Leaders should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
During critical periods, a leader is not allowed to feel sorry for himself, to be down, to be angry, or to be… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It’s like building trust. You don’t instantly… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When a leader takes responsibility for his own actions and mistakes, he not only sets a good example, he shows a healthy… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunity for an even bigger victory — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
There are five fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride. I like to think of… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
Parents can really help, but they can also really hinder the development of their youngsters. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but I lead… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared to time… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
