Hangin' with the A.D.

Jamy Bechler was fortunate to appear on Episode #44 of the Hangin' with the A.D. podcast, which is one of the foremost athletic administration podcasts in the U.S. The podcast is hosted by Don Baker and Josh Mathews.

Show notes are below ...

Today’s guest sees his second time on the podcast as we once again hang out with Jamy Bechler. Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA.  Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor, and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn’t stop coaching. Jamy just moved from the locker-room into the boardroom. He now travels the country motivating people and “coaching” organizations on how they can build championship teams and cultures. There’s so much great stuff in our conversation today so let’s settle in and welcome back Mr. Jamy Bechler.
1;06- Introduction
5:41- Taking Inventory of Yourself
8:22- Great Leaders &The 360-Degree Leader
15:42- Focus on the Process to be Fearless
19:34- Success is a Choice
24:35- Finish-You May be 3 Feet Away
32:07- The Butterfly Effect
34:49- Being Intentional on Social Media
40:17- Value of the Leader’s Word Choice
48:29- Why should Leaders be Readers
59:24- Understanding the Unsung Heroes
1:06:11- 2-Minute Drill

Book Mentions:  They Call Me Coach (Wooden) The Cubs Way (Verducci)
Can’t Hurt Me (Goggins) Lead for God’s Sake (Gongwer)  Living with a Seal (Itzler)  Calling Up (Nerbun)

About Hangin With The AD Podcast….

Hangin with the AD is an interview-style podcast where Don Baker, Cobb County School District Director of Athletics, partners with Josh Mathews, Pope High School (GA) Athletic Director, to discuss hot topics and lessons learned with leaders in the world of athletics.  These leaders include high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; and others, who can help athletic administrators develop themselves and their programs for a better daily experience for their athletic communities.   We hope you enjoy the time we spend with these special guests.  Please leave us a review or rating to help us know how you were benefited from this podcast or how we can improve it.  Thank you for listening.  And until next time, thank you for spending your time, Hangin with the AD.         

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If you're a coach (or really anyone that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It has 1000+ insights, thoughts, excerpts, and quotes to help inspire others. Visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook.

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Please follow us on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork.

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Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

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Jamy Bechler is the author of four books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact [email protected]. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.