Dr. Brent Hoesing (superintendent of Lewis Central Schools in Iowa) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK . Lewis Central Website: Lewiscentral.org Dr. Hoesing's Twitter: @brenthoesing Dr. Hoesing's Bio: Lewiscentral.org/leadership/educational-resource-center YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/@bhoesing1 During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are...
Sep 19, 2023•29 min
After a 20-second musical intro, you'll find an interesting conversation between leadership expert Jamy Bechler and Larry Sharp , a former New York candidate for Governor in 2018 and 2022. Jamy was a guest on Larry's show "The Sharpe Way" and they talked about leadership, success, life, and a little bit of politics. Podcast Show Notes... Effectively planning to lead and succeed? Coach Jamy Bechler discusses. How much of success is planning, skill, mindset, luck or something else? How much does l...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today's episode of the Success is a Choice podcast network is a presentation leadership expert Jamy Bechler gave at the 2023 "Igniting the Next Generation" Youth Summit . He shared stories and insights on how to make a difference and positive impact through every interaction we have with people. - - - - 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 potenti...
Sep 07, 2023•13 min
Dr. Rob Bell , an 8x Author, mental coach to professional athletes, and Ironman athlete, talks with "Success is a Choice" host Jamy Bechler about building mental toughness in athletes, handling adversity, and becoming a little bit more patient each day. Website - drrobbell.com Twitter - @drrobbell YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFajqQbfB1Uk9wfX857oBg Linkedin - Linkedin.com/in/drrobbell Instagram - @drrobbell Facebook - TheImportanceofmentaltoughness New Book "I Can't Wait to be Pat...
Aug 17, 2023•33 min
Yesterday Ed DeCosta passed away and so we decided to re-release our interview with him from five years ago. Not only was he an expert when it came to business and sales, but he was a friend to many. When I went through the John Maxwell Leadership certification program, he was the faculty member in charge of teaching us how to sell. His insights were different (and better) than I'd ever heard before. He was always kind and gave me time as I was starting out as an entrepreneur. Ed will be missed ...
Aug 06, 2023•35 min
In this week's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler talks about 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Joe Thomas and his amazing record of dependability, consistency, and reliability. The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world where sports and leadership intersect. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershi...
Aug 05, 2023•2 min
This is a replay episode from 2020 when Adrian Griffin was the lead assistant coach for the Tornoto Raptors. We wanted to re-release this since he was named the Milwaukee Bucks head coach at the start of the summer. We think you'll enjoy the episode and will see why the Bucks selected him. The show notes are below ... Adrian Griffin won a World Championship as the lead assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors in 2019. He played in the NBA from 1999-2008 after a stellar career at Seton Hall Univer...
Aug 01, 2023•39 min
Today's episode is a replay of one of our more popular episodes from when former National Coach of the Year Joanne P. McCallie came on the show. "Coach P" successfully led the women's basketball programs at Duke, Michigan State, and Maine. If you haven't listened to this episode, you're in for a treat as she provides a lot of context and insights into the world of mental health. SHOW NOTES ... Joanne P. McCallie ("Coach P") is one of the most highly decorated coaches from her time as a college b...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Dr. Keith Newman is the President of Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Dr. Newman is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK . Dr. Newman served as Indiana Wesleyan University as Chancellor prior to becoming SNU's 15th president in March of 2017. Not only has Dr. Newman spent a number of years as a higher education administrator, but he's also been in pastoral ministry and law enforcement. SNU Website: SNU.edu Keith's Twit...
Jul 25, 2023•29 min
We are re-releasing this interview from last year because David Marlow was just selected as The Leadership Playbook 2022-2023 Public School Athletics Director of the Year. He has some good insights worth listening to. Enjoy and remember that good leadership isn't about having a title, position, or status, but rather, it's about making people and situations better! SHOW NOTES ... Today's guest on the "LEADERS GROWING LEADERS" series is David Marlow , athletic director at Mount Mansfield Union HS ...
Jul 20, 2023•21 min
This week is the Open Championship, which means it's the last golf major of the PGA season. It also marks the 20th anniversary of Ben Curtis winning the Open Championship as a 300-to-1 long shot. When Ben Curtis hoisted the Claret Jug, it was the first time he had ever played in a major and it was his first-ever tournament at a links-style course. He also was a late add to the field and his wife barely made it over to England since she didn’t have a passport. This was an interesting episode we d...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min
This is a replay episode of when Tiffany D. Tucker came on the "Leaders Growing Leader" segment. We wanted to re-air it since she recently was named The Leadership Playbook 2022-2023 Administrator of the Year for Public Universities . The show notes are below ... Today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series is Tiffany D. Tucker , the Deputy Director of Athletics at UNC Wilmington. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks ...
Jul 13, 2023•30 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 ...
Jul 11, 2023•51 min
In today's episode, Jamy Bechler shares some interesting (but probably useless) facts about the 4th of July. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeade...
Jul 04, 2023•4 min
Chris Robinson is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast , hosted by Jamy Bechler . Chris is Executive Vice President of The Maxwell Leadership Entrepreneurial Solutions Group Maxwell Leadership was founded by John Maxwell, often considered the world's leading expert on leadership. Maxwell has written 100+ books on the subject. Jamy became a Maxwell certified speaker and leadership coach back in 2016. - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership...
Jun 27, 2023•35 min
Suzanne Crump is the Director of Athletics for Cowan (IN) HS and she is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK . Before taking over at her alma mater, Crump was the AD for the legendary Muncie Central athletics program. Website: Cowan.k12.in.us Twitter: @SuzanneCrump1 Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/suzanne-crump-b7511859 During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders abou...
Jun 01, 2023•23 min
Mark Hoover is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast , hosted by Jamy Bechler . Mark is currently the Director of Athletic Performance at Metrolina Christian (NC) and is a strength & conditioning consultant with SimpliFaster. Mark speaks at some of the top Strength & Conditioning clinics and conferences across the country. He also was a football teammate of Jamy Bechler at Hiram (OH) College back in the day. Twitter: @MarkHoover71 Website: SimpliFaster.com Linkedin: Linkedin...
May 30, 2023•33 min
Today's episode is a replay of one of our more popular episodes. We wanted to re-release it since we interviewed Oxford HS Football Coach and former NFL Fullback Zach Line this week. It's well worth the six minutes of your time. As a side note, if you haven't listened to that interview with Zach we highly recommend it (released on May 25, 2023). - - - - In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, leadership expert and author Jamy Bechler shares his thoughts on the tragic shooting at Oxford HS in Michigan...
May 27, 2023•6 min
Zach Line is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast , hosted by Jamy Bechler . Zach was an NFL fullback, most notably as one of the captains for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected as a Pro Bowl Alternate in four of his seven NFL seasons. Zach played at SMU and Oxford (MI) HS before playing in the NFL. In 2020, Zach was named head football coach at his alma mater (Oxford). Twitter: @ZLine48 Website: ETSperformance.com Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/zachary-line-1a86129a Instagram: @zl...
May 25, 2023•35 min
Will Roleson is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast , hosted by Jamy Bechler . Will is the Associate Executive Director of the College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA). Before working with CoSIDA, Will was an Associate Commissioner with the Horizon League and Sports Information Director at Kent State University. Connect with Will Roleson ... Twitter: @WRoleson Website: CollegeSportsCommunicators.com Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/will-roleson Bio: CollegeSportsCommunicators.com/s...
May 16, 2023•37 min
Dan Talbot is the Senior Director of Athletics for the Polk County (FL) School District. He is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK . Dan oversees 21 high schools, 100,000 students, and the 7th largest school district in Florida. Before becoming the Director of Athletics for the Polk County School District, he was an AD at Winter Haven HS and Lakeland HS. Email: Dan.Talbot@Polk-FL.net Website: Polkschoolsfl.com/athletics Twitter: @talbo...
May 11, 2023•28 min
Jake Crain is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast , hosted by Jamy Bechler . Jake is the co-host of "Crain & Company." , which is a daily national sports talk show that covers all sports. Along with co-hosts Blaine Crain and David Cone, Jake uses a creative blend of humor, intelligence, and common sense to talk about the most important stories from the world of sports. Connect with Jake Crain ... Twitter: @JakeCrain_ Show Twitter: @CrainCompany Website: DailyWire.com/show/crai...
May 09, 2023•36 min
Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Lars Jorgensen , the swim coach at the University of Kentucky. "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 ...
May 04, 2023•29 min
Laura Gassner Otting is today's guest and she's fiery, adventurous, and insightful. She is one of the few guests to make an encore appearance on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by Jamy Bechler . Jamy and Laura covered more of her story back in 2019 but they still managed to talk about some exciting things currently going on in Laura's life, including her most recent appearance on Good Morning America and her new best-seller Wonderhell . LGO has appeared regularly on Good Morning Americ...
May 02, 2023•36 min
Leadership expert, author, and speaker Jamy Bechler appeared as a guest on episode #46 of the "Hoops Coaching A to Z" podcast. This podcast is hosted by Terry Canova , long-time college basketball coach and current head coach of the very successful UMS-Wright girls basketball team. As Coach Canova says in the description of the show, "I catch up with an old coaching buddy, who is doing so many good things these days. I met Coach Jamy Bechler over 20 years ago when he was a young Head Coach at Le...
Apr 29, 2023•40 min
Keith Burke is the Superintendent for Marion (IN) Community Schools and 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. After serving as...
Apr 27, 2023•25 min
Brian Stanchak (founder of the BDS Agency and agent for some of the top college basketball coaches) appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast to discuss a variety of topics with host Jamy Bechler including ... ✅ Interviewing tips ✅ What an agent does ✅ Advice on networking ✅ Professional development ✅ Qualities of a good coach ✅ Why an agent is important ✅ Understanding the job search process Connect with Brian ... ◾ Personal Twitter: @BDStan ◾ Company Twitter: @TheBDSAgency ◾ Event Twitter ...
Apr 25, 2023•38 min
Adam Neuman (Chief of Staff for the Big Ten Conference) appeared on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Adam and host Jamy Bechler , discussed a variety of topics including .... Challenges facing college athletics Qualities the best coaches share Favorite athletes and teams Legal issues teams and schools should be aware of Career advice Leadership development and other programs the Big Ten is involved in Sportsmanship in college athletics Twitter: @AdamJNeuman Adam's Bio: https://bigten.org/staff...
Apr 18, 2023•43 min
"The Talent & Strategy Show" co-hosts Ruston Pierce and Jamy Bechler talked with @MelissaAgnes (Founder/CEO of Crisis Ready Institute). Together they discussed... Being ready for a crisis Crisis Response Penalty Being proactive as an employer Crisis Ready vs. Traditional Crisis Preparedness 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 potential, build...
Apr 13, 2023•46 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...
Apr 11, 2023•55 min
