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Jan 20 2024

Brother’s Keeper

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
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Basketball was everything to me. It was my favorite sport. When I was in 7th grade, I was riding the bus home after school. My brother, who was three years younger than me was acting up quite a bit on the bus that particular day.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Brother, Brother's Keeper, John C. Maxwell, Jonesville High School, Learn to Listen, Listening, Middle School, MLK, Person of Influence, Persuading others, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, School Bus, Suspended, Weekend Wisdom

Dec 21 2023

6 Things Coaches Do On High Performance Teams

As a coach, you’re constantly trying to lead your team as far as you can each season. This is true regardless of your resources or talent.

However, some coaches are blessed to be a part of programs that have high-performing individuals. High-performing teams usually have individuals that are more talented than most, but as coach, your role is to get the most out of them.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Coach 'em Up, Coaching, Culture, Elite Level, Elite Team, Excellence, Force Multiplier, High Standards, High-Performance, leading, ownership, Team Leadership

Dec 09 2023

Mr. Frank

The Dos Equis guy might be called “the most interesting man in the world” but to me, Frank Bechler held that title. 

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This weekend is special for me.

December 10, 1943 was my dad’s birthday.

Even though he is no longer here physically, not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. His impact on me has been what you’d hope a dad’s impact would be. 

Many of you have read “The Bus Trip” or “The Captain”. Mr. Frank, the bus driver, is a recurring character who pops up periodically providing wisdom and a story at just the right time.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Bechler Family, Beth Bechler, Bus Driver, Corey Bechler, Do something, Firefighter, Hillsdale College, Jamy Bechler, John Deere, Jonesville High School, Legacy, Make a difference, Mr. Frank, politics, The Bus Trip, The Captain

Nov 21 2023

No Limbs. No Limits.

“What if today, we were just grateful for everything.” (Charlie Brown)

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Nick Vujicic has lived a remarkable life.

He’s met 25 Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Vice Presidents. He’s traveled to 78 countries and spoken on 3500 stages to crowds as large as 800,000.

He’s an international bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, producer, and actor.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: anne frank, Attitude, Attitude of Gratitude, charlie brown, cicero, Disability, grateful, John C. Maxwell, John maxwell team, Nick Vujicic, Thankful, thanks, Thanksgiving

Aug 03 2023

Hall of Fame Reliability

“The greatest ability is your dependability.” (Bobby Jones)

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You’ve no doubt heard of NFL players like Barry Sanders and Tom Brady. They are all-time greats.

But have you heard of Joe Thomas? He is also an all-time great. In 2023, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In football, the guys who score touchdowns are recognized and rewarded. However, it’s important to remember the guys who make those touchdowns possible. Those big guys up front in the trenches protecting the quarterback and creating holes for the running backs are vital to the success of a team.

Joe Thomas was one of those guys.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports · Tagged: Brandon Bostick, captains, champion, Cleveland Browns, Consistency, Culture, DAwg Pound, Dependable, Football, Gary Reasons, JJ Birden, Joe thomas, Keith Grabowski, lineman, National Football League, NFL, Reliable, role player, Shemy Schembechler, team leader, Wisconsin Badgers

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