Kim Scott is the author of several books including Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Just Work: Get Sh*t Done, Fast & Fair. She has held management positions at both Apple and Twitter, and she is the co-founder of Radical Candor, LLC.Today, Kim joins me to talk about the power and meaning of just leadership. She notes the power of feedback and how to respond to it. She talks about the need to recognize failure and the power of the default. She defines just work and notes the difference between bias, prejudice, and bullying. She talks about the power of common language and shares how to write and use a code of conduct. She distinguishes between It, I, and You statements and explains when to use each. She shares some practical steps to address injustice in the workplace and offers her take on alcohol in the office. She also notes the need for boundaries between your work life and your non-work life.“Managing a restaurant or managing a small business, people are people.”- Kim Scott“We can’t fix the problems that we refuse to notice.”- Kim ScottKey Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:● The power of recognizing your failure● The difference between bias, prejudice, and bullying● What is a code of conduct?● When to use an I, It, or You statement● Kim’s take on alcohol in the officeMentioned Resources:● Radical Candor● Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity● Just Work: Get Sh*t Done, Fast & FairWelcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast!Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music
We live in a culture where people spend their health trying to make money, and then they spend all their money that they earned trying to buy back their health - and it’s not working. It’s hard to prioritize your health and fitness, but it’s necessary - not just for you but for all of the people who need your leadership.Today, I talk about the importance of health and fitness. I talk about why it matters and I share the story of my personal journey. I share the practical things that I’ve implemented in my life that I think you’ll find helpful. I share my definitions of health and fitness, I talk about the importance of focusing on what’s in your control (thereby reducing the risk of contracting health problems that are out of your control), and I offer four key takeaways.“If you don’t start where you are, you’re gonna stay where you are.” - Doug SmithKey Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:● You have to get a personal vision for your health and fitness.● You have to discover the price you’ll need to pay to optimize your health and fitness● You have to make that price the new standard in your life● Never give upMentioned Resources:● Beratung Advisors● Henne Jewelers● P90XWelcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast!Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music
Benjamin Hardy lives in Orlando with his wife and six kids, three of whom are adopted. He is an organizational psychologist with a Ph.D. in the subject from Clemson University. Benjamin writes on psychological self-improvement and entrepreneurial-related topics. Among his books are Will Power Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent, and Who Not How (co-written with Dan Sullivan).Today, Benjamin joins me to share his story. He talks about how he got started writing and tells all about the process. He shares what publishers are looking for and gives his tips for the writing process. He shares the three things you have to be clear on before sitting down to write a book, and he notes the importance of investing in yourself. He also shares his reflections on fostering, adopting, and raising children.“Your identity is your story, your narrative about yourself, and really, it’s up to all of us to decide what...our narrative is.”- Benjamin HardyKey Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:● The power of journaling● What publishers are looking for● The writing process● The importance of investing in yourself● Want vs. needMentioned Resources:● Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan● Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story by Benjamin Hardy● Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success by Benjamin Hardy● The Power of Starting Something Stupid by Richie Norton● Benjamin Hardy on YoutubeWelcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast!Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music
L3L280 L3 Leadership How to Overcome the Wounds in Your Leadership JourneyHave you ever been wounded in your leadership journey? Did it hold you back from what you should have been going for in that season? How long did it hold you back?These are important questions to ask and important questions to answer. Today, I offer some insight on beginning to address them, giving you eight practical tips for acknowledging, healing from, and moving past your wounds.“If we don’t learn how to properly address our wounds, we will never be able to move into the future that God has for us.”- Doug SmithKey Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:● If you’ve been wounded, you’re not alone● Your future’s not over, even if it seems like it is● You are not who other people have said that you are● You don’t have to carry the pain that comes with your wounds everywhere that you go for the rest of your life● Your wounds can be healed● Your wounds can become a part of your story and your testimony● As a leader, ultimately your wounds can end up helping others in their woundedness● God can paint a beautiful picture and write a beautiful story through your woundedness--if you’ll just let himMentioned Resources:● Beratung Advisors● Henne JewelersWelcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast!Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we’re obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music
In the latest episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, Doug Smith speaks with Ryan Hawk about his advice in the corporate world, experience in football, his recent book, Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader, his show, The Learning Leader Show, and more. Check it out on any major podcasting platform!Key Take-Aways From Episode 279:While you have to be excellent at your current job, on the side, you have to be working on developing the skills to be excellent at the next job.Develop a relationship with those who are in decision-making roles early on in your career.Leaders are about people choosing to commit to you rather than committing to someone else.Commitment is a choice.The excellent leaders in the world are the ones who live in a way where they inspire others to choose to commit to them versus complying to whatever they say because they don’t want to get fired.Ryan Hawk shares his definition of a good day and operating framework:Fuel your intake engineBe a doer; experimentReflectTeach“You should strive to be a learning machine.” - Charlie MungerAbout Ryan HawkRyan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader (McGraw-Hill, January 2020). Forbes called WELCOME TO MANAGEMENT “the best leadership book of 2020.”A lifelong student of leadership, he rose to roles as a professional quarterback and VP of Sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer’s leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates “Leadership Circles” that offers structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders.
In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you’ll hear Doug share a lesson entitled, “Life at 36.” Each year, around his birthday, Doug spends some time reflecting on where he is and what he’s learning at that age and then he shares his takeaways with you. Regardless of your ages, we’d encourage you to do the same exercise. Remember, the best experience isn’t experience, it’s evaluated experience.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 is the 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 the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.CONNECT WITH DOUG:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedInKey Take-Aways From Episode 278:In the episode, Doug shares 8 key insights into what he’s learning at 36. Here are the lessons he shares in this episode:At 36, I am more Grateful for Life than I ever have beenAt 36, I’m focused on Leading my Family TeamAt 36, God is giving me something to sayAt 36, I’m focused on Listening and Learning from Others ExperiencesAt 36, I have the opportunity to live out my passion and purpose daily:At 36, I’m more convinced than ever that consistency compoundsAt 36, I’m focused on developing deep friendshipsAt 36, I’m more convinced than ever that living for God is all that matters.LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 276:Today Matters by John MaxwellFive Minute Journal App
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Daniel Harkavy, best-selling author and Founder & CEO of Building Champions, an international life and leadership coaching company that serves some of the world's greatest organizations.About Daniel Harkavy:As a coach to some of the country's highest-profile executives, Daniel Harkavy has witnessed the transformation--both professional and personal--that comes when leaders utilize coaching to turn their paycheck-driven teams into vibrant and successful growth cultures. Since founding his company in 1996, Harkavy and his team have coached thousands and shared their knowledge by certifying coaching leaders across the country. Now, in this strategic and thought-provoking guide, he shares his proven strategy for improving your team's performance while raising quality of life inside and outside of the office. You'll learn the core four foundations to every coaching strategy, the most powerful leadership tools you can and should leverage, and the key behaviors and disciplines of successful coaching leaders. Coaching makes developing people a high-payoff activity. Complete with quick leadership quizzes and a quick-reference road map for implementation, Becoming a Coaching Leader shows you how to leverage coaching techniques to equip tomorrow's leaders and pave a lasting leadership legacy.5 Key Takeaways from Episode 277:Daniel discusses the importance of having a Life Plan.A Life Plan is a business plan for your life. It’s a GPS for your life that causes you to live intentionally.Daniel talks about how coaches can gain confidence in their coaching and fight insecurities.Harkavy shares the importance of self-care and personal wellness. “People who think well, live well, love well, etc, will naturally make better leaders.”Great leaders consist of three things: influence, good decision-making, and intentional curiosity.Daniel emphasizes the importance of investing in the next generation.“Transferring hope and belief into a young person’s life is one the best things that an older person can do.” -Daniel HarkavyLinks Mentioned:Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel HarkavyBuilding ChampionsSetPath.com7 Perspectives of Effective Leadership by Daniel HarkavyQuotes:“Better humans make better leaders” -Daniel Harkavy“People need genuine, healthy leaders” -Daniel Harkavy“Transferring hope and belief into a young person’s life is one the best things that an older person can do.” -Daniel Harkavy
In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares how he and Laura are leading their family team.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 the host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is 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.CONNECT WITH DOUG:FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn6 Key Take-Aways From Episode 276.Doug shares the concept of the Family Team. We Find our identity in our family team first. Everything we do contributes to the family team. We’re a family team on Mission… we want to have generations of Family Teams that live for God and make a difference for Him.Doug teaches the legacy of Jonathan Edwards and Max Juke.Doug discusses Stay-at-home parenting vs. parents who go to work.We try to be as consistent as possible! “Day to day intensity, week to week consistency builds champions!” – Jim Rankin8 Things that Doug & Laura implement to help their children grow.Doug shares the importance of having fun as a family.LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 276:Intentional Parenting - Phil and Diane ComerFamily Revision - Jeremy PryorTech-wise Family by Andy Couch
Episode SummaryIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews John Mark Comer, Author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. In the episode, you’ll hear Doug and John Mark discuss the importance of the sabbath, how to work from rest, and having a proper view of success.6 Key Takes From Episode 275John Mark discusses “pleasure-stacking” on the Sabbath and his journey toward making the weekly sabbath a lifestyle.Comer talks about how painful it was for him to live the life of hurry.The levels of belief:What we say we believeWhat we think we believeWhat we really believe (Our true/core beliefs)Proper decision-making: Don’t make decisions from exhaustion, but with much rest and waiting. Comer also discuss how decisions should be made in community.John Mark shares his thoughts on success - what it looks like.In the digital age, we have to take digital Sabbath very seriously.About John Mark ComerAuthor John Mark C...
In this episode, you'll hear Doug share lessons that he has learned in 10 years of working at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that serves homeless men, women, and children in Pittsburgh, PA. The topics you'll hear covered are:FundraisingWhy you should care about those in need.How to get promotedLeadershipLearning how to have hard conversationsHow to build a culture of communityGo here for our shownotes: http://www.l3leadership.org/274