The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Send us a textIn this episode, you'll hear our interview with Cliff Ravenscraft. In the interview, you'll hear Cliff talk about his entrepreneurship journey, mastermind groups,  pricing, and so much more. If you are a business owner, you need to listen to this episode. There is so much wisdom in it! To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode212 About Cliff Ravenscraft: In December 2005, Cliff began podcasting as a hobby. One year later, he launched the Podcast Answer Man brand where he invested more than a decade helping tens of thousands of individuals and organizations successfully launch a podcast through one-on-one coaching and online courses. If you were to look at the top 100 podcasts in the business category of iTunes, more than 50 of these shows were created by clients who have been trained by Cliff.Today, Cliff focuses on his role as a business mentor and life coach. He mentors coaches, consultants and thought leaders through the transition from their unfulfilling day job to their own responsible and profitable online business so that they can live the life of their dreams and do the work they feel most called to do in this world. Be sure to check out what Cliff has to offer at http://www.CliffRavenscraft.comSubscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn this episode, you'll hear Dr. Leslie Braksick, Co-Founder of My Next Season, share her advice for preparing for executive leadership. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode211Learn more about Leslie: https://lesliebraksick.com/L3 One Day Leadership Conference: http://www.l3oneday.comAbout Dr. Leslie Brakscik: Professionally, Dr. Leslie Braksick is a veteran CEO coach, entrepreneur, consultant, author, educator, keynote speaker, and board member. Personally, she is a wife, mother, community leader, and philanthropist.Dr. Braksick is a resource often tapped by top executives and boards to provide coaching, insight, and advising during times of strategically important transition and intense strategic change. Her work often involves preparing EVPs for C-suite succession including coaching them during their early years at the helm. Her coaching clients have included senior-most executives at General Electric, Bell Atlantic, ExxonMobil, H.J. Heinz, The Hartford, Tenet Healthcare, Chevron, Archer Daniels Midland, and dozens of others.Dr. Braksick’s books and articles are widely used and trusted by companies and business schools to teach leadership and to showcase exemplary corporations that have successfully transformed their performance by focusing on behavior and leading through change.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org

Send us a textIn this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share his advice for young leaders. It is a talk he gave at all of the Pi Sigma Epsilon Regional Conferences. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode210.To learn more about Pi Sigma Epsilon, go to https://www.pse.org/ About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wListen on Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes495751888/l3-leadership-podcastListen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu Our Vision: L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn this episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Lead Through Tragedy and Difficult Times". He will answer the question, "What is our role as leaders in today's world?"To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode209About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn this episode, you will hear Carey Nieuwhof discuss his new book, "Didn't See it Coming: Overcoming the 7 Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences."To find ways to connect with Carey and links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode208.About Carey:CAREY NIEUWHOF is a former lawyer and the founding pastor of Connexus Church in Barrie, Ontario, one of the most influential churches in North America. He is a much sought-after conference speaker, podcaster, and thought leader. With millions of listeners regularly tuning in, The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast features today's top leaders and cultural influencers. Carey and his wife, Toni, reside near Barrie, Ontario and have two children.Sponsors:Future Forward Cohort: https://www.futureforwardchurches.com/the-cohort/Henne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. 

Send us a textIn this episode, you will hear Top Beachbody Coach, Melanie Mitro, share her top principles for success in business. To find ways to connect with Melanie and links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode207.About Melanie Mitro: I am a 35-year-old mother to 2 beautiful boys, Landon age 8 and Bryce 7. I began my fitness journey 6 1/2 years ago. On May 1, 2011, I began the Summer Slim Down Challenge with my coach that ultimately changed my life. For the past 6 1/2 years, I have been practicing clean eating, proper portion control, fitness accountability and I am happy to say that I have kept off all the initial weight that I have lost. I not only love the community that Team Beachbody has given me but I have made some of my very best friends in the world. I found a fire that I didn’t realize was inside of me when I became a Coach. I truly fell in love with helping my customers reach their fullest potential and now I also help my team of coaches do the exact same thing. We have built an incredible tribe of women all over the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom that are working to educate others on how to fuel their bodies with real whole foods and regular exercise. I truly want to help women ditch the dieter mentality and feel their absolute best.I also have a desire to help other women in their business ventures. I have found myself drawn to speaking, training, guiding and mentoring other women to growing a business that helps them live out their purpose and passion as well. I get incredible joy out of seeing other people have ah-ha moments and reach their own level of success because of something that I said or did. I am blessed that my coach introduced me to this opportunity which has given me a platform and voice to carry out my God-given talents. Never in a million years would I have expected that this small town mom from Mars PA would be the 4X Top Coach of a health and fitness company. Clearly, God had a plan for me, long before I ever saw the vision.To read more, go to https://melaniemitro.com/meet-melanie-mitro/ Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynote speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn this episode, you will hear our interview with leadership legend, Coach Tom Mullins, Founder of Christ Fellowship. You'll learn how to develop leaders, how to last in leadership, and how to pass the baton to the next generation through succession. To find ways to connect with Tom links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode206. About Tom Mullins: Tom Mullins is the founding pastor of Christ Fellowship Church. ChristFellowship is a multi-site church of 30,000 people meeting on nine campusesaround South Florida and 51,000 online around the world.Before founding Christ Fellowship, he was a successful football coach at both thehigh school and collegiate levels.   He is also the co-founder of Place of Hope, aresidential community of homes for neglected and abused children, in Palm BeachCounty, Florida, and Place of Hope International, which places children’s homesaround the world.Tom is the past president of EQUIP, John Maxwell’s organization who guidesnational and international leaders in creating a transformation movement withintheir own nation. He continues to travel and speak nationally and internationally ontheir behalf, diligently working to raise up Christian leaders around the world.Tom received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Georgetown Collegeand his doctorate from Liberty University and is currently working on his Ph.D. inOrganizational Leadership from Southeastern University.  He has written fourbooks including, The Leadership Game, The Confidence Factor, the Everydaydevotional through the New Testament, and Passing the Leadership Baton.   He ispassionate about using his influence to be a life coach and an encouragement toothers.Tom resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with his wife of 52 years, Donna, andtheir family; daughter, Noelle, son, Todd and his wife Julie, and grandson,Jefferson.Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynote speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn the interview, you'll hear our interview with Ramsey Personality and Creator of Business Boutique, Christy Wright. In the interview, we talk to Christy about how to start a business, how you should price your product or service, how to build a movement, balancing life and work, her advice to working moms, and we take through our lightning round questions! You're going to love this! To find ways to connect with Christy links to everything we discussed, and a transcript of this interview, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode205 About Christy Wright:Christy Wright is the creator of Business Boutique, a Certified Business Coach and a Ramsey Personality with a passion for equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. Since joining Ramsey Solutions in 2009, she has spoken to thousands across the country at women’s conferences, national business conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and her own sold-out live events. She is the host of the Business Boutique Podcast and her new book, Business Boutique, released in April 2017. You can follow Wright on Twitter and Instagram @ChristyBWright and online at http://www.christywright.com or http://www.facebook.com/OfficialChristyWright.Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynote speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on TuneIn: http://tun.in/piVUO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CBHbRL6rJtSXwpKBaamNo?si=8ZllK41EQnaKHcqNkNUj5wSubscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn the episode you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations. To download the show notes or to see a transcript of the lesson, go to http://www.l3leadership.org/episode204 About Doug Smith: Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups, and membership. He is also the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, where he has interviewed world-class leaders such as Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. Les Parrott, Liz Wiseman, Mike Tomlin, and many others. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others. Sponsors: Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynot speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.com Henne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.

Send us a textIn the interview, you'll hear Peter answer all of our lightning round questions and you'll hear him share a ton of incredibly useful advice for mentors and leaders looking to be mentored. If that's a subject that interests you, you have to listen to this!Thanks for listening to our interview with Peter. You can find ways to connect with him and links to everything we discussed in the show notes at l3leadership.org/episode203You can listen to part one interview in episode #202 where we talk about Peter's books, his journey to faith, his advice to church planters and pastors, and so much more! Here is the link: http://www.l3leadership.org/episode202About Peter Haas: While working in a nightclub as a rave-dj, Peter challenged the God of the Universe to “reveal himself”. Only seconds later, God responded with a jaw-dropping Gospel encounter that shook the foundation of his life. Within a few short years, Peter was sucked into full-time ministry and began pastoring in Wisconsin. After a decade, Peter relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2004 to plant Substance Church. Quickly, Substance became one of the fastest growing and most youthful multi-site mega churches in the US. Over 70% of the thousands who participate in their community are under 30 years old and over 41% of their congregation did not attend church or have a relationship with God even two years ago. Moreover, Peter is on the lead team of the Association of Related Churches and has written two books: Pharisectomy and Broken Escalators. Beyond family & church, his next greatest passions are music, film & comedy. Peter currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife Carolyn and their three kids.Sponsors:Future Forward Conference: If you are a ministry leader, church leader or a church member, then I want to let you know about an event you will not want to miss. My friends at Amplify Church and their leader, Lee Kricher are hosting their annual Future Forward Conference in Pittsburgh October 2nd and 3rd! They will be having Carey Nieuwhof as the keynot speaker. If you don't Carey, you need to! I interviewed him in episode #134 of the podcast (http://www.l3leadership.org/episode134. I encourage you to check it out. To learn more about the conference and to register your team, go to http://www.futureforwardchurches.comHenne Jewelers - http://www.hennejewelers.com Alex Tulandin - http://www.pittsburghpropertyshowcase.com Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.