The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

The L3 Leadership Podcast is focused on leadership development and personal growth. We are obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximizing the impact of your leadership. We release a new episode every week to help you grow and develop as a leader. You will hear a mix of personal lessons from our Founder, Doug Smith, and conversations Doug has with world-class leaders from around the world. Doug interviews leaders like Pittsburgh Steelers Coach, Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Penguins Coach, Mike Sullivan, Tony Horton, Liz Wiseman, Brian Tome, John Mark Comer, Mark Batterson, Ryan Hawk, Nona Jones, Claude Silver, Ken Coleman, Christy Wright, Rachel Cruze, Mark Cole, and many more. Our hope is that you will not only learn great leadership lessons but that you will catch great leadership from the lives of the leaders that we expose you to.

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April 22, 2025 44 mins

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In this episode, Doug Smith, host of the L3 Leadership Podcast, joins the Lunch Break series of the Boss Juice Podcast to discuss his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful podcaster and leader in the Pittsburgh community. 

Doug shares insights on how he was inspired by mentors, the importance of community, and how no leader should do life alone. He also delves into his work with Light ...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and author who focuses on the critical role of fathers in parenting. 

Dr. Meeker discusses the impact of fatherhood on children's mental health, the challenges fathers face, and the importance of strong father-child relationships. She offers practical advice for parents, including how to handle discipline, ...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith is interviewed by Dave D'Angelo on Northway Christian Community's Project 167 Podcast. They discuss various topics, including Doug's impactful work at Light of Life Rescue Mission, strategies for addressing homelessness, and practical insights on financial management within families.

Doug shares his journey in leadership, the signif...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Christiana Smith Shi, discussing her new book 'Career Forward: Strategies for Women Who've Made It.' Christiana shares her extensive career journey from financial services to senior roles at McKinsey & Company and Nike. She highlights the importance of performance, taking calculated risks, and owning one's ambition. The di...

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Guest: Dr. Robert Marbut, former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

Key Topics:

  • Dr. Marbut's journey to becoming the Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under President Trump
  • The interconnected nature of homelessness, substance use, and mental health crises
  • The rapid escalation of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating impact
  • Five actionable steps t...
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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith welcomes back Clint Hurdle for his third appearance. They discuss Clint's journey since leaving Pittsburgh, including his retirement, challenges during COVID-19, and his current role with the Colorado Rockies. Clint also shares his insights about retirement, the importance of authentic relationships, and the release of his new book, 'Hurdleisms: W...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Greg Furer, President and CEO of Beratung Advisors. They discuss the origins of their friendship, the transformative power of personal growth and reflection, and the importance of making mistakes and taking risks. 

Greg emphasizes the need for a supportive community and authentic leadership, sharing insights on the vital role of mentors ...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you’ll hear Doug Smith being interviewed by Tom O’Boyle and Nate Devlin. The conversation originally aired on the Scattered Seeds Podcast

You'll hear me talk about: 

  • The state of homelessness in Pittsburgh 
  • Why we need friends that will literally slap you in the face 
  • How I'm currently growing in my leadership journey 
  • And much, much more! 

Resourc...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams. They discuss the influence of the traditional fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' offering surprising insights into business and asset building. Jeremy explains the concept of Family Inc., which guides families in creating businesses to secure financial and relational freedom.

The convers...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a personalized review system. Additionally, ...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith interviews Dr. Josh Axe about his new book 'Think This, Not That,' which addresses overcoming limiting beliefs to unlock one’s greatest potential.

Dr. Axe shares his personal journey from a struggling high school student diagnosed with ADHD to building multiple multimillion-dollar businesses. He emphasizes the power of mindset, visualiza...

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After 9 months away from the podcast, Doug Smith is back with more guests, more exciting leadership content, and brand new episodes.

Join us on December 10 for our interview with Dr. Josh Axe on overcoming limiting beliefs. See you then!

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Leon Ford shares his profound journey from the brink of death due to police brutality to becoming a symbol of forgiveness and activism.

About Leon Ford:
Leon Ford is a celebrated author, social entrepreneur, impact investor, international speaker, and changemaker dedicated to driving positive change in his community and beyond.

As a respected activ...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Anne Beiler joins Doug to discuss her upbringing, Auntie Anne’s, and shares advice with listeners who may be struggling on how she navigates life’s more difficult seasons.

About Anne Beiler:
Anne Beiler, raised in an Amish-Mennonite community, faced immense tragedy when her 19-month-old daughter died in a farming accident, leading her into darknes...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his friend Zack Blair. Together, they discuss various topics, such as mental health, leadership, confidence, and parenting.

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-b...

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Mark Miller, the former VP of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, joins us to reveal the core principles of "Uncommon Greatness."  

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...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, William Vanderbloeman joins Doug to share the groundbreaking insights he’s gained from conducting over 30,000 interviews and shares strategies that will equip you to identify and become the 'unicorn' in your professional sphere.

About William Vanderbloeman:
William brings over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor, blending ...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jade Warshaw, a Ramsey personality, shares her journey to financial freedom and the importance of following the Baby Steps to get out of debt.

About Jade Warshaw:
Jade Warshaw, hailing from a musical background, spent 15 years as a professional vocalist, touring 92 countries alongside her musician husband. However, their story took a sharp turn wi...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug is interviewed by his long-time friend, Dan Herod for his podcast, Hope Between The Lines. They delve into relationships, mental health, grief, and more.

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 Mentorin...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, bestselling author Jordan Raynor discusses his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity.

About Jordan Raynor:
Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Chri...

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