Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the "Contacts" podcast hosted by Justin Clymo. Jamy talks about the difference between having an athlete that "buys in" vs. one that takes ownership. He also shares his ideas on leadership, culture, and teamwork. His insights on verbal leadership are also interesting as he frames the discussion in a way that you may not have thought of before.     CONTACTS focuses on the communal aspect of coaching where Coach and Athletic Director Justin Clymo discusses the various aspects of coaching, leadership, and life with those he has met along the way.   Scroll to the bottom to see more information about the "Contacts" podcast and this episode    - - - - - SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK Check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics.   - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. 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. ChinUpChestOut.com 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 leaving a quick review 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 four books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.   EPISODE SUMMARY Jamy Bechler is an author, motivational speaker, leadership consultant, and host of the popular “Success is a Choice” podcast. With a background as a championship athletic director, award-winning college basketball coach, and business consultant, he works with high-level sports teams and businesses helping them maximize results. He is recognized as an expert in leadership, culture, and teamwork. Connect with Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler or at his website JamyBechler.com EPISODE NOTES This episode is brought to you by Elroy's fine foods. The uncommon market, a revival of the community market promising you an uncommon shopping experience and the finest of groceries and prepared foods. When Chloe and I first envisioned what Elroy's fine foods would become. We wanted to build a market that was focused on building community, a beautiful store that not only sells incredible foods, but also prioritizes environmental and social responsibility and provides the community with a safe space to shop, eat, and hang out. Elroy's fine foods is located in Monterey, California, offering the most delicious prepared foods, curated grocery c