in Edmond, Oklahoma with their four children.
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22 Feb 2022
Aradhna Oliphant on Being Present, Work Life Balance, and Impacting Your Community
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:
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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jessica shares how she found that the entrepreneur's path was one for her and why she believes disruptive ideas can change the world.
6 Key Takeaways:
Jessica talks about how Kiva got its start and grew into the billion dollar company it is today.
She gives advice to other people who have an interest in entrepreneurship.
Jessica tells listeners what role her faith played in her path.
She talks about her other endeavors outside of Kiva, including Profounder, Alltruists, and her newest venture, Untapped.
She shares how she is able to balance work and family and how her entrepreneurial path allows for her to be there for her family.
Jessica tells us what she’s learned from having her platform.
About Jessica Jackley: Jessica Jackley is an entrepreneur, investor and speaker. Over the last decade she has focused on financial inclusion, the sharing economy and social justice. She is also the founder of Alltruists and a co-founder of Untapped Capital. Jessica also co-founded Kiva, the first crowdfunding site for global microenterprises. Since 2005, Kiva has facilitated over $1.5B in loans worldwide. Jessica has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a certificate in Global Leadership and Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, a BA in Philosophy and Political Science from Bucknell University, and honorary PhDs from Centenary College and Quinnipiac University. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Reza, and their four children.
Quotes from the Episode:
“You can work entrepreneurially in a large organization.”
“To see what people do with so little is so empowering.”
“There’s a lot of noise out there, I want to say things I need to say and that matter.”
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:
Doug talks about how podcasting can help your organization.
He shares his number one tip to get going on your podcast.
He talks about how to get guests to interview and how he creates his interviews that set him apart from other podcasts.
Doug shares which feedback have been game changers for him.
He tells listeners why they should stop comparing themselves to other podcasters.
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.
Quotes from the Episode: “You have to be willing to be bad in the beginning.” “Try to be unique and creative.” “Don’t be intimidated by the person you are interviewing.” “You’ll never get the feedback you don’t ask for.” “You have to have a strong why.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug talks to Aaron about why he believes that aspiring leaders should consider joining a mastermind group.
6 Key Takeaways:
Aaron defines what a mastermind group means to him.
He talks about the value of a diverse mastermind group and how having multiple perspectives have changed his life.
Aaron shares the benefits of staying in a mastermind group long term.
He discusses how he believes that joining a group is an investment rather than an expense.
He tells listeners that he believes relationships are one of the most important strengths.
He highlights the importance of spending time with family while you have the chance.
About Aaron: Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He is an entrepreneur, owning 14 businesses over the course of 40 years. Through his participation in personal accountability groups, Aaron mentors individuals weekly now and has for over five years. He is the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind group. The Eagles Group, a collection of Nashville's most respected leaders met weekly for over a decade. At his local church, Aaron is an active member, team leader, Deacon, and teacher. Aaron values his time spent with family and friends. Sharing the past 40 years with his lovely wife Robin has been nothing short of spectacular. His two fantastic daughters and champion son-in-law have given Aaron & Robin five beautiful grandchildren. When time allows, Aaron enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and is an avid reader.
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.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Tim Dumas talks about how coaching has impacted his life both personally and professionally.
5 Key Takeaways:
Tim gives advice for listeners who might be trying to find their right coach.
He talks about how he started his business in the coaching industry.
Tim provides advice for aspiring life coaches.
He shares how the aspect of community in forums is helpful for personal development.
He goes in-depth about how he manages his time effectively.
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.
Quotes From the Episode:
“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
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Paul talks about self-confidence, how his childhood experiences formed him into an entrepreneur, dreaming big, and making it big in his endeavors.
5 Key Takeaways:
He talks about how Napoleon Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich helped him grow as a person.
Paul shares his beliefs surrounding risk.
He discusses how Bob Proctor changed his life.
He highlights how crucial communication is to selling your value.
Paul gives advice to listeners about pricing your services.
About Paul: Paul Martinelli is an internationally acclaimed speaker, trainer, mentor, and coach who truly believes that if you can dream it, you can do it. His awareness and ability to apply the success strategies and principles that he has learned and taught to others, led to Paul’s success in life and business, including building 5 multi-million-dollar companies. He is the Founding President of the John Maxwell team and now leads the Empowered Living community, a global platform of more than 2.3 million followers, providing personal and professional development training and education to help individuals and businesses build and grow beyond their current results. Having worked his way up from mop bucket to multi-millionaire, Paul has practiced and proven what he preaches.
Quotes From the Episode:
“If I act on this idea, will it move me in the direction of my dream?” -Paul Martinelli
“Risk is just a perception of our lack of resourcefulness.” -Paul Martinelli
“I will never make an agreement with somebody’s limitations.” -Paul Martinelli “Proximity is power.” -Paul Martinelli
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:
He shares his insight to building a leadership culture.
Mark talks about what he’s learned from Truett Cathy at Chick-Fil-A.
He tells listeners why he wrote his books and what he hopes leaders can learn from them.
Mark goes into detail about his newest book, Smart Leadership.
He talks about having enough margin in life to achieve your leadership goals.
He gives advice to aspiring authors.
About Mark: 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 the world focusing much of his time on serving leaders, helping them grow themselves, their teams, and their organizations. In Smart Leadership, he shares research-based “smart choices” the best leaders make to scale their influence and results. This will be Mark’s tenth book that he has either authored or co-authored.
Quotes from the Episode:
“You don’t build a leadership culture if everybody has their own working definition.” - Mark Miller
“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
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.
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Our Vision:
L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.
12 Apr 2022
Phil Cooke on Leading Creatives and Maximizing Your Organization’s Influence Through Media
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.
5 Key Takeaways:
Phil talks about the importance of saying no to achieve his goals.
He shares how maximizing his productive hours helped him further his career.
He talks about how deadlines are imperative to him and other creative people.
Phil gives advice to production company owners to grow their businesses.
He discusses his biggest pet peeve in leadership.
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.”
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.
6 Key Takeaways:
Scott recounts his journey from being a nightclub promoter to founding Charity: Water.
He discusses how his model for fundraising sets Charity: Water apart from other nonprofits.
He shares the 3 things he believes are crucial for fundraising.
Scott gives advice to other organizations for how crucial visual marketing can be to share their missions.
He talks about how a subscription program leveled up his nonprofit.
Scott shares insight into hosting a successful fundraising event.
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.
Quotes From the Episode:
“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.”
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.
6 Key Takeaways:
Doug shares what led him to having panic attacks.
He discusses how his own stress and trauma affected him.
He talks about how therapy helped him through his difficult season.
Doug gives some insight into how self-acceptance
He shares that it’s okay to not be okay.
He talks about how rest is crucial to preventing burnout.
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.
Quotes From the Episode:
“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.”
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:
Laura talks about how overcoming difficulty leads to growth.
She discusses grit.
She encourages leaders to exercise their ability to change the situation rather than run from it.
Laura talks about how long-term goals can further your leadership.
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.”
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.
6 Key Takeaways:
Ryan talks about how important having others involved providing feedback in the process of writing his books.
He discusses the impact his Dad had on him growing up and today.
He tells listeners what he's learned about discipline.
Ryan shares why he strives to include his voice in his work.
He talks about the importance of spending time with his leadership groups in person.
Ryan gives advice to other podcasters.
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.”
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.
6 Key Takeaways:
Tricia details her career leading up to Belay.
She discussed what she’s learned about leadership since being CEO and how she applied what she knew about leadership prior to that role.
Tricia shares how goal setting propelled her forward in Belay.
She talks about why having an assistant can really take a business further.
She lists off the things that VA’s do to help leaders.
She shares a general overview of what a week looks like as a VA.
About Tricia: Born and raised in Long Island, she attended the University of Hartford and earned a degree in Business Administration and Management. For ten years, she served as District Manager for the retail chain Pacific Sunwear, however, when her first child was born, she – like many other parents – found herself struggling to balance her high-profile career with her new role as a mother. Enter: BELAY. Joining a startup during the recession was risky, but she took a leap of faith. As BELAY’s first employee and virtual assistant – and then onto serve as Director, Vice President, President, COO, and now CEO – Tricia’s spent the last 10 years ‘walking the walk’ of what BELAY calls the Third Option: the ability to cultivate a balanced life with a successful career while making family and personal relationships a priority. As a leader, she’s passionate about everyone owning and forging their own paths, careers, and professional development, putting each of BELAY’s valued employees and contractors in the driver’s seat to cultivate the balance of work and life that best suits them.
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.
Quotes From the Episode:
“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.”
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.
5 Key Takeaways:
John recalls his background in mental health.
He talks about his own personal experience with mental health struggles.
He discusses the differences between regular stress and toxic stress.
John breaks down trauma and what happens to someone mentally when they are traumatized.
He shares what his experience has been like working with Ramsey Solutions.
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:
“You have to make peace with it.” “Wellness is a series of practices.” “Anxiety is an alarm system.” “You are worth being well and you are worth being loved.”
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:
Grant talks about how he got his start with public speaking.
He gives advice to aspiring speakers on how to know if speaking would be right for them.
He highlights the importance of focusing on one specific topic to get a start in the speaking industry.
Grant discusses how valuable marketing materials are for speakers.
He talks about how to price yourself as a speaker.
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.
Grant is married to his high school sweetheart and together they have 3 girls. He currently resides in Nashville, TN.
Quotes from the Episode:
“You want to make sure you’re delivering onstage, but you also want to make sure to deliver offstage as well.”
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:
Brian shares his definition of accountability and what that means in relation to other people as a leader.
He discusses why he wrote his book, The 12 Week Year.
Brian talks about how shortening the timeframe to achieve a goal can bring clarity, momentum, and stress reduction.
He shares the framework he provides leaders with to achieve their goals in the 12 Week Year.
Brian discusses how he reviews his execution and results to accomplish more.
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.
Quotes From the Episode:
“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.”
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:
Ken talks about what coaching means to him and why he enjoys doing it.
He talks about The Great Resignation and the effects of the pandemic on the US economy.
Ken gives advice to leaders who are looking to attract and retain talent within their organization.
He goes over his new book and summarizes each section.
He talks about what to do in order to win a promotion within your organization.
About Ken: Ken Coleman is the #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principleand 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.” “They’re not looking for a better job, they're looking for a better life.” “That is where opportunities live, on the other side of a connection.” “Your time will come.” “You matter, you have what it takes, press on.”
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.
5 Key Takeaways:
John talks about his experience as a child being burned and what he learned from it.
He shares how faith has been instrumental in his journey.
John discusses how he got his start in motivational speaking.
He talks about a few points from his book, On Fire.
John provides advice to aspiring speakers and authors looking to level up.
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.
Quotes From the Episode: “Your life is a gift.” “I believe God is big enough to elevate the way I view my life.” "I choose to thrive.”
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.
About Mike: 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 things that have never been done in the team's storied history. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2021 season. Mike also founded the ManUp conference 10 years ago in partnership with the Urban Impact Foundation.
4 Key Takeaways:
Mike talks about ManUp and how it is relevant to him personally.
He discusses balancing work and family.
Mike shares his favorite sport outside of football.
He talks about one leadership principle that he carries with him.
Quotes From the Episode: “As leaders, we need to continually listen.” “Listening is a skill.” “Part of good leadership is being open to ideas.” “I’ll tolerate you until I can replace you.”
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.
About Ed: Rev. Dr. Ed Glover is the Founder and President of Urban Impact Foundation. He currently serves as Associate Preacher and Director of Urban Missions at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA. Pastor Ed and his wife Tammy have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.
5 Key Takeaways: 1. Ed shares his goals behind ManUp. 2. He provides statistics on the impact of fatherlessness. 3. Ed talks about what Urban Impact does from day to day. 4. He talks about the impact that Urban Impact has on the community. 5. Ed shares a message he feels is relevant to men today.
Quotes From the Episode: “I wanted to impact men, and I wanted to impact the fatherless.” “Fatherlessness is destroying the family, it’s destroying the very fabric of our country.” “We’re encouraging men to get involved in their community.” “You repent and God redeems.”
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.
About AJ: AJ Vaden is Co-founder and CEO of Brand Builders Group, an international speaker, million-dollar producer and cohost of The Influential Personal Brand podcast. As a personal brand strategist, she challenges and inspires people to reinvent themselves as part of building and monetizing their personal brand. AJ has personally worked with thousands of individuals to help them focus their expertise, expand their reach, build their reputation and brand the one thing no one else has, their name.
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.
AJ has taken 25 years of setbacks, successes, tragedies and overcoming and distilled them into simple yet powerful lessons that will help anyone become better than ever.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. AJ gives advice to someone looking to narrow down their personal brand. 2. She talks about how her company, Brand Builders Group, works with people looking to build their personal brand. 3. AJ talks about how personal brands are a growing trend. 4. She highlights how important content creation is for growing your personal brand.
Quotes From the Episode: “Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should.” “I want to be someone who is known for making a difference in this world.” “Personal branding is an extension of who you are and what you want to be known for.”
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.
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.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Doug shares an exciting announcement! 2. He reflects upon what getting older means to him. 3. Doug talks about goals he came away with from a spiritual retreat. 4. He emphasizes the importance of marriage, family, and legacy.
Quotes From the Episode: “At 37, I’m still more grateful for life than I’ve ever been.” “Getting older is a gift.” “Always have something to look forward to.” “At 37, we’re stewarding a life for God.” “Your decisions matter.” “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
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.
About Todd: Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than ten million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.
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.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Todd breaks down what he feels creative people need in order to work well. 2. He talks about how he got his start in podcasting and made the jump from having it be his side gig to full time. 3. Todd discusses his upcoming book, The Daily Creative. 4. He talks about his book writing process and gives advice to aspiring writers.
Quotes From the Episode: “You have to have a vision for the direction you want to go.” “The more precise you can be in how you talk about what you do, the more likely you are to resonate with other people.” “Leading is about people.” “When you lead well your influence echoes for generations to come.”
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."
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.
4 Key Takeaways:
Doug shares his journey in learning how to have hard conversations.
He talks about the ground rules everyone needs to agree on before having hard conversations.
He walks listeners through the 7 steps he uses to have hard conversations.
Doug shares how to recognize when you need to have a hard conversation with somebody.
Quotes From the Episode: “In Matthew 18, Jesus sets up a process of having hard conversations.” “We go to people, not behind their backs.” “We have honest, hard, and awkward conversations all the time.” “We don’t let things linger.” “Learn and know that everybody communicates differently and we will respond accordingly.”
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”.
About Jeff: Jeff Henderson believes in the power of words. As an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor and business leader, Jeff is a master communicator at his core. He has witnessed firsthand the capacity for language to dictate vision and for vision to transform the cultures of companies and organizations worldwide. Recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of twenty speakers you shouldn’t miss, Jeff has helped lead three of North Point Ministries’ churches in the Atlanta, GA area since 2003. As a much sought after thought-leader, Jeff knows the value of effective communication to spur growth and believes it is the key to impact change in one’s life ultimately.
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: 1. Jeff discusses his book, Know What You’re FOR. 2. He gives advice to leaders on how to get clear on what they are known for. 3. He discusses the importance of customer engagement on social media. 4. Jeff talks about gratitude systems and how they add value to organizations. 5. He shares how individuals can be for their cities. 6. Jeff talks about what he is currently learning and working on.
Quotes From the Episode: “You need to bake purpose into purchase.” “Never assume.” “Vision rarely repeated is quickly forgotten.” “My life moves to a better place when I move at a sustainable pace.”
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.
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.
5 Key Takeaways:
He discusses the four questions to ask yourself when you find yourself in a season of transition.
Doug talks about navigating uncomfortable transitions.
He reminds us that God has to dry up the well sometimes to push us forward.
He gives advice on looking back on the previous seasons of your life.
Doug reminds us that transitions can bring us to something better.
Quotes From the Episode: “There will be times in your life where God has to dry up the well to get you to move and the best thing you can do when God says to ‘move’, is move.” “Believe in life cycles and seasons because they are real.” “Do not get bitter about your last season.” “Soon it’ll be better than it’s ever been.”
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.”
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.
About Jesse Cole: Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.
The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees.
Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers.
Fun Fact: Cole owns seven yellow tuxedos and proposed to his wife Emily in the yellow tux in front of a sold out crowd. She said Yes! The two later married at their stadium. In 2018, they welcomed their first baby banana, Maverick.
5 Key Takeaways: 1. Jesse catches up listeners on what has happened in his life in the past year and a half. 2. He shares what his main inspiration is for trying out new ideas. 3. Jesse talks about his new book, Fans First. 4. He gives advice to listeners about how to grow their confidence and be their biggest fans. 5. He shares what the most rewarding part of owning The Bananas is for him.
Quotes From the Episode: “How can you experiment with ideas faster?” “If you want to create fans of other people, you better be your biggest fan of what you do.” “How you do anything is how you do everything.”
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.
About Ginger: Ginger Hardage retired as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines after an illustrious 25 years, where she served as a member of the CEO's executive leadership team. At Southwest, Ginger led a team of 150 people responsible for building and sustaining the organization's legendary culture and communications enterprise.
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.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Ginger recalls how she got her position at Southwest Airlines and grew a team centered around culture and communications. 2. She advises emerging leaders to distinguish themselves to grow within their current organization. 3. She discusses where her career has gone since departing Southwest Airlines. 4. Ginger talks about what company culture and effective communication mean to her.
Quotes From the Episode: “Culture isn’t a faucet you can turn on and off.” “I believe that culture, leadership, and communication go hand in hand.” “We have to be authentically ourselves to be authentically happy.” “Leaders cast a long shadow”.
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 Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast, Coleman equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfilled purpose.
In 2013, he released his first book, One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. In his book, Coleman combines engaging storytelling with a passionate delivery to share insights and observations on the traits and tactics of great leaders and influencers, motivating people to never stop asking questions. Coleman joined Ramsey Solutions in 2014 and frequently guest hosts The Dave Ramsey Show—the third-largest nationally syndicated talk radio show in America.
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13 Sep 2022
Alex Pursglove on Lessons Learned from Investing $100,000 in a Coach to Building a Multi-Six Figure Coaching Business
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.
About Alex Pursglove: From embracing personal growth and shifting limiting beliefs, Alex Pursglove transformed from a people-pleasing, self-criticizing, and struggling solotreprenuer into an unapologetic woman running a multi-six-figure coaching business. Once she learned the art of creating and quantum leaping, she tenaxed her business in under two years while strengthening her faith, confidence, and personal fulfillment. Alex is dedicated to helping other women create wild success in life and business by releasing shame and fear that slows them down while cultivating full conviction in their vision and their value. Her clients experience significant shifts in how they see themselves as they accelerate their revenue and results more easily. Deeply committed to practicing what she preaches, Alex has studied with multiple world-class mentors, including David Nagel, one of the architects of the personal development industry to uplevel every area of her life, family, and business. She and her husband Adam value transformative experiences in travel, practicing Brazillian Ju Jitsu, and devoting a purposeful life together with their daughter, Stella Love.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Alex talks about how she started her business and what she learned in the first year. 2. She shares what her experience was like investing in a coach. 3. She talks about her beliefs surrounding failure. 4. Alex defines what a “quantum leap” means to her.
Quotes From the Episode: “I decided to follow what I wanted instead of doubting myself.” “People pleasing is being dishonest with someone to avoid their potential reaction to you.” “The only way you can avoid mistakes is to not be in the arena.” “Money is a vehicle for change and for impact.”
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.
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.
6 Key Takeaways: 1. Doug shares some resources that he found helpful in his marriage, parenting, and family in general. 2. He shares some of his favorite resources for journaling. 3. Doug talks about some useful financial tools and the 7 Baby Steps that have helped him go further with his finances. 4. He shares his favorite resources for traveling. 5. He covers resources for both physical and spiritual wellbeing. 6. Doug talks about various work-related hacks and resources that help streamline his workflow.
Quotes From the Episode: “I love finding out about new services, products and resources to help my life to help my life get better and then I”m very passionate about sharing those with others.”
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.
About Erin Hatzikostas: Erin Hatzikostas is a former corporate CEO turned founder of b Authentic, Inc. She is an author, a TEDx and Keynote speaker, a career coach, a podcast cohost, and Running Man enthusiast. At the age of 42, Erin became the CEO of a nine-figure 1,000-employee healthcare financial company where she led a massive turnaround, tripling earnings and sending employee engagement skyrocketing in just three years. Just when things were going great, Erin decided to walk away from the corporate world. She realized it was her reliance on authenticity that allowed her to say yes to the big girl job, but also to achieve incredible results.
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:
Erin discusses with Doug why she left the corporate world to start her own company.
She talks about how she was able to drive employee engagement in her corporate job.
She shares why she believes being authentic will help you get better results in your career.
Erin talks about how she teaches others to grow as leaders through keynote speeches and workshops.
Quotes From the Episode: “Authenticity does not mean to be yourself.” “Leadership shouldn’t be a popularity contest.” “It was my authenticity that drove results.” “People respect authority, but they follow authenticity.”
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.
About Anton: Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading expert on Socially Conscious Leadership. He has a Masters's Degree in Social Work from USC and was a Resident Fellow at Harvard. He is the bestselling author of The Presidential Principles and has been featured in TIME magazine, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, NPR, and on Good Morning America. As an International speaker and consultant, he has worked with organizations like T-Mobile, Sodexo, KPMG, Emory Healthcare, Bernard Health, Blue Shield of California, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Boeing. From playing SEC football and being the first African American in history elected to the SC legislature from his district early in his career to now serving as the CEO of 937 Strategy Group and serving on multiple boards, he has spent his life helping people build diverse high performing teams and world-class leadership culture.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Anton talks about the album that changed the trajectory of his life. 2. He recounts his experience playing football at the University of South Carolina. 3. He talks about his journey working in politics starting at a local level working in healthcare to becoming a Senior Advisor to President Obama. 4. Anton talks about his new book, Just Lead. Quotes From the Episode: “Your mindset matters more than your skillset.” “As a leader, you should always keep your promises.” “There’s never a wrong time to do the right thing.” “When you’re passionate about something, do something about it.”
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.
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, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and 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 talks about how his father-in-law opened up the world to him, inspiring him to have life-changing experiences. 2. He urges listeners to recognize that life is short. 3. Doug talks about what a bucket list is and how his bucket list is structured to inspire listeners to start their own list. 4. He discusses some ways to cross items off of your bucket list.
Quotes From the Episode: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” “Always be adding to your bucket list.” “Always ask who, not how.” “Ask God to open up doors for you and give you bucket list experiences you couldn’t even dream of.”
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!
3 Key Takeaways: 1. Mike talks about the best part of winning two Stanley Cup runs. 2. He talks about his journey as a hockey coach and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. 3. He shares what he would tell his 20-year-old self if he knew then what he knows now.
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.
Quotes from the Episode: "Don't be so concerned about what other people think about you. Stick to your convictions." -Mike Sullivan "It's hard to be a head coach in this league if you're not willing to make tough decisions." -Mike Sullivan "Great players don't win championships in this league, great teams win championships." -Mike Sullivan "Sometimes as a head coach you have to gain control by relinquishing control by empowering others." -Mike Sullivan
25 Oct 2022
Chad Willardson on How to Raise Your Children to be Smart and Not Spoiled
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Chad talks about how he got his start in the financial industry, raising kids who are smart and not spoiled, and his new book which is geared towards helping entrepreneurs with their mindsets.
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 Moneyhas been featured in Forbes 21 books to read in 2021, NBC News, and Yahoo Finance.
In addition to serving the family office clients of Pacific Capital, Chad also manages the 450 million-dollar investment portfolio as the elected city treasurer of his community. Chad is recognized as one of the top wealth management experts in the country and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Inc., US News and World Report, Investment News, Entrepreneur, and Financial Advisors Magazines. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Amber, and their 5 children.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Chad talks about his obsession with learning, growth, and self-improvement helped him get to where he is today. 2. He discusses his book, Smart Not Spoiled, which he wrote to teach his kids about money. 3. He shares some examples of what he’s taught his kids about entrepreneurship. 4. Chad talks about his thoughts behind his new book, Beyond the Money.
Quotes From the Episode: “Something I think we can do better at is teaching our kids to be creative and earn money.” “Be good at something, enjoy it, and make sure people are willing to pay you for it.” “Be clear about your boundaries up front and decide what is critical.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug and Rory talk about setting the foundation for your brand, building your own personal brand, and how you can turn it into a business.
About Rory Vaden: Rory Vaden has dedicated his entire life to studying leadership and influence. His education and experience took him all the way from being raised by a single mother in a trailer park to becoming a New York Times bestselling author of the book Take the Stairs, a world-renowned Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and an Eight-Figure entrepreneur.
He has developed dozens of insights, frameworks, and methodologies that led to a viral Ted talk and have been used by some of the most successful organizations in the world to mobilize their sales forces, develop their leaders and move their people into action.
4 Key Takeaways:
1. Rory talks about his background in leadership and the different stages of his career. 2. He shares his definition of a personal brand. 3. He gives advice to aspiring speakers. 4. Rory discusses what he believes are the keys to building a successful personal business or brand.
Quotes From the Episode: “What problem can you solve in one word?” “You are most powerfully positioned to serve the person you once were.” “A book should be a conclusion, not a hypothesis.”
In this episode, Jason Wolfe, CEO of Wolfe, LLC shares his story of how he went from being an orphan and homeless to creating, scaling, and selling multiple multi-million dollar businesses.
Jason Wolfe is an American businessman and entrepreneur who is the founder of Wolfe, LLC, Pittsburgh’s leading technology incubator and investor. Jason is also the Chairman of the Board of the Pittsburgh Technology Council – which has over 1,000 technology related member companies employing over 30% of Pittsburgh’s workforce.
Wolfe has appeared on the MSNBC program, Morning Joe and has been profiled in Entrepreneur and Fortune (among other publications). In 2015, Wolfe was awarded a Diamond Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times and named Tech CEO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council.
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08 Nov 2022
Horst Schulze on Excellence, Building a Great Organization, and Giving up the Right to Make Excuses
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug talks to Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze about excellence, what it means to build a great organization, and why as a leader you give up the right to make excuses.
About Horst: A legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze's teachings, and vision have reshaped the concepts of service and hospitality across industries.
Mr. Schulze's professional life began more than 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 1983. There Mr. Schulze created the operating and service standards that have become world-famous.
During his tenure at The Ritz-Carlton, Mr. Schulze served as President and COO, responsible for the $2 billion operations worldwide. It was under his leadership that The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company became the first service-based company to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award — twice.
In 1991, Mr. Schulze was recognized as "corporate hotelier of the world" by HOTELS magazine. In 1995, he was awarded the Ishikawa Medal for his personal contributions to the quality movement. In 1999, Johnson & Wales University gave him an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree in Hospitality Management. Most recently, Mr. Schulze was honored with the “Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award” by Historic Hotels of America.
After leaving The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Mr. Schulze went on to found The Capella Hotel Group. This luxury hotel company managed some of the most elite properties worldwide and gave Mr. Schulze the opportunity to further define the luxury hotel industry, receiving countless awards and recognitions.
Today, Mr. Schulze serves as Expert in Residence at Arch + Tower, a boutique, organizational strategy consulting firm. He also recently completed his first book, titled “Excellence Wins.”
4 Key Takeaways:
1. He discusses the importance of vision in starting a company. 2. Horst shares his views on the state of work and leadership today. 3. He talks about what he believes excellence is. 4. He gives advice to people who are looking for their purpose in life.
Quotes From the Episode: “You should invite people to join your dream, your vision.” “Create excellence in what you’re doing.” “Be a leader of yourself.” “Keep always in mind your fellow human being.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Lee talks about all things leadership succession and how to address the topic at any stage of your leadership journey.
About Lee: Lee Kricher is the founder of Future Forward Churches, a not-for-profit organization that provides resources for church leaders related to pastoral transition and church revitalization. Prior to his current role with Future Forward Churches, Lee served as the Senior Pastor of Amplify Church, a non-denominational church in Pittsburgh. Under his leadership, the church was transformed from an aging, dying church into a growing, multi-generational church.
He then led a Seamless Pastoral Transition to a next-generation leader.
Lee’s four decades of senior leadership experience in both the church and corporate worlds give him a unique perspective on change leadership and leadership transition in churches. He has a Master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
5 Key Takeaways: 1. Lee talks about his book, Seamless Pastoral Transition. 2. He talks about some of the pitfalls that interrupt leadership transition. 3. Lee gives advice to leaders who need to start thinking of finding successors. 4. He talks about how to best hand off the baton. 5. Lee talks about stress management within leadership.
Quotes From the Episode: “I think the most important thing is to recognize our mortality.” “Sharing leadership is important.” “I am a prayerful cheerleader for my successor.” “With the right number of things we are focusing on, we can do great things.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares some practical tips involving gratitude and encouragement.
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, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and 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 shares a story that provides a great perspective on gratitude. 2. He talks about how to increase gratitude through journaling and other methods. 3. He emphasizes the importance of encouraging others and how to effectively encourage others.
Quotes From the Episode: “My life has been transformed by the encouragement of others.” “Everyone on the planet needs encouragement.” “Silent gratitude never did anyone any good.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Kadi discusses how she helps female individuals and teams fulfill their leadership potential within churches.
About Kadi: Kadi Cole has spent the last twenty-five years serving in local church ministry as an Executive Director at one of America's largest and fastest growing multi-site churches, a Director at Leadership Network, and a founding member of the Women's Executive Pastor Network.
Kadi holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and is passionate about helping organizations and businesses thrive.
Kadi is helping move the needle forward on diversity, and equipping faith-based leaders to fulfill their calling through her business, organization and church consulting, LifePlans, and leadership coaching.
5 Key Takeaways:
Kadi discusses her book, Developing Female Leaders.
She talks about developing more female leaders who want to start a family or are raising a family.
Kadi challenges people to make their ministry or organization more equitable.
She talks about creating a safe space within the workplace for women and what that should look like.
She discusses establishing your voice as a woman.
Quotes From the Episode: “The higher you go in leadership, the more development needs to be done individually… You really need personal feedback.” “Leadership is incorporated into a young man's development from the very beginning. It is not so with women.” “The longer a woman serves on a church staff, the less confident she becomes in her ability to lead.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, David talks about the leadership lessons he learned at Chick-Fil-A, what set it apart as an organization, and so much more.
About David: David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He spent 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department and most recently served as a Vice President. Having worked at Chick-fil-A for most of his career, he saw the principles of servant leadership and compassion play out in the growth of more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country. David is now using his expertise and passion to spark the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations. He serves as a board member for numerous organizations and has helped launch several startups and nonprofits. Notably, David is a Founding Partner of Roam, a shared workspace that is on a mission to Make Work Matter.
In 2018 David founded Spark a Revolution, where he and his team help companies create a competitive advantage by building remarkable cultures and brands, and co-wrote his book, Remarkable!, to impart leadership lessons that transform workplace culture. David is known for his marketing mind, servant’s heart, entrepreneurial spirit, and his ability to intuitively see what others and organizations could be rather than simply what they currently are. 4 Key Takeaways: 1. David shares some valuable information a mentor shared with him as a young leader. 2. He talks about using your platform of business to be rich, not get rich. 3. David shares how his experience with addressing customer pain points creates long-term value for a business. 4. He talks about what he’s learned about culture from working in marketing.
Quotes From the Episode: “The people you’ll be surrounded by will mold and shape who you become.” “Does the job you’re signing up for all you to do what you’re uniquely gifted to do?” “Money is the fruit, not the object of a career.” “Life has to be lived forward, but is best understood in reverse.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast,Doug talks about how he does a year-end review, why he believes every leader needs to do their own, and how to do your own.
About Doug: Doug Smith is the Director of Development atLight of Life Rescue Missionand 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, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and 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.
4Key Takeaways: 1.Why the best kind of year-end review is the one that you’ll actually follow. 2. Why you should push forward, even if your first review won’t be perfect. 3. The importance of scheduling a time and place for your review. 4. What to bring with you to your review.
Quotes from the Episode: "The best system for a year-end review is the one you'll actually follow." "The best way to learn something is to teach it to others."
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith interviews Wayne Cordeiro, Founding Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii with over 11,500 in weekend attendance. In the episode, Doug and Wayne discuss leading on empty and the effects of burnout.
About Wayne: Dr. Wayne Cordeiro is founding pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, and through New Hope International, over 152 churches have been planted worldwide. He is an author, songwriter, and highly sought-after speaker. He has authored 14 books, including The Divine Mentor and Leading on Empty. Wayne and Anna, his wife of nearly fifty years, have three children and nine grandchildren. They live in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Cordeiro serves as the president of New Hope Christian College, which specializes in developing leaders for creative arts, theology, and leadership. He has recently planted New Hope West, a Doing Church as a Team congregation.
5Key Takeaways: 1.Wayne and Doug discuss the importance of focusing on discipleship in ministry leadership. Church planting and success in the ministry is a result of proper discipleship. Character-development is crucial. 2.Wayne talks about burnout and the telltale signs of depression in leadership. It’s not something that you can plan for. Burnout is restored by healing, adjustment, and rescheduling. 3.There’s a difference between tiredness and burnout. Tiredness is resolved by better sleeping habits, burnout is not. 4.Wayne discusses solitude’s importance to our mental and spiritual health. Solitude is not isolation. Isolation is getting away from people. Solitude on the other hand is a planned away time with God. 5.Suffering in leadership is actually okay. If you never suffer, you never grow and never learn. Typically our darkest moments in leadership are right before our brightest moments. Quotes from the Episode: "When you're going through burnout, a night or two of rest doesn't bounce you back." "Even though it's a tough season, don't be afraid of it". "Often, failure comes right before success."
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Gordon MacDonald, pastor and best-selling author, share leadership advice for every decade of your life, the importance of rest, and more!
About Gordon: Gordon MacDonald has been a pastor and author for over forty years. For many years he pastored Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, and continues to serve as Pastor Emeritus. He has also provided leadership to influential ministries such as Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, which he served as President for three years, and World Relief, which he currently serves as Chairman. Gordon’s best-selling books include Ordering Your Private World, Mid-Course Correction, and, most recently, A Resilient Life. He also writes and serves as Editor-at-Large for Christianity Today’s Leadership Journal. When not writing, leading, or speaking at conferences, Gordon and his wife Gail can be found hiking the trails of New England.
6 Key Takeaways: 1. Ambition in leadership can be positive, but it does have a spectrum that must be kept in check. It’s good to want to make a difference, but “Drivenness must be consecrated daily”.
2. “Business brings emptiness. I always keep a sabbath.” There are no two sabbaths that are the same. It’s all about getting true rest and being renewed. If you can’t get everything done in 6 days, then you’re either doing too much or are doing it wrong.
3. About every seven years, your dreams will get tested. This is either because you fail, or someone fails you.
4. Right now at 81, I am most interested in raising up younger pastors and being a spiritual father to those who will go after me.
5. For those who are looking for a spiritual father or a mentor, my advice is to start “dating”. Date your potential mentor, take them to coffee, ask them questions, see how you click and whether or not you hit it off. Don’t just ask someone to be your mentor. Take it slow and take time to develop a real relationship first.
6. Failure always generates humility. Always take full responsibility for your mistakes. Think about what you can learn from them and what you can teach others from them. Never cover up your mistakes.
Quotes from the Episode: “Drivenness must be consecrated daily.” “Busyness brings emptiness. I always keep a sabbath.” “Failure always generates humility.” "Never ever waste a crisis. A crisis always produces new answers, new insights, and new people.” “The practice is painful so that the game is pleasurable.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Jordan Raynor and Doug talk Taylor Swift, leadership lessons, spirituality, and writing books.
About Jordan: Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement.
In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.
Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
Key Takeaways: 1. Jordan discusses why he loves Taylor Swift, and why he believes she is a marketing genius. 2. He talks about his experience working at The White House and the biggest leadership lesson he took away from that experience. 3. He shares advice on building an expansive professional network. 4. Jordan talks about his books, The Creator in You and Redeeming Your Time.
Quotes From the Episode: “It’s usually not the smartest people in this world that win, it’s the most audacious people that win.” “The level of competition decreases as the size of your goal increases.” “Work in the secular world isn’t second class, it's the very work of God himself.”
From Porn Star to Pastor: Joshua Broome on What the Porn Industry is Really Like, Overcoming a Porn Addiction, and How it's Never too Late to Change Your Life
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, oshua Broome talks about how he ended up working in the porn industry, when he realized it was time to change something in his life, and finding his place in ministry.
About Joshua: Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world for a 6 year period. He obtained fame, wealth, and traveled the world all to find out that none of those would fill the emptiness in his heart.
He has been appearing on podcasts, tv shows, and standing on stages for the last five years telling God’s story in his life. He’s overcome depression, battling thoughts of suicide, and the emotional scars that come with doing 1,000+ pornographic films.
Today Joshua is a passionate communicator of a message of restoration. He is healed through the life giving power found in Jesus and spent years replacing lies with God’s truth. Today, he has been married for five years, has three sons, and has devoted his life to those who feel like their life is over because of a circumstance or situation. It’s never too late to change the course of your life.
5Key Takeaways: 1. Joshua shares his story about how he became an adult film star and when he decided he was going to change his life and quit the industry. 2. He talks about the pivotal period in his life after he ended his porn career and met his wife. 3. He discusses how he found his place in ministry through a life-changing mentorship. 4. Joshua speaks on what he wishes people knew about the porn industry. 5. He talks about what it takes to overcome a porn addiction.
Quotes From the Episode: “I’m not trying to build an audience, I’m trying to build an audience of disciples.” “I wish people knew how broken the people on the other side of the camera actually are.” “There’s 30 people I was in the industry with have taken their life.” “You can let your past own you, or you can choose to own it.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares some of his favorite tips to have the best year ever!
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 shares his annual routines around goal-setting. 2. He talks about his daily agenda. 3. He also discusses the habits he has in each area of life that add value to his life.
Quotes From the Episode: “Start where you are.” “If you want to be happy, be a growing person.” “The best workout is the one you’ll actually do.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug and Vance discuss Vance’s company Overflow, meeting your fundraising goals, and how generosity has the potential to change the world.
About Vance Roush: Vance Roush is the Founder and CEO of Overflow and is on a mission to inspire the world to give. Overflow unlocks generosity by empowering nonprofits, churches, and corporations to easily accept non-cash donations, like stocks and crypto, with ease. Outside of Overflow, Vance serves on multiple boards such as Help Online (suicide prevention) and VIVE Church as a founding member. His background is in technology from companies like Google where he started his career.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Vance talks about the mission of Overflow, and how it’s impacted the world of nonprofits and churches. 2. He shares his experience with the spiritual community within Silicon Valley and what he believes the future of the spiritual community will look like. 3. Vance discusses how he’s successfully raised money for his church, and his mentality surrounding fundraising. 4. He talks about why he believes generosity will change the world.
Quotes From the Episode: “There’s credibility in consistency.” “If I can give more people more ways to be more generous, we will have a better world.” “The leaders are the ones with resources.” “Life travels at the speed of relationship.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear Doug talk about what he’s gained in the last year in the areas of spiritual growth and character development, and tips to help you reach your goals in the same areas of life.
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, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and 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 talks about how he changed his views on prayer and how he found the time and discipline to incorporate prayer into his daily life. 2. He shares how he learned to listen to God more intently to find the direction he’d been looking for over the past year and a half. 3. He speaks on his own personal character development and what helped him grow over 2022. 4. Doug talks about why you should be thinking about your finish line.
Quotes From the Episode: “Getting older is a gift.” “Start to pray and watch how it changes your life.” “Turn down the dial of people and turn up the dial of God.” “Character development is the most important development.” “Admit it and then quit it and forget it.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Micah Tyler talks about his journey in becoming a chart-topping Christian artist, his new book, and how he finds faith through difficult times.
About Micah Tyler: Micah is a Christian music artist who went from working as a sausage delivery truck driver to getting signed to a record label and playing hundreds of shows across the country. These nights on the road have certainly honed Micah’s purpose for ministry through a growing list of self-penned tunes borne from a place that’s as real as the person he’s trying to be. “These songs are battle-tested,” says Micah. “I want to live the music I’m writing. There are some songs I can’t write because I haven’t lived there yet. When someone comes up to me after a concert and tells me how my songs affected them, I want to make sure they know I can relate.”
Key Takeaways: 1. Micah talks about how he went from being a youth pastor and sausage delivery truck driver to finding music as his calling. 2. He talks about what it was like when his music charted and his career took off. 3. He shares what he’s both enjoyed and found challenging with having the platform he now has. 4. Micah discusses his new book, Walking Free.
Quotes From the Episode: “I’m trying to be faithful to whatever God’s putting in front of me, and that works out a lot better than trying to be successful.” “There are those humbling moments when Jesus brings us back to reality.” “I was so much more grateful to have a record deal at 33 than I would’ve been at 23.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear part 2 of the lessons Doug learned in 2022 which include lessons and resources surrounding marriage, parenting, money, and leadership.
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, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and 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.
Key Takeaways: 1. Doug shares some tips and resources for keeping your marriage healthy. 2. He gives some great resources for parenting and discusses why he finds scheduling time with his kids so important. 3. Doug talks about how giving and financial freedom can be transformative. 4. He shares some insight into some of the most impactful leadership tips he’s picked up over 2022.
Quotes From the Episode: “You don’t find a great marriage, you build one.” “Schedule time with your family.” “Make sure that you prioritize your kids knowing and walking with God over anything else.” “Be grateful.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear John Bevere share what he believes is the key to longevity in leadership, his new book, and why every leader needs to be and remain in awe of God.
About John Bevere: John is an international minister and best-selling author known for his bold and uncompromising approach to God’s Word. His resources have been translated into over 110 languages, and over 40 million copies have been given away worldwide. When he’s home in Nashville, you can find John playing competitive card games with his four sons or trying to convince Lisa to take up golf.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. John talks about how he found his callings in ministry and leadership and how he finds longevity in leadership. 2. He shares some advice about parenting and teaching children to be in awe of God. 3. John talks about what it means to him to hear from God. 4. He challenges listeners to consider how they’re living now in relation to how they’ll live in eternity.
Quotes From the Episode: “I believe longevity of leadership and effectiveness of leadership is always going to be directly related to how truly humble we are.” “God wants us to learn how he speaks to us.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Heather talks about how to discern your calling in life, what it’s like to minister to leaders in Washington DC, advice to women in leadership, what she’s learned in politics and so much more.
About Heather Zempel: Heather Zempel is the Discipleship Pastor and Campus Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC. She is the author of several books, including Big Change, Small Groups, a how-to book for small group leaders of adult small groups. She lives on Capitol Hill with her husband, Ryan, and energetic daughter, Sawyer. She loves growing as a leader, discipiling the next generation, and watching SEC football.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Heather talks about when she knew ministry and discipleship were her calling. 2. She shares some insight into what it’s like working in DC. 3. Heather discusses how she’s worked to incorporate the church into local DC businesses. 4. She gives some valuable advice to women leaders who may find themselves faced with challenges.
Quotes From the Episode: “Calling is multi-dimensional… There’s who we’re called to minister to,... there’s where we’re called to do it and there’s what we’re called to do.” “I think so much of leadership rises and falls on your character.” “Check your ego at the door.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Al Lopus, cofounder, and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute talks about the assessment he created that helps organizations assess, measure, and improve their overall health and engagement. He also talks about what factors play the biggest role in the health of an organization and some tips on the key elements to building a great organization.
About Al Lopus: Al Lopus is the CEO and Cofounder of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, founded in 2002. The Institute provides research-based measurement tools and culture change advisory services with a single vision: to help Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces in the world.At BCWI, Al has conducted the broadest-ever employee opinion survey of Christian workers. The comprehensive Employee Engagement Survey includes more than 300 churches and over 900 Christian organizations overall, representing 233,000 full-time employees around the world. Al has also developed the Culture Consulting services and 360 Leadership Review process at BCWI. Al is a recognized author, speaker, and consultant helping Christian leaders and organizations flourish. He publishes a weekly blog, highlighting a Best Christian Workplace, and The Flourishing Culture Podcast, featuring tips from Christian leaders on how to build a flourishing culture.
Key Takeaways: 1. Al shares the background and the vision for Best Christian Workplaces. 2. He talks about the keys that boost and drive employee engagement. 3. Al talks about his experience with turning around the culture at an organization. 4. He shares his views on diversity within organizations and why he finds diversity is important for effectiveness within the workplace.
Quotes From the Episode: “When you’ve got a lot of engaged employees, you’re going to make great progress as an organization.” “It’s diversity that brings innovation and effectiveness as an organization.” “The leader’s first job is to understand and communicate reality.” “Feedback is the breakfast of champions”.
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Lisa Bevere and Doug talk about her ministry, raising kids, leadership, and her message to women in today’s world.
About Lisa Bevere: Lisa Bevere believes in women and empowers them by weaving the practical with the profound truth of God’s Word in award-winning curriculums and best-selling books (Lioness Arising, Fight Like a Girl, Nurture, Kissed the Girls and Made Them Cry, and more). Her heart breaks over social injustice. As an advocate for change, she rallies others to be an answer to desperate problems near and far. She and her husband John Bevere co-founded Messenger International, an organization established to teach, reach, and rescue. Lisa is the mother of four sons and grandmother of three.
5 Key Takeaways: 1. Lisa talks about how through her marriage, she found her calling in ministry. 2. She shares one of her difficult experiences as a woman in the church and how she was able to move past it. 3. Lisa gives advice to leaders on how to steward what God has given them in order to move forward in their ministry. 4. She talks about what worked for her and John as parents. 5. Lisa discusses her thoughts on modern-day femininity.
Quotes From the Episode: “I do believe that women were created to have a voice.” “You’ll never look strong by making others look weak.” “Let your critics refine you, not define you.” “Pursue him and he’ll reveal you.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug shares what he’s learned about success and how we should define and measure success in our lives.
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, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and 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 talks about the ways in which he’s improperly defined and measured success in his life. 2. Understanding your own personal potential is key to happiness. 3. He talks about how having faith can put you on the path to success. 4. Not giving up is necessary for having a successful life.
Quotes From the Episode: “If you’re defining and measuring your success in comparison to others, then I’m telling you, you have it all wrong.” “I measure success based on my whole life, not just part of it.” “If you don’t start where you are, you stay where you are.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Dr. Cloud is back for another episode to discuss his new book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken, his views on mental health and leadership, and setting boundaries. About Dr. Henry 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 to working with CEOs, 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 shares his views on the current mental health status of both leaders and the general population as a result of COVID. 2. He talks about trust and distrust in different institutions and shares examples of what that looks like. 3. Dr. Cloud talks about how trust can be repaired even if it is broken at some point. 4. Doug and Dr. Cloud talk about setting boundaries and how context is essential for defining boundaries.
Quotes From the Episode: “Find somebody who knows what they’re doing. A very good psychologist, psychiatrist, and mentor... Don’t go through this by yourself. There are people who know what to do.” “Trust fuels investment.” “You can be reconciled with somebody, but still not trust them.”
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Megan Hyatt Miller talks about the lessons she’s learned from her father, Michael Hyatt, why mindset is everything, how to win at home and work, and more.
About Megan Hyatt Miller: Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company and the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win. She is also Michael’s oldest daughter. As the architect of Michael Hyatt & Company’s standout culture, she is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers. Under her leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company was named as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, which ranks the top companies in America for their employee engagement. When she’s not taking the company to new heights, she’s fully present at home with her husband Joel and five kids in Franklin, Tennessee.
5 Key Takeaways: 1. Megan discusses how having certain constraints can benefit your organization. 2. She talks about her personal experience as CEO and President of Full Focus. 3. Megan tells listeners how we can distinguish the difference between reality and stories that our “inner narrator” tells us. 4. She defines what a work-life balance is to her and how having a good balance can benefit everyone. 5. Megan gives advice to parents who are considering adoption and shares her experience with adoption.
Quotes From the Episode: “Imagine a better story.” “Having the margin you need outside of work actually drives results.” “If you want to show up and do your best work for the long haul, you need to give your brain a break.”
In this interview, you will hear Mike Tomlin, Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, share his thoughts and passion for dealing with the fatherlessness issue in our nation. You will also hear a few of his thoughts on leadership.
This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact.
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11 Apr 2023
Matt Keller on Donkey Missions, Having the Humility to Die to our Selfish Ambition, and Getting Through Dark Seasons
Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Matt Keller returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Donkey Mission, the importance of humility in leadership, and shares some vulnerable lessons he learned in a dark season in his life.
About Matt Keller: Matt Keller co-leads Next Level Church with his amazing wife Sarah, which they started in 2002 in Fort Myers, FL (www.NextLevelChurch.com). He also oversees a family of churches who are on mission together called the Next Level Relational Network (www.NLRN.org). And last but not least, he loves watching baseball with his two adulting sons, Will & Drew. You can follow Matt on Instagram @matthewwkeller
3 Key Takeaways: 1. Matt talks about his leadership journey and how his faith has helped him find his unique path as a leader. 2. He discusses where the saying “Fully Known, Fully Loved, and Fully Challenged” came from and what it means within the context of pastoring and leadership. 4. He shares with listeners what “threshold of scary” is and how to get through those difficult seasons. 3. Matt talks about his new book, Donkey Mission. Quotes From the Episode: “All of the great leaders walk with a limp.” “We all have those donkey mission moments in our leadership journey.” “Your future provisions are found in your donkey missions.”
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, Successful Women Radio Show, IHeartRadio and more!
Taurea’s focus is on helping small-based business owners & independent distributors to develop, master, and remain committed to growing their businesses by providing valuable leadership and interpersonal skills. She offers timeless tips that support in real world interactions and discoveries on what it takes to be successful in today’s entrepreneurial world. She is a living example of creating a lifetime career and wants to help you get prepared for the journey. She knows what it takes to break through a multitude of challenges and focus on the future.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Taurea talks about why she went from working in the business networking space to be a coach. 2. She talks about how John Maxwell has influenced her life and work. 3. Taurea shares what the darkest season of her life was like and how she came out on the other side of it. 4. She provides some valuable insight into what it takes to successfully write a book and then profit from their books.
Quotes From the Episode: “Those that fail to plan, plan to fail.” “People don’t remember you for the clothes you wore, they don’t remember you for the jewelry you owned or the cars you drove, they only remember you for the impact you have on their lives.” “Stop being addicted to your own labor.”
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 Moneyhas been featured in Forbes 21 books to read in 2021, NBC News, and Yahoo Finance.
In addition to serving the family office clients of Pacific Capital, Chad also manages the 450 million-dollar investment portfolio as the elected city treasurer of his community. Chad is recognized as one of the top wealth management experts in the country and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Inc., US News and World Report, Investment News, Entrepreneur, and Financial Advisors Magazines.
He lives in Southern California with his wife, Amber, and their 5 children.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Chad talks about the changes brought about in the corporate banking world after the financial crisis of 2008, and why this drove him to start his own company in 2011 with no real entrepreneurship experience. 2. Distractions such as media can get in the way of growth and self-development. 3. Chad gives a lot of credit to Dan Sullivan for his personal development. Chad and Doug discuss the four freedoms that he’s learned about from Dan’s program. 4. He provides some general money advice for people who are looking to have more financial freedom.
Quotes From the Episode: “Regardless of whether you own your own business or not, I believe that you should be working to maximize your own talents and gifts and doing something that you really have fun doing.”
“The more I use my time for things that matter, then the more that I can grow.”
“Don’t be miserly until some future retirement date, still enjoy your life. If you can’t enjoy the money you’re earning a little bit, then what’s the point? It’s not all about ‘I’m going to live life at some future date.’.
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 thought leaders. He is primarily sought to discuss lessons on achieving Greatness, learned from first-hand work alongside some of the greatest sports and business legends in the world. Additionally, Don has been retained by companies and organizations to coach their leaders on building a culture of Greatness, using the framework built through his exhaustive study of Great Teams in sports and business, discerning the lessons we can learn from them. Throughout his writing career, Don has developed a reputation as a world-class storyteller, in fact, renowned thought leaders such as John Maxwell and Simon Sinek have called Don the best storyteller they have ever worked with! Because of these achievements, Don has been invited as a guest to every major talk show – from Oprah to Fox Business News, from CNN to Good Morning America. Don began his career as a reporter for the San Antonio Light where he rose through the ranks to pen investigative features for the daily. He later moved on to the Dallas Morning News. Following his stint in Dallas, he worked as a political editor for the Florida Times-Union. After four years, he decided to dedicate himself to the pursuit of writing books. Don’s first book, Undue Process: The NCAA’s Injustice For All, was published in 1990. In the 30+ years since, he has penned more than three dozen books, including an incredible ELEVEN New York Times Best-sellers. Born and raised in Hawaii, Don has traveled extensively through his career. A graduate of Ball State University where he was selected as one of the university’s “50 Graduates of Distinction” over its first century and subsequently was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2022, Don now resides in Tallahassee, Florida. He and his wife, Jeanette, have a son (Will) and a daughter (Madeleine).
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Don talks about how he’s been able to meet with and be mentored by various influential leaders throughout the years and shares some wisdom he’s learned about interviewing leaders. 2. He shares some tips for leaders who may want to get better at storytelling. 3. Don gives advice to people who want to write books.
4. He talks about some of the most influential leadership moments he’s witnessed and what he’s learned from those interactions.
Quotes From the Episode: “One thing that I always look for are ways to ask the hard question.” “You need to be really passionate about whatever it is you’re going to write about.” “We have to remember that what we do matters, and we have to be reminded who it matters to.”
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 implement the principles of Serving Leadership. As an entrepreneur who successfully launched multiple for- and non-profit organizations, John understands the challenges of life and leadership that enables him to quickly and authoritatively connect with the hearts and minds of his audience. John serves as the President of Newton Institute, which provides leadership development training and resources to aspiring, emerging and existing leaders around the world. John also serves as Adjunct Faculty for the Ray Bakke Centre for Urban Transformation in Hong Kong and for Geneva College’s Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program. John’s best-selling books have been translated into nine languages, sold more than 120,000 copies, and have garnered praise from top leadership experts Ken Blanchard, Henry Cloud, Max DePree, Frances Hesselbein, Laurie Beth Jones, and William Pollard. 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 implement the principles of Serving Leadership.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. John talks about how leaders must “grow up” in order to truly serve. 2. He shares his views on admitting faults and posturing yourself for improvability. 3. John talks about his organization, Center for Serving Leadership. 4. He provides some insight into what he believes causes insecurity in leaders and how to overcome that.
Quotes From the Episode: “I don’t see problems when I have a strategy, I see solutions.” “It’s impossible to make progress if we cannot admit we have a problem.” “One of the chief roots of our insecurity is comparison.”
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 negotiated over $500 million in contracts and represented over 300 of sports’ biggest names, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, PGA TOUR golfer Matt Kuchar, broadcaster Erin Andrews and basketball championship coaches Tom Izzo and Doc Rivers.
As a World’s Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of five books, including The Energy Clock, Fearless at Work, and A Winner’s Guide to Negotiating.
Molly is the founder and host of the Game Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast, where she interviews experts and celebrities in every field including Arthur Blank, Dabo Swinney, John Mackey, Matthew McConaughey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Simon Sinek.
Her insights have been featured in prestigious media outlets, including CNN, ESPN, Forbes, Fast Company, InStyle, and Sports Illustrated. As the founder of The Molly Fletcher Company, she helps leaders transform workplace complacency with her Game Changer Negotiation Training and The Energized Leader programs.
5 Key Takeaways: 1. Molly shares about how she went from being a college athlete to finding her place in the sports agency field. 2. She talks about some of the most memorable moments she’s experienced while working. 3. Molly discusses what separates successful athletes from those who don’t make it. 4. She talks about how she made the shift to becoming a full-time keynote speaker. 5. Molly provides valuable advice to women in leadership.
Quotes From the Episode: “I think if you align your values and goals with your behaviors, then the outcome of that is a better version of you every single day and that’s more fulfilling.”
“If we’re aligning our values and goals with what matters most, it actually offsets burnout. I think the reason that people are so burned out is because the work they’re doing isn’t aligned with their deepest values.”
In this interview, you will hear our interview with Bryan Lorrits, Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Silicon Valley, CA.
In the interview, you'll hear us talk about what authentic manhood looks like, why it's important, and what we can do as men to become better men and better dads. We also talk about why it's so important for leaders to develop strong friendships and how leaders can redeem the pain in their lives.
About Bryan Loritts:
Pastor Bryan Loritts is the privileged husband of Korie, and the graced father of three sons- Quentin, Myles, and Jaden. He serves the Abundant Life Christian Fellowship of Silicon Valley, California, as the Lead Pastor. An award-winning author of six books including Saving the Saved: How Jesus Saves us from Try-harder Christianity into Performance-Free Love- which was given the Christianity Today Award of Merit, and his newest release Insider-Outsider.
Pastor Bryan Loritts co-founded Fellowship Memphis in 2003 and later founded The Kainos Movement- an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal in our world. In addition to his responsibilities as a pastor, Bryan travels extensively throughout the world preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ at conferences and events, as well as serving on the board of trustees for Biola University and PineCove Christian Camps. His messages can be heard daily on the Salem Radio Network’s KFAX station. You can follow Pastor Bryan on Twitter @bcloritts
This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact.
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24 Jun 2019
Putting a Dent in the Fatherless Epidemic with Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact
In this interview, you will hear our interview with Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact, on the work he is doing to put a dent in the fatherless epidemic in our world today.
In the interview, we talk about what why Ed created ManUp, why it's important, his advice to dads, his encouragement to those who have had wounds that came from a fatherless situation, and how you can get involved with Urban Impact.
This interview was conducted at ManUp Pittsburgh at Victory Family Church. The conference was created and produced by Urban Impact.
About Ed Glover:
Rev. Dr. Ed Glover and his wife Tammy have passionately followed their calling to minister to the least, the last, and the lost in Pittsburgh’s urban North Side community for almost 30 years. Together they founded Urban Impact in 1995, after serving for almost a decade in youth ministry at Allegheny Center Alliance Church.
Rev. Glover is a leader, a visionary, an evangelist, and a motivational speaker. In 2011, Pastor Ed received the prestigious Restoring Places Award at the Epoch Missions Gala in Atlanta, GA. In 2014, Urban Impact was also awarded the inaugural “True Inspiration Award” for the northeast region, from the Chick-fil-A Foundation for demonstrating “groundbreaking practices and visionary leadership” with an innovative education.
Pastor Ed also founded Global Impact USA six years prior to Urban Impact’s inception. Global Impact was an annual, one-day missions event that gave students the charge to respond to the call of God in their lives and put it into practice. For the next 24 years, he incited over 55,000 kids from 19 cities to participate in the Global Impact mission. As a result, this produced over 1,000 pastors and missionaries to serve around the world.
Today, Rev. Glover is a highly respected and sought-after speaker. He is regularly scheduled to speak at churches both locally and nationally. He currently serves as Associate Preacher and Director of Urban Missions at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA.
Ed graduated from Lambuth University in Tennessee and received his Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. In 2001, Ed received an honorary doctorate from Toccoa Falls College for his work in the urban setting. In 2003, both Ed and Tammy were recipients of the Alumni of the Year Award for both the Alliance Theological Seminary and Nyack College.
Ed and Tammy continue to live on the North Side. They have four children, three daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren.
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23 May 2023
Mark Miller, VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chik-fil-A, on How to Create a World Class Culture
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 the world focusing much of his time on serving leaders, helping them grow themselves, their teams, and their organizations.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Mark describes what he believes are the essential elements of leadership. 2. He advises leaders to take action rather than getting hung up on semantics. 3. Mark and Doug discuss what it takes to change the culture of an organization. 4. Having listening skills is vital to leadership.
Quotes From the Episode: “It is an unseen force, but it is the cumulative effect of what people see, hear, experience, and believe.” “Every organization has a culture, either by design or default.” “Listening only matters if you respond.”
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, their space has dramatically expanded to over 12,500 square feet, making Oakmont Bakery one of the largest retail bakeries in America, their family has more than doubled, adding 3 more children, and their dream of owning a successful business that will serve Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities for generations to come has been realized.
The bakery was established on firm Christian beliefs and an absolute dedication to excellence and integrity in all areas. In 2010 Oakmont Bakery was honored to receive "Retail Bakery of the Year" by Modern Baking magazine - the most prestigious award in the retail bakery industry given to only one bakery in the country each year. Marc and Susan attribute their success first to their strong faith in God, and then to their superior product, hardworking staff and loyal customers, for all of whom they are deeply grateful.
Marc and Susan are blessed to work side by side with many of their family members to provide a positive working environment where lasting relationships are formed. They consider it an honor to serve Pittsburgh with the outstanding products that their talents, hard work and dedication have created.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Marc talks about his career journey starting at age 14 to the present day. 2. He discusses some obstacles he’s overcome, such as being sued and competition. 3. Faith and giving are crucial to Marc's outlook on life. 4. Marc talks about work culture and why he believes in supporting his employee's dreams.
Quotes From the Episode: “I like taking risks where I know what I’m capable of and I can climb to that.” “Lead like your legacy depends on it.”
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 Christ and experienced God’s faithfulness and direction as He moved their hearts to know Him and make Him known.
Derwin and Vicki began an itinerant speaking ministry in 1999, One Heart At A Time Ministries. Derwin went on to graduate magna cum laude from Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, with a concentration in Apologetics, where he was mentored by renowned theologian and philosopher, Dr. Norman Geisler.
Following God’s call on their lives and their desire to shepherd people towards transforming their world through the mission of Christ, the Lord transitioned Derwin from his primary role of itinerant speaker to serving as the Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in January of 2010. Coupling his dynamic speaking style with a shepherd’s heart, his intense passion for seeing lives and culture transformed is both contagious and inspiring.
Key Takeaways: 1. Derwin talks about how he transitioned from being an NFL player to becoming a pastor. 2. He talks about the relationship between modern-day politics and religion in the US. 3. He speaks to white leaders looking to diversify their churches. 4. If you’re not developing your character, you’re not going to have longevity as a leader.
Quotes From the Episode: “If you’re filtering your faith through Republican politics or Democratic politics, that is idolatry.” “Only a theological cure can heal a theological problem.” “Why don’t white people go to minority lead churches?” “Leadership is the development of your character.” “Do not compare, bigger is not better, better is better.”
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 identity-centric approach of transformation to the field of education. He earned an MA in English and accepted a position at a university in Indonesia. Jamie developed a unique language acquisition program based on this premise: identity transformation is the key to acquiring new levels of learning in any field. His work drew the attention of Fulbright and other educational institutions which extended his work worldwide over the past several decades.
Jamie has worked with leaders in professional sports, business, education, law enforcement, government, non-profit, and other sectors.
Jamie and his wife, Donna, are co-founders of Identity Exchange, a training and consulting agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Jamie talks about his law enforcement career, from being a police officer to working in the CIA. 2. He shares a story that demonstrates the power of prayer. 3. Identity can influence your life significantly, and Jamie shares his thoughts on this. 4. Jamie talks about how negative emotions get in the way of wholeness.
Quotes From the Episode: “There are more ways of knowing things than we think.” “Being informs doing.” “What do we do with negative emotion?” “Production is the result, it’s not the goal.”
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 things that have never been done in the team's storied history. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2021 season.
Mike also founded the ManUp conference 10 years ago in partnership with the Urban Impact Foundation.
4 Key Takeaways: 1. Mike talks about his involvement with ManUp Pittsburgh, and why it’s important to him. 2. He talks about what’s on his heart for ManUp this year. 3. Adversity brings about an opportunity to get better. 4. In The Lightning Round, Mike shares the best advice he’s ever received and his biggest leadership pet peeve.
Quotes From the Episode: “I’ve learned to embrace the misery associated with failure and adversity and I realize that there’s always a silver lining within it and an opportunity to learn and get better.” “The more uncomfortable I am, the greater the growth opportunity.” “Head down and working.” “Don’t be afraid to lead with your heart.”
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 was just 19 years old, Trudy began working for the family business. She became an operator of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama – making her the youngest Operator at that time. Though she had just finished her freshman year at Samford University, Truett believed in his daughter and handed her the keys. She took a year off from school to run the restaurant and, in that time, hired fellow Samford student, John White, who she married. Throughout their marriage, Trudy and John White have actively sought opportunities to connect with and invest in others’ lives. They served for 20 years with the International Mission Board; 10 of those years as missionaries in Brazil where they ultimately started a small church as well as “Lar WinShape,” a home for children in need. The Whites are co-founders of Lifeshape, an organization committed to restoring children at risk, cultivating servant leaders and discipling the nations. They also founded Impact 360 Institute, which offers life-changing experiences that help students live out their faith with confidence. The program includes worldview studies, experiential learning, international travel and leadership training. An attentive wife, mother, grandmother and host, Trudy lives to serve and love others. “There is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with family and friends, and building relationships — both old and new,” she says.
3 Key Takeaways: 1. Learn about the story of the Cathy family and the pivotal moments in the Chick-fil-A journey, including the origin of their famous hamburger buns, pickles, and the role of biblical principles in the company's success. 2. Trudy discusses her new book, A Legacy That Lasts, and how to preserve your family's legacy and values. 3. She also discusses how to preserve and transfer family values, the impact of our parents' faith on our own, and finding mentors for your spiritual growth.
Quotes From the Episode: “Had it not been for the fire in that second restaurant, he probably never would have invented Chick-Fil-A.” “Success is great, but significance is greater.” “If you help enough other people get what they want in life, you’ll eventually get what you want out of life.” “God loves you, trust him.”
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. We explore the essence of the Sabbath and how it can shape our children's walk with God and family. 2. Zach shares his passion for adoption and fostering, his own journey within that, and offers practical advice for those considering this path. 3. He talks about effective discipline in parenting, and how discipline should bridge the gap between us and our children, not create a divide.
Quotes From the Episode: “Lead your home right.” “You've got to discipline with the best in mind for your son or daughter, and you've got to do it with the end result of being more connected with them.” “Your connection with your kids is one of the most powerful connections in the world And you have a level of responsibility that comes with that.”
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 motivation and mentorship of Kamikaze Christianity into practicing and potential Kingdom champions.” Through the years, Jeanne has been used of the Lord to take challenging ministries to exciting spiritual and numerical health. Jeanne’s successful leadership has placed her in high demand as a communicator as well as a leadership coach and public speaker. She has crisscrossed the U.S. and the globe, speaking in countless venues to a myriad of audiences.
In recent years, Jeanne founded Platinum Leadership Coaching and The Cadre, non-profit organizations that seek “to instruct, equip, inspire and encourage the emerging leaders of this generation.” Through these venues, she has coached and mentored thousands of the nation’s premiere leaders. Among her honors, Jeanne was awarded the Lifetime Influence Award from the National Assemblies of God, the world’s largest denomination with over 66 million members and adherents. She has also been featured twice as the “cover story” of Ministries Today magazine. In their most recent feature article on her, Jeanne was once again heralded as one of the nation’s premiere voices in the training and raising up of emerging leaders across our nation and around the world at large.
At this season in Jeanne's life, she is largely focusing her heart and passion into putting other leaders "on her shoulders." Her three primary avenues of impact include Platinum Leadership Coaching, The Cadre, and her public speaking.
Key Takeaways: 1. We discuss longevity in leadership, the role a mentor plays in shaping strong leaders, and the power of hospitality and friendship in creating a transformational culture. 2. Jeanne shares her thoughts on how to stay steadfast on your leadership path, dealing 'cancel culture,' and the strategies to restore leaders into a place of significance. 3. She also talks about parenting, marriage, and the importance of living in the moment.
Quotes From the Episode: “When the tough times come, learn the lessons, but forget the details.” “Take the time to get to the root of the vulnerability and remove yourself from the same pattern.” “Friendship is always the highway to the heart.” Resources Mentioned: The Cadre
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