The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Send us a textEpisode 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, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways:1. Doug shares an exciting announcement!2. He reflects upon what getting older means to him.3. Doug talks about goals he came away with from a spiritual retreat.4. He emphasizes the importance of marriage, family, and legacy.Quotes From the Episode:“At 37, I’m still more grateful for life than I’ve ever been.”“Getting older is a gift.”“Always have something to look forward to.”“At 37, we’re stewarding a life for God.”“Your decisions matter.”“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyLight Of LifeConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

Send us a textEpisode 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 strategist, she challenges and inspires people to reinvent themselves as part of building and monetizing their personal brand. AJ has personally worked with thousands of individuals to help them focus their expertise, expand their reach, build their reputation and brand the one thing no one else has, their name.Over the last 10 years she has been a part of founding, launching and building a very successful 8- figure coaching business, a multi million-dollar consulting business, and a 7-figure speaking business. Along with her company Brand Builders Group, AJ was featured in a 3-page spread in Success Magazine on the impacts of personal branding as well as recently being named as one of the Top 5 Personal Branding Speakers of 2019. Her client roster includes working with top level executives from organizations such as Bridgestone, Verizon Cellular Sales, Home Franchise Concepts and DIRECTV as well as working with well known speakers, best selling authors, entrepreneurs and online influencers such as mega podcast host Lewis Howes and original “shark”, creator of the infomercial and serial entrepreneur Kevin Harrington.AJ has taken 25 years of setbacks, successes, tragedies and overcoming and distilled them into simple yet powerful lessons that will help anyone become better than ever.4 Key Takeaways:1. AJ gives advice to someone looking to narrow down their personal brand.2. She talks about how her company, Brand Builders Group, works with people looking to build their personal brand.3. AJ talks about how personal brands are a growing trend.4. She highlights how important content creation is for growing your personal brand.Quotes From the Episode:“Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should.”“I want to be someone who is known for making a difference in this world.”“Personal branding is an extension of who you are and what you want to be known for.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Brand Builders GroupFree Brand CallConnect with AJ:Instagram | Website | Facebook

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Glover shares the vision of why he started the ManUp conference and the impact it’s had on the community.About Ed: Rev. Dr. Ed Glover is the Founder and President of Urban Impact Foundation.  He currently serves as Associate Preacher and Director of Urban Missions at Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, PA. Pastor Ed and his wife Tammy have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.5 Key Takeaways:1. Ed shares his goals behind ManUp.2. He provides statistics on the impact of fatherlessness.3. Ed talks about what Urban Impact does from day to day.4. He talks about the impact that Urban Impact has on the community.5. Ed shares a message he feels is relevant to men today.Quotes From the Episode:“I wanted to impact men, and I wanted to impact the fatherless.”“Fatherlessness is destroying the family, it’s destroying the very fabric of our country.”“We’re encouraging men to get involved in their community.”“You repent and God redeems.”Guest Resources Mentioned:ManUp PittsburghUrban Impact FoundationConnect with Ed:Webpage 

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin discusses ManUp, an annual conference in Pittsburgh that encourages men to maximize their impact in their home and community and raise awareness towards fatherlessness. He also talks about his career, sports, and his favorite leadership principles.About Mike: Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on January 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. In his 14 seasons as head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team's storied history. A franchise known for stability at the head coaching position, Tomlin ranks among the League's longest-tenured active head coaches entering the 2021 season.Mike also founded the ManUp conference 10 years ago in partnership with the Urban Impact Foundation.4 Key Takeaways:Mike talks about ManUp and how it is relevant to him personally.He discusses balancing work and family.Mike shares his favorite sport outside of football.He talks about one leadership principle that he carries with him.Quotes From the Episode:“As leaders, we need to continually listen.”“Listening is a skill.”“Part of good leadership is being open to ideas.”“I’ll tolerate you until I can replace you.”Guest Resources Mentioned:ManUp PittsburghUrban Impact FoundationConnect with Mike:Webpage | Facebook | Twitter 

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, John O’Leary shares his story, some of the lessons he’s learned throughout his journey, his faith and discusses his book On Fire.5 Key Takeaways:John talks about his experience as a child being burned and what he learned from it.He shares how faith has been instrumental in his journey.John discusses how he got his start in motivational speaking.He talks about a few points from his book, On Fire.John provides advice to aspiring speakers and authors looking to level up. About John: In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. Today, John is the author of the #1 National Bestselling books ON FIRE and IN AWE. The latter released in May 2020 with many saying it is the message we all need right now. John is the host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast and a live and virtual event speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.Quotes From the Episode:“Your life is a gift.”“I believe God is big enough to elevate the way I view my life.”"I choose to thrive.”Guest Resources Mentioned:On Fire by John O’LearyLive Inspired PodcastSign up for John’s Free 21 Day ChallengeConnect with John:Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Ken Coleman talks about topics such as The Great Resignation, promotions, and his new book, From Paycheck to Purpose.5 Key Takeaways: Ken talks about what coaching means to him and why he enjoys doing it.He talks about The Great Resignation and the effects of the pandemic on the US economy.Ken gives advice to leaders who are looking to attract and retain talent within their organization.He goes over his new book and summarizes each section. He talks about what to do in order to win a promotion within your organization.About Ken: Ken Coleman is the #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Ken Coleman Show. As America’s Career Coach, he helps callers discover what they do best so they can do work they love and produce the results that matter most to them. Whether you’re looking for a complete career change or you’re just unsure about what step to take next, Ken will help you get unstuck and get on the path to meaningful work.Quotes From the Episode:“Coaching is about transformation.”“They’re not looking for a better job, they're looking for a better life.”“That is where opportunities live, on the other side of a connection.”“Your time will come.”“You matter, you have what it takes, press on.”Guest Resources Mentioned:The Ken Coleman ShowFrom Paycheck to Purpose by Ken ColemanGet Clear Career AssessmentVansVoices of the Heart by Chip DoddSmartless PodcastPebble Beach Golf CourseConnect with Ken:Webpage | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Brian Moran discusses his framework for the 12 Week Year and shares how you can get more done in 12 weeks than most can in a year. 5 Key Takeaways:Brian shares his definition of accountability and what that means in relation to other people as a leader. He discusses why he wrote his book, The 12 Week Year.Brian talks about how shortening the timeframe to achieve a goal can bring clarity, momentum, and stress reduction.He shares the framework he provides leaders with to achieve their goals in the 12 Week Year.Brian discusses how he reviews his execution and results to accomplish more. About Brian: Brian is the CEO and founder of The Execution Company. He is a highly respected expert and accomplished executive who has developed a well-versed business perspective from his vast experience in consumer products, healthcare, food service, automotive and transportation and professional service sectors.Brian is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The 12 Week Year, a program developed to empower individuals and companies to achieve more in 12 weeks than what others accomplish in 12 months. The 12 Week Year philosophy and training program has been implemented worldwide with industry leading companies like Allstate, BBVA, Mass Mutual, Metronic, Merril-Lynch, Nationwide, Paycor, and Papa Johns.Prior to launching The Execution Company, Brian had leadership positions within Pepsico, UPS, Senn Delany Management Consultants, and National Automotive Corporation. Coupling his corporate experience with his entrepreneurial drive, Brian also co-founded Bio Inc, a health services provider specializing in wellness and medical surveillance performing on-site medical testing.A trusted strategic advisor and visionary, Brian volunteers his time to mentor promising entrepreneurs to refine, implement, and execute their business plans, and his charity work includes Susan G. Komen and CBMC. Quotes From the Episode:“In the end, you choose your consequences.”“Separate the starting from finishing.”“The 12 Week Year is about being great at a few things, rather than being mediocre at a lot of things.”“Do everything you can to grow.”Guest Resources Mentioned:The 12 Week Year  by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington12 Week Year WebsiteUncommon Accountability by Brian P. Moran and Michael LenningtonFeel the Fear and Do it Anyways by Susan JeffersOne Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard Ph.D. Connect with Brian:Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Grant Baldwin shares his journey in which he went from being a youth pastor to a professional public speaker and shares some tips he learned along the way.5 Key Takeaways:Grant talks about how he got his start with public speaking.He gives advice to aspiring speakers on how to know if speaking would be right for them.He highlights the importance of focusing on one specific topic to get a start in the speaking industry.Grant discusses how valuable marketing materials are for speakers.He talks about how to price yourself as a speaker.About Grant: Back in 2008, Grant was a broke youth pastor who didn’t really know what he wanted to do in life. Through a few twists and turns, he decided to start a speaking business. He worked hard to build my business and get paid to speak, all while trying to figure things out on his own because there weren’t a ton of great resources out there.Despite starting his speaking career during a financial crisis in 2008, Grant has earned over $2 million from 500+ paid engagements all over the world. He has done everything from closed-door workshops to keynotes in front of 13,000 people. In 2015, he started his podcast, The Speaker Lab, which aims to give speakers clarity, confidence and a clear path to make an impact.Grant is married to his high school sweetheart and together they have 3 girls. He currently resides in Nashville, TN. Quotes from the Episode:“You want to make sure you’re delivering onstage, but you also want to make sure to deliver offstage as well.”“This is simple, but it’s not easy.”“Who you are is more important than what you do.”“Enjoy the journey.”Guest Resources Mentioned:https://myspeakerfee.com/The Speaker LabOura RingRework  by Jason Fried and David Heinemeir HanssonThe Successful Speaker by Grant BaldwinConnect with Grant:Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, John Delony discusses his new book, Own Your Past, Change Your Future, his experience and perspective on anxiety, trauma and grief and what he has learned by working with Dave Ramsey.5 Key Takeaways:John recalls his background in mental health.He talks about his own personal experience with mental health struggles.He discusses the differences between regular stress and toxic stress.John breaks down trauma and what happens to someone mentally when they are traumatized.He shares what his experience has been like working with Ramsey Solutions.About John: Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the mental health expert for Ramsey Solutions. John’s goal is to help you navigate tough decisions, improve your relationships, and believe you’re worthy of being well.Quotes From the Episode:“You have to make peace with it.”“Wellness is a series of practices.”“Anxiety is an alarm system.”“You are worth being well and you are worth being loved.”Guest Resources Mentioned:Own Your Past, Change Your Future by John DelonyRamsey SolutionsI Don’t Wanna Talk About It  by Terrence RealBag of CandyBurnout  by Amelia & Emily NegoskiDopamine Nation by Anna Lembke Connect with John:Webpage | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Tricia Sciortino talks about Belay, a virtual assistant company, and how she went from being a founding employee to CEO.6 Key Takeaways:Tricia details her career leading up to Belay.She discussed what she’s learned about leadership since being CEO and how she applied what she knew about leadership prior to that role. Tricia shares how goal setting propelled her forward in Belay.She talks about why having an assistant can really take a business further.She lists off the things that VA’s do to help leaders.She shares a general overview of what a week looks like as a VA. About Tricia: Born and raised in Long Island, she attended the University of Hartford and earned a degree in Business Administration and Management. For ten years, she served as District Manager for the retail chain Pacific Sunwear, however, when her first child was born, she – like many other parents – found herself struggling to balance her high-profile career with her new role as a mother. Enter: BELAY. Joining a startup during the recession was risky, but she took a leap of faith. As BELAY’s first employee and virtual assistant – and then onto serve as Director, Vice President, President, COO, and now CEO – Tricia’s spent the last 10 years ‘walking the walk’ of what BELAY calls the Third Option: the ability to cultivate a balanced life with a successful career while making family and personal relationships a priority. As a leader, she’s passionate about everyone owning and forging their own paths, careers, and professional development, putting each of BELAY’s valued employees and contractors in the driver’s seat to cultivate the balance of work and life that best suits them. She’s so committed to helping people realize this that, in 2020, she launched a podcast, One Next Step, to show leaders that they can not only grow their business but also help them create more margin so that they can enjoy their life.Tricia lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, two daughters, stepson, and fur baby, Lola, and is seriously grateful – for the opportunity to live out her third option every day as a hands-on mom while supporting those she leads to live out theirs.Quotes From the Episode:“My goal was always to be the next ‘thing’.” “Imagine what you could do with two extra hours a day.” “We view ourselves as the people giving you your time back.”“Nobody intends to miss the mark.”“Yes you can.”Resources Mentioned:Belay SolutionsSlackZoomTrackpadAirpodsDare by Becky Blalock