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Jul 04 2021

Episode 172: Leadership that Rocks with Jim Knight

Jim Knight is a keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Jim Knight teaches organizations of all sizes how to attain their own “rock star” status.

Although his illustrious career started at Gatorland Zoo (he has the scars to prove it), Jim cut his teeth in the hospitality industry and eventually led Global Training for Hard Rock International for two decades. His customized programs show how to amp up organizational culture, deliver world-class differentiated service, and build rock star teams and leaders.

Known for his edu-taining programs (in person, virtually and in print), Jim is the best-selling author of Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture and was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “5 Books That Will Help You Transform How Your Do Business”.

Jim’s newest book, Leadership That Rocks  (May 2021), is the first in the 3-part “Culture That Rocks” series.

A portion of Jim’s book sales, podcast revenue, speaking fees and training program proceeds goes to No Kid Hungry and Cannonball Kids’ cancer.

Click here to read Jim’s bio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • The best and most underrated bands of all-time
  • A musician that is overlooked for his talent
  • Building strong teams
  • Creating cultures that rock
  • … and much more!!!

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Resources, Books, and Links 

  • Website: KnightSpeaker.com
  • Twitter: @KnightSpeaker
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.knight.963
  • Instagram: @JimKnightSpeaker
  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-knight-0550823b/
  • Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user18948618

Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . .

  • Rachel Cruze (Ramsey Solutions and Best-Selling Author) – Episode 161
  • Laura DiBenedetto (America’s Happiness Coach) – Episode 169
  • Marc Polymeropolous (Former CIA Officer) – Episode 166
  • Gary Sheffield, Jr. (Outkick.com) – Episode 159
  • Mark Fauser (“Because of Burt” author) – Episode 126
  • Kaya Jones (former Pussycat Doll) – Episode 115
  • Phil Hellmuth (15x World Series of Poker Champion) – Episode 108
  • Melissa Agnes (Crisis Preparedness Expert) – Episode 091
  • Alan Stein, jr. (Performance Coach & Motivational Speaker) – Episode 003

Jim Knight in Action


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Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

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Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He 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.

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