L3 Leadership Podcast

In this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Lead Through Tragedy and Difficult Times". He will answer the question, "What is our role as leaders in today's world?"To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode209About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas

In this episode, you will hear Carey Nieuwhof discuss his new book, "Didn't See it Coming: Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences."To find ways to connect with Carey and links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode208.About Carey:CAREY NIEUWHOF is a former lawyer and the founding pastor of Connexus Church in Barrie, Ontario, one of the most influential churches in North America. He is a much sought-after conference speaker, podcaster, and thought leader. With millions of listeners regularly tuning in, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast features today's top leaders and cultural influencers. Carey and his wife, Toni, reside near Barrie, Ontario and have two children.Sponsors:Future Forward Cohort: https://www.futureforwardchurches.com/the-cohort/Henne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTune

In this episode, you will hear Top Beachbody Coach, Melanie Mitro, share her top principles for success in business. To find ways to connect with Melanie and links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode207.About Melanie Mitro: I am a 35-year-old mother to 2 beautiful boys, Landon age 8 and Bryce 7. I began my fitness journey 6 1/2 years ago. On May 1, 2011, I began the Summer Slim Down Challenge with my coach that ultimately changed my life. For the past 6 1/2 years, I have been practicing clean eating, proper portion control, fitness accountability and I am happy to say that I have kept off all the initial weight that I have lost. I not only love the community that Team Beachbody has given me but I have made some of my very best friends in the world. I found a fire that I didn’t realize was inside of me when I became a Coach. I truly fell in love with helping my customers reach their fullest potential and now I also help my team of coaches

In this episode, you will hear our interview with leadership legend, Coach Tom Mullins, Founder of Christ Fellowship. You'll learn how to develop leaders, how to last in leadership, and how to pass the baton to the next generation through succession. To find ways to connect with Tom links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode206. About Tom Mullins: Tom Mullins is the founding pastor of Christ Fellowship Church. ChristFellowship is a multi-site church of 30,000 people meeting on nine campusesaround South Florida and 51,000 online around the world.Before founding Christ Fellowship, he was a successful football coach at both thehigh school and collegiate levels.   He is also the co-founder of Place of Hope, aresidential community of homes for neglected and abused children, in Palm BeachCounty, Florida, and Place of Hope International, which places children’s homesaround the world.Tom is the past president of EQUIP, John Maxwell’s organizati

In the interview, you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality and Creator of Business Boutique, Christy Wright. In the interview, we talk to Christy about how to start a business, how you should price your product or service, how to build a movement, balancing life and work, her advice to working moms, and we take through our lightning round questions! You're going to love this! To find ways to connect with Christy links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode205 About Christy Wright:Christy Wright is the creator of Business Boutique, a Certified Business Coach and a Ramsey Personality with a passion for equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. Since joining Ramsey Solutions in 2009, she has spoken to thousands across the country at women’s conferences, national business conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and her own sold-out live events. She is the host of the Business Bou

In the episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode204 About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Sponsors: Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends a

In the interview, you'll hear Peter answer all of our lightning round questions and you'll hear him share a ton of incredibly useful advice for mentors and leaders looking to be mentored. If that's a subject that interests you, you have to listen to this!Thanks for listening to our interview with Peter. You can find ways to connect with him and links to everything we discussed in the show notes at l3leadership.org/episode203You can listen to part one interview in episode #202 where we talk about Peter's books, his journey to faith, his advice to church planters and pastors, and so much more! Here is the link: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode202About Peter Haas: While working in a nightclub as a rave-dj, Peter challenged the God of the Universe to “reveal himself”. Only seconds later, God responded with a jaw-dropping Gospel encounter that shook the foundation of his life. Within a few short years, Peter was sucked into full-time ministry and began pastoring in Wisconsin. After a decade,

In the interview, you'll hear Rave DJ turned Pastor, Peter Haas, talk about his journey to faith, his books, growing leaders, ministry, and so much more! You're going to love this!To connect with Peter, download a transcript or the interview, and more, go to the show notes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode202You can listen to our lightning round interview in episode #203 here: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode203 About Peter Haas: While working in a nightclub as a rave-dj, Peter challenged the God of the Universe to “reveal himself”. Only seconds later, God responded with a jaw-dropping Gospel encounter that shook the foundation of his life. Within a few short years, Peter was sucked into full-time ministry and began pastoring in Wisconsin. After a decade, Peter relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2004 to plant Substance Church. Quickly, Substance became one of the fastest growing and most youthful multi-site mega churches in the US. Over 70% of the thousands who participate in their commu

In today's episode you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality, Rachel Cruze. In the interview, you'll hear Rachel's advice to working moms, what she's learned about leadership and business while working at Ramsey Solutions, her recent book, "Love Your Life Not Theirs", and we take her through our lightning round! For links to everything we discussed, key takeaways, and other resources from the episode, you can download the shownotes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode201About Rachel Cruze: As a #1 New York Times best-selling author and host of The Rachel Cruze Show, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at rachelcruze.com, youtube.com/rachelcruze or facebook.com/rachelramseycruze.Subscribe to our pod

In today's episode you'll hear our Founder, Doug Smith, share the vision and values of L3 Leadeship. About Doug:Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://p

In today's episode you'll hear our lightning round interview with Evan Addams, who was employee #2 at a start-up company called, No Wait, which scaled and got sold to Yelp for $40 million.No wait created an app that was a waitlisting system for restaurants and allows guests to add their name ahead of arrival in order to speed up the time it takes to be sat. Through the app guests can check the wait times, receive texts when their table is ready, and several other features. In the interview, you'll hear Evan share the lessons he learned from being a start-up to scaling, to getting sold. He also gives a ton of practical advice that will help entrepreneurs scale their companies as well. You're going to love it!For ways to connect with Evan and links to everything we discuss, please download the shownotes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode199. You can also listen to part one of our interview in episode #198. In that episode, Evan shares the lessons he learned while scaling NoWait until it

In today's episode you'll hear our interview with Evan Addams, who was employee #2 at a start-up company called, No Wait, which scaled and got sold to Yelp for $40 million.No wait created an app that was a waitlisting system for restaurants and allows guests to add their name ahead of arrival in order to speed up the time it takes to be sat. Through the app guests can check the wait times, receive texts when their table is ready, and several other features. In the interview, you'll hear Evan share the lessons he learned from being a start-up to scaling, to getting sold. He also gives a ton of practical advice that will help entrepreneurs scale their companies as well. You're going to love it!For ways to connect with Evan and links to everything we discuss, please download the shownotes at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode198Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein:

In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you will hear Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, share how he leads at home and in the locker room. In this interview with Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, you will hear him answer the following questions:1.) Your life was impacted by three men in a significant way, Poo Johnson, your stepdad, and your grandfather. Can you talk about the impact these men made on your life?2.) What advice would you give men when it comes into investing in young men?3.) What advice do you have for dads in order them to "dad hard"?4.) If you could have coffee with yourself when you first became coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, what would you tell that Mike Tomlin?5.) As a leader and coach, what is the greatest investment of your time and energy?6.) If you could put a quote on a billboard for everyone to see, what would it say?7.) Is there anything left to do on your bucket list?8.) Any other advice for leaders?This interview was recorded at Man-up Pittsburgh, an

In this episode, you will hear Doug Smith share his thoughts on why it is so important to provide a good return on investment on others investment in us.Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode196.Doug's Bio:Doug is the Development Manager 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 highschool sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUOSubscribe to our podcast

Today, you'll hear our interview with Dr. Rob McCleland! If you're unfamiliar with Rob, he is the CEO of Leader Tribe, Director of Leadership Development at Victory World Church, and Past President of the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode195.Dr. Rob McClelands Bio:Owner of Upward Leadership--a consulting and training company. Past President of John Maxwell Leadership Foundation. I have sat in the big chair in Higher Education, Medical Foundations, and multinational groups. My goal is very simple: build hard working, healthy, and fun organizations where people love to serve and give their best. I do that by an unrelenting commitment to clarifying purpose, empowering employees, and acknowledging contributions. I concentrate on the kind of Leadership Development that leads individuals and teams to a more inspiring and more rewarding future. I live it, train others for it and speak about it.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itun

Today, you'll hear our Q&A with Bishop David Zubik at an event we recently hosted. You'll hear Bishop Zubik share his thoughts on how unity can be possible across denominational lines, how to lead people with opposing views, how to impact the next generation, how to show people you're living your faith, how to surround yourself with people who will be honest with you, and how we can pray for the Bishop. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode194.Listen to our Bishop Zubik's talk in episode #193 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode193.To listen to our interview with Bishop Zubik, go to episode #166: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode166Bishop David Zubik's Bio:Bishop David A. Zubik was born September 4, 1949, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to the late Stanley and Susan (Raskosky) Zubik. He attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergradu

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear David Zubik, Catholic Diocese Bishop of Pittsburgh, speak on 4 characteristics every leader must develop. Download the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode193.Listen to our Q&A with Bishop Zubik in episode #194 at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode194.To listen to our interview with Bishop Zubik, go to episode #166: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode166Bishop David Zubik's Bio:Bishop David A. Zubik was born September 4, 1949, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to the late Stanley and Susan (Raskosky) Zubik. He attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergraduate degree at Duquesne University in 1971 and went on to study at Saint Mary Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a degree in theology in 1975.Bishop Zubik was ordained a priest on May 3, 1975, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard at Saint P

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear Mark Cole, CEO of all of John Maxwell's companies, speak on transformational leadership. For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode192.To listen to our interview with Mark Cole, go to episode #147: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode147Mark's Bio:Mark Cole serves as the CEO of all John Maxwell Companies and has more than 25 years of leadership and team development experience, which uniquely qualifies him to have an integral role and be the champion of the John C. Maxwell brand. He is committed to adding value to individual leaders and leadership teams. Mark has experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and he has led companies through economic challenges, growth barriers, and disconnected team dynamics.Mark has learned team development from the world’s leading source of expertise: John C. Maxwell. Mark has worked more closely with John than anyone else in

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. In the interview, you'll hear us talk about dreams, writing books, the importance of empowering other, parenting, and so much more. You are going to love this! For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode191/Mark's Bio:Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church (www.theaterchurch.com) in Washington, DC. One church with eight locations. NCC is focused on reaching emerging generations and meets in theaters throughout the DC metro area. NCC also owns and operates the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase and has recently released Whisper and Play the Man. Ma

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with Dr. Leslie Brasick.In part 2, in episode 190, you'll hear our lightning round with Leslie as well as her thoughts on faith, money.For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode190.In part 1 of the interview, you'll hear us talk about executive leadership, sales, succession, advice for leaders moving onto their next season, and more. You can listen to that here: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode189About Dr. Leslie Braksick: Professionally, Dr. Leslie Braksick is a veteran CEO coach, entrepreneur, consultant, author, educator, keynote speaker, and board member. Personally she is a wife, mother, community leader, and philanthropist.Dr. Braksick is a resource often tapped by top executives and boards to provide coaching, insight, and advising during times of strategically important transition and intense strategic change. Her work often involves preparing EV