Character is more important than any other leadership trait. John Wooden More Quotes by John Wooden More Quotes From John Wooden Too often, we just ask for help instead of really giving thanks for the many things that we've had and are so helpful to us that we did nothing to deserve, so we should give thanks each and every day and pray for guidance in helping us along the proper path. John Wooden path helping giving You can respect a person without necessarily liking that individual. John Wooden individual persons You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over a period of time, you will become a lot better. John Wooden growth each-day littles Hustle makes up for many a mistake. John Wooden hustle mistake sports Promise yourself to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value. John Wooden nba coaching basketball Too often we get distracted by what is outside of our control. You can't do anything about yesterday. The door to the past has been shut and the key thrown away. You can do nothing about tomorrow. It is yet to come. John Wooden keys doors past Well, if you're true to yourself you're going to be true to everyone else. John Wooden true-to-yourself being-true wells In my opinion, being an effective leader requires being an effective listener. The most productive leaders are usually those who are consistently willing to listen and learn. John Wooden empathy understanding leader Great leaders are always out front with a banner, instead of behind with a whip. John Wooden banner behinds leader Not everyone is equipped to be a leader, but in a sense, everyone is a leader to someone, even though you're not equipped. I think parents are a leader to youngsters, teacher are leaders, coaches are leaders, businessmen are leaders. John Wooden leader teacher thinking Lead, don't drive. And give credit. Don't blame. If an officer on your team suggested something and it worked well, give them credit. If it doesn't work well, you take the blame because you made the decision. John Wooden team decision giving Passion is momentary; love is enduring. John Wooden endure passion love Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve. John Wooden observing open-minded An effective leader develops the ability to correctly identify the pertinent detail or details - incidentals in a market, industry or sport that might create an incremental advantage. John Wooden details leader sports The importance of repetition until automaticity cannot be overstated. Repetition is the key to learning. John Wooden repetition importance keys Each of us must make the effort to contribute to the best of our ability according to our individual talents. And then we put all the individual talents together for the highest good of the group. Understanding that the good of the group comes first is fundamental to being a highly productive member of a team. John Wooden effort team understanding You get ideas across better through listening and the pat-on-the-back method than you do with a kick on the pants. John Wooden pants listening ideas Love is the most powerful four letter word. John Wooden four powerful love-is I've been blessed in so many ways. John Wooden blessed way Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile. John Wooden nba basketball giving
