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Dec 25 2017

Episode 042: Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler

Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler serves as the President of GES Advisory Company. Shemy has spent the majority of his life and professional career in the football industry, growing up as the son of legendary coach Glenn E. “Bo” Schembechler. He has evaluated talent for such high-level programs as the University of Michigan, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins, and the Seattle Seahawks. In addition to his father, Shemy has studied under accomplished coaches Gary Moeller, Lloyd Carr, Marty Schottenheimer, and Joe Gibbs. They have all had an indelible impact on his career, and his ability to scout and recommend prospects. Shemy has been a part of many championship and playoff teams, and has been able to evaluate or recommend players that have gone on to Pro Bowl careers (Charles Woodson, Ian Gold and Tom Brady, respectively), as well as inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, and Derrick Thomas, respectively).

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Growing up with a famous dad
  • Mistakes that coaches and players make that sabotage their success
  • How he is helping student-athletes develop and maximize their potential
  • Stories from the 10-year war between Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler
Bo Schembechler won more than 79% of his games and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, Barberton, Bo Schembechler, Dave Brandon, dwane casey, GES Advisory Company, jack harbaugh, jason romano, Jerry Hanlon, Jim Hackett, jim harbaugh, john harbaugh, john u. bacon, John Wooden, Kevin Harrington, Leadership, Michigan Wolverines, NCAA, NFL, Ohio, Ohio State University, Pat Williams, Scouting, University of Michigan, Unselfish, Warde Manual, Woody Hayes

Dec 23 2017

Episode 041: “90-Day Sales Manager” Bruce Lund

Bruce Lund has trained thousands of professionals all over the country as a business professor, career author, speaker, and sales trainer for more than a decade. Bruce has one basic belief that trained people consistently outperform untrained people.  Because of this belief, Bruce founded the widely popular 90-Day Sales Manager™ coaching program that specializes in sales onboarding and entrepreneur training. It is essentially the P90x of sales training. He was formerly a vice-president for Micheal Burt Enterprises.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How being a college student-athlete helped him in business
  • What makes “90-Day Sales Manager” different
  • Working for Coach Micheal Burt (episode 022)
  • Why he chose Denver to start his business

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Coach Burt, college baseball, Denver, Elevator Pitch, EOS, Explanation of Service, Hope College, Leadership, Mark Sanborn, Matt Crane, Micheal Burt, Michigan, nextpert, Sales Training, student-athlete, University of Michigan

Dec 15 2017

Episode 037: All-Star Leader Podcast Host Daniel Hare

Daniel Hare is the host of the All-Star Leader Podcast. He has interviewed such big-time guests as former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, College Football Playoff Committee Chair Kirby Hocutt, Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams, and Jon Gordon. Daniel currently holds the position of Director of Career Development and Employer Relations at Baylor Law School. Daniel is also a licensed attorney with a wills, estate planning and probate practice. He is formerly the athletic director at Western Oregon University. Daniel is involved in the Waco community through a wide variety of organizations and efforts. He is an active member and volunteer leader at Antioch Community Church, where he also mentors elementary school students through the STARS program.  Daniel is also a mentor through the LEAD program of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Memorable guests and moments that he has had on his show
  • Common traits from guests that have appeared on his show
  • Podcasts that a podcast host likes to listen to
  • Wisdom and discernment when faced with politicians we disagree with

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: All-Star Leader Podcast, Andreas Jones, Athletic Consulting, Baylor University, Coach K, Daniel Hare, Dave Ramsey, EntreLeadership, gary vaynerchuk, gary vee, J.C. Watts, Jamy Bechler, Jon Gordon, Jon Rossman, Ken Coleman, Kirby Hocutt, Law School, Lawyer, Leadership, NCAA, Pat Williams, Political Gabfest, StartUp, Tim Selgo, Western Oregon University

Oct 21 2017

Episode 010: St. John’s University Athletic Director Anton Goff

Anton Goff is the Director of Athletics at traditional Big East power St. John’s University. He has also been the athletic director at Hartford University and Bowie State. Throughout his career, he also worked with the University of Maryland, Michigan State University, and Kent State University.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Dealing with star employees
  • The pressures of being in a high-profile job
  • Growing up with a mother that was a pioneer in college athletics
  • How he treats all of his coaches and student-athletes
  • What he looks for when building a team around him

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Alfreeda Goff, Athletic Director, Bowie State, Chris Mullins, Communication, Dream Team, Extreme Ownership, Gary Williams, Hartford, HostGator, Jamy Bechler, Jocko Wilink, Kent State, Leadership, Leif Babin, Michael Watkins, Michigan State, Navy SEALs, New York, Social Media, St. Johns University, The Big Apple, The First 90 Days, The Leadership Playbook, Tom Izzo, University of Maryland

Oct 18 2017

LOL Chicago Bulls Part 2

“Discipline yourself and others won’t need to.” (John Wooden)
“He who angers you, controls you.” (Elizabeth Kenny)

The 2017-18 NBA Season is still a day away for the Chicago Bulls but you are probably already laughing out loud and shaking your head about ‘da Bulls. 

But the LOL I am referring to is a LACK OF LEADERSHIP.  

It’s deja vu all over again. I wrote about the Chicago Bulls last season and their lack of leadership. I pointed out how the star players were not leading like they should. I still believe 100% that was the case.

Now we have a Chicago Bulls power forward punching another Chicago Bulls power forward. Nikola Mirotic is in the hospital with a concussion and a broken face as a result of teammate Bobby Portis’ punch. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Adam Jones, bobby portis, Champions, Chicago Bulls, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Cavs, Draymond Green, Dwayne Wade, Golden State, Influence, Jimmy Butler, lack of leadership, Leadership, Legacy, NBA, nikola mirotic, Pacman Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rajon Rondo, teammates, winners

Oct 06 2017

Episode 004: Orlando Magic Senior V.P. & Co-Founder Pat Williams

Pat Williams is a co-founder and the Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He is the father of 19 children, including 14 of whom are adopted. He has climbed Mt. Rainer and run more than 50 marathons. In 1996 he was named as one of the most influential people in NBA history. He played professional baseball before becoming an executive. In 1983, he won the NBA World Championship as the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams has authored more than 100 books, with his most recent book being “The Intersection of Success”.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The secret of success
  • How to parent and raise kids in today’s culture
  • Why people don’t always live up to their potential
  • How he finishes at least 1 book per day

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Basketball, Books, Coaching, google play, Itunes, Jamy Bechler, Leadership, NBA, Orlando Magic, Pat Williams, Philadelphia 76ers, Podcast, Potential, secret of success, soundcloud, stitcher, Success, Success is a Choice, Talent, wasted talent

Sep 25 2017

Episode 028: San Jacinto College Dean of Liberal Arts Shawn Silman

Shawn Silman is the Dean of Liberal Arts at San Jacinto College, which is located in Houston, Texas. Prior to becoming the Dean in 2011, he served for 6 years as San Jacinto’s Athletic Director and 11 years as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at San Jacinto.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • What exactly a Dean of Liberal Arts does on a daily basis
  • Why he got out of coaching and went into the academic side
  • The great flood of 2017 and how it affected Houston and San Jacinto’s students
  • How he made the transition from athletics to academics in an educational setting

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: academic dean, Administrators, Athletic Director, basketball coach, Buster Olney, Don Meyer, Education, faculty, Flooding, houston, Houston Floods, Joe Rogan, Leadership, liberal arts, Microsoft Outlook, Shawn Silman, teachers, texas, Waze

Sep 13 2017

Bechler Selected as Opening Speaker at TELL Summit for Educators

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Grace College is excited to host the first annual The Educators Leadership Learning Summit (TELL) on Oct. 30.

The Summit, held at Grace’s Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, is specifically created for school superintendents, administrators, principals, athletic directors and coaches. The TELL Summit will bring in numerous top state educators and motivational speakers to share their experiences in the world of education.

The Grace College Athletic Department created the summit, providing an educational event that is unique across the state of Indiana. 

Click here  for a complete schedule of speakers and topics. 

The TELL Summit is designed to inspire current and future educators in the high school world. This TED Talk-inspired event was created to spark new learning ideas, stimulate deep discussion and provide networking opportunities among like-minded educators. 

“We are honored to host the TELL Summit at Grace College. We feel that professional development for educators in the athletic world is critical to help student-athletes in their development,” said Grace Director of Athletics Chad Briscoe. “We hope that providing an experience for high school educators to grow and sharpen one another will be a great benefit to sports leaders at the high school level across the state.”

Included among the 14 presenters in the 2017 Summit are Bobby Cox, IHSAA Commissioner; Sandy Searcy, National Federation of State High School Associations Director of Sport; Seth Maust, Five Star Life President; and Jamy Bechler, John Maxwell Coach. Three school superintendents will be speaking, including Warsaw’s David Hoffert, as well as three athletic directors, a principal and three high school coaches.

Click here for a complete information packet on the event.

To register for the summit, contact Grace’s athletic office at 574-372-5100 ext 6266 or email chad.briscoe@grace.edu.

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News · Tagged: Bobby Cox, Chad Briscoe, Educators, Grace College, IHSAA, Jamy Bechler, Leadership, Motivational Speaker, NAIA, Ted Talk, TedX Talk

Aug 22 2017

Episode 027: Rusty Kennedy

Rusty Kennedy arrived at Midway University as the Athletic Director in January 2016.  Kennedy has been responsible for overseeing the dramatic changes that have taken place within the athletic department.  Within the span of a mere three months the university went from single gender to co-educational as well as adding six new sports, four of those the first male sports in school history, while growing the number of athletes from 92 in the Spring of 2016 and 260 to the Fall of 2016 to 340 in the Fall of 2017.  For his efforts his peers voted him 2016-2017 River States Conference Athletic Director of the Year.  The Fall of 2017 has also seen the addition of three more sports which has brought the total number to 17.  Rusty came to Midway with 18 years of experience as a Coach, Instructor and Athletic Administer at the NAIA, NCAA, and NJCAA levels.  Most recently he was the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division II member Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM.  Kennedy has also held various positions at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Central Baptist College, Bacone College, Clarendon College, North Arkansas College and Our Lady of the Lake University.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His buying a house on a credit card
  • Transitioning Midway University to a Coed athletic department
  • Earning the 2017 River States Conference Athletic Director of the Year Award
  • When he did his best coaching job despite having one of his worst win-loss seasons of his career

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Athletic Department, athletics, basketball coach, Bill Belichick, Business, Clarendon, Coed, College coach, Detroit Tigers, Harry Turtledove, Itunes, justin verlander, Leadership, Man vs. Food, Midway University, Money Ball, NAIA, Podcast, River States Conference, Rusty Kennedy, St. Catharine College, Travel Channel, Western New Mexico

Aug 16 2017

Episode 009: Voice America Radio Host Rick A. Morris

Rick A. Morris is the President of RSquared Consulting and a Radio Host on Voice America Talk Radio. He is also a John Maxwell certified leadership trainer, speaker, and coach. Rick is an ITIL Practitioner, consultant, author, mentor, and evangelist for project management. Rick is an accomplished project manager and public speaker. His appetite for knowledge and passion for the profession makes him an internationally sought-after speaker delivering keynote presentations for large conferences and PMI events around the world. He holds the PMP, MPM, PMI-ACP, CSAM, Six Sigma Green Belt, MCITP, MCTS, MCSE, TQM, ATM-S, ITIL, and ISO certifications.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Favorite interviews he has done on his live radio show
  • Common traits that successful people share
  • Why he joined the John Maxwell Team
  • His experiences with the John Maxwell Team and his trip to the most recent conference
  • The difference between an entrepreneur or a freelancer
  • Who would he love to get on his radio show

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Brittany Wagner, Business Building, business consulting, Christian Simpson, effectiveness, efficiency, GIANT worldwide, Itunes, Jamy Bechler, jeremie kubicek, JMT, JMTDNA, John C. Maxwell, John maxwell team, Last Chance U, Leadership, leading, Podcast, project management, Roddy Galbraith, VoiceAmerica

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