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Nov 20 2020

Why Do Employees Leave?

This is a guest post from Dr. Keith Starcher, a long-time college professor and business consultant. Most importantly, he is the father of my wife, which makes him a big-deal.

“Employees don’t leave their organizations; they leave their supervisors.”

When I first was introduced to the above statement, I disagreed with it.  But after reading the book First, Break All the Rules (What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently) by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman, my thinking has changed.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Business, Leadership · Tagged: Boss, Business coach, business consulting, employee engagement, Employee Satisfaction, Employees, Employment, Gallup Poll, Keith Starcher, Managers, Millenials, Motivating Employees, Motivation, Supervisors

Nov 17 2020

Episode 158: Kay and Shi, Dynamic Entrepreneurial Sister Duo

Kay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their parents quit their careers and “bet it all” to buy a tiny breakfast restaurant in a California ski town. These sisters instantly gained a front row seat to the drama of American entrepreneurship, all while bussing tables and working the new family business on the daily. As they became adults, they joined the ownership and helped grow the business into a national brand featured on Food Network and in the New York Times. With Mom and Dad now retired, Kay and Shila lead the business as it serves millions of guests across multiple states each year. Often recognized for their unique marketing strategies and dedication to development Kay and Shila find that their love for each other fuels their drive and success.

​Since 2015 Kay and Shila have shared their stories and strategies as speakers and podcasts hosts, and as the marketing faculty for leadership expert and bestselling author John Maxwell’s global team of speakers, coaches and trainers. They love to serve delightful experiences with results-oriented focus and simple, actionable takeaways. Kay and Shila now channel their learnings into their daily 5 minute podcast and blog: The Mentorship Quest and add value daily through their social channels.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Growing up in the restaurant business
  • Throwing down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network
  • Building the marketing system for the John Maxwell Team
  • Invaluable marketing tips
  • Thinking outside the box to help the community
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Bobby Flay, Ed DeCosta, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Franchise, Gormans, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, JMT, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Kay and Shi, Kay Salerno, Kevin Harrington, marketing, misty young, Nevada, Restaurant, Restaurant Smart, Rick A. Morris, Shila Morris, Social Media, Squeeze In, SqueezeIn

Nov 04 2020

Episode 157: Chrissi Rawak, Delaware Athletic Director

 

Chrissi Rawak is Director of Athletics at the University of Delaware. Prior to her arrival at Delaware, she spent more than a decade at the University of Michigan where she served as the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director. She was also a varsity swimmer at Michigan.

Click here for Chrissi’s complete bio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Working with the former Ford C.E.O.
  • Transitioning to Athletic Director
  • The student-athlete experience
  • Raising money for athletics
  • Delaware alum Joe Biden
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Athletic Director, Blue Hens, Bob Vecchione, Chrissi Rawak, Covid-19, Dave Brandon, Jim Hackett, Joe Biden, Student-Athlete Leadership, University of Delaware, University of Michigan

Nov 03 2020

Inspiration One Step at a Time

 
I received a surprise message from Dion Harris.
 
If that name sounds familiar, it’s because he was the former Mr. Basketball in the state of Michigan and then went on to be All-Big Ten and 2x MVP for the University of Michigan. He would go on to have a successful professional career overseas. He now trains and mentors youngsters in the Detroit area.
 
Anyway, back to the message…

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Sports · Tagged: Adrian Griffin, Camp Counselor, Dion Harris, dwane casey, Inspiration, Jerod Ward, Leadership Development, Lebron James, Michigan, Michigan Wolverines, Point Guard, Shemy Schembechler, University of Michigan

Oct 20 2020

Do Something About It

Why doesn’t someone help those poor people?”

“When is someone going to clean up the trash in the hallway?”

“What is the boss going to do about advertising our event?”

“If only we had more money in our budget, think of all we could do”

“I wish I had more time in a day, then I could really accomplish some great things.”

We all do it.  We all complain, make suggestions or wonder aloud. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership · Tagged: Administrator, Be the change, Education, Educational Leadership, Fresno, Larry Powell, Make a difference, Principal, School Superintendent, Superintendent

Oct 18 2020

“The Captain” Book Launch Team

There are 7 unique benefits to joining the book launch team

The much-anticipated fourth book from Jamy Bechler is scheduled to be released Thanksgiving of 2021. “The Captain” is a modern-day leadership fable about a star athlete turned hotshot fighter pilot. He has always had talent, power, success, and status but after a failed mission, he will finally learn what real leadership is all about.

A lot of work goes into a successful book launch and you can have a part in the implementation of the worldwide release of “The Captain”. You can join the official book launch team and play an important part in getting the word out about “The Captain” and help make it a best seller.

Click here to join the book launch team.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, News, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Andy Mariner, Building Champions, Leadership Book, The Bus Trip, The Leadership Playbook, TOPGUN

Sep 20 2020

Win with People

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” (John C. Maxwell)

Growing people is the key to growing your success. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: 360 Leader, Growing Leaders, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, leaders growing leaders, Leadership, Maxwell Moment, Win with People

Aug 10 2020

Leaders are Responsible

This is a guest post from Dr. Keith Starcher, a long-time college professor and business consultant. Most importantly, he is the father of my wife, which makes him a big-deal.

Leaders are responsible for the choices they make.  Many of a leader’s choices involve tough decisions and difficult actions.  Leaders must have the courage to do what they think is right and be willing to accept the consequences of their choices. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Business, Leadership · Tagged: Boss, Business coach, business consulting, employee engagement, Employee Satisfaction, Employees, Employment, Gallup Poll, Keith Starcher, Managers, Millenials, Motivating Employees, Motivation, Supervisors

Aug 06 2020

Episode 152: Changing the Game with John O’Sullivan

John O’Sullivan is the CEO and founder of the Changing the Game Project. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams.  He is also the host of the popular podcast “Changing the Game”.

Click here to read John’s complete bio.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Dealing with “uncoachable kids”
  • How to stop dealing with parents
  • A different kind of coaching tree
  • The “A-Ha” moment in his coaching career
  • What makes Steve Kerr such a good coach

… And so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Changing the Game, Coaching, Leadership, Podcast, sports parenting, travis daugherty

Jul 22 2020

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

I don’t remember the context but the other day I told my mother-in-law that “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit but wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad.” She then proceeded to find a magnet that had that saying on it. It is on our refrigerator at home. Hopefully she just thought it was a neat saying and wasn’t trying to tell me something – but, I digress. [Read more…]

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: intelligence, Knowledge, miles kington, politics, Positive leadership, Wisdom

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