Providing Insights on Leadership and Success. Coach Bechler is a John Maxwell Leadership Team Member.
Adrian Griffin was hired as the head basketball coach of the Milwaukee Bucks just two years after the Greek Freek (Giannis Antetokounmpo) led the team to an NBA World Championship.
His path to becoming the head coach was less conventional than we’ve come to expect, but there are some lessons from Adrian’s story that we can learn from.
Kennewick, WA (June 1, 2023) – Leaders and members of Rotary District 5080 and District 5100 joined forces to host a remarkable Joint District Conference, centered around the theme “Friends and Neighbors: the Magic of Rotary.”
This event was held May 18-21, 2023 in Kennewick, WA, and consisted of Rotarians from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Canada). Among the many highlights of the event was the captivating keynote address delivered by renowned leadership expert and former college basketball coach, Jamy Bechler.
Riley Gaines (12x All-American and 5x SEC Champion swimmer) appeared on the “Success is a Choice” podcast. Together with host Jamy Bechler, they discussed her storied career and her current work with the Independent Women’s Forum advocating for women’s sports.
Follow Riley on Twitter @Riley_Gaines_ and Instagram @RileyGBarker
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Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including “The Captain” and “The Bus Trip”, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
This weekend we might celebrate Memorial Day with a cookout or take advantage of a sale or get out on the lake for the first time or even attend a graduation ceremony, but let’s remember why Americans have this holiday.
In the United States, Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who have fought and died for our freedoms.
“Impossible odds set the stage for amazing miracles.” (Jentezen Franklin)
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The 2022 Kentucky Derby saw an incredible underdog story when an alternate horse gained entry into the prestigious race at the last minute.
Rich Strike was an 80-1 longshot but emerged as the victor in the 2nd biggest upset in Derby history.
Maybe you’ve seen the movie 42 depicting Jackie Robinson’s life.
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major-league baseball when he suited up for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. It is a great story of how a person’s influence can make a difference.
In breaking the color barrier, Robinson faced all kinds of abuse, both physically and verbally. One day when the Dodgers were playing at home, he committed an error while playing second base. The crowd began to get nasty. Even his own fans were being rude and loud.
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” (Saint Francis of Assisi)
This winter there was a snowstorm resulting in a 50-car pileup on the Ohio turnpike, which included some fatalities and dozens of motorists stranded in the freezing weather.
Some administrators from a nearby school district didn’t just see the news and feel sorry for all of those people.
No, they saw an opportunity to make a bad situation a little bit better.
Schools serious about building strong athletic programs can now tap into a powerful new resource as Bechler Leadership has announced it’s adding an athletic coaching search component to the company’s services.
Bechler Leadership works with athletes and coaches to develop positive leaders, stronger cultures, and build better teams. The company was founded by Jamy Bechler.
Brian Saviano (aka Bricks ‘O’ Brian) joins host Jamy Bechler on the “Success is a Choice” podcasting network and together they talk about …
Bricks ‘O’ Brian makes video game content that is engaging, entertaining, and approachable for people of all ages. He’s family-friendly and fun. He produces live streams, videos, and podcasts across pretty much every platform known to man. Brian’s book “Pro Gamer’s Guide to Healthy Habits” was released in the summer of 2022.
He’s also an ambassador for Hot Pockets and is Jaylen Bechler’s favorite gamer, so yeah, he’s what you’d call a Big-Deal.
Check out Bricks “O” Brian …
The “Success is a Choice” podcasting network consists of different episodes, series, and interviews that provide education, insights, and entertainment on a variety of topics. The network is run by leadership expert, author, and speaker Jamy Bechler.
Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler or visit his website at www.CoachBechler.com. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com.
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (every) Day!!!
This past week we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remembered the great things he did to make the world a little bit better.
I saw a lot of memes and quotes about him on Monday.
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