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The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith

By: Doug Smith
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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.© 2023 The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Lessons Learned from Being the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain with Kent Chevalier
    Jul 1 2025

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    In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kent discusses his journey from a campus pastor to serving in the NFL, emphasizing the unique role he and his wife play in supporting players and coaches spiritually and emotionally.

    00:00 Welcome Back, Kent Chevalier!
    00:41 Role of a Chaplain in the NFL
    02:00 First Year Experiences
    08:06 Building Trust in the NFL
    12:50 Leadership Lessons from Coach Tomlin
    17:21 The Human Side of the NFL
    28:15 Addressing Accountability Among Peers
    28:39 Deflect the Glory Campaign
    33:06 The Origin Story of Becoming a Chaplain
    39:37 Do It Afraid: Embracing Faith Over Fear
    44:15 The Importance of Community and Brotherhood
    48:12 Encouragement for Church Leaders
    53:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell

    The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.

    Connect with Kent: https://www.kentchevalier.com/


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    58 mins
  • Giving Firm Feedback in a Fragile World with Jeff Hancher
    Jun 17 2025

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    In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Jeff Hancher, author of 'Firm Feedback in a Fragile World.' Jeff shares his journey from growing up in poverty to a successful 24-year career, emphasizing the pivotal moments shaped by firm feedback and strong leadership.

    00:00 Welcome and Introduction
    00:35 The Journey to Writing a Book
    01:14 Overcoming Personal Struggles
    03:05 The Impact of Leadership
    05:16 The Role of Faith and Mentors
    06:40 The Importance of Firm Feedback
    10:00 Transforming Visions into Results
    12:54 Balancing Love and Accountability in Leadership
    14:47 The Power of Feedback
    24:20 Building a Leadership Brand
    25:50 Speed Limits and Accountability
    26:59 Setting Realistic Expectations
    28:26 Techniques for Accountability
    32:27 The Importance of Time in Leadership
    35:34 The Fragility of Feedback
    38:56 The Journey to Writing a Book
    44:23 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Advice
    48:06 Connecting with Jeff and Final Thoughts

    The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.

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    51 mins
  • How to Create a Life Plan that Drives Your Growth
    Jun 10 2025

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    In this episode, Doug Smith joins Nick Poole on the Calvary Leadership Podcast. Doug shares his journey from being unaware of personal development to becoming a champion of continuous growth is highlighted through his impactful story. Doug shares his life plan approach for setting long-term goals in various life areas—spirituality, marriage, family, finances, friendships, and health—and emphasizes the value of feedback, resilience, and effective mentorship.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    00:17 First Encounter and Early Memories
    00:47 Doug's Work and Personal Life
    00:54 The Importance of Personal Development
    02:02 Daily Disciplines for Growth
    04:01 Staying Connected to God
    05:15 Maintaining Hunger and Vision
    10:35 Seeking and Responding to Feedback
    15:39 Balancing Personal Development and Leadership
    17:03 The Value of Real-World Experience
    19:20 The Importance of Accountability
    20:58 Finding and Engaging with Mentors
    24:36 Preparing for Mentor Meetings
    27:43 Fostering Resilience and Adaptability
    30:44 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    The Calvary Leadership Podcast
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    The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.

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    34 mins
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