Episode 44: Jamy Bechler - Leadership Expert, Author, and Speaker - Cleveland/Akron, OH

Episode # 44…Jamy Bechlar, Author/Speaker/Former CoachToday’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 Leader15:42- Focus on the Process to be Fearless19:34- Success is a Choice24:35- Finish-You May be 3 Feet Away32:07- The Butterfly Effect34:49- Being Intentional on Social Media40:17- Value of the Leader’s Word Choice48:29- Why should Leaders be Readers59:24- Understanding the Unsung Heroes1:06:11- 2-Minute DrillBook 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.         Don Baker, CMAA....  Josh Mathews, CMAA...