Success is a Choice
Host Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 9 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork. The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars. To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast ... or scroll to the oldest episodes (as they've been archived with 2016 dates) Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil Hellmuth, Clark Kellogg, Rachel Cruze, and Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington. Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.
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2-MINUTE DRILL: Three Types of Teams in March
03/18/2025
2-MINUTE DRILL: Three Types of Teams in March
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, talks about the 3 types of teams we see during March Madness and how it may apply to our lives. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone for 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 . - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Being an Underdog
03/17/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Being an Underdog
In today's "Motivational Minute", is inspired by the start of the college basketball tournament and talks about being an underdog as we face life's challenges. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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WEEKEND WISDOM | Do they KNOW we care?
03/14/2025
WEEKEND WISDOM | Do they KNOW we care?
In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, talks about the old adage, "People don't care how much we know until they know how much we care." The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: Coach Wooden Research Project
03/13/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: Coach Wooden Research Project
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, talks about his senior research project about legendary basketball coach John Wooden. He shares one particular story about a coach he met along the way and the major lesson we can all learn on how to treat others. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | More than X's and O's
03/10/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | More than X's and O's
In today's "Motivational Minute", asks the question of why we do what we do. For us coaches, it’s likely much more than just the X’s and O’s. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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WEEKEND WISDOM | Obstacles
03/07/2025
WEEKEND WISDOM | Obstacles
In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, shares some thoughts about getting distracted and reminds us that obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: Harriet Tubman
03/04/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: Harriet Tubman
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, tells us how we all can live a life of significance and be a person of influence. He reinforces this concept by sharing the story of Harriet Tubman. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Storming the Court
03/03/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Storming the Court
In today's "Motivational Minute", recalls the first and only time he stormed the basketball court as a fan. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano
02/27/2025
Sports Spectrum's Jason Romano
Jason Romano (host of the popular ) is today's guest on the . Jason talks with about a bunch of things including ... ✅ Hosting The Sports Spectrum podcast ✅ Working with great athletes and coaches ✅ Live to Forgive and The Uniform of Leadership ✅ Learning how to forgive in life ✅ What makes a good leader ✅ Being a Christian in the world of sports Jason Romano is an author, speaker, and media professional with nearly 30 years of broadcasting and multimedia production experience. Jason is Executive Producer of Sports Spectrum and the creator of the popular Sports Spectrum Podcast. For 17 years, he was an Emmy-Award winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. He has produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, NFL LIVE, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, ESPN First Take, College Gameday, Outside the Lines and many more. You can follow him online at or on Twitter - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like daily readers then you'll want to check out "Step by Step: 365 Daily Insights for Growth, Influence, and Success". This book is a great way to jump start each one of your days in 2025. Get your copy today at - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine 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. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com 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 . 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 visiting
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2-MINUTE DRILL: Sharing Stories at a Funeral
02/26/2025
2-MINUTE DRILL: Sharing Stories at a Funeral
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, recalls a story about when his college roommate died and he shared stories about him at the funeral. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Prisoner to our Past
02/24/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Prisoner to our Past
In today's "Motivational Minute", reminds us that we don't have to let the past define us but can use it as fuel and lessons learned to make a brighter future. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Alabama Softball Coach Pat Murphy (replay)
01/24/2025
Alabama Softball Coach Pat Murphy (replay)
This was one of our more popular episodes when we originally aired it, so we wanted to re-release it now that the softball season has officially begun. "Murph" is one of the most well-respected coaches in the business and this episode is worth listening to again. Get out your notepad and favorite pen and get ready to take a bunch of notes. Legendary Alabama softball coach appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. Together with host , they discussed ... Team building activities Connecting with players Creating a championship culture What a great teammate looks like Learning from other coaches at Alabama The secret sauce for Bama softball success In 2022 Patrick Murphy completed his 24th season at the helm of Alabama softball. During that time he has won 78% of his games totaling nearly 1,200 victories. Astoundingly, his teams have earned a trip to the College World Series in 13 of his 24 seasons as head coach. They won the 2012 NCAA National Championship. Follow him on or @UACoachMurphy Learn more about Alabama softball by visiting Rolltide.com/sports/softball See Coach Murphy's full bio at Anatomy of a Teammate (Brittany Rogers) - - - - - The Coachable Coach" series on the goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s and O’s, the tactics, and strategies that should lead to winning BUT great coaches know their athletes. Great coaches go beyond the X’s and O’s. Great coaches know how to inspire their athletes to do their best and maximize their chances for success. – – – – Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
01/20/2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In today's "Motivational Minute", talks about MLK day and how we can best honor his legacy by living out the quotes we post. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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THE COACHABLE COACH | Michael K. Thompson
01/14/2025
THE COACHABLE COACH | Michael K. Thompson
Michigan Softball Coaching Hall of Famer Michael K. Thompson appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the . Together with host , they discussed ... Team building activities Developing leaders and captains Creating a championship culture What a great teammate looks like The concept of Mudita learned from Alabama's Patrick Murphy Writing "The Softball Trip" Michael K. Thompson's experience includes 25 years coaching high school football and 20+ years coaching fastpitch softball with his school and summer travel teams. He was inducted into the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016. WEBSITE: TWITTER: and FACEBOOK: INSTAGRAM: BOOK: - - - - "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s and O’s, the tactics, and strategies that should lead to winning BUT great coaches know their athletes. Great coaches go beyond the X’s and O’s. Great coaches know how to inspire their athletes to do their best and maximize their chances for success. – – – – Jamy Bechler is the author of eight 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact [email protected]
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LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Scott Garvis
01/09/2025
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Scott Garvis
is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. 🌐 WEBSITE: 🌐 TWITTER: 🌐 LINKEDIN: 🌐 EMAIL: 🌐 BOOK: 🌐 BOUND FOR GREATNESS PODCAST: 🌐 BOUND: Scott is a long-time high school athletic administrator in Iowa, author, podcast host, and marketer. He has been recognized by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association as a "National Athletic Director of the Year Finalist" and was recognized by the National Interscholastic Administrators Association with the Bruce Whitehead Distinguished Service Award. He hosts the "Bound for Greatness" podcast and is an ambassador for Scott and Jamy discuss the following ... ✅ Definition of success ✅ Growing other leaders ✅ Developing students ✅ Personal development ✅ Mistakes made ✅ Strategy to be a better AD ✅ BOUND, his podcast, and his books During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of eight 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. 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 visiting .
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"The Lectern Guy" Shares Details about January 6th
01/06/2025
"The Lectern Guy" Shares Details about January 6th
Adam Johnson (aka "The Lectern Guy") is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Johnson is one of the more infamous individuals from the protests at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 when he was photographed carrying the Speaker of the House's lectern in the rotunda. We talk about a bunch of things from January 6th, including ... ✅ Why he went to the Trump rally that day ✅ What made him go to the Capitol after the Trump rally ✅ What he did when he entered the Capitol ✅ When he knew he was going to be in trouble ✅ In what ways this has affected his life ✅ How the legal process played out ✅ Takeaways from the situation Adam "The Lectern Guy" Johnson is from Florida and is a stay-at-home dad to his five boys. He has been married for 14 years to a doctor. For his role in the January 6th protests, he was sentenced to 75 days in prison, a year of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and ordered to pay a combined $5,525 after pleading guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building. He is also not able to profit financially in any way off of his name, image, or likeness for five years. You can follow him on Twitter - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like daily readers then you'll want to check out "Step by Step: 365 Daily Insights for Growth, Influence, and Success". This book is a great way to jump start each one of your days in 2025. Get your copy today at JamyBechler.com/store - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine 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. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com 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 visiting JamyBechler.com/newsletter
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LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Jake von Scherrer
12/19/2024
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Jake von Scherrer
is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. 🌐 🌐 Twitter: 🌐 🌐 Email: 🌐 🌐 Jake von Scherrer is a long-time AD and coach, former president of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association, and the host of wildly popular Educational AD podcast. He has also authored multiple books include the "Athletic Director's Toolbox" Jake and Jamy discuss the following ... Definition of success Growing other leaders Developing students Personal development Mistakes made Strategy to be a better AD His great podcast and books During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of eight 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. 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 visiting .
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2024 National AD Conference Preview
12/11/2024
2024 National AD Conference Preview
In today's episode, "Success is a Choice" podcast host Jamy Bechler talks with a panel of high school athletic administrators who all had a part in planning the 2024 National Athletic Director Conference being held in Austin, TX December 14-17. This conference is co-sponsored by the NIAAA and NFHS. 🏆 JEN BROOKS: Ursuline Academy of St. Louis - 🏆 BRENT COOK: Dubuque Senior HS (IA) - 🏆 LAMARR GLENN: Fulton County School District (GA) - 🏆 JOE KIMLING: Washington Court House HS (OH) - 🏆 LISA LANGSTON: Fort Worth School District (TX) - Topics covered by the panel ... ✅ Networking advice ✅ Recommended sessions ✅ What to do in Austin, TX ✅ After-hours fun ✅ Overall conference tips ✅ Navigating the vendor area Conference Information: - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get $100 off the price and a lifetime membership (instead of annual) when you use the coupon code NADC at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. - - - - - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of eight 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. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com 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 visiting JamyBechler.com/newsletter.
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LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Josh Mathews
12/04/2024
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Josh Mathews
(AD at Pope HS) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. He was The Leadership Playbook 2024 public school AD of the Year. 🌐 WEBSITE: 🌐 TWITTER: 🌐 PODCAST: 🌐 LINKEDIN: 🌐 BIO: Josh has been at Pope (GA) HS for more than a decade. In addition to his duties at Pope HS, Josh is also the co-host of the popular "Hangin' with the AD" podcast and serves on the NIAAA Board of Directors. In March of 2024, he was named Associate Director of the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Josh and Jamy discuss the following ... ✅ Growing other leaders ✅ Developing students ✅ Personal development ✅ Mistakes made ✅ Strategy to be a better AD ✅ Recommended books - - - - During the “Leaders Growing Leaders” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of eight 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. 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 . 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 visiting .
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Happy Thanksgiving!
11/28/2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Jamy shares some thoughts on what this day means, as well as our mentality every other day. He says that "It's not happy people who are thankful, but rather thankful people who are happy." - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. is more than a great apparel brand, it's a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Eight books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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Kathy Barnette | 2022 U.S. Senate Candidate
10/29/2024
Kathy Barnette | 2022 U.S. Senate Candidate
In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is , former U.S. Senate candidate and National Grassroots Director for Vivek Ramaswamy. Linkedin - Twitter - YouTube - Website - Book - Instagram - Kathy Barnette covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Running for U.S. Senate against Dr. Oz Working with Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswame Being born to a 12-year old mother Growing up poor in the deep south Living the American dream ... and much more!!! Appearing regularly on national TV and radio, is a veteran, former adjunct professor of corporate finance, sought-after conference speaker, conservative political commentator, and 2022 candidate for the U.S. Senate. She was also the National Grassroots Director for Vivek Ramaswamy's 2024 Presidential Campaign. Kathy served her country proudly for 10 years in the Armed Forces Reserves where she was accepted into Officer Candidacy School. She worked with two major financial firms in corporate America and sat on the board of a pregnancy crisis center for five years. She also authored the book . Her book explains why liberal policies have failed the Black community time and time again — and will fail the larger American community as Democrats rush to the hard Left of the party. But her most cherished opportunity, to date, is being a wife and mom to her two children (whom she had the privilege of homeschooling for six years). Episode Timestamps: 1:10 - Her children's achievements in sports and school 2:35 - Homeschooling both of her kids 8:00 - Decision to send kids back to public school 10:50 - Kathy's unique childhood 15:15 - The question nobody has ever asked her in an interview 17:45 - The American Dream: Choosing victory rather than victimhood 22:10 - Running for U.S. Senate 27:25 - Working on Vivek Ramaswamy's Presidential Campaign - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of eight books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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2-MINUTE DRILL: 9/11
09/11/2024
2-MINUTE DRILL: 9/11
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, talks about a couple of ways people have honored teammates that have died. These thoughts were inspired by the anniversary of 9/11. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of eight books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Former Chick-Fil-A Vice President Mark Miller
09/10/2024
Former Chick-Fil-A Vice President Mark Miller
In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is , former Vice President for High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Linkedin - Twitter - YouTube - Website - Email - Smart Leadership Assessment - https://slassessment.markmillerleadership.com/ Mark Miller covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Hiring the right people Chick-fil-A's competitive advantage Building the right culture Writing 12 books ... and much more!!! is the former Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. In 1978, he joined the corporate staff working in the warehouse and mailroom. Since that time, he has provided leadership for Corporate Communications, Field Operations, Quality and Customer Satisfaction, Training and Development, and Leadership Development. During his tenure with Chick-fil-A, the company has grown from 75 restaurants to over 2,300 locations with annual sales approaching $10 billion. Mark began writing almost twenty years ago when he teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager, to write "The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do". that have sold more than 1 million copies. His latest is called "Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership". Episode Timestamps: 2:00 - Quitting Chick-fil-A as a youngster 5:00 - Chick-fil-A hiring process 8:00 - Getting a Chick-fil-A restaurant 10:35 - Service aspect of Chick-fil-A 12:40 - Dealing with disengaged team members 17:00 - Adjustments Chick-fil-A made through the years 19:48 - Chick-fil-A's excellence 20:25 - Favorite book he's written 23:45 - Writing fiction vs. non-fiction 26:40 - Uncommon Greatness 29:30 - Free lunch every day at Chick-fil-A headquarters 31:00 - Mark's Cell 678-612-8441 - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of seven books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Univ. of Houston Captain and Leading Scorer | Laila Blair
09/03/2024
Univ. of Houston Captain and Leading Scorer | Laila Blair
In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is the first-ever current student-athlete to appear on the show. is a 3x team captain for the University of Houston women's basketball program. She's also been the team's leading scorer all four years. As a high school standout at Waller HS in Houston, Laila was a McDonald's All-American nominee and once scored 60 points in a game. She is active in her church and her Christian faith is very important to her. Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - UH WBB Website - UH WBB Twitter - UH WBB Instagram - More about Laila ... Cougars All-Access: Laila Blair - - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Labor Day
09/01/2024
Labor Day
In today's "Motivational Minute", shares some thoughts about Labor Day and working hard, including a shout-out to his mom and dad. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of seven books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Larry Elder | Radio Host & former Presidential Candidate
08/22/2024
Larry Elder | Radio Host & former Presidential Candidate
In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Larry Elder (radio personality, author, and former candidate for California Governor and U.S. President). Twitter - Website - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - Freedom Chat - Larry Elder covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Thoughts on racism, social justice, and oppression Police and black America Controlling what you can control Having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... and much more!!! The "Sage from South Central" is a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and one of the best-known media figures in America today. His flagship daily radio program, “The Larry Elder Show,” was heard every weekday in all 50 states and on more than 300 stations. Larry was voted one of the "The Top 25 Most Influential Talk-Radio Hosts" by NewsMax magazine in 2008. He also won a Los Angeles area Emmy. Larry was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, and his family’s story represents every bit of the American Dream. His father was born in Athens, Georgia, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and moved to California to open his own restaurant—Elder’s Snack Bar. Larry’s mother, originally from Huntsville, Alabama, was a clerical worker for the U.S. Department of War (now the U.S. Department of Defense) and raised three boys as a stay-at-home mom. Larry ultimately received a bachelor's degree from Brown University and his law degree from the University of Michigan. After running for Governor of California in 2021 and securing millions of votes, Larry announced his presidency for U.S. President. He's also produced the documentaries "Uncle Tom" and "Uncle Tom II". Some of his books include "Dear Father, Dear Son", "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America", "A Lot Like Me: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconcilliation", and "As Goes California". Episode Timestamps: 1:30 - Deciding what to wear when speaking 2:15 - Larry's tough background 8:00 - Hard work 10:15 - Racism his father faced 12:00 - Message to educators, coaches, and parents 14:00 - Black Lives Matter 18:20 - Debating Mom regularly on his radio show 22:20 - Childhood friend losing a scholarship because he was a "coach killer" 25:20 - How to be a success in life 26:30 - Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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R.I.P. Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams | 2017 Interview
07/18/2024
R.I.P. Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams | 2017 Interview
Way back in 2017, our 4th episode we ever had was with Pat Williams. He was one of my favorite authors but he had an amazing story as you can read below. On July 17, 2024, Pat Williams passed away at the age of 84. The sports world lost a legend. He had a lot of great insights in this episode. We hope you enjoy. RIP Pat. ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: Pat Williams is a co-founder and the Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He is the father of 19 children, including 14 of whom are adopted. He has climbed Mt. Rainer and run more than 50 marathons. In 1996 he was named as one of the most influential people in NBA history. He played professional baseball before becoming an executive. In 1983, he won the NBA World Championship as the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams has authored more than 100 books, with his most recent book being “The Intersection of Success”. Website: Twitter: Facebook: All of Pat's books are great but these are my personal suggestions: - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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4x Emmy Winning Sports Broadcaster Michele Tafoya (REPLAY)
07/07/2024
4x Emmy Winning Sports Broadcaster Michele Tafoya (REPLAY)
is a former American sportscaster winning four Emmy Awards. From 2011 to 2022, she was a reporter for NBC Sports, primarily as a sideline reporter for NBC Sunday Night Football. Today, she hosts the "Sideline Sanity" Podcast and makes television appearances on talk shows discussing the state of American politics and culture. to see more about Michele In today’s episode, we discuss: Broadcasting big events Asking the right questions Her "Sideline Sanity" podcast What makes Al Michaels so good Qualities that the best coaches share How athletes should use their platforms ... and much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: Website: for Michele's full bio Michele Tafoya in Action https://youtu.be/A1bW57DdZh8 https://youtu.be/4tF9u7QPYow https://youtu.be/OTAhwUXpOj4 https://youtu.be/27qUr3xyu5A This episode is sponsored by ... This episode is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get a 25% discount when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. - - - - Check out the virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at that we offer. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Chin Up Chest Out is also a proud partner of the Success is a Choice podcast network. is more than a great apparel brand, it’s a movement. A portion of all sales of their fabulous merchandise and apparel goes to support mental health initiatives. Our listeners can get 10% off and free shipping with promo code PLAYBOOK. With the new NIL (name, image, and likeness) rules, they are looking for college athletes to be brand ambassadors. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” Jamy Bechler is the author of seven books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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Interesting 4th of July Facts
07/04/2024
Interesting 4th of July Facts
In today's episode, shares some interesting (but probably useless) facts about the 4th of July. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of seven books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Chef Andrew Gruel Talks Food, Business, and Reality TV
06/18/2024
Chef Andrew Gruel Talks Food, Business, and Reality TV
In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Chef Andrew Gruel, a renowned food entrepreneur and TV personality. Twitter - Email - Website - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - Substack - Chef Gruel covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Behind the scenes of running a restaurant Thoughts about pineapple on pizza The food dish he never gets right Differences between him and his wife when it comes to cooking Tipping at a restaurant ... and much more!!! is the Founder of Slapfish Restaurant Group (27 locations), the award-winning food truck turned international brick and mortar, based out of Huntington Beach, CA and currently CEO and founder of American Gravy Restaurant Group which comprises Calico Fishhouse, Big Parm Pizza, Two Birds Chicken, Butterleaf, Lolo’s Tacos and 101 Burger. Andrew has appeared on multiple television series including his most recent role as a judge on Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” with Megan Markle. He was the Host of FYI Series “Say It To My Face”, as well as a judge on Food Network’s “Food Truck Face Off.” He has made appearances on the TODAY show, Fox News, CNN, NBC Nightly News, PBS, Cooking Channel, and has been featured in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Men’s Health, Food & Wine magazine, USA Today, Entrepreneur and Nation’s Restaurant News. He was named Top 25 Business Executives for Fast Casual magazine as well as featured in Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2017 Power List. In 2013 he was named top 40 under 40 entrepreneurs in Orange County. He and his wife were named Pandemic Heroes by Restaurant Business Magazine alongside Guy Fieri and Jose Andres. Episode Timestamps: 2:00 - Anything you can't make? 3:20 - Instructions or Improvising 4:16 - Career snapshot 6:25 - Pineapple and Anchovies on Pizza 7:30 - Go-to picnic dish // working with lobster 9:30 - Dish he never gets right // Cooking difference between he and wife 11:00 - Running cross country in college // Going on TODAY show during honeymoon 12:45 - Behind the scenes on cooking shows // Reality TV 17:00 - The restaurant business 20:15 - Creative business tips 23:00 - How covid affected small businesses 27:00 - Economics and tipping at restaurants 30:30 - Final meal he'd like to eat - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. 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 . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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