The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith
584 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratingsThe 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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Episodes
Episode #20: Winning with People | Relationships | Leadership
May 21, 2013 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Doug teaches you how to connect and relate with people. If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at [email protected].
Episode #20: Winning with People | Relationships | Leadership
May 21, 2013 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Doug teaches you how to connect and relate with people.
Episode #19: Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact | Leadership | Ministry
May 01, 2013 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThis month I sat down and interviewed Ed Glover, founder of Urban Impact. We talked about ministry, leadership, and how to make an impact in the inner city. If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at d...
Episode #19: Ed Glover, Founder of Urban Impact | Leadership | Ministry
May 01, 2013 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThis month I sat down and interviewed Ed Glover, founder of Urban Impact. We talked about ministry, leadership, and how to make an impact in the inner city.
Episode #18: Don Belt, CIO of Hefren Tillotson | Leadership | Finances | Money
April 01, 2013 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBThis month I interviewed the Chief Investment Officer of Hefren Tillotson, Don Belt. We talked leadership, finances, and more! Get ready to take some serious notes!
Episode #17: Dave Profozich, SVP at Oracle | Leadership | Business
March 01, 2013 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBThis month I sat down with Dave Profozich, who is the Group Vice President, Security Software at Oracle Corporation. We talked about personal leadership, organizational leadership, sales, and more. Get your pen and paper out and get ready to take a ton of notes! There is a ton of wisdom in this interview.
Episode #16: Kent Chevalier, Campus Pastor at North Way Community Church | Leadership | Ministry
February 06, 2013 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this month's podcast, I sat down with the Pastor of Northway Christian Community's Wexford Campus, Kent Chevalier. We talked about leadership and discipleship. If you're a follower of Christ, a Christian leader, or a pastor, this one is for you!
Episode #15: Goal Setting: How to Make 2013 Your Best Year Ever | Leadership | Business
January 21, 2013 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, Doug walks you through his system for setting and achieving goals.
Episode #15: Goal Setting: How to Make 2013 Your Best Year Ever | Leadership | Business
January 21, 2013 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, Doug walks you through his system for setting and achieving goals. If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow, hold each other accountable, and do life together. Interested? Go to http://l3leadership.org/masterminds or email me at [email protected].
Episode #14: Lisa Slayton, CEO of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation | Business | Ministry
January 14, 2013 05:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBIn this month's podcast, I sat down and interviewed Interim CEO and President of Serving Leaders, Lisa Slayton. We talked about leadership, personal growth and development, organizational leadership, and advice for next generation leaders.
Episode #13: My Year End Review Process | Leadership | Business | Entrepreneurship
December 13, 2012 05:00 - 20 minutes - 9.57 MBIn this podcast, Doug shares his year end review process with you. John Maxwell says that, "Experience isn't the best teacher, evaluated experience is." You need to have a process in your life to evaluate your life. A year end review could dramatically improve your life. Not sure how to review your year? Listen to this podcast.
Episode #12: John Henne, Owner of Henne Jewelers | Leadership | Entrepreneurship
November 20, 2012 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThis month Doug sits down with John Henne. John Henne is currently President and co-owner of Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. John has managed the family business since 1998, overseeing all aspects of the operation including diamond procurement, accounting, sales and marketing. Prior to functioning in that capacity John was the sales manager. In 2004 John and his sister Meg Henne Gibson assumed full ownership of the company that was established in 1887 by their great grandfather, Ru...
Episode #11: Larry Black, Director of Sales for DIebold | Sales | Leadership | Business
October 16, 2012 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, Doug interviews Larry Black. Larry is the Director of Security Sales for the Northeastern United States for Diebold where he is responsible for all security solutions and sales in the Northeastern United States He started working for Diebold in 1984 as an account manager and has been promoted 4 times to get to his current position. At Diebold, he has achieved the Master's Circle 14 times every year from 1984-2000 with the exception of 1990. Larry has his Masters Degree in Org...
Episode #10: Tony Quatrini, Director of Marketing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
August 01, 2012 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis month I had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Quatrini. Tony was named Pittsburgh Steelers Director of Marketing in March 2000. He is responsible for all marketing, broadcasting and sales efforts for both the Steelers and Heinz Field. Previously, he held the positions of: General Sales Manager at FOX Sports Net Pittsburgh, Account Executive for WTAE-TV and Director of Sports Marketing for the Steelers Radio Network.Tony is currently a board member for the American Ireland Fund of P...
Episode #10: Tony Quatrini, Director of Marketing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
August 01, 2012 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBThis month I had the opportunity to sit down with Tony Quatrini. Tony was named Pittsburgh Steelers Director of Marketing in March 2000. He is responsible for all marketing, broadcasting and sales efforts for both the Steelers and Heinz Field. Previously, he held the positions of: General Sales Manager at FOX Sports Net Pittsburgh, Account Executive for WTAE-TV and Director of Sports Marketing for the Steelers Radio Network.Tony is currently a board member for the American Ireland Fund of P...
Episode #9: John Stahl-Wert, President of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation | Leadership
July 03, 2012 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBThis month I had the opportunity to sit down with John Stahl-Wert. John is President and CEO of Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation/Serving Leaders, Founder of The Ship Company and Author of The Serving Leader . He teaches in the graduate leadership programs of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. and Bakke Graduate University in Seattle, Wash. and Hong Kong, serves on the Mennonite Education Agency Board, and consults on the subject of Serving Leadership in numerous business, non-profit organiz...
Episode #9: John Stahl-Wert, President of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation | Leadership
July 03, 2012 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBThis month I had the opportunity to sit down with John Stahl-Wert. John is President and CEO of Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation/Serving Leaders, Founder of The Ship Company and Author of The Serving Leader . He teaches in the graduate leadership programs of Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. and Bakke Graduate University in Seattle, Wash. and Hong Kong, serves on the Mennonite Education Agency Board, and consults on the subject of Serving Leadership in numerous business, non-profit organiz...
Episode #8: Luke Skurman, CEO of NICHE | Leadership | Business | Entrepreneurship
June 04, 2012 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode I had the honor of sitting down with Luke Skurman, CEO of College Prowler. We talked about entrepreneurship, networking, leadership, money, family, and more. This podcast is well worth taking the time to listen to. Get a pen and paper ready!
Episode #7: Len Petrancosta, Former President and CEO of Sysco Food Services | Leadership | Business
April 30, 2012 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Len Petrancosta, former President and CEO of Sysco Food Services of Pittsburgh, LLC office. We talked about personal and organizational leadership, faith, family, legacy, and more. This one of my favorite interviews to date! Well worth the listen!
Episode #7: Len Petrancosta, Former President and CEO of Sysco Food Services | Leadership | Business
April 30, 2012 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Len Petrancosta, former President and CEO of Sysco Food Services of Pittsburgh, LLC office. We talked about personal and organizational leadership, faith, family, legacy, and more. This one of my favorite interviews to date! Well worth the listen! If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet together for at least one year to help each other grow,...
Episode #6: Personal Growth: A Decision You Must Make | Leadership | Business
April 04, 2012 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBThis is a message Doug spoke at the Pittsburgh Service Summit at Carlow University on April 4th, 2012. In this message, Doug focuses on the decision to have a plan for personal growth! Personal growth isn't an option for leaders. Listen to this to learn why you need a personal growth plan and how to develop a personal growth plan for you!
Personal Growth: A Decision You Must Make | Leadership | Business
April 04, 2012 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThis is a message Doug spoke at the Pittsburgh Service Summit at Carlow University on April 4th, 2012. In this message, Doug focuses on the decision to have a plan for personal growth! Personal growth isn't an option for leaders. Listen to this to learn why you need a personal growth plan and how to develop a personal growth plan for you! If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders ...
Personal Growth: A Decision You Must Make | Leadership | Business
April 04, 2012 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBThis is a message Doug spoke at the Pittsburgh Service Summit at Carlow University on April 4th, 2012. In this message, Doug focuses on the decision to have a plan for personal growth! Personal growth isn't an option for leaders. Listen to this to learn why you need a personal growth plan and how to develop a personal growth plan for you!
Chaz Kellem, Manager of Diversity for the Pittsburgh Pirates | Leadership | Business
March 30, 2012 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBThis month, Doug sat down with Chaz Kellem. Chaz Kellem is the Manager of Diversity Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he leads by example to help the community and region in making Pittsburgh a better place to live and work. Chaz was diagnosed with a rare bone disorder at birth, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which causes the bones to break easily. With over 40 broken bones and more than 12 operations, Chaz still has the passion, motivation and energy to make a difference.Chaz graduated fro...
Episode #5: Chaz Kellem, Manager of Diversity for the Pittsburgh Pirates | Leadership | Business
March 30, 2012 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis month, Doug sat down with Chaz Kellem. Chaz Kellem is the Manager of Diversity Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he leads by example to help the community and region in making Pittsburgh a better place to live and work. Chaz was diagnosed with a rare bone disorder at birth, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which causes the bones to break easily. With over 40 broken bones and more than 12 operations, Chaz still has the passion, motivation and energy to make a difference.Chaz graduated fro...
Episode #4: Penny Semaia, Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh
March 06, 2012 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I interview Assistant Athletic Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh, Penny Semaia. Penny shares about his life, his experience as an athlete at Pitt, his experiencing leading the Student Life program at Pitt, and how he has learned to be a leader in every situation he has found himself in. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)
Penny Semaia, Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh
March 06, 2012 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I interview Assistant Athletic Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh, Penny Semaia. Penny shares about his life, his experience as an athlete at Pitt, his experiencing leading the Student Life program at Pitt, and how he has learned to be a leader in every situation he has found himself in.
Penny Semaia, Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh
March 06, 2012 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode I interview Assistant Athletic Director of Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh, Penny Semaia. Penny shares about his life, his experience as an athlete at Pitt, his experiencing leading the Student Life program at Pitt, and how he has learned to be a leader in every situation he has found himself in. If you want to 10x your growth next year, I want to challenge you to launch or join an L3 Mastermind Group. Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet toge...
Josh Dziabiak, CEO and Co-Founder of Showclix
February 09, 2012 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this interview, Doug sits down with Showclix CEO and Co-Founder Josh Dziabiak, to talk about Show Clix, leadership, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and culture. Josh Dziabiak is the Co-Founder and CEO of Showclix, a full-service online ticketing company! He started his first company, Mediacatch, when he was a teenager and sold it for over a million dollars before he turned 18. Recently, he was named one of Inc.com's 30 under 30 America's coolest young entrepreneurs!
Episode #3: Josh Dziabiak, CEO and Co-Founder of Showclix
February 09, 2012 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn this interview, Doug sits down with Showclix CEO and Co-Founder Josh Dziabiak, to talk about Show Clix, leadership, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and culture. Josh Dziabiak is the Co-Founder and CEO of Showclix, a full-service online ticketing company! He started his first company, Mediacatch, when he was a teenager and sold it for over a million dollars before he turned 18. Recently, he was named one of Inc.com's 30 under 30 America's coolest young entrepreneurs! Support the show (https://...
Josh Dziabiak, CEO and Co-Founder of Showclix
February 09, 2012 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this interview, Doug sits down with Showclix CEO and Co-Founder Josh Dziabiak, to talk about Show Clix, leadership, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and culture. Josh Dziabiak is the Co-Founder and CEO of Showclix, a full-service online ticketing company! He started his first company, Mediacatch, when he was a teenager and sold it for over a million dollars before he turned 18. Recently, he was named one of Inc.com's 30 under 30 America's coolest young entrepreneurs! If you want to 10x your ...
Mike Steidel, Director of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University
January 15, 2012 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBMike Steidel is the Director of Admission for Carnegie Mellon University, where he has worked for 34 years. In part 2 of this interview, Doug sits down with Mike and asks him about his leadership in the workplace.
Episode #2: Interview with Mike Steidel, Director of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University
January 15, 2012 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBMike Steidel is the Director of Admission for Carnegie Mellon University, where he has worked for 34 years. In part 2 of this interview, Doug sits down with Mike and asks him about his leadership in the workplace. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)
Interview with Mike Steidel, Director of Admission at Carnegie Mellon University
January 14, 2012 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBMike Steidel is the Director of Admission for Carnegie Mellon University, where he has worked for 34 years. In part 1 of this podcast, Doug sits down with Mike and asks him about his leadership both in his personal life and at home.