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Feb 28 2021

21 Qualities of a Leader

As a leader, much is expected of you. You are repeatedly pulled and stretched in many different directions. It is sometimes difficult to pin down exactly what a leader looks like. There is not a one-size-fits-all-leader-mold.

However, there are certain qualities that most leaders should possess. John Maxwell sums these up as well as anyone. In his book The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, he talks about those shared qualities that leaders should gravitate toward.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader, Adding Value, Ed DeCosta, Greg Gorman, JMT DNA, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Julie Gorman, Kay and Shi, leaders growing leaders, Leadership, Leadership Qualities, misty young, Rick Morris

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

Jul 16 2018

Episode 080: PGA Caddie Paul Tesori

Paul Tesori is the caddie for professional golfer Webb Simpson. Paul was on the bag when Webb won the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 THE PLAYERS Championship. In addition to Webb Simpson, Paul has caddied for some of the best golfers in the world including former #1 player Vijay Singh. In total, he has more than 20 wins as a PGA caddie. 

We caught up with Paul between THE PLAYERS and the Open Championship (to be held at Carnoustie, Scotland). The memories of the record-setting performance at THE PLAYERS was still fresh in his mind (especially since it is played at TPC Sawgrass, which is Paul’s home course). Webb led THE PLAYERS Championship from start to finish. Along the way, he equaled the course record with his 2nd-round 63, and also the 36-hole and 54-hole PLAYERS scoring records. With the win, Webb became just the 9th player to have won THE PLAYERS and a U.S. Open. The victory also made Webb World Golf Hall of Fame eligible in the future. 

Paul is a Florida native and attended the University of Florida. He grew up loving sports and played golf and baseball. He was such a good golfer that he even played 21 events on the PGA Tour himself. Paul and his wife Michelle run the Tesori Family Foundation, which was founded in 2009. The foundation helps supports various charities throughout the country with focuses ranging from childhood homelessness to battered women’s shelters, from children battling disease like cancer to animal rescue charities like the Jacksonville Humane Society. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Webb’s runaway win at the 2018 Players Championship
  • Why mental toughness is important in golf and life
  • What he says to a golfer during a round
  • Caddie-Golfer relationships, especially after breakups

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Adversity, Breakups, British Open, Charity, Communication, down syndrome, downs syndrome, Emily Chapman Richards, golf, Greg Gorman, J.J. Birden, jason romano, JJ Birden, Jordan Spieth, Julie Gorman, mental toughness, Michael Catt, Michelle Tesori, Pat Williams, paul tesori, PGA, Relationships, Success is a Choice, Tesori Family Foundation, The Masters, Tiger Woods, Tim Tebow, Todd Gongwer, University of Florida, Vijay Singh, Volunteer Work, Webb Simpson

Feb 20 2018

Episode 071: Shoshanna Gabriel, Christian Inspirational Fiction Writer

Shoshanna Gabriel is a Christian inspirational fiction writer. She has a very unique story as she was was previously known as Shoshanna Evers, a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author who wrote erotic fiction from 2009-2015 and was published by large New York publishing houses. At the end of 2015, after much thought and prayer, she changed her life and career path to be for God’s glory completely, giving up a new six-book contract and literary agent for the privilege of starting over to write for God’s glory as Shoshanna Gabriel.

No one expected a Jewish erotic romance author from New York to move to the country and find Jesus, least of all Shoshanna herself… but God has a sense of humor, and that’s what happened. She took 2016 off from publishing to raise her new boy/girl twins(!), and started writing sweet Christian inspirational cowboy romance novels set in north Idaho, where she lives with her husband, homeschools their three kids, wrangles three big dogs named after flowers, and takes in the wonder of the incredible evergreen-covered mountain landscape.

While published as Shoshanna Evers, Amazon had listed her as one of the “Most Popular Authors in Romance,” as well as one of the “Most Popular Authors in Contemporary Romance”. Reviewers have said Shoshanna has “…beautiful writing, and a truly imaginative and wonderfully descriptive storyline” (Night Owl Reviews) with stories where “the plot is fresh and the pacing excellent, the emotions…real and poignant.” (The Romance Studio). She hopes to bring the gift of storytelling that God blessed her with to her new inspirational books written under the Gabriel name.

Shoshanna used to work as a syndicated advice columnist in NY and a registered nurse, but now she’s a full-time author, home-schooling mom, and the co-founder of SelfPubBookCovers.com, the world’s leading marketplace of high-quality, affordable premade book covers for indie authors, available instantly.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Writing fiction stories and the life of a writer
  • Conversion from Orthodox Jew to Born-Again Christian
  • Going from writing best-selling erotic novels to Christian romance novels
  • How authors can get high-quality and low priced book covers

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 50 Shades of Grey, Amy morin, author, Bear Creak Saddle Series, Book Covers, Book Publishing, Chad Allen, Erotica, Fiction, Greg Gorman, Home Schooling, Idaho, Jeff Brown, Jewish, Julie Gorman, Lolly Daskal, marriage, Michael Catt, Mridu Parikh, New york Times Best-Seller, Novel, Novelist, Podcast, Shoshanna Evers, Shoshanna Gabriel, Todd Gongwer, Writer

Jan 28 2018

Episode 061: Chris Rollins, Founding Partner with the John Maxwell Team

Chris Rollins is a Master Trainer in the DISC Model of Human Behavior and a Founding Partner with the global John Maxwell Team. He speaks and trains using his proprietary 3C Model of Performance (Communicate, Connect, Convert) to address the crucial areas of Communication, Leadership, & Sales that every organization must address to achieve massive & sustainable top & bottom line growth. Chris has shared the speaking stage with speakers such as John Maxwell, Les Brown, & Brian Tracy, among others. Chris brings an uplifting, encouraging, yet challenging delivery style that has helped inspire audiences to take action that leads to achieving their true potential. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His introduction to John Maxwell
  • The difference between success and significance
  • What is the DISC assessment and why does it matter
  • The #1 killer of small businesses in America

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Army, Business coach, DISC, Ed DeCosta, executive coach, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, Jim Collins, JMT, John Maxwell, Julie Gorman, Justin Maust, Leadership, misty young, Personality, Personality Tests, Podcast, Sales, Sales Training, Significance, Status Quo, Success

Jan 08 2018

Episode 050: Ed Decosta, John Maxwell Team Faculty Member & Mentor

Ed DeCosta is one of the most engaging executive coaches and thought leaders of our time. He delivers results with companies of all sizes, from high tech start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. Ed is a dynamic global speaker, who has shared the stage with the likes of John Maxwell, Darren Hardy, Christian Simpson, Les Brown, Nick Vujicic and others. He is an acclaimed author of books focused on personal and professional development, including ASCEND and Release Your Superhero. Ed has impacted countless lives as the developer and publisher of Ascend on Demand, an online personal development training program with users from around the globe. He is a force on social media with hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Like clockwork, Ed publishes a long-standing weekly coaching blog, and also hosts a weekly YouTube show called “Get Edified.” He has worked with best-selling author and leadership guru John C. Maxwell, and served as one of a select few international faculty members in the Maxwell Leadership Development Program. Ed is also an ICF certified professional coach.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Having a better presence on social media, especially Linkedin
  • How we are all salespeople regardless of our job or position
  • Strategies to be more effective in selling anything
  • Why you MUST pay attention to your Linkedin profile above all else

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Chris Rollins, Donald Trump, Ed DeCosta, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Julie Gorman, Justin Maust, misty young, Nick Vujicic, Rick A. Morris, Sales, Selling

Dec 20 2017

Episode 040 John Maxwell Leadership Coach Justin Maust

Justin Maust is a certified speaker, trainer and coach for the John Maxwell Team. His business, athletics, and youth leadership experience provides him a unique ability to connect with any audience. His personal “hold nothing back” style will challenge you to live life full of passion and stay focused on your mission.

In 2012, Justin founded Leader Legacy Inc. with a passion to develop leaders, inspire teams, and build world-changing legacies. Justin is also a Professional EOS Implementer, serving companies across Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. His home base is in South Bend, Indiana, but he travels anywhere within a 4 hour radius to help entrepreneurs implement the EOS system.

In 2004 Justin, along with family and a couple friends, helped launch Five Star, a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire students to live to their fullest potential with an after school leadership program. Starting with five volunteers and 50 students, they grew a dynamic character and leadership youth program that now reaches over 2,000 students annually, delivers a powerful message of hope, while delivering significant improvements in academics, attendance and behavior.

Simply put, Justin will energize your organization.  His skills, passion, experience and strong network of professional resources will help any team transform their culture to improve the effectiveness of the entire organization.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How to build powerful teams
  • His background, origins and experiences with the John Maxwell Team
  • What differentiates his coaching and team-building from other programs

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Andreas Jones, bob Buford, Bob Chapman, Building Strong Teams, College Basketball, Daily Agenda, Darren Hardy, Ed DeCosta, Eric thomas, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Julie Gorman, Justin Maust, Lead USA, Leader Legacy, Leadership Coach, misty young, Paul Martenelli, Planning, Professional Speaking, public speaking, Rick A. Morris, Roddy Galbraith, Significance, Success, Survivor, team building

Nov 09 2017

Episode 012: Greg & Julie Gorman

Greg and Julie Gorman provide life-transforming content and coaching for your business and life. They write, produce, and host weekly broadcasts and hold certifications from the Patterson Center, Dr. John Maxwell, and Personality Insights Institute. As executive coaches, trainers and speakers, Greg and Julie share together internationally and have enjoyed sharing the platform with many well-known speakers such as Les Brown, John Maxwell, and many more. Together, Greg and Julie coach and inspire individuals, organizations, and couples to maximize their potential and embrace life to the fullest.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How their background in corporate life has helped them coach couples
  • Their best-selling books
  • How to communicate more effectively
  • How to work together with your spouse and with others on your team

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: business coaching, Corporate coaching, google play, Gormans, Greg Gorman, Itunes, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Julie Gorman, marriage, married with a purpose, podcast episode, podcasts, soundcloud, stitcher, tunein, Two Are Better Than One

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