10 Practices of Leaders Who Are Easy to Follow
As long as there has been work, bosses have been a source of stress for employees. But have you ever considered exactly how much stress you cause your people? One …
CFOs Are Not Happy Right Now..
The cloud of pessimism has unfortunately reached executives across industries according to a recent survey. In a recent survey conducted by AICPA/CIMA, less than half of the C-Suite polled were …
When You’re Left Cleaning up After Their Mistakes
Dear Dr. Jo, I’m in a situation at work that has never happened to me before and I was hoping you might have some advice. I work as Chief of …
431: Lessons Learned from Being the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain with Kent Chevalier | L3 Leadership
Lessons Learned from Being the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain with Kent Chevalier In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kent …
Leadership Development Carnival | Leading with Trust
It’s my pleasure to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence. The Leadership Development Carnival is a monthly collection of insights from top thought leaders around the …
Are CEOs The New Rockstars?
CEOs are the new rockstars, if you consider that they are mercilessly scrutinized, hyperbolically celebrated, and often vilified. With such a public job, it’s easy to forget that CEOs, like …
Is Your Schedule Lying to You?
In leadership, it’s easy to treat missed meetings as isolated events—customer issues pop up, priorities shift, and something gets bumped. But when this happens more than occasionally, it’s no longer …
432: I’m 40 and I Have Something to Say! | L3 Leadership
Lessons Learned from Being the Pittsburgh Steelers Chaplain with Kent Chevalier In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares personal reflections and insights gained from turning …
3 Priorities of Servant Leaders
I find that when I speak about servant leadership, many people misunderstand what it means. Some say, “Oh, you mean being nice to people.” Others think, “That’s all about not …
Strategies We Can Apply in Executive Recruitment
The 2025 NFL Draft was a nerve wracking experience for football fans this year. There were names I expected to hear in the first round picks that just didn’t happen, …