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Feb 05 2018

Episode 066: Brad Lea, CEO of LightSpeed VT

Brad Lea is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of LightSpeed VT. As the Founder of LightSpeed VT, Brad has revolutionized the online training world. He has set the gold standard for how training is delivered, tracked and reported on ensuring maximum performance, accountability, retention and results. Brad Lea is a leading authority on web-based training. Experienced and proven in sales and marketing, he is a seasoned professional with a strong base of sales management coming from 25 years in the Automotive Industry. Brad’s thought leadership has been instrumental in helping guide some of today’s most effective and productive sales professionals worldwide. Brad is also the author of the Real Deal Lease Presentation. He also is the host of the “Dropping Bombs” podcast. He is also one of the featured keynote speakers at Grant Cardone’s 10x Growth Conference.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How he went from high school dropout to business dominator
  • The 5 Factors of Success
  • Why some people are successful and others aren’t
  • Insider tips for enjoying Las Vegas

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 10x, 10x Growth Conference, Brad Lea, Casinos, Choices, Chris Rollins, Dropping Bombs, Gambling, Grant Cardone, Kevin Harrington, Larry Winget, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Black Knights, LightSpeed VT, Online Training, Podcast, Sales Training, Shark Tank, Technology, The Real Brad Lea, Tony Robbins

Feb 04 2018

Episode 065: Executive Director of the NCCAA Dan Wood

Dan Wood is the Executive Director of the National Christian College Athletic Association. He joined the NCCAA national office staff in 2000. Dan was the recipient of the 2016 Professional Excellence Award from Southern Wesleyan University’s (SWU) School of Education. He serves on the Advisory Board of Sports Spectrum Magazine, is a member of Greenville Connect Ministry, and as a member of ALIVE Wesleyan he has provided leadership in building and capital campaigns and youth ministry. Prior to his time with the NCCAA, he was involved in Christian Higher Education, beginning in 1987 as a professor, coach, and Athletic Director at Christian universities. Dan was awarded NCCAA and NAIA Coach of the Year in Men’s Soccer and Men’s Golf; received the NCCAA Meritorious Service Award; and was inducted into SWU and Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • What the NCCAA does
  • Why Christian Higher Education is important
  • The high level athletics played at the NCCAA level
  • How he overcame cancer and losing an eye during his life

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Brent Ellis, Chad Briscoe, Character, Christian, community service, Darrin Gray, greenville, horst schulze, Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University, Jonathan Milligan, larry desimpelare, Leadership, Marion, mark batterson, NAIA, NCAA, NCCAA, servant leadership, service, Serving, South Carolina, Todd Gongwer

Feb 03 2018

4 Reasons Your Boss is an Idiot

“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.”  (John C. Maxwell)

We all have a boss. Even the President of the U.S. has “We The People” that he has to answer to. Many of us complain about our boss. Unfortunately, not all bosses are top-shelf. If you happen to be a boss, you also might want to read this so that you can stop doing some of this stuff if you are guilty of it.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Business, Leadership, Personal Growth, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Adding Value, Boss, Culture, Employees, Employment, Encouragement, Hiring, Hiring Process, Human Resources, Idiot, John Maxwell, Leaders, Leadership, Michael Scott, The Office

Feb 02 2018

Episode 064: NCAA Director of Leadership Development Curtis Hollomon

Curtis J. Hollomon is the director of leadership development at the NCAA. His primary duties include strategic advancement of the department, marketing and branding efforts, and program oversight of Resolution Initiatives, NCAA Champion Forum for Football, and Pathway Program (DI). Before coming to the NCAA in 2005, Hollomon was the assistant athletics director for operations and development at St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University. Prior to his duties at SCSU, Hollomon served as assistant to the directors at the Georgia Tech Athletic Association, a nonprofit organization responsible for maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program at Tech. A 1999 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Hollomon was a three-year letterman in football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in history, technology and society. He holds a master’s degree in sports administration, which he obtained while at St. Cloud State.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The great work that the NCAA is doing in the area of leadership
  • Knowing your “why” and what your passions are
  • Developing student-athletes to turn pro in something other than sports
  • Winning an ACC Football Championship while at Georgia Tech

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Alicia Jessop, anton goff, Bobby Cox, Celia Slater, Curtis Hollomon, Football, George O'Leary, Georgia Tech, Jamy Bechler, Leadership, Mike Hamilton, NCAA, Social Media, Tim Selgo

Feb 01 2018

Undercover Boss

What if you were a fly on the wall in the break room?  What if you were invisible and followed your subordinates around all day?  What if you were in disguise and worked side by side with your employees all day long?  Would you learn startling new revelations?  Would you like what you heard?  Would you be happy…frustrated…or sad?

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership · Tagged: Bosses, Chick-Fil-A, Management, Self-Improvement, Undercover Boss

Feb 01 2018

Episode 063: Travis Daugherty, Sports Parenting Author and Basketball Coach

Travis Daugherty is the author of “The Lens: Raising a Champion Athlete and Man in Today’s Myopic World”. He is also the head boys basketball coach at Mt. Vernon High School in Fortville, Indiana.  Entering the 2017-18 season, he has a career record of 172-122 in 13 seasons as a head coach. Daugherty’s head coaching career started at Tipton High School from 2004-2009, where his teams won back-to-back sectional and conference championships. In 2008, he received the Indiana Basketball Coach’s Association Bob King Coach of the Year award.  From 2009-2013, Travis served as the Head Coach at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, and he started at Mt. Vernon in 2013-14.  He won a state championship for Alexandria-Monroe H.S. and then went on to have a stellar collegiate career at Anderson University. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Travis also serves as a high school English teacher at Mt. Vernon.  His most important job in life is his role as a husband and father.  He and his wife, Jessica, were married in 2003 and have three children:  Aden, Owen, and Leah.  

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Why he wrote a book on parenting
  • What good and bad parenting looks like
  • How writing this book has changed him as a coach and parent

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Basketball, basketball coach, Bobby Cox, Coaching, Denny Lehnus, hoosier hysteria, Indiana, Jamy Bechler, Joe Ehrmann, Lavar Ball, Parenting, sports parenting, stan daugherty, the lens, Todd Gongwer, travis daugherty

Jan 29 2018

7 Underrated Books All Leaders Should Read

“Not all readers are leaders but all leaders are readers.” (Harry S. Truman)

We must continually learn and one of the best ways is to read books.  I have previously posted some books for coaches and books for leaders.  Many of these books are by very popular authors and are on most bookshelves across the nation.

However, I have put together a list of 7 books that you might not have heard of but can help you maximize your potential influence and increase your leadership skills.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Benjamin Foo, Books, Growth, Jeff Janssen, John Maxwell, Jon Acuff, Kevin Templeton, Leadership, Micheal Burt, Patrick Lencioni, Readers are Leaders, reading, Stephanie Zonars

Jan 28 2018

Episode 061: Chris Rollins, Founding Partner with the John Maxwell Team

Chris Rollins is a Master Trainer in the DISC Model of Human Behavior and a Founding Partner with the global John Maxwell Team. He speaks and trains using his proprietary 3C Model of Performance (Communicate, Connect, Convert) to address the crucial areas of Communication, Leadership, & Sales that every organization must address to achieve massive & sustainable top & bottom line growth. Chris has shared the speaking stage with speakers such as John Maxwell, Les Brown, & Brian Tracy, among others. Chris brings an uplifting, encouraging, yet challenging delivery style that has helped inspire audiences to take action that leads to achieving their true potential. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His introduction to John Maxwell
  • The difference between success and significance
  • What is the DISC assessment and why does it matter
  • The #1 killer of small businesses in America

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Army, Business coach, DISC, Ed DeCosta, executive coach, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, Jim Collins, JMT, John Maxwell, Julie Gorman, Justin Maust, Leadership, misty young, Personality, Personality Tests, Podcast, Sales, Sales Training, Significance, Status Quo, Success

Jan 28 2018

Episode 062: Todd Gongwer, Author of “LEAD…for God’s Sake”

Todd Gongwer is the best-selling author of “LEAD…for God’s Sake. The book has been called a “game changer” by national championship football coach Urban Meyer. It has been credited with having a huge impact on Coach Meyer’s decision to come out of the broadcast booth and take over the reigns of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Todd is first and foremost, a husband and father. His expertise in leadership and cultural dynamics comes from a broad range of experiences in the world of business and athletics, spanning over 25 years. He has held numerous executive positions in companies ranging from entrepreneurial start-up to public entity, while also serving as an assistant college basketball coach for over a decade.

Following the successful launch of the Need to LEAD program, a systematic approach to shaping team culture, Todd wrote LEAD…for God’s Sake, A parable for finding the heart of leadership. As the popularity of the book grew, stories of its powerful impact surfaced in such noted publications as ESPN Magazine, Yahoo Sports, ESPN.com and Forbes.com. Testimonies from high profile coaches, business leaders, and educators from around the country continued to stream in, affording Todd the opportunity to work directly with some of the most successful leaders, teams and organizations in America.

Today, when Todd isn’t coaching his own children, he travels throughout the country speaking, teaching, and coaching on the topics of leadership, purpose and cultural dynamics. He lives in Indiana with his wife Traci and their three children; Kaden, Kira, and their newest arrival from Haiti, Wadson.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Writing a best-selling novel
  • Working with Urban Meyer and other famous coaches
  • Leadership and culture in organizations

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Books, Champions of Character, Culture, Daniel Goldman, Darrin Gray, jason romano, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Lead for God's Sake, Leadership, NAIA, Ohio State University, Patrick Lencioni, Peter Drucker, Todd Blackledge, Urban Meyer, Viktor Frankl, Warren Bennis

Jan 26 2018

Episode 060: Amy Morin, Top-30 Most Viewed TEDx Talk

Amy Morin is the author of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” and “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do.” Her TEDx talk, “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong”, is one of the top 30 TEDx talks of all time with more than 6 million views. 

As a psychotherapist turned author, Amy’s mission is to make the world a stronger place. Her education and expertise as a psychotherapist, combined with her personal experiences overcoming tragedy, give her a unique perspective on mental strength.  In 2013, Amy introduced the world to the concept of mental strength when her article, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, became an anthem read by more than 50 million people. Her list was reprinted on websites like Forbes, Business Insider, Psychology Today, and Success Magazine. Her international best-selling book, also titled 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, is being translated into 29 languages. 

She lectures across the globe to provide trainings, workshops, and keynote speeches that teach people how to build their mental muscle. Students from 42 countries access her online mental strength course. Amy is a contributor to Forbes, Inc., and Psychology Today. Her articles on mental strength reach 2 million readers every month. Amy’s advice has been featured by media outlets such as Fast Company, Oprah.com, Fox News, CNN, Today, CNBC, and The Washington Post. She also appears in seven episodes of RedBull’s TV show, Visions of Greatness.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Her TedTalk which has more than 6 million views
  • Experiencing multiple tragedies
  • What to say to someone that has lost somebody
  • Things mentally strong people don’t do
  • How to respond to your children when they “no fair”

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adversity, Amy morin, death, dying, Forbes, Inc.com, mental strength, mental toughness, mentally tough, Parenting, Psychology, Success, Ted Talk, Ted Talks, TedX Talk

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