A leader is someone who puts their people in position to be successful all the time — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Our goal is not to win. It's to play together and play hard. Then, winning takes care of itself. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Sometimes in a defeat, you can set the stage for future victory. I wanted them to feel good about what they had… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
My hunger is not for success, it is for excellence. Because when you attain excellence, success just naturally follows. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
With accomplishments comes confidence and with confidence comes belief. It has to be in that order. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I've been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I've tried to handle winning well, so that maybe we'll win again, but I've also tried to handle failure well. If those… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Leaders have to give time for relationships. But more demands will be placed on their time as they become more successful. So… — 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
