Jamy Bechler

Providing Insights on Leadership and Success. Coach Bechler is a John Maxwell Leadership Team Member.

The Class Assignment

“A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives.” (Jackie Robinson)

When I was in middle school, I had a friend named Bill.

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We would go over to each other’s house and play GI Joe or football in the backyard.

We were in a class together that required a partner assignment. Bill and I put a lot of work into that assignment. We thought we had something good. When the grades were given, I got an “A” and Bill got an “F”.

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Leaders Growing Leaders: Jason Fein

Today’s guest on the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series is Jason Fein, the Director of Athletics at Bates College.

During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on 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.

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Motivational Minute: Mondays

“Doing the little things can make a big difference.” (Yogi Berra)
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Today is Monday. Yikes!

Nothing like a case of the Mondays to get us down.

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Willing to Adapt?

Despite breaking the school record for total offense during his senior year with the Kent State Golden Flashes, Julian Edelman was not invited to the NFL combine. 

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He was a successful college quarterback but NFL scouts did not see much of a future for him. It was looking bleak for this college star but then hope.

At the end of 7th and final round of the NFL draft, he received a phone call. 

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Motivational Minute: Losing Your Legs

“Positive people plus positive energy create positive results.” (Jon Gordon)

Retired Army staff sergeant Joey Jones lost both of his legs when an IED exploded in Afghanistan.

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He has said that sometimes people will ask him how he stays so positive about life even though he doesn’t have his legs.
Sometimes he’ll just shake his head and wonder how they can be so negative about life even though they have both of their legs.

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The Coachable Coach: Kyle Rechlicz

Today’s guest on “The Coachable Coach” series is Kyle Rechlicz, the head women’s basketball coach at UW-Milwaukee. 

“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.

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Motivational Minute: The Past

“There are 3 things we can do with the past: LIVE in it, DWELL on it, or LEARN from it.” (Jamy Bechler)

We are one month into the new year and hope you are still excited about the prospects that 2022 brings.

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There is just something cool about flipping the calendar and feel as if we have a new starting point.

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Episode 178: Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman

Ken Coleman is America’s Career Coach, the #1 national bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and From Paycheck to Purpose, and host of The Ken Coleman Show. Ken helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality. The Ken Coleman Show is a nationally syndicated, caller-driven show that helps listeners who are searching for something more out of their career.

For more background and insights on Ken, please listen to our first conversation with him during episode #72.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • The super power we all need
  • Working with people even if they are frustrating
  • Staffing with less resources
  • Success being tied to the kind of talent on a team
  • … and much more!!!

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Motivational Minute: Spark Plugs

“Positive energy and positive people create positive results.” (Jon Gordon)

My dream car is an H2 – a Hummer.

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My wife’s dream car is a Jaguar.

You might want a Lamborgini, a BMW, or some kind of vintage car.

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Episode 177: Rebound Forward with Randy Brown

Randy Brown is a basketball lifer and ambassador. His 20-year college men’s coaching career is as diverse and successful as any. At the age of 21 he set three goals; become a Div. I assistant, become a Div. I head coach, and coach in the NCAA Final Four. A nail-biting loss in the 2000 Elite Eight to Michigan State kept him from achieving his final goal. 12 NBA players have resulted from Randy’s college coaching, including Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

In his book, Rebound Forward, he details tragedy and adversity he and his family have faced. This adversity tangled with personal, emotional, mental, and professional hurdles have made him truly who he is today. In Rebound Forward he unashamedly writes in detail about his struggles, tears, successes and pursuit of purpose, holding back no punches.

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In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Being around Steve Kerr as a player
  • What makes a good coach
  • Advice for young coaches
  • Overcoming adversity
  • … and much more!!!

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