L3 Leadership Podcast

Send a textWhat would people say about your life at your memorial service?In this deeply personal episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares the powerful leadership lessons he learned after attending the memorial service of legendary pastor and leader Jeff Leake.For over two hours, story after story was shared about a man who finished his race with his faith, family, character, and calling intact. The experience forced Doug to ask a question every leader must wrestle with:Am I living in a way that will lead to a life well lived?⏱️ Episode Breakdown00:00 – Why this memorial service deeply moved Doug02:00 – Doug’s relationship with Jeff and the impact of mentorship04:00 – The 2% principle: Finishing with family, character, and calling intact08:00 – “Nobody has a dad like my dad” — intentional parenting that lasts12:00 – Why family must come before success14:30 – The urgency of spiritual fathers and mothers18:00 – Becoming a spiritual parent to the next generation20:30 – “Calm always wins” — emotion