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The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

Hosted by Doug Smith · business · EN-US · 454 episodes

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The 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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What is The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith about?

The 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.

Who hosts The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith?

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith is hosted by Doug Smith. The show has published 454 episodes to date.

What has The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Hardest Conversation I've Ever Had with Jessi Marsh" (22 September 2026, 71 minutes), "The Price of Success: What It Really Takes to Build Something Great | Brian Hess" (8 September 2026, 58 minutes), and "How Great Leaders Accelerate the Next Generation with Pastor John Nuzzo" (19 May 2026, 70 minutes).

How often does The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith publish?

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 454 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith?

Booking probability for The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith are Business & Management Consulting and Business & Professional Training. The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith has a business audience.

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  • Episode #451

    The Hardest Conversation I've Ever Had with Jessi Marsh

    Sep 22, 20261h 11m

    Send us Fan Mail “You fight fear with gratitude." In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with his longtime friend and former leader, Jessi Marsh, CEO of the Will Allen Foundation. Doug and...

  • Episode #450

    The Price of Success: What It Really Takes to Build Something Great | Brian Hess

    Sep 8, 202658 minS1

    Send us Fan Mail "Success to me is happiness." –Brian Hess The L3 Podcast is BACK! In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith sits down with entrepreneur and business leader Brian Hess, founder of The...

  • Episode #449

    How Great Leaders Accelerate the Next Generation with Pastor John Nuzzo

    May 19, 20261h 10mS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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.</p><p>Pastor John is also one...

  • Episode #448

    Take Control of Your Health: A Leader's Guide to Finishing Strong

    May 12, 202638 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Only 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. </p><p>In this...

  • Episode #447

    Advice for the 60+ Crowd

    Apr 21, 202627 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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.</p><p>After speaking...

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  • Episode #446

    Most People Don’t Build a Great Life—They Accept One (Here’s How to Change That)

    Mar 31, 202650 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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.</p><p>Doug walks through the principles that have...

  • Episode #445

    Why 90% of Leaders Plateau (And How to Break Out of It) | Chris Robinson

    Mar 17, 202649 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Most leaders think they’re growing—but in reality, they’re just repeating the same year over and over again.</p><p>In this powerful conversation, Doug sits down with Chris Robinson, Executive...

  • Episode #444

    7 Leadership Lessons I Learned at the Most Powerful Memorial Service I’ve Ever Attended

    Mar 3, 202627 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What would people say about your life at your memorial service?</p><p>In this deeply personal episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares the powerful leadership lessons he learned...

  • Episode #443

    How to Lead Generation Z: 9 Strategies Every Leader Needs to Know | Dr. Tim Elmore

    Feb 18, 202655 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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...

  • Episode #442

    5 Hard Leadership Lessons 2025 Taught Me

    Feb 3, 202620 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the <b>L3 Leadership Podcast</b>, Doug Smith shares <b>Part 2 of his annual reflection series</b>, unpacking the final ten lessons he learned in 2025 and how they are shaping...

  • Episode #441

    15 Leadership Lessons I Learned in 2025 (That Will Change How I Lead in 2026) Part I

    Jan 27, 202627 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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...

  • Episode #440

    How to Build a Family That Rules for Generations | Jeremy Pryor

    Jan 13, 20261h 5mS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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...

  • Episode #439

    How to Conduct a Year-End Review

    Dec 16, 202515 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In 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...

  • Episode #438

    🎁 Holiday Gift Guide 2025: What Every leader Should Give (and Get!)

    Dec 2, 202530 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Holiday Gift Guide Link</b></p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith delivers a reflective, practical lesson on leadership gifts worth sharing—especially when life gets...

  • Episode #437

    Creating Spaces for Men to Thrive with Peter Ostapko

    Sep 23, 202551 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith talks with Peter Ostapko, co-founder of Kinsman Journal and leader of the growing Kinsman community in Springfield, Missouri. Peter...

  • Episode #436

    Offering No-Cost Adoptions with Matt Higgins, CEO of Hope Children's Home

    Sep 9, 202555 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug sits down with Matt Higgins, Executive Director of Hope Children’s Home in Tampa, Florida. Matt shares the powerful mission of providing a...

  • Episode #435

    9 Ways to Develop Your Character

    Aug 26, 202521 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a personal lesson on 9 Ways to Develop Your Character. As Doug explains, character development is the most important development...

  • Episode #434

    Rob Dube on How to Achieve True Entrepreneurial Freedom

    Aug 13, 202538 minS1

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Rob Dube, author of Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom, co-written with Gino...

  • Episode #433

    Are Leaders Made or Born?

    Jul 29, 202553 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith flips roles as he is interviewed by Ron Moore on the Living Grounded Podcast. The conversation delves into a variety of leadership...

  • Episode #432

    Reflections on Turning 40!

    Jul 15, 202524 minS0

    <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares personal reflections and insights gained from turning 40. From expressing gratitude for life, emphasizing the importance of...

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