In today's episode leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about that evening's NCAA Men's Final Four basketball games and how it's not always about the talent. Talent doesn't always equal good. We can be better than our circumstances. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit JamyBechler...
Apr 01, 2023•2 min
Brian Saviano (aka Bricks 'O' Brian) joins host Jamy Bechler on the "Success is a Choice" podcasting network and together they talk about ... Tips for gamer parents Healthy habits for gamers The future of video games The popularity of video games Being a Hot Pockets Ambassador The phenomenon of watching others play video games Bricks 'O' Brian makes video game content that is engaging, entertaining, and approachable for people of all ages. He's family-friendly and fun. He produces live streams, ...
Mar 28, 2023•46 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talk with Stephanie York (VP of Hennes Communication). They discuss a variety of topics revolving around what to do during a crisis including ... Different kinds of crises Why messaging matters Mistakes made during a crisis Crisis Prevention vs. Crisis Management Legal courts vs. courts of public opinion Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who pro...
Mar 26, 2023•47 min
Author and Leadership Expert Jamy Bechler shares a few thoughts with us today on how everyone can be a verbal leader. He tells us that everyone can (1) Encourage, (2) Inform, and (3) Remind others. - - - - Be sure to follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for more insights on success, business, leadership, and teamwork. - - - - Visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get 1000s of insights, quotes, excerpts, and thoughts to inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - The Success is a Choice p...
Mar 25, 2023•4 min
Jean LaClair (Bronson High School AD & 2022 NFHS Volleyball Coach of the Year) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. – – – ...
Mar 23, 2023•20 min
Grand Canyon University plays Gonzaga on Friday of this year's NCAA Tournament. The last time GCU was in the tournament (2021), they nearly upset #2 Iowa. Today's "The Coachable Coach" episode is a replay of when we talked with Ed Schilling , the assistant basketball coach at Grand Canyon University. He has great insights for coaches of all sports. On a personal level, he helped me out as a young coach. I briefly wrote about it at JamyBechler.com/bebetter "The Coachable Coach" series on the Succ...
Mar 16, 2023•26 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Brittney Ezell (Keller Williams Team Leader and former DI basketball coach). They discussed a variety of topics including ... Making a career pivot Coaching and leading people What makes Keller Williams different Building teams in sports and business Legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide...
Mar 11, 2023•37 min
Karen Leinaar (Executive Director of the MIAAA) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. – – – – Karen is a long-time high school ...
Mar 09, 2023•32 min
This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. If you listened to it the first, you might want a refresher because Dr. Johnson makes some great points and has a lot of wisdom. If this is your first time listening to him, then enjoy the episode. Original show notes are below ... Richard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of public policy on African-American communities. Click here to read Dr....
Mar 07, 2023•49 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Fred Diamond (Founder of the Institute for Excellence in Sales). They discussed a variety of business topics including ... Linkedin tips and strategies How to be a sales game changer Pivots and adjustments post-Covid lockdowns Differences between men and women in sales Writing two completely different types of books Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler a...
Mar 04, 2023•43 min
Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Matt Smith , the boys basketball coach at Gordon Lee (GA) HS. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s a...
Mar 02, 2023•35 min
The Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann waxes poetic with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about The Babylon Bee and how they come up with such fun "fake" news that has millions of people LOL'ing every day. Follow Kyle @The_Kyle_Mann Follow The Babylon Bee @TheBabylonBee Visit BabylonBee.com - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your ...
Feb 28, 2023•51 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talk with Rob Quam (Executive Director of the Lake Wales Care Center in Florida). They discuss ... Important leadership principles Providing 100s of bikes to those in need How they are supporting the community The history of the Lake Wales Care Center Forming and working with boards of directors Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valu...
Feb 25, 2023•38 min
Riley Gaines (12x All-American and 5x SEC Champion swimmer) appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Together with host Jamy Bechler, they discussed her storied career and her current work with the Independent Women's Forum advocating for women's sports. Follow Riley on Twitter @Riley_Gaines_ and Instagram @RileyGBarker Watch this interview on YouTube >> https://youtube.com/live/2VLyLRPDzBQ - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jam...
Feb 23, 2023•51 min
Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Leo Sayles , the volleyball coach at Grove City College. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s and O’...
Feb 21, 2023•29 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Laura DiBenedetto (Author of "The Six Habits", TEDx Speaker, and founder of Vision Advertising). They'll be discussing ... How to be happy and successful Building teams as an entrepreneur Starting different types of businesses Living a life of sovereignty and freedom Having a mission and purpose for your business Making products in the USA vs. making more profits Starting a product-based business (Sovereign Ammo...
Feb 18, 2023•49 min
Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is JP Nerbun , the author of "The Culture System". "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s and O’s, the ta...
Feb 17, 2023•27 min
Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael joins host Jamy Bechler to talk about beating stress and overcoming anxiety. She has plenty of good advice for us when it comes to mental health, nervous energy, anxiety, the way we communicate, and even some relationship advice whether we are married or in the dating scene. - - - - Dr. Chloe Carmichael is the author of "Nervous Energy: Harness the power of your anxiety" and "Dr. Chloe's 10 Commandments of Dating". She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Col...
Feb 14, 2023•33 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with Eric White (Director of Special Projects for Micheal Burt Enterprises). They discussed ... How to add value to others Katy Perry tailgating at Ole Miss Legendary coach Don Meyer "motivating" Eric. What it takes to be a great #2 and why that's important. Sports teams and coaches that are doing it the right way What makes Coach Micheal Burt different and so successful Why it's important to have a structured system...
Feb 12, 2023•55 min
Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the "BOUND 4 Greatness" podcast hosted by Scott Garvis , an Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame member. BOUND 4 Greatness is a podcast that addresses current issues facing athletic professionals and also offers leadership strategies for coaches and athletic administrators. Two coach and athletic administrative veterans, Todd Gordon and Scott Garvis, tackle the issues facing education-based activities from a unique perspective; sometimes ...
Feb 11, 2023•39 min
Jennifer Sey appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast to talk about her amazing experiences and accomplishments. You'll find her story riveting. Some of the things Jennifer and host Jamy Bechler covered included ... ✅ Producing the Netflix documentary "Athlete A" ✅ Climbing the corporate ladder to become Chief Marketing Officer, and eventually President of the Levi's brand ✅ Breaking her leg in a horrific manner at the 1985 World Championship only to return in 9 months to win the U.S. Natio...
Feb 09, 2023•55 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel RaShaun Warren. What an honor it was to hear insights and leadership lessons from an Army Lieutenant Colonel! They discussed ... Building effective teams Blieving in yourself as a leader Maximizing people's individual strengths Solving problems, especially under stress Playing basketball at Kent State University How the Army helped develop him as a leader Importance of community serv...
Feb 05, 2023•32 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with educational consultant and prep school headmaster Johnny Graham. The discussed ... Starting a school from scratch Educational leadership lessons Process of building a good school Uniqueness of day and boarding schools Building relationships with key stakeholders Prioritizing all the tasks that need to be done Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and gues...
Jan 31, 2023•41 min
Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Ed Schilling , the assistant basketball coach at Grand Canyon University. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may kn...
Jan 26, 2023•26 min
Brian Saviano (aka Bricks 'O' Brian) joins host Jamy Bechler on the "Success is a Choice" podcasting network and together they talk about ... Tips for gamer parents Healthy habits for gamers The future of video games The popularity of video games Being a Hot Pockets Ambassador The phenomenon of watching others play video games Bricks 'O' Brian makes video game content that is engaging, entertaining, and approachable for people of all ages. He's family-friendly and fun. He produces live streams, ...
Jan 24, 2023•46 min
Co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talk with sales expert (and one of the world's most interesting men) Steve Nudelberg on this week's episode of "The Talent & Strategy Show". Topics they discussed included ... Building relationships Developing a pipeline Mistakes salespeople make Creating a daily sales process How to sell in this modern-day Grabbing attention and being creative Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest exp...
Jan 21, 2023•39 min
Michael Brooks is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). NACE is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of member institutions and the largest varsity organization in North America. NACE’s members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space. Areas of collaboration include: Eligibility, Path to Graduation, Competition & Scholarships, IP Rights, and Program Implementation. NACE...
Jan 19, 2023•36 min
Legendary Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. Together with host Jamy Bechler , they discussed ... Team building activities Connecting with players Creating a championship culture What a great teammate looks like Learning from other coaches at Alabama The secret sauce for Bama softball success In 2022 Patrick Murphy completed his 24th season at the helm of Alabama softball. During that time he has won 78% of h...
Jan 17, 2023•32 min
Human Resource Issues can make or break a company. "The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with human resources expert Jason Sowash. They discussed: Hiring process Human Resources Outsourcing Best practices for HR Getting rid of an employee Handling discipline & legal issues Pitfalls HR managers should be aware of Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insig...
Jan 14, 2023•41 min
In today's episode of " The Success is a Choice" podcast , Chad Busick joined host Jamy Bechler to talk about having a championship mindset. Chad is the author of The Rock Tumbler and is a highly-respected mental toughness coach. Chad is also a Power of Positive Leadership Trainer for the Jon Gordon Companies. You can follow him on Twitter @Champ_Mindset or visit him at ChampionshipMindset.net . Chad also hosts the "Championship Mindset" podcast. The "Success is a Choice" podcast provides positi...
Jan 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 188
