Stay in the Arena | Laura Smith at the L3 One Day Leadership Conference

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Laura Smith talks about how she believes that finishing something out and having grit can lead to the most development as a leader and how important it is to set goals, have community, and rest along the way. 

4 Key Takeaways:

1. Laura talks about how overcoming difficulty leads to growth.
2. She discusses grit.
3. She encourages leaders to exercise their ability to change the situation rather than run from it.
4. Laura talks about how long-term goals can further your leadership.

About Laura: Laura Smith is the Head of Manufacturing at Ivalua and Co-Founder of L3 Leadership. She is an experienced solution-based sales professional with over 10 years of experience in selling, defining, and implementing procurement solutions and strategies across global enterprises. She holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Laura is married to her high school sweetheart, Doug Smith - Co-Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. 

Quotes From the Episode:

“When you become weary, you lose your passion.”

“Leaders are tapping out too early.”

“The answer is often a new you.”

“Leadership is pain, and the amount of pain you are able to endure sets the limit of your effectiveness.”

Resources Mentioned:
Mastermind Groups

Connect with Laura:
L3 Leadership Website