This week on the Lead to Win Podcast, we visit with Jamy Bechler--professional speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host based out of Akron, Ohio. He is also a John Maxwell certified leadership coach. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school athletic director.  When he left his last college to become an athletic director, he was the winningest coach in program history.  His 2014 team earned the national "Champions of Character" award.  As an athletic director, he transformed the athletic department, instituting budgeting processes, student-athlete leadership training, and innovative marketing strategies that were featured in Athletic Management magazine. He supervised the 5th largest high school gymnasium in the country and oversaw the boys basketball team winning their 8th state championship (most in Indiana history). Through his experiences as an athletic director, college coach, and leadership consultant, he has created TheLeadershipPlaybook.com, which is a membership site helping athletic departments develop better teammates, more positive leaders, and stronger cultures. Jamy also is the host of the "Success is a Choice" podcast, which interviews people from various walks of life, and is the author of five books, including "The Bus Trip". He currently works with high-level organizations, teams, athletes, and coaches to help them maximize their potential in the area of leadership, culture, and teamwork. You can learn more about him by visiting JamyBechler.com or on Twitter @CoachBechler

Takeaways:

Transitioning from one career to another requires careful consideration and a willingness to adapt.

Motivation and inspiration are essential for personal and professional growth.

Effective leaders focus on enhancing their impact by building trust, being consistent, and addressing conflicts.

Consistency and trust go hand in hand, and leaders must be proactive in maintaining both.

Success is a choice, and courage is developed through preparation and personal growth.

Timeline & Quick Hits:

00:00 Introduction of Jamy Bechler

08:49 Transition from Coaching to Consulting

14:20 Motivation and Inspiration

17:58 Growth as a Leader

22:34 Similarities between Business and Sports Leaders

27:34 Enhancing Impact as a Leader

37:48 Measuring Your Impact as a Leader

43:44 Addressing Impact Shortcomings

48:44 The Role of Consistency in Trust

53:58 Addressing and Resolving Conflicts

58:56 Advice & Encouragement for Leaving a Lasting Impact

1:02:07 "Building Champions" Success Principle: Courage

1:06:31 Success is a Choice

Jamy Bechler's Links:

JamyBechler.com (official website)

Linkedin.com/in/jamybechler

Twitter.com/CoachBechler

Facebook.com/JamyBechlerLeadership

Instagram.com/BechlerLeadership

SuccessIsAChoicePodcast.com (podcast link)

TheLeadershipPlaybook.com (online leadership program)

ChampionshipRebounding.com (online basketball rebounding course)

TheBusTripBook.com (book website)

TheCaptainBook.com (Book website)

BulletinBoardBook (Book website)

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