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, develop, and add value to leaders who will multiply and add value to other leaders.

We never do life or leadership alone, but in community.

We believe that character development is the most important development.

We grow to our maximum potential regardless of the cost.

We live life intentionally.

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 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.

Connect with a community of like-minded leaders and receive access to calls, tools, and resources you need for your leadership journey.

 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.

Our annual gathering that helps leaders grow their leadership, their network, and their future. Learn more here.

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 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.

Will recently moved to Pittsburgh with his wife, Marissa, who works as an RN for Amadysis Hospice. Will comes from 6 years of full time ministry with experience in small group development, volunteer coordination, event/project management, graphic/web design, church administration, and public speaking. He loves reading, design, food and serving others.

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!