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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith kicks off part one of his annual reflection series, sharing the most significant lessons he learned in 2025 and how they’re shaping his leadership in 2026. Drawing from his year-end review process, Doug offers honest insights on health, family, leadership presence, fatherhood, faith, and the unseen weight leaders carry.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Why Doug does a year-end review every year
02:00 – Lesson 1: Taking ownership of your health before it’s too late
05:00 – Lesson 2: Big families are a gift worth fighting for
08:30 – Lesson 3: Your presence as a leader matters more than you think
11:00 – Lesson 4: The lifelong impact of being an intentional parent
14:00 – Lesson 5: The tension between progress and preservation
16:00 – Lesson 6: One day you’ll become a king—but not for the reasons you think
18:30 – Lesson 7: Not every battle deserves your energy
21:00 – Lesson 8: Want more *for* people than you want *from* them
23:00 – Lesson 9: Being the voice of leadership, not just the position
24:00 – Lesson 10: Leading well when life isn’t fair

Resources Mentioned:

• Fathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You by John Eldredge
• Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder Through Everyday Encounters with God by John Eldredge
• Why Do Black Christians Vote Democrat? – Phil Vischer (Video)
• Family Teams
• Gerald Brooks Leadership Podcast
• 🔗 Connect with Doug
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The L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders’ visions to life. Visit www.andocia.com to learn more.

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith sits down with returning guest Jeremy Pryor, founder of Family Teams, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, family, faith, and legacy. Jeremy shares how viewing the family as a team—not a temporary stage of life—can reshape how leaders think about generational impact.

00:00 – Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
01:00 – Introducing Jeremy Pryor and Family Teams
04:00 – Multi-generational families and shared rhythms
09:00 – Sabbath dinners, hospitality, and family culture
17:00 – The biblical vision for a ruling household
26:00 – Generational leadership, wealth, and stewardship
36:00 – Why traditional discipleship models struggle
45:00 – Making disciples who make disciples
55:00 – Church, family, and leadership sustainability
1:03:00 – Final thoughts on legacy and long-term impact

Links:

🔹 People

• Jeremy Pryor – https://www.jeremypryor.com
  
  
• Doug Smith – https://l3leadership.org
  
  

🔹 Organizations & Programs

• Family Teams – https://www.familyteams.com
  
  
• 1000 Houses – https://www.1000houses.org
  
  
• Family Teams Accelerator – https://www.familyteams.com/accelerator
  
  

🔹 Books & Concepts Mentioned

• The Gospel Comes with a House Key
• Ruling Household (book in progress) – Jeremy Pryor

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.

To find more leadership resources and helpful content for your leadership journey, check out our website at https://l3leadership.org/ today.

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith shares his year-end review process, which has been a cornerstone of his personal growth since 2004. Doug discusses the importance of reflecting on the year gone by to foster growth and documents his detailed approach to conducting a comprehensive year-end review. He includes practical tips and encourages creating a personalized review system. Additionally, the episode features a word from the sponsor, Andocia Marketing Solutions. Doug wraps up with thoughtful ways to conclude the review process and the benefits of such reflections.

00:00 - Welcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast
00:27 - The Importance of Year-End Reviews
00:58 - Sponsor Message: Andocia Marketing Solutions
02:08 - Starting Your Year-End Review
06:05 - Essential Tools for Your Review
08:23 - Creating Your Year-End Report
12:26 - Wrapping Up Your Year-End Review
14:29 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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.

To find more leadership resources and helpful content for your leadership journey, check out our website at https://l3leadership.org/ today.