The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Send us Fan Mail 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Ho...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 Leade...

Send us Fan Mail 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 relatio...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Pri...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 moth...

Send us Fan Mail 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 serve...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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-criti...

Send us Fan Mail 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'...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. C...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 capac...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, “Makin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 str...