THE LEADERSHIP NOW SERIES of the “Success is a Choice” podcasting network is a longer-form commentary examining a current topic where the world of sports and leadership intersect.
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Leadership Now Episodes
- When Jamy Got Fired – Jamy Bechler recalls the time he was fired as a college basketball coach. Jamy tells his story when he is interviewed by Oliver Burrows on Hometown Morning, a daily news, talk, and call-in show on WXCO-AM in Wausau, Wisconsin. There are some good lessons we can learn when we (or someone we know) are fired from a job.
- 2023 In Memoriam – Jamy Bechler remembers the lives and impact of three of our former podcast guests who passed away in 2023.
- Thanksgiving Facts – Jamy Bechler provides us with 10 of his favorite facts about Thanksgiving
- 2023 Final Four – Jamy Bechler talks about that evening’s NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball games and how it’s not always about the talent. Talent doesn’t always equal good. We can be better than our circumstances.
- Mr. Frank – Jamy Bechler talks about Mr. Frank, the recurring character in his fictional books, and the inspiration for that character.
- 4th of July Facts – Jamy Bechler shares some interesting (but probably useless) facts about the 4th of July.
- Draymond Green Punch – Jamy Bechler talks about Draymond Green punching his Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole and how we all should use these kinds of stories to examine our style of leadership and how we make decisions.
- The Greatest Champion in Team Sports – Jamy Bechler praises Bill Russell and his team-first mentality. The NBA Hall of Famer passed away this week at the age of 88 and leaves behind a championship legacy. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said, “Bill Russell was the greatest champion in all of team sports.”
- Fatherhood Festival – Jamy Bechler interviews Darrin Gray about the upcoming Fatherhood Festival event at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Father’s Day weekend.
- How to be a Verbal Leader – Jamy Bechler shares a few thoughts with us today on how everyone can be a verbal leader. He tells us that everyone can (1) Encourage, (2) Inform, and (3) Remind others.
- Bet on Yourself – Jamy Bechler shares a personal story about Toronto Raptors Fred Vanvleet.
- Dealing with Haters – Jamy Bechler is inspired by Tom Brady’s retirement announcement and shares some ideas about helping our athletes deal with haters.
- Oxford Strong – Jamy Bechler shares his thoughts on the tragic shooting at Oxford HS in Michigan, in which four students were killed. You’ll hear a slightly different point of view than maybe you’ve heard on the news or read online as Jamy provides an encouraging word for everyone, especially those making an impact on today’s youth.
- What REAL Leadership Looks Like – With the official launch of Jamy Bechler’s 4th book, he shares some of his thoughts on what REAL leadership looks like. He talks about the 4 main components that separate a good leader from just a person that happens to have a position, status, title, or authority.
- Deanna Price – Jamy Bechler praises U.S. hammer thrower DeAnna Price and her accomplishment of setting an American record and winning the U.S. Olympic Trials.
- Sha’Carri Richardson – Jamy Bechler shares his two takeaways on the U.S. 100m dash champion (Sha’Carri Richardson) getting disqualified and banned from the upcoming Olympics for using marijuana.
