A Coach must never forget that he is a leader and not merely a person with authority. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Effective leaders are, first and foremost, good teachers. We're in the education business. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Great leaders are always out front with a banner, instead of behind with a whip. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Leadership is the ability to get individuals to work together for the common good and the best possible results while at the… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen; absorb their… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I think that in any group activity - whether it be business, sports, or family - there has to be leadership or… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A strong leader accepts blame and gives the credit. A weak leader gives blame and accepts the credit. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Without organization and leadership toward a realistic goal, there is no chance of realizing more than a small percentage of your potential. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
As a leader, you will receive a large amount of praise and criticism and you should not unduly affected by either. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear - good coaches do not. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The true leader isn't really looking for leadership. He's trying to set an example and be in the proper way to get… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I believe one of the requirements of good leadership is the ability to listen - really listen - to those in your… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
I worry that business leaders are more interested in material gain than they are in having the patience to build up a… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“there is one similarity between a prison guard and a leader: Both have the final word. When a decision is made, it… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
While you, the leader, can teach many things, character is not taught easily to adults who arrive at your desk lacking it.… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Leaders must have patience for those under your supervision. Don't expect too much too soon. Maybe it was easy for you, but… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
As a leader, you must be filled with energy and eagerness, joy and love for what you do. If you lack enthusiasm… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
The leader has to command the respect of all those under his supervision - and he must be open to those under… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
A good banker isn't careless with pennies; a good leader isn't sloppy about details. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
There is no more powerful leadership tool than your own personal example. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
In my opinion, being an effective leader requires being an effective listener. The most productive leaders are usually those who are consistently… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
An effective leader develops the ability to correctly identify the pertinent detail or details - incidentals in a market, industry or sport… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty (Proverbs 21:5).” — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Many leaders don't listen, and it is one of the greatest methods we have of learning. You need to listen to those… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Work without joy is drudgery. Drudgery does not produce champions, nor does it produce great organizations. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
An effective leader allows exceptions to the rule for exceptional results or when circumstance demands. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Lead, don't drive. And give credit. Don't blame. If an officer on your team suggested something and it worked well, give them… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Not everyone is equipped to be a leader, but in a sense, everyone is a leader to someone, even though you're not… — John Wooden Copy Share Image
Defense is a definite part of the game, and a great part of defense is learning to play it without fouling. — John Wooden Copy Share
“It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. -John wooden” — John wooden Copy Share
“I remain convinced to this day that compassion like that—sincerely caring for your players and maintaining an active interest in their lives, concerns, and… — John Wooden Copy Share
I'm not going to say I was opposed to the Vietnam War. I'm going to say I'm opposed to war. But I'm also opposed… — John Wooden Copy Share
Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a… — John Wooden Copy Share
Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after… — John Wooden Copy Share
Each of us has a huge capacity to learn and to achieve. Being ever alert makes the task of becoming all we are capable… — John Wooden Copy Share
Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly. — John Wooden Copy Share
Whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, the habits you are developing now will be with you for the… — John Wooden Copy Share
Reputation is what others perceive you as being, and their opinion may be right or wrong. Character, however, is what you really are, and… — John Wooden Copy Share
