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Dec 09 2023

Mr. Frank

The Dos Equis guy might be called “the most interesting man in the world” but to me, Frank Bechler held that title. 

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This weekend is special for me.

December 10, 1943 was my dad’s birthday.

Even though he is no longer here physically, not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. His impact on me has been what you’d hope a dad’s impact would be. 

Many of you have read “The Bus Trip” or “The Captain”. Mr. Frank, the bus driver, is a recurring character who pops up periodically providing wisdom and a story at just the right time.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Bechler Family, Beth Bechler, Bus Driver, Corey Bechler, Do something, Firefighter, Hillsdale College, Jamy Bechler, John Deere, Jonesville High School, Legacy, Make a difference, Mr. Frank, politics, The Bus Trip, The Captain

Nov 12 2022

People Notice Integrity

 

“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching you.” (C.S. Lewis)

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Have you (or someone that you’ve known) ever said something to the effect of ‘It doesn’t matter if I do what’s right.  Nobody notices anyway.’ or ‘Nice guys finish last’. 

Well, I have a little story that I always think of when it comes to integrity and character.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Anderson University, C.S. Lewis, Character, character development, Donald Trump, elections, Integrity, Lani Czarniecki, Leadership, mayor, Mike Pence, Oprah Winfrey, political campaign, politics, vice president

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

Oct 12 2022

Episode 171: Dr. Richard Johnson, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Richard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of public policy on African-American communities.

Click here to read Dr. Johnson’s complete bio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Educating today’s youth
  • The importance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Thoughts on race
  • Beating Hall of Famer David Robinson in a basketball game
  • … and much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: BLM, Booker T. Washington, Critical Race Theory, Diversity, Education, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, houston, Jr., Martin Luther King, MLK, politics, Race Relations, Racial Issues, Richard Johnson, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Wiley College

Dec 16 2021

Honor Them

“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right in America.” (President Bill Clinton)

Since the Tragic shooting in Michigan on November 30th that took the lives of four Oxford HS students and injured 7 others, political opportunists have wasted little time weaponizing the situation and crafting their talking points.

But my thoughts today aren’t about politics.

Please click here to listen to the 6-minute audio version of this article from the Success is a Choice podcast network.

My thoughts on the Oxford tragedy aren’t about who’s right, who’s wrong, who’s to blame, or even how this could have ever happened in the first place.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Sports · Tagged: Crisis Management, crisis preparedness, doing the right thing, Education, Football player, Honor, Integrity, Kids, Legacy, Making a difference, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Jr., Media Coverage, MLK, Oxford High School, Oxford Strong, politics, Positive leadership, School Shooting, student leadership, Students, Tate Myre, Team Captain, Today's Youth, Tragedy

Dec 14 2021

Leading without a Title

The great baseball player Jackie Robinson once said that “A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives.”

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Leadership ISN’T about titles, position, authority, or status. Leadership is about influence. It’s about one person influencing another. You don’t need a title to be a leader. You don’t need a title to be a person of influence.

Anyone can lead regardless of their role because everyone has the ability to influence. If people respect you and believe in you, then your opportunities to influence increase exponentially.

Consider the case of Harriet Tubman.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Do something, Harriet Tubman, Legacy, Make a difference, Mr. Frank, politics, Slavery, The Bus Trip, The Captain

Jul 16 2021

DeAnna Price Sets an American Record

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are just around the corner and athletes everywhere are seeing the rewards and fruit of their years of sacrifice and hard work.

This is especially true in the individual sports – gymnastics, swimming and diving, and track and field come to mind immediately. As Americans, Track and field is a sport that has long held our fascination.

We love powerful athletes. We love fast athletes.  We love the fact that the best can be measured by objective means.

There are no playing time issues. If you think you are better than someone else, then this can be proven by throwing farther, jumping higher, or running faster.

That is why what happened in the hammer throw competition at the U.S. Track and Field Trials is so awesome and so impressive.

DeAnna Price set an American record with her throw, which also happened to be the second-best in history.

Don’t want to read? Then listen or download this article’s audio . . .

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Catch Them Being Good, Character, DeAnna Price, Gwen Barry, Hammer Throw, Integrity, Leadership Now, Olympian, Olympics, Patriotism, Personal Responsibility, politics, Positive leadership, positivity, Right is Right, Sha'Carri Richardson, social issues, Taking Responsibility, USA Track & Field

Nov 26 2020

Episode 159: Gary Sheffield, Jr.

Gary Sheffield, Jr. is a writer at Outkick.com. He is a former college baseball player and the son of the legendary Gary Sheffield, Sr. who hit more than 500 homeruns during his career. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Picking out Jordan shoes with Derek Jeter
  • Having a famous dad
  • Getting a trash can thrown at him by Randy Johnson
  • His uncle Dwight “Doc” Gooden
  • What he’s learned about fame
  • Seeing other people’s perspectives
  • The Southwest Airlines culture

… And so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: baseball, Clay Travis, Colin Kaepernick, Derek Jeter, Gary Sheffield, Jason Whitlock, journalism, OutKick the Coverage, Outkick.com, politics, Rickey Henderson, social issues, Southwest Air, Southwest Airlines, Writing

Jul 22 2020

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

I don’t remember the context but the other day I told my mother-in-law that “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit but wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad.” She then proceeded to find a magnet that had that saying on it. It is on our refrigerator at home. Hopefully she just thought it was a neat saying and wasn’t trying to tell me something – but, I digress. [Read more…]

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: intelligence, Knowledge, miles kington, politics, Positive leadership, Wisdom

Nov 19 2018

Episode 101: Tim Dimoff, Security & Workplace Expert

Tim Dimoff is the President & CEO of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc., a company that specializes in high-risk workplace and human resource issues. As one of the nation’s leading authorities in high risk and security concerns, Tim has been called upon to examine evidence from crime scenes, victims, and to develop offender profiles. He is also nationally recognized for his expertise on HR subjects including drug abuse, workplace violence prevention, bullying and more. Tim is also the author of several books including, “How to Recognize Substance Abuse”, “The YOU in Business”, and “Life Rage”. He has written many articles, and he provides media commentary throughout the U.S.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Being selected to provide security for the 2016 Republican National Convention
  • Addressing the school shooting situations
  • How to organize and run events safely
  • Safety and security in organizations and businesses
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Akron, Akron Chamber of Commerce, Chris Voss, Cleveland, Communication, Crises, Crisis, guns, investigation, Melissa Agnes, Ohio, politics, Republicans, Risk Management, safety, security, violence, workplace violence

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