This is the first episode of "The Leadership Playbook" weekly live show where co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote share insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and success. They also interview a guest and Jamy answers mailbag questions.

You can also watch this episode on Facebook, YouTube, or Linkedin.

1:30 - The hosts talk about the way we see life. Jamy shares about doing a leadership weekend retreat for a Division I basketball in Destin, Florida. Find out what a DI team, a Honda CRV, cigarette butts, and turtles have to do with each other.

11:00 - Dr. John Lesaine, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Newberry College, is the guest. He was recently named Professor of the Year at Newberry College. Jamy and Dr. Lesaine reminisce about a great basketball team they were a part of and some of the lessons learned. Dr. Lesaine also gives advice to recent graduates and talks NFL draft and NBA playoffs.

36:00 - Jamy answers listener questions from social media. If you want to submit questions for future shows, please do so @CoachBechler or at JamyBechlerLeadership on Facebook. 

This week's 6-pack of questions are...

• Favorite athletes growing up
• The sport he wants his 4th-grade son to play
• How his mother influenced him
• Handling difficult conversations
• Does he miss coaching
• Parallels between sports and life

This episode is sponsored by Chin Up Chest Out

Chin Up Chest Out is more than just an apparel brand, they have a mission. A portion of every sale goes to support mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first sale and free shipping with the coupon code "playbook". Visit their site at www.ChinUpChestOut.store

 

Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. 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 @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.