L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world.
WE CONNECT AND DEVELOP LEADERS
OUR MISSION
OUR CORE VALUES
Leadership
We connect, develop, and add value to leaders who will multiply and add value to other leaders.
Community
We never do life or leadership alone, but in community.
Character
We believe that character development is the most important development.
Growth
We grow to our maximum potential regardless of the cost.
Intentionality
We live life intentionally.
WHAT WE DO
The L3 Leadership Podcast
We are obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and to maximize the impact of your leadership. Therefore, each month we deliver 4 new episodes of the L3 Leadership podcast that will help you grow and develop as a leader.
Mastermind Groups
Mastermind groups are groups of 6-12 leaders that meet twice a month to help each other grow and develop. We believe that every leader needs to be in a Mastermind Group.
Coaching
Take your life and leadership to the next level with L3 Coaching. We believe that to grow to your maximum potential, you need a coach in your corner, which is why we offer one-on-one and group coaching for leaders.
Leaders Collaborative Program
In partnership with the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation we offer L3 Leader dynamic, cohort-based experiences involving leaders from Pittsburgh’s businesses, not-for-profits, and churches. Learn more about the collaboratives here.
L3 One Day Leadership Conference
Our annual gathering that helps leaders grow their leadership, their network, and their future. Learn more here.
OUR TEAM

DOUG SMITH
Co-Founder & CEO
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 sought after public speaker. He is married to his highschool sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.

LAURA SMITH
Co-Founder
Laura currently works as the Director of Sales at Ivalua, a global leader in enterprise spend management software based in Silicon Valley. She is the co-founder of L3 Leadership, and loves launching women’s Mastermind groups. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Doug. Together they have two daughters – Olivia and Sophia.

SCOTT SCHINDERLE
Director of Masterminds
Scott moved to Pittsburgh after graduating from Notre Dame in 2013 to take part in the Pittsburgh Fellows program, and he quickly fell in love with the city. After the Fellows program, he stayed in Pittsburgh to complete his master’s degree in theology from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge. He and his wife, Alex, live in Lawrenceville and share a calling to build redemptive businesses and equip others to achieve their full potential. He has 5 years of experience managing operations and business development for small companies and is currently the general manager for a sheet metal fabricator called The Ductworks, Inc. Scott also has a long history leading Christian small groups and developing discipleship programs. When he’s not working, he loves reading, coaching baseball, rock climbing, and spending time with family.

ASHLEY DICK
Administrative Assistant
Ashley is the newest addition to the L3 team and brings with her over 15 years of executive/administrative assistance. Originally from Vancouver, BC, she now lives in a small town in Canada with her husband Aaron, who works as an E-Learning Developer for Yukon Learning. When she’s not assisting the L3 team, you can find her volunteering her time in the community, playing beach volleyball, traveling, and spending as much time outdoors!
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Connect with a community of like-minded leaders and receive access to the tools and resources you need for your leadership.
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