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Nov 16 2022

Our Daily Commute

“All battles are first won or lost in the mind.” (Joan of Arc)

🔊 Click here to listen to the 2-minute audio of today’s email about our daily commute.

The American commute is getting longer and longer. 

According to a Washington Post article, the average American spends a total of 52 minutes commuting to and from work each day. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Attitude, commute, commuting, driving, family, green lights, John Brubaker, Perspective, podcasts, Preparation, red lights, stuck in traffic, Success is a choice podcast, traffic lights, washington post

Aug 31 2018

Episode 083: USA Football Keith Grabowski

Keith Grabowski is the Director of Football Operations for USA Football. As the sport’s national governing body and member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Football partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players. 

As the host of USA Football’s “Coach and Coordinator” show, Keith interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Advice for parents of athletes
  • How to make football safer
  • Changes in football through the years
  • What makes a good coach and leader

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Keith Grabowski, podcasts, Todd Gongwer, Urban Meyer, usa football

Jul 02 2018

Episode 078: One Percent Better with Joe Ferraro

If you want to be better and choose success then today’s guest is your guy. Joe Ferraro is the host of the One Percent Better podcast. He has interviewed such high-level thought leaders as Seth Godin, Phil Jones, Chris Voss, and Daniel Pink. He is also a motivational speaker and co-host of the KWB Radio show with Kevin Wilson. Joe is was a NCAA baseball coach and player, who now coaches baseball at Bronxville HS in New York. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Coaches who say “I don’t discuss playing time with parents”
  • How he inspires kids on the ball fields and in the classroom
  • What leadership and life lessons he has learned through hosting his own podcast

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Alan Stein, baseball, Brian kight, Chris Voss, Coaching, Daniel Pink, debbie millman, Improvement, Joe Ferraro, Jr., Malcolm Gladwell, matt deggs, Melissa Agnes, One Percent Better, ophrah winfrey, Phil Helmuth, podcasts, ryan hawk, Seth Godin, steven pressfield, Success is a Choice, todd henry

Feb 22 2018

Episode 072: Ken Coleman, host of the EntreLeadership Podcast

Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. Ken interviewed big-time people in this book asking them just one question. He talked with President Jimmy Carter, Tony Robbins, Pat Summitt, Malcolm Gladwell, John C. Maxwell, and Senator John McCain to name a few.

An acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster, Coleman equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfilled purpose. Coleman joined Ramsey Solutions in 2014 and frequently guest hosts The Dave Ramsey Show—the third-ranked nationally syndicated talk radio show in America.

Ken has published articles with The Huffington Post and Success Magazine and has been called a “young Charlie Rose” by legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Talk radio icon Dave Ramsey has labeled him “one of the best interviewers in the country.” Most importantly, Ken is blessed to be Stacy’s husband and Daddy to Ty, Chase, and Josie. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Why asking good questions matter whether you are a radio host or not
  • How Ken got connected with Dave Ramsey
  • Interviewing President Jimmy Carter about reinventing himself

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Aaron Walker, Dave Ramsey, EntreLeadership, jason romano, Jeff Brown, jeremie kubicek, Ken Coleman, Leadership, Michigan, Pat Williams, podcasts, Radio, Success, Tim Elmore, Todd Gongwer

Jan 12 2018

Episode 053: Cory Dobbs, The Academy of Sports Leadership

Dr. Cory Dobbs is the Founder & President of The Academy for Sport Leadership. A former basketball coach, Cory’s coaching background includes experience at the NCAA DII, NJCAA, and high school levels of competition. Cory has worked with collegiate athletic programs and high schools teaching leadership and team building as a part of the sports experience and education process. Cory is an accomplished researcher of human experience–a relentless investigator of team building and leadership behavior.  A skilled researcher, Cory actively engages the process of naturalistic inquiry seeking in-depth understanding of social phenomena such as leadership and team building in their natural setting.  A “teamologist,” Dr. Dobbs is an author, speaker, teacher, trainer and a consultant. Cory has been a recognized educator teaching at institutions such as Northern Arizona University, Ohio University, and Grand Canyon University.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Ways coaches can better develop their team leadership
  • How parents can help their child be a better leader
  • Why we need a leader in every locker room
  • What his thoughts on captains are

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Academy for Sports Leadership, Alan Stein, Books, Brian Robertson, Cal Newport, captains, Cory Dobbs, Itunes, Leaders, Leadership, Malcolm Gladwell, Michael Lewis, podcasts

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

Sep 06 2017

Episode 033: Blogging Your Passion’s Jonathan Milligan

Jonathan Milligan is an author, blogger, speaker and career coach. He has spent the last decade counseling, guiding, and directing career professionals on how to pursue meaningful work. Since 2009, Jonathan has been building a portable, lifestyle business through blogging. Today, he teaches others the roadmap to doing the same. His flagship program is “Blogging Your Passion”. Jonathan is also active in his local church, serving as a Deacon and leader of the hospitality ministry. He resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and two kids.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • What a blog is and why you might want to have one yourself
  • What a full-time blogger does
  • Different income streams that Jonathan has in his full-time “blogging” business
  • Why an email address is still the lifeblood for businesses

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Asana, Blog, Blogger, Blogging, Blogging Your Passion, Cal Newport, Chad Allen, Florida, Grant Baldwin, Greg McKeown, Indiana Hoosiers, Jacksonville, John Maxwell, Jonathan Milligan, Michael Hyatt, Perpetual Traffic Podcast, podcasts, Slack Communications, Success is a Choice, Success Magazine, Tim Tebow, Zig Ziglar

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