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Nov 14 2022

Episode 155: TOPGUN with Andy “Grand” Mariner

Captain Andy “Grand” Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Commanding Officer at  TOPGUN. The United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program is the preeminent training school for naval aviators.

Click here for Captain Mariner’s complete bio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Leadership principles
  • Mentality of fighter pilots
  • A day in the life of a TOPGUN student and instructor
  • What the movie (Top Gun) got right or wrong
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Aircraft Carrier, Andy Mariner, Approachable, Blue Angels, Credible, Fighter Jet, Flying, Humble, Humility, Leadership, Maverick, Naval Academy, Naval Aviation, Navy, Navy SEALs, Officers, Pilot, The Captain, Tom Cruise, Top Gun, TOPGUN, Training, Vietnam War

Nov 02 2022

Episode 166: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos

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Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before retiring in June 2019.  His positions included field and headquarters operational assignments covering the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia, and CounterTerrorism.  He is the recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit. Marc is also the author of Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What makes an effective CIA officer
  • How we can learn from mistakes
  • The Hollywood or movie version of the CIA
  • Why teamwork is so important to the CIA
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 9/11, Andy Mariner, Brian Levenson, Central Intelligence Agency, Chris Voss, CIA, Jack Ryan, Leadership, Marc Polymeropoulos, Melissa Agnes, Navy SEALs, Patriotic, Patriotism, Peter Elliott, politics, Rachel Cruze, Special Ops, Terrorism

May 29 2021

Memorial Day Quotes

Memorial Day in the United States is a time to remember and honor those who have fought and died for our freedoms. As U.S. citizens, we should never forget the prices paid and the sacrifices made so that we can live in a free nation.

To see a complete history of Memorial Day, check out this link from The History Channel.

Here are 30 quotes that sum up Memorial Day and provide us with reminders of the importance of this day . . .

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Air Force, Andy Mariner, Armed Services, Army, Coast Guard, Freedom, Home of the Brave, Land of the Free, Lee Greenwood, Marc Polymeropoulos, Memorial Day, Memorial Weekend, Military, Navy, Quotes, Sacrifice, Top Gun, united states, Veterans Day

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

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