“It was a fun time visiting schools and adding value to their students”, said Bechler. “It is always an honor and privilege to speak to our next generation of leaders.”
Are You Growing?
I was a youngster when The Empire Strikes Back was in theaters. I loved that line then and I love it today. It can be used in a variety of settings. However, as I have been thinking about leadership the last few weeks, it has become apparent that some of us get stagnant and don’t really commit to growth as leaders. We say we’ll try, but we don’t really.
Jamy Bechler Appears on Master Leadership Podcast
Motivational speaker and executive leadership coach, Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the Master Leadership podcast hosted by Lily Sanabria. You can listen to the podcast on iTunes by going to “Master Leadership” and clicking on Jamy’s interview.
In the interview, he tells his story of how he went from a book-reading and impressionable middle schooler to a college basketball coach. It is apparent during the 45 minute conversation that Jamy has a strong passion for helping others grow and develop, while maximizing their potential. He shares many insights from his many ups and downs over the course of his college coaching and high school administration career.
The Master Leadership podcast is currently on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, RSS Feed, Google Play, iHeart Radio and at www.MasterLeadership.org.
The show is introduced by national radio & podcast personality, John Lee Dumas. It host weekly guests from across the nation, who are considered experts in the field of educational leadership.
Jamy Bechler is a former college basketball coach and championship high school athletic director. He is also a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Speaker and Coach. Contact him at CoachBechler@CoachBechler.com to find out how you or your team can be more successful.
Bechler Joins The Guidestone Group
Jamy Bechler will be joining The Guidestone Group as the Senior Director of Leader Engagement. He will head up their leadership development programs, motivational speaking division, as well as helping develop team experiences for their executive retreat center.
Click here to read Jamy’s complete biography before joining the Guidestone Group.
Stop Being a ‘BUT’
I heard an interview with MVP Steph Curry the other night after Game 6 of the NBA Finals, in which he made a comment that got me thinking about my pre-maritial counseling.
Wait, what?!?
You mean it’s not natural to associate Steph Curry getting ejected and throwing mouth-pieces with pre-maritial counseling?
Every Goal Needs A Plan
While watching ESPN’s 30 for 30 entitled “Broke”, I heard Herm Edwards say “Every goal needs to have a plan or else it’s just a wish.” The context was regarding athletes and the way they handle money, but I thought it was a perfect quote for more than just money. [Read more…]
Success Is A Choice
“Success is a Choice” … I first heard this phrase when Rick Pitino wrote a book that had this as the title. It is one of the best quotes I have heard. In fact, I have borrowed it as the primary motto for my basketball program over the years. It goes on all of our letterhead, locker room posters and motivational pieces. In general, every person has the choice of how they act and behave.
Kirsten Moore Overcomes Adversity
Defense Still Wins Championships
Coaching Short List for Athletic Directors
(originally published on March 20, 2013)
This is the time of the year when there are a lot of open basketball coaching positions. Most good athletic directors should have some kind of a working list of potential replacements if they should ever have an opening in one of their sports. Yes, they can accept resumes but they should have some names and ideas of people that they might want to go after. This is the same whether you are a DI athletic director or a small college athletic director.