L3 Leadership Podcast

In the latest episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith speaks with Ryan Hawk about his advice in the corporate world, experience in football, his recent book, Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader, his show, The Learning Leader Show, and more. Check it out on any major podcasting platform!Key Take-Aways From Episode 279:While you have to be excellent at your current job, on the side, you have to be working on developing the skills to be excellent at the next job.Develop a relationship with those who are in decision-making roles early on in your career.Leaders are about people choosing to commit to you rather than committing to someone else.Commitment is a choice.The excellent leaders in the world are the ones who live in a way where they inspire others to choose to commit to them versus complying to whatever they say because they don’t want to get fired.Ryan Hawk shares his definition of a good day and operating framework:Fuel your intake engineBe a doer; experiment

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear Doug share a lesson entitled, “Life at 36.” Each year, around his birthday, Doug spends some time reflecting on where he is and what he’s learning at that age and then he shares his takeaways with you. Regardless of your ages, we’d encourage you to do the same exercise. Remember, the best experience isn’t experience, it’s evaluated experience. 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 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 the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.CONNECT WITH DOUG:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedInKey Take-Aways From Ep

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Daniel Harkavy, best-selling author and Founder & CEO of Building Champions, an international life and leadership coaching company that serves some of the world's greatest organizations.About Daniel Harkavy:As a coach to some of the country's highest-profile executives, Daniel Harkavy has witnessed the transformation--both professional and personal--that comes when leaders utilize coaching to turn their paycheck-driven teams into vibrant and successful growth cultures. Since founding his company in 1996, Harkavy and his team have coached thousands and shared their knowledge by certifying coaching leaders across the country. Now, in this strategic and thought-provoking guide, he shares his proven strategy for improving your team's performance while raising quality of life inside and outside of the office. You'll learn the core four foundations to every coaching strategy, the most powerful leadership tools you can and sh

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how he and Laura are leading their family team. ABOUT DOUG SMITH:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is sought after public speaker.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.CONNECT WITH DOUG:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn 6 Key Take-Aways From Episode 276.Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We’re a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God and make a differenc

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. In the episode, you’ll hear Doug and John Mark discuss the importance of the sabbath, how to work from rest, and having a proper view of success. 6 Key Takes From Episode 275John Mark discusses “pleasure-stacking” on the Sabbath and his journey toward making the weekly sabbath a lifestyle.Comer talks about how painful it was for him to live the life of hurry.The levels of belief:What we say we believeWhat we think we believeWhat we really believe (Our true/core beliefs)Proper decision-making: Don’t make decisions from exhaustion, but with much rest and waiting. Comer also discuss how decisions should be made in community.John Mark shares his thoughts on success - what it looks like.In the digital age, we have to take digital Sabbath very seriously.About John Mark ComerAuthor John Mark Comer lives, works, and writes

In this episode, you'll hear Doug share lessons that he has learned in 10 years of working at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that serves homeless men, women, and children in Pittsburgh, PA. The topics you'll hear covered are: FundraisingWhy you should care about those in need. How to get promoted Leadership Learning how to have hard conversations How to build a culture of community Go here for our shownotes: http://www.l3leadership.org/274 

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jesse Cole, Founder of Fans First Entertainment and Owner of the Savannah Bananas. You are in for a treat with this power-packed episode. Enjoy!About Jesse ColeJesse 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.Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.Cole has been featur

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith continues to share his top lessons learned in 2020. In part 2, you'll hear Doug share what he’s learned about family, personal branding, self-awareness, and more.Key Take-AwaysManaging/Firing - It’s the most painful part of leadership. Leaders are willing to do what others are not. The moment you feel like you have to manage someone, you’ve made a hiring mistake. -Jim Collins Lessons from letting people go:Self-Awareness: Get clear on who you are and who you want to be.What Roles do you want to fulfill?Personal Branding is overrated! If God wants to make you a name, let Him do that. “Being #1 has never been on my bucket list. Focusing on being the best that I can be has always been on my bucket list.” -John Maxwell Racial Reconciliation + Diversity & Inclusion: Leaders we need to listen like we’ve never listened before. Resources: The Third Option by Miles Mcpherson, Oneness Embraced by Tony Evans, and Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison As a Nat

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interview Denny Pattyn, Founder and President of Silver Ring Thing. Denny has been fighting an incurable cancer diagnosis for the last 5 years. Sixteen operations later, and a loss of 90 pounds, Denny is still continuing to lead strong. In this moving and incredibly inspiring episode, Denny shares what will truly matter at the end of your leadership journey.6 Key Takeaways1. Talks about how his time with the Lord is richer knowing that he’s going to be meeting the Lord in a matter of months, or possibly even weeks. 2. Denny talks about the new vision that God gave him for The Family Wins. The family is the number one group of people who evangelizes. Parently are the world’s largest evangelists. “The way a family wins is when the mother and father spend personal time with the Lord every day”... Because God’s word does not return void.  3. Denny Talks about how to discern God-given vision from what might be your own vision.I’m always very very careful to

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, as part of a two-part teaching, Doug Smith shares his top lessons in learned in 2020.Key Take-Aways From Episode 270.1. Life is Hard, Don’t Quit Doug shares 5 Truths: You are going to die, Life is hard, You are not that important, You are not in control, Your life is not about you -  You must experience your own powerlessness before a true spiritual journey can begin. 2. Learn to Rest and Recover...or you’ll be forced to. "Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." -Dallas Willard "If you don’t have plenty of time to do what I called you to do, you’re wasting time." -Keith Moore "The world aches for the generosity of a well-rested people." -Wayne Muller "Rest is an act of faith." -Dallas Willard 3. Doug shares what God taught him most in 2020. “Doug, what if you’d knew it’d all happen. You know it will. Think back to all the stress you put on yourself trying to make it happen. You can’t make anything happen. Let me surprise

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.Wayne has led New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii for 36 years and has planted 162 churches. His passion is raising up emerging leaders.Key TakeawaysWayne 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. 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.There’s a difference between tiredness and burnout. Tiredness is resolved by better sleeping habits, burnout is not.Wayne discusses solitude’s importance to our mental and spiritual health. Solitude i

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Nona Jones, Head of Faith-Based Partnerships for Facebook. In the episode, Nona Jones shares her incredible story and how to build community using social media.About Nona JonesNona Jones is considered a global thought-leader at the intersection of faith and technology and has also served as a voice of hope and healing to victims of trauma due to her own history as a survivor of physical and sexual abuse. Her highly anticipated books are equipping church leaders and individuals to harness their potential toward realizing their purpose.Shownotes available at L3Leadership.org/Episode268Links MentionedFrom Social Media to Social Ministry by Nona Jones Success from the Inside Out by Nona Joneshttps://www.nonajones.com/Facebook For Faith

In episode 267 of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how to deal with stress, burnout, and anxiety in leadership.10 KEY TAKE-AWAYS FROM EPISODE 267:Doug shares about his personal journey through burnout, stress, and anxiety, and what proved to be the most difficult season of his life.Doug shares wisdom and insight in the areas of burnout, unprocessed grief, and spiritual battles.My Spiritual health and walk with God is my #1 Priority.Continuing to Get Help!Go to TherapyTrauma Assessment Journal, Journal, Journal Seek Gratitude Evaluating and Assessing Beliefs Have a safety planInvesting in Deep Friendships Resting GrievingPruningLearning and Knowing I’m EnoughTaking MedicationThings I’m implementing:Daily unpluggingExercise daily Get a hobby Eat Healty - Look into this Go to therapyTalk with a friend weekly Overcoming the Fear of DeathLINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE 267:Leading on Empty by Wayne CordeiroThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Take a Day off by Robert Morris Change Your B

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jeremy Pryor, Founder of Family Teams and several other businesses and non-profit organizations. Jeremy shares timely insight on how to lead your family team effectively. 7 Key Take-Aways from Episode 2661. Family Teams is an organization that seeks to restore the Biblical blue print of family. Culture redefined family and the church went along. Now the family unit is suffering. Family Teams wants to change that and restore the Biblical model of family. 2. Jeremy shares their sabbath. The family meal (Shabbat) is a kick-off to our sabbath. Jeremy shares, in-depth, their sabbath meal, and how it’s created a lasting and impactful family tradition. 3. What does Sabbath look like for you? “The goal is to find your off button” - Jeremy PryorIt’s not easy to rest. It takes work and intentionality to take a full day off and not do things that feel like work. The important thing is to know that it takes time to find your “off-button”.4. Jeremy talks

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Sam Collier shares his remarkable story of finding his biological family on the Steve Harvey Show and teaching us how we can live a greater story. Sam Collier is a pastor, author, speaker, and host of A Greater Story Podcast.Key Take-Aways from Episode 265:Sam shares his remarkable story of being reunited with his biological mother on the Steve Harvey Show.The Greater story that God has for us doesn’t just happen… We have a part to play in it. We are the sum total of our influences. The reality that we experience today is more a product of those who influenced us than we think.On the topic of stewarding influence, Sam quotes Andy Stanley: “Influence is hard to gain and easy to lose."Influence puts limitations on you. Whenever you become an influencer, you’ll be limited by your influence. Sam discusses racial reconciliation. “The only way forward is conversation.” -Sam Collier“The goal of a protest is to attract attention for conversation & dialog.” -Sam C

In This episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how to overcome anxiety in leadership. In this vulnerable and faith-filled episode, Doug shares from his personal experience in battling and overcoming anxiety.Episode Summary:Anxiety and Panic: What does it feel like? What does it look like?Felt like I was going to die Could not sleepExhaustedFelt like I was going crazyCould not be present where I was  12 Keys to Overcoming Anxiety:Know that You are NOT AloneBecome Spiritually CuriousGet HelpGodTherapistShare with Family and Community - Mastermind Group Recognize that God wants you to Fight on Your OwnResource:When God Becomes Real by Brian Johnson, Bethel Music https://www.amazon.com/When-Becomes-Real-Brian-Johnson/dp/1947165577JournalIdentify and Deal with Root IssuesBreatheResource:Breathing to Heal by Max Storm | Ted Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34Get Your Thought Life Under Control Resource:Dr. Caroline Leaf APPhttps://drleaf.com/products/switch-app-pre-orderSpend time with

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear Dave Buehring, Founder & President of Lionshare, share how to make disciples of Jesus in every vocation. Key Takeaways:Jesus can impact every sphere of your life. He came to change the world, not just the church. We often limit disciple-making to the church or something only the church does.Disciple-Making vs. Mentoring: Disciple-Making always tethers things to Jesus. How to live and work practically for Jesus. Since most of us were not intentionally discipled, we don’t know how to disciple others. How do we make disciples? We look for people who are F.A.S.T.FaithfulAvailableServent-HeartedTeachableThe first question I ask in looking for someone to disciple: In whose ears will my words be big? Those are the people that we have favor with. They listen to what we have to say, do it, and come back for more. Dave discusses his one-year disciple-making curriculum and why it works. The whole mission of the early church would’ve been to do what Jesus

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 GordonGordon 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.Episode Summary:Gordon’s in his 80's, so we asked him to give advice to leaders in ea

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug Smith interview Clint Hurdle, Former Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the topic of transitioning well in leadership. About Clint Hurdle:Clint Hurdle is the former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, a position he held for nine seasons, earning him the title of NL Manager of the Year in 2013. Before working with the Pirates, Clint managed the Colorado Rockies and helped them achieve the 2007 National League pennant. Clint formerly played baseball for the Kansas City Royals along with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets and was featured in Sports Illustrated in 1978.Key Take Aways from the Interview:Clint talks about the importance of modeling positivity, faith, and character off of the ballfield and in life. What did you intentionally do to make an impact? I was intentional about listening to people and see people. I never wanted to make someone feel like they were less than I was, or that I was greater than they were. I

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Joel Manby talk about how to integrate love into your leadership. 4 Key Leadership Insights:1. What did I do to “get out of the pile” or get noticed as a younger leader? Certainly, the following characteristics helped: skillset, intuition, the anticipation of the next steps, but more than anything… work ethic. “I may have not been the smartest, I was the most hard-working”. “I did the very best job that I could in everything that I did.”2. What does loving people in an organization look like?There has to be processes and systems put in place to hold up your organizational values. These are systems that reward and correct according to your values and desired culture. Leading with love is not a soft thing or just a “Christian” thing. Leading with tough love is often the case. Leading with tough love means holding people accountable and having difficult conversations in order to uphold your company’s vision and values. 3. A rule of loving leadership: Prai