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Episode Summary: In this encore episdoe of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Saleem shares the lessons he has learned about leadership from two children and two senior citizens. He explains why it’s important for leaders to see the radiance in every person they encounter, without qualifiers. He shares how he learned the importance of valuing the people around him and how he learned the value of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and living your life to be consistent with your words. He also shares why it’s important for leaders to become agents of healing, hope, and help for those within their communities and throughout the world.

About Saleem: Saleem Ghubril is the Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, a nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen the region’s urban youth, inspire systematic change, fund scholarships for post-secondary education, and empower a prepared and diverse regional workforce. Saleem is a passionate advocate for children and youth throughout Pittsburgh. In 1985, he founded The Pittsburgh Project, a community development organization dedicated to providing hundreds of vulnerable senior citizens each year with free home renovations by mobilizing thousands of young volunteers throughout the community. He is a volunteer co-pastor at the Mosaic Community Presbyterian Church and a member of the board for The Buhl Foundation, Vibrant Pittsburgh, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

5 Key Takeaways:
1.   Saleem’s upbringing and experience with growing up in the Middle East
2.  The power of seeing the light and ‘radiance’ – without qualifiers – in everyone we encounter
3.   The importance of seeing the value of those around you
4.   The power of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and demonstrating a life that is consistent with your words
5.   How leaders are charged with becoming agents of healing, hope, and help in their communities and the world

Quotes from the Episode:
“Words that bring healing, and bring hope, and bring help – leaders, we are the ones charged with that.” – Saleem Ghubril

Connect with Saleem:
The Pittsburgh Promise |  Twitter |  LinkedIn

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Megan Hyatt Miller talks about the lessons she’s learned from her father, Michael Hyatt, why mindset is everything, how to win at home and work, and more. 

About Megan Hyatt Miller: Megan Hyatt Miller is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company and the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win. She is also Michael’s oldest daughter. As the architect of Michael Hyatt & Company’s standout culture, she is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers. Under her leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company was named as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, which ranks the top companies in America for their employee engagement. When she’s not taking the company to new heights, she’s fully present at home with her husband Joel and five kids in Franklin, Tennessee.

5 Key Takeaways:
1. Megan discusses how having certain constraints can benefit your organization.
2. She talks about her personal experience as CEO and President of Full Focus.
3. Megan tells listeners how we can distinguish the difference between reality and stories that our “inner narrator” tells us.
4. She defines what a work-life balance is to her and how having a good balance can benefit everyone.
5. Megan gives advice to parents who are considering adoption and shares her experience with adoption.

Quotes From the Episode:
“Imagine a better story.”
“Having the margin you need outside of work actually drives results.”
“If you want to show up and do your best work for the long haul, you need to give your brain a break.”

Resources Mentioned:
Business Accelerator
Full Focus
Mind Your Mindset by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
Win at Work, Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller 

Connect with Megan:
Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Dr. Cloud is back for another episode to discuss his new book, Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken, his views on mental health and leadership, and setting boundaries.

About Dr. Henry Cloud: Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author. He draws on his extensive experience in business, leadership consulting, and clinical psychology, to impart practical and effective advice for improving leadership skills and business performance.

In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses alike. He has an extensive executive coaching background, and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.

His experience includes three decades as a consultant, and as an entrepreneur, he started and grew a successful chain of treatment centers in over 40 cities across the western United States. His experience running a business of this magnitude lends credibility to his expertise on leadership matters in the companies with which he works.

As a speaker, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with many business and global leaders and experts, such as Tony Blair, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, Desmond Tutu, Marcus Buckingham, and others.

Dr. Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, with a B.S. in psychology. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Biola University and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. His philanthropic interests lie in homelessness in the inner city, as well as missions in the developing world. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy. He enjoys golf, scuba diving, boating, and fishing.

4 Key Takeaways:
1. Dr. Cloud shares his views on the current mental health status of both leaders and the general population as a result of COVID.
2. He talks about trust and distrust in different institutions and shares examples of what that looks like.
3. Dr. Cloud talks about how trust can be repaired even if it is broken at some point. 
4. Doug and Dr. Cloud talk about setting boundaries and how context is essential for defining boundaries.

Quotes From the Episode:
“Find somebody who knows what they’re doing. A very good psychologist, psychiatrist, and mentor... Don’t go through this by yourself. There are people who know what to do.”
“Trust fuels investment.”
“You can be reconciled with somebody, but still not trust them.”

Resources Mentioned:
Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken by Dr. Henry Cloud
Books by Dr. Henry Cloud

Connect with Dr. Cloud:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Podcast | Instagram

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Jordan Raynor and Doug talk Taylor Swift, leadership lessons, spirituality, and writing books.

About Jordan: Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement.

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 Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. 

In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. 

Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.

Key Takeaways:
1. Jordan discusses why he loves Taylor Swift, and why he believes she is a marketing genius.
2. He talks about his experience working at The White House and the biggest leadership lesson he took away from that experience.
3. He shares advice on building an expansive professional network.
4. Jordan talks about his books, The Creator in You and Redeeming Your Time.

Quotes From the Episode:
“It’s usually not the smartest people in this world that win, it’s the most audacious people that win.”
“The level of competition decreases as the size of your goal increases.”
“Work in the secular world isn’t second class, it's the very work of God himself.”

Resources Mentioned:
The Word Before Work by Jordan Raynor
The Creator in You by Jordan Raynor
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
Every Single Album: Taylor Swift Podcast

Connect with Jordan:
Website | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram 

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 Honolulu, Hawaii, and through New Hope International, over 152 churches have been planted worldwide. He is an author, songwriter, and highly sought-after speaker. He has authored 14 books, including The Divine Mentor and Leading on Empty. Wayne and Anna, his wife of nearly fifty years, have three children and nine grandchildren. They live in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Cordeiro serves as the president of New Hope Christian College, which specializes in developing leaders for creative arts, theology, and leadership. He has recently planted New Hope West, a Doing Church as a Team congregation.

5 Key Takeaways:
1.Wayne and Doug discuss the importance of focusing on discipleship in ministry leadership. Church planting and success in the ministry is a result of proper discipleship. Character-development is crucial.
2.Wayne talks about burnout and the telltale signs of depression in leadership. It’s not something that you can plan for. Burnout is restored by healing, adjustment, and rescheduling.
3.There’s a difference between tiredness and burnout. Tiredness is resolved by better sleeping habits, burnout is not.
4.Wayne discusses solitude’s importance to our mental and spiritual health. Solitude is not isolation. Isolation is getting away from people. Solitude on the other hand is a planned away time with God.
5.Suffering in leadership is actually okay. If you never suffer, you never grow and never learn. Typically our darkest moments in leadership are right before our brightest moments.

Quotes from the Episode:
"When you're going through burnout, a night or two of rest doesn't bounce you back."
"Even though it's a tough season, don't be afraid of it".
"Often, failure comes right before success."

Resources Mentioned:
Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro
Sifted by Wanye Cordeiro
New Hope Fellowship Church

Connect with Wayne:
Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

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. Having worked at Chick-fil-A for most of his career, he saw the principles of servant leadership and compassion play out in the growth of more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country. David is now using his expertise and passion to spark the growth of individuals, teams, and organizations. He serves as a board member for numerous organizations and has helped launch several startups and nonprofits. Notably, David is a Founding Partner of Roam, a shared workspace that is on a mission to Make Work Matter.

In 2018 David founded Spark a Revolution, where he and his team help companies create a competitive advantage by building remarkable cultures and brands, and co-wrote his book, Remarkable!, to impart leadership lessons that transform workplace culture.
David is known for his marketing mind, servant’s heart, entrepreneurial spirit, and his ability to intuitively see what others and organizations could be rather than simply what they currently are.

4 Key Takeaways:
1. David shares some valuable information a mentor shared with him as a young leader.
2. He talks about using your platform of business to be rich, not get rich.
3. David shares how his experience with addressing customer pain points creates long-term value for a business.
4. He talks about what he’s learned about culture from working in marketing.

Quotes From the Episode:
“The people you’ll be surrounded by will mold and shape who you become.”
“Does the job you’re signing up for all you to do what you’re uniquely gifted to do?”
“Money is the fruit, not the object of a career.”
“Life has to be lived forward, but is best understood in reverse.”

Resources Mentioned:
Remarkable! By David Salyers

Connect with David:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 

1. Kadi discusses her book, Developing Female Leaders.
2. She talks about developing more female leaders who want to start a family or are raising a family.
3. Kadi challenges people to make their ministry or organization more equitable.
4. She talks about creating a safe space within the workplace for women and what that should look like.
5. She discusses establishing your voice as a woman. 

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 relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, is the host of the L3 Leadership podcast and 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.

3 Key Takeaways:
1. Doug shares a story that provides a great perspective on gratitude.
2. He talks about how to increase gratitude through journaling and other methods.
3. He emphasizes the importance of encouraging others and how to effectively encourage others.

Quotes From the Episode:
“My life has been transformed by the encouragement of others.”
“Everyone on the planet needs encouragement.”
“Silent gratitude never did anyone any good.”

Resources Mentioned:
The Five Minute Journal

Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

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 across industries.

Mr. Schulze's professional life began more than 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 1983. There Mr. Schulze created the operating and service standards that have become world-famous.

During his tenure at The Ritz-Carlton, Mr. Schulze served as President and COO, responsible for the $2 billion operations worldwide. It was under his leadership that The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company became the first service-based company to be awarded the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award — twice.

In 1991, Mr. Schulze was recognized as "corporate hotelier of the world" by HOTELS magazine. In 1995, he was awarded the Ishikawa Medal for his personal contributions to the quality movement. In 1999, Johnson & Wales University gave him an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree in Hospitality Management. Most recently, Mr. Schulze was honored with the “Legacy of Innovation and Inspiration Award” by Historic Hotels of America.

After leaving The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Mr. Schulze went on to found The Capella Hotel Group. This luxury hotel company managed some of the most elite properties worldwide and gave Mr. Schulze the opportunity to further define the luxury hotel industry, receiving countless awards and recognitions.

Today, Mr. Schulze serves as Expert in Residence at Arch + Tower, a boutique, organizational strategy consulting firm. He also recently completed his first book, titled “Excellence Wins.”

4 Key Takeaways:

1. He discusses the importance of vision in starting a company.
2. Horst shares his views on the state of work and leadership today.
3. He talks about what he believes excellence is.
4. He gives advice to people who are looking for their purpose in life.

Quotes From the Episode:
“You should invite people to join your dream, your vision.”
“Create excellence in what you’re doing.”
“Be a leader of yourself.”
“Keep always in mind your fellow human being.”

Resources Mentioned:
Excellence Wins by Horst Schulze
Ritz-Carlton

Connect with Horst:
Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 

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-criticizing, and struggling solotreprenuer into an unapologetic woman running a multi-six-figure coaching business. Once she learned the art of creating and quantum leaping, she tenaxed her business in under two years while strengthening her faith, confidence, and personal fulfillment.
Alex is dedicated to helping other women create wild success in life and business by releasing shame and fear that slows them down while cultivating full conviction in their vision and their value. Her clients experience significant shifts in how they see themselves as they accelerate their revenue and results more easily.
Deeply committed to practicing what she preaches, Alex has studied with multiple world-class mentors, including David Nagel, one of the architects of the personal development industry to uplevel every area of her life, family, and business.
She and her husband Adam value transformative experiences in travel, practicing Brazillian Ju Jitsu, and devoting a purposeful life together with their daughter, Stella Love.

4 Key Takeaways:
1. Alex talks about how she started her business and what she learned in the first year. 
2. She shares what her experience was like investing in a coach. 
3. She talks about her beliefs surrounding failure.
4. Alex defines what a “quantum leap” means to her.

Quotes From the Episode:
“I decided to follow what I wanted instead of doubting myself.”
“People pleasing is being dishonest with someone to avoid their potential reaction to you.”
“The only way you can avoid mistakes is to not be in the arena.”
“Money is a vehicle for change and for impact.”

Resources Mentioned:
Pace Success Coaching

Connect with Alex:
Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

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 have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.

The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.

The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game since their first season and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.

Jesse released his first book “Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out” in January of 2018 with a World Book Tour…at Epcot.

Cole has been featured on over 500 podcasts and is an in-demand keynote speaker all over the country sharing the Fans First Experience on how to stand out, be different and create raving fans of both customers and employees.

Cole is the Host of the Business Done Differently Podcast and has interviewed over 100 of some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs, authors and speakers.

Fun Fact: Cole owns seven yellow tuxedos and proposed to his wife Emily in the yellow tux in front of a sold out crowd. She said Yes! The two later married at their stadium. In 2018, they welcomed their first baby banana, Maverick.

5 Key Takeaways:
1. Jesse catches up listeners on what has happened in his life in the past year and a half.
2. He shares what his main inspiration is  for trying out new ideas.
3. Jesse talks about his new book, Fans First. 
4. He gives advice to listeners about how to grow their confidence and be their biggest fans.
5. He shares what the most rewarding part of owning The Bananas is for him. 

Quotes From the Episode:
“How can you experiment with ideas faster?”
“If you want to create fans of other people, you better be your biggest fan of what you do.”
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”

Resources Mentioned:
Fans First by Jesse Cole
Bananaland on ESPN
Cameron Hughes

Connect with Jesse:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube 

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 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.

5 Key Takeaways:

1.  He discusses the four questions to ask yourself when you find yourself in a season of transition.
2.  Doug talks about navigating uncomfortable transitions.
3.  He reminds us that God has to dry up the well sometimes to push us forward.
4.  He gives advice on looking back on the previous seasons of your life. 
5.  Doug reminds us that transitions can bring us to something better.
   
   

Quotes From the Episode:
“There will be times in your life where God has to dry up the well to get you to move and the best thing you can do when God says to ‘move’, is move.”
“Believe in life cycles and seasons because they are real.”
“Do not get bitter about your last season.”
“Soon it’ll be better than it’s ever been.”

Resources Mentioned:
Matt Keller Leadership Podcast
Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud (Affiliate Link)

Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

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, “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 Hardy
Light Of Life

Connect with Doug:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

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 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 Group
Free Brand Call

Connect with AJ:
Instagram | Website | Facebook

Episode 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 Pittsburgh
Urban Impact Foundation

Connect with Ed:
Webpage 

Episode 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:

1. Mike talks about ManUp and how it is relevant to him personally.
2. He discusses balancing work and family.
3. Mike shares his favorite sport outside of football.
4. 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 Pittsburgh
Urban Impact Foundation

Connect with Mike:
Webpage | Facebook | Twitter 

Episode 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:

1. John talks about his experience as a child being burned and what he learned from it.
2. He shares how faith has been instrumental in his journey.
3. John discusses how he got his start in motivational speaking.
4. He talks about a few points from his book, On Fire.
5. 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’Leary
Live Inspired Podcast
Sign up for John’s Free 21 Day Challenge

Connect with John:
Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Laura Smith talks about how she believes that finishing something out and having grit can lead to the most development as a leader and how important it is to set goals, have community, and rest along the way. 

4 Key Takeaways:

1. Laura talks about how overcoming difficulty leads to growth.
2. She discusses grit.
3. She encourages leaders to exercise their ability to change the situation rather than run from it.
4. Laura talks about how long-term goals can further your leadership.

About Laura: Laura Smith is the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua and Co-Founder of L3 Leadership. She is an experienced solution-based sales professional with over 10 years of experience in selling, defining, and implementing procurement solutions and strategies across global enterprises. She holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Laura is married to her high school sweetheart, Doug Smith - Co-Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. 

Quotes From the Episode:

“When you become weary, you lose your passion.”

“Leaders are tapping out too early.”

“The answer is often a new you.”

“Leadership is pain, and the amount of pain you are able to endure sets the limit of your effectiveness.”

Resources Mentioned:
Mastermind Groups

Connect with Laura:
L3 Leadership Website

Episode Summary: In this episode, Doug talks about how he got started podcasting, what he believes is important for longevity, the benefits of podcasting and tips he has for podcast production starting out. 

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Doug talks about how podcasting can help your organization.
2. He shares his number one tip to get going on your podcast.
3. He talks about how to get guests to interview and how he creates his interviews that set him apart from other podcasts.
4. Doug shares which feedback have been game changers for him. 
5. He tells listeners why they should stop comparing themselves to other podcasters.

About Doug Smith: Doug 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.

Quotes from the Episode:
“You have to be willing to be bad in the beginning.”
“Try to be unique and creative.”
“Don’t be intimidated by the person you are interviewing.” 
“You’ll never get the feedback you don’t ask for.” 
“You have to have a strong why.”

Resources Mentioned:
GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/?cid=oas-us-domains-garageband.com
Riverside FM: riverside.fm