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The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Doug Smith 451 episodes Latest May 19, 2026

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith focuses on leadership development and personal growth. Each week, host Doug Smith shares personal lessons and interviews world-class leaders from various fields, including sports, business, and ministry. Guests have included Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, Tony Horton, and Liz Wiseman. The podcast aims to help listeners grow to their maximum potential and maximize their leadership impact.

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How Great Leaders Accelerate the Next Generation with Pastor John Nuzzo May 19, 2026 4229 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Pastor John Nuzzo, founder of Victory Family Church and author of The Acceleration Mandate.Pastor John is also one of the most influential voices in my life — my pastor, mentor, and spiritual father.And honestly… this may be one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.We talked about:•
Take Control of Your Health: A Leader's Guide to Finishing Strong May 12, 2026 2283 Send us Fan MailOnly 2% of Christian leaders make it to their finish line with their families, faith, and calling intact — and Doug Smith believes your health is one of the biggest reasons why. In this powerful talk, Doug shares his personal journey from "Fat Dougie" to fit at 40, the wake-up call he got from his dad's triple bypass surgery, and the practical steps every leader can
Advice for the 60+ Crowd Apr 21, 2026 1629 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful message titled Advice for the 60+ Crowd: How to Make the Most of the Final Season of Your Life.After speaking to a group of seniors at a local church in Pittsburgh, Doug realized this message applies to every leader—no matter their age. This episode is a call to live with intention, finish well, and invest y
Most People Don’t Build a Great Life—They Accept One (Here’s How to Change That) Mar 31, 2026 2990 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful talk he gave for Keller Williams titled How to Build a Great Life.Doug walks through the principles that have shaped his own journey—from a difficult upbringing to leading a nonprofit, raising a family, and developing leaders—and challenges listeners to stop simply “accepting” life and start intentionally bu
Why 90% of Leaders Plateau (And How to Break Out of It) | Chris Robinson Mar 17, 2026 2914 Send us Fan MailMost leaders think they’re growing—but in reality, they’re just repeating the same year over and over again.In this powerful conversation, Doug sits down with Chris Robinson, Executive Vice President of Maxwell Leadership, to unpack why over 90% of leaders plateau—and what it actually takes to reach your potential.Chris shares the mindset shift that changed his life from chasing su
7 Leadership Lessons I Learned at the Most Powerful Memorial Service I’ve Ever Attended Mar 3, 2026 1595 Send us Fan MailWhat would people say about your life at your memorial service?In this deeply personal episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares the powerful leadership lessons he learned after attending the memorial service of legendary pastor and leader Jeff Leake.For over two hours, story after story was shared about a man who finished his race with his faith, family, character, a
How to Lead Generation Z: 9 Strategies Every Leader Needs to Know | Dr. Tim Elmore Feb 18, 2026 3300 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and bestselling author of The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace.After following Tim’s work for nearly two decades, Doug finally gets to have a conversation that every leader needs to hear. Together, they unpack the re
5 Hard Leadership Lessons 2025 Taught Me Feb 3, 2026 1227 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares Part 2 of his annual reflection series, unpacking the final ten lessons he learned in 2025 and how they are shaping his leadership moving into 2026. Drawing from real conversations, leadership challenges, faith, and personal growth, Doug challenges leaders to rethink success, create margin, embrace hard seasons, and re
15 Leadership Lessons I Learned in 2025 (That Will Change How I Lead in 2026) Part I Jan 27, 2026 1614 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith kicks off part one of his annual reflection series, sharing the most significant lessons he learned in 2025 and how they’re shaping his leadership in 2026. Drawing from his year-end review process, Doug offers honest insights on health, family, leadership presence, fatherhood, faith, and the unseen weight leaders carry.⏱️ Epi
How to Build a Family That Rules for Generations | Jeremy Pryor Jan 13, 2026 3905 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith sits down with returning guest Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, family, faith, and legacy. Jeremy shares how viewing the family as a team—not a temporary stage of life—can reshape how leaders think about generational impact.00:00 – Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast0
How to Conduct a Year-End Review Dec 16, 2025 908 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a perso
🎁 Holiday Gift Guide 2025: What Every leader Should Give (and Get!) Dec 2, 2025 1824 Send us Fan MailHoliday Gift Guide LinkIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith delivers a reflective, practical lesson on leadership gifts worth sharing—especially when life gets busy. Using the backdrop of the holiday season, Doug unpacks a curated gift guide through the lens of leadership, family, personal growth, and mindful presence. He reminds leaders that tools, systems, and

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